Department of ECONOMICS NCR

Syllabus for
Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Political Science)
Academic Year  (2023)

 
      

    

Department Overview:

The Department of Economics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCR Campus, formed in 2019 consists of a faculty pool with rich experience in teaching, research and consultancy. The Department have ten full-time faculty members with specialisation in Development Economics, Gender Economics, Rural and Health Economics, Quantitative Economics, Resource Economics, Institutional Economics, and is involved in advanced research.

Mission Statement:

Vision- Achieving excellence, broadening horizons, building competencies and developing a sustainable education model through critical thinking, ethical grounded and commitment to society.

Mission-Equip students with advanced knowledge and skill sets to address real world economic problems and undertake cutting edge research on contemporary economic issues.

Introduction to Program:

The combined majors in economics and political science offers students the opportunity to integrate the study of economics with politics and government. Students will complete the core courses in political science which cover a range of perspectives in political theory, ideologies, and practices, both at national and global levels along with core courses in economics with macroeconomic and microeconomic perspectives. The course is structured to ensure that students develop extensive knowledge of political systems, economic policies, and implementation of state policies towards nation building and international relations. Students will be better equipped to gain in depth knowledge of the international world systems led and affected by political and economic interests in a constantly changing world.   

Program Objective:

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

PO1: Explain the fundamental and applied concepts from a pluralistic approach by examining new frontiers in knowledge that cuts across disciplinary boundaries

PO2: Critically evaluate economic theory, developmental policies and outcomes, political theories, ideas and ideology, social systems and interventions to promote a just and humane society.

PO3: Demonstrate ethical thinking by raising and encouraging normative questions and positions.

PO4: Demonstrate effective communication skills through group discussions, oral and written presentations.

PO5: Engage in problem solving from multidisciplinary perspectives by recognising and comprehending that economic problems are not only situated in an economy but also in society and polity.

Assesment Pattern

CIA- 50% ESE - 50%

Examination And Assesments

CIA- 50% ESE - 50%