Economics Courses in India

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Economics is a social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The study of this field is very vast and not restricted to just business, finance and government, but to crime, education, family, health, law, politics, religion, social institutions, war and science, as well. Economics aims to explain how economies work and how economic agents interact. Economic analysis is applied throughout society as economic forces have a huge impact on our daily lives.

A person involved in the field of Economics is known as Economist. They research and monitor demands and supply, exchange rates, business trends, taxation, employment rates, inflation and costs of materials to understand trends and develop predictions.

  • B.Com Applied Economics

    Bachelor of Commerce in Applied Economics

    Total Colleges: 5

  • B.Com Business Economics

    Bachelor of Commerce in Business Economics

    Total Colleges: 23

  • B.Economics

    Bachelor in Economics

    Total Colleges: 1

  • BA Business Economics

    Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics

    Total Colleges: 13

  • M.Com Applied Economics

    Master of Commerce in Applied Economics

    Total Colleges: 6

  • M.Phil. (Business Finance & Economics)

    Master of Philosophy in Business Finance & Economics

    Total Colleges: 1

  • M.Sc Financial Economics and Administration

    Master of Science in Financial Economics and Administration

    Total Colleges: 1

  • MA (Hons) Economics

    Master of Arts Honors in Economics

    Total Colleges: 8

  • Ph.D. (Business Economics)

    Doctor of Philosophy in Business Economics

    Total Colleges: 7

  • Some of its specialized fields are -

    1. Agricultural Economics
    2. International Economics
    3. Business Economics
    4. Labour Economics
    5. Development Economics
    6. Natural Resource Economics
    7. Econometrics
    8. Rural economics and Rural Development
    9. Financial Economics
    10. Welfare Economics
    11. Industrial Economics

    Content

    • Insights into the functioning of economies
    • Practical knowledge of financial accounting and auditing
    • Practical knowledge company law and income tax
    • Field visits

    Objectives 

    • Broad intellectual training and knowledge of how the economy works
    • To develop the relevant skills for the constructive use of the economic knowledge
    • To enhance other fields of study through research and analytical skills.
    • To benefit from the experience of other fields of study for solving problems of national and international context.
    • Preparation for both a variety of careers and programs of advanced study

    Basic Requirment

    A candidate must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std.XII) examination from a recognised board.

    Job Perspectives

    Economics continues to rank among the most popular majors chosen by the majority of students. Due to the widespread use of Economics in various sectors, graduates are employed in a range of posts which may, or may not, be related to the discipline they studied. They work in manufacturing, transport, communications, banking, insurance, investment and retailing industries, as well as in government agencies, consulting and charitable organisations.

    In addition to economic consulting work in both the private and public sectors, employment prospects in government, journalism, administration, sales, finance, investment banking, and venture capital. Various international organisations like the World Bank and the International Labour Organisation offer ample job opportunities to well-known economists.

    Some Job Types

    1. Accountants
    2. Auditors
    3. Actuaries
    4. Budget Analysts
    5. Cost Estimators
    6. Financial Analysts
    7. Personal Financial Advisors
    8. Economics Journalist
    9. Researcher
    10. Public Policy Consultant