BA (Hons) Economics

Bachelor of Arts Honors in Economics

BA (Hons) Economics or Bachelor of Arts Honours in Economics is an Under-Graduate Economics course. Economics generally covers the study of principles of economic theory, microeconomics, macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, applications to specific industries, and public policy issues.

Bachelor of Arts Honors in Economics is a degree program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, distribution, conservation, and allocation of limited resources in conditions of scarcity in society, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. The duration of the Bachelor of Arts Honors course in Economics is three years and it is a career originating in nature.

BA (Hons) Economics Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations in any stream from a recognized board.
• Some universities and colleges give preference to students who have studied Economics as a subject at the 10+2 level.

BA (Hons) Economics Syllabus

Syllabus of Honors Economics as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA (Hons) Economics Colleges

• Jawaharlal Nehru College, East Siang
• Anugrah Narayan College, Patna
• Durga Mahavidyalaya, Raipur
• Maharshi Dayanand University - MDU, Rohtak

BA (Hons) Economics Course Suitability

• Candidates who have the capability of presenting findings and explaining complex data to a wide range of audiences in a concise and easily understood manner as well as being confident in group discussions and the preparation of written technical and non-technical materials are most suitable for it. 
•  Second, the course has to do hard work of handling complex data presented in a numerical form, using this data to draw conclusions and make recommendations as well as applying mathematical and statistical analysis methods to the data; so students with such quality are a good match.
• Third, applicants who have a sharp mind that can extract relevant information, draw conclusions and make logical recommendations whilst considering the wider social and political influences also can go for this course.

How is the BA (Hons) Economics Course Beneficial?

• The greatest scope of doing a Bachelor of Arts Honors in Economics is that it not only makes you eligible but also gives you a better chance to qualify for the Indian Civil Services exams.
• A Bachelor's Degree in economics prepares the graduate for a wide variety of careers dealing with the flow of money, from accountant to investment banker, money manager to personal finance consultant.
• Law schools are a very common destination nowadays for recent graduates in economics.
• Bachelor of Arts Honors in Economics degree holders are eligible for pursuing their postgraduate degrees in the subject of Economics and thus become further eligible for the job of a lecturer/teacher to teach the subject at various levels.
• Economics graduates can take up research work in various fields of India’s national security problems including international relations, geostrategic, geopolitical, socio-economic, tactical aspects of war, etc.

BA (Hons) Economics Employment Areas

• Agricultural Sector
• Corporate Sectors
• Custom Departments
• Economic Consulting Firms
• Finance, Commerce, and the Banking Sectors
• Import/Export Companies
• UPSC

BA (Hons) Economics Job Types

• Accountant
• Business Analyst / Corporate Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Investments Analyst / Investment Banker
• Money Manager
• Marketing Analyst / Marketing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Personal Finance Consultant
• Securities Analyst

Advanced Courses in BA (Hons) Economics

• MA Economics
• Post Graduate Diploma in Economics
• Ph.D. (Economics)