New Economics – Salesian College

Department of Economics

Programme Overview

Bachelor of Science/Arts in Economics is a four-year degree programme with the possibility of completing the fourth year with research if a particular studentsecures 75% CGPA in the previous exams.

Programme Objective & Outcomes

After completion of the programme, a student will be able to:
Knowledge	PO01: Develop a foundational understanding of economic principles to analyse economic systems and principles.
	PO02:Build quantitative skills necessary for economic analysis, such as mathematics, Statistics and econometrics, to effectively interpret economic data.
	PO03: Foster critical thinking skills to evaluate economic issues, policies and arguments, and to make informed decisions based on economic arguments.
	PO05: Gain a historical context for economic theories and policies, allowing students to understand the evolution of economic thought and institutions.
	PO05:Explore ethical dimensions of economic decisions and policies, including issues related to social justice, environmental sustainability and economic equality.
Skills	PO06:Develop effective written and oral communication skills to convey economic ideas, theories, and research findings clearly and persuasively.
	PO07: Gain proficiency in using economic software, data analysis tools, and technology, relevant to economic research and analysis.
	PO07:Demonstrate financial literacy and understanding of personal finance, including budgeting, investing, and retirement planning.
	PO08:Apply economic principles to real world scenarios, including case–studies, Projects and research assignments.
Competence	PO09:Develop problem solving skills that are applicable across various fields and industries, emphasizing the ability to address practical economic challenges.
	PO10:Initiate a life as an independent economic thinker, staying updated on the latest Economic theories, policies and trends.
	PO11:Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, to identify economic problems and to conduct independent research.

Programme Specific Objectives & Outcomes

By the end of the Course, the students will be able to:
Knowledge	PSO1:Develop understanding of the micro economic and macro economic theories.
	PSO2:Build quantitative skills to understand economic theories,using mathematics, statistics and economics.
	PSO3:Gain the historical and contemporary knowledge about Indian Economy, issues and progress.
	PSO3: Develop a deep knowledge about development theories.
	PSO4: Gain comprehensive understanding of public finance principles and government budgeting.
	PSO5: Master International Trade theories, exchange rates and global economic institutions.
	PSO6: understand the economic dimensions of gender inequality, including the gender wage gap, labour force participation, and gender based discrimination.
	PSO7: Acquire deep understanding of the healthcare systems, including their organisation, financing and delivery systems.
Skills	PSO1: Analyse and model micro economic scenarios, evaluate market outcomes and apply micro economic principles to real world situations.
	PSO2: Analyse macro economic trends and indicators, assess the impact of govt policies on the economy and predict economic fluctuations.
	PSO3: Formulate and solve mathematical economic models and apply mathematical Optimization techniques.
	PSO4: Design and conduct economic surveys, analyse economic data using statistical software.
	PSO5:Analyse Indian Economic data and trends and formulate policies for Indian Context.
	PSO6: Assess the impact of development policies and analyse development indicators.
	PSO7: Assess the impact of exchange rate fluctuations.
	PSO8: Evaluate Govt budgets and fiscal policies and analyse the economic impact of public programs.
	PSO9: Evaluate health care cost effectiveness and analyse health care market dynamics.
	PSO10: Able to analyse gender based economic disparities and assess environmental policy impacts.
Competence	PSO1: Formulate and assess economic policies and micro level.
	PSO2: Have critical evaluation of macro economic policies and prescription.
	PSO3: Conduct economic analysis using advanced mathematical methods.
	PSO4: Present and interpret statistical findings in economics.
	PSO5: Have critical evaluation on international trade policies.
	PSO6: Design efficient public policies and fiscal strategies.
	PSO7: Contribute to health care policy and management decisions.
	PSO8: Promote gender sensitive and environmentally sustainable economic policies.
	PSO9: Conduct independent research.

Admission & Selection Process

Eligibility

Instructions

* Scanned copies of the class 10, 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling up the application.

* If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 or Pre-board, can be uploaded.

* The office of admissions will verify the scorecards.

* Applications with no scorecards or vague scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible.

Kindly make sure your Contact Number & Email is correct and regularly used.

Fee Structure

Course	1st Installment (July)	2nd Installment (Oct)	3rd Installment (Jan)	4th Installment (Apr)	Total Each Year
B.A. Honours (1st Year)	30638	30638	30638	30636	1,22,550
B.A. Honours (2nd Year)	25263	25263	25263	25261	1,01,050
B.A. Honours (3rd Year)	25263	25263	25263	25261	1,01,050
B.A. Honours (3rd Year – Dual Major)	27763	27763	27763	27761	1,11,050
B.A. Honours (4th Year)	25363	25363	25363	25361	1,01,450

Curriculum Document

Bachelor of Science/Arts in Economics is a four-year degree programme with the possibility of completing the fourth year with research if a particular studentsecures 75% CGPA in the previous exams.

After completion of the programme, a student will be able to:
Knowledge	PO01: Develop a foundational understanding of economic principles to analyse economic systems and principles.
	PO02:Build quantitative skills necessary for economic analysis, such as mathematics, Statistics and econometrics, to effectively interpret economic data.
	PO03: Foster critical thinking skills to evaluate economic issues, policies and arguments, and to make informed decisions based on economic arguments.
	PO05: Gain a historical context for economic theories and policies, allowing students to understand the evolution of economic thought and institutions.
	PO05:Explore ethical dimensions of economic decisions and policies, including issues related to social justice, environmental sustainability and economic equality.
Skills	PO06:Develop effective written and oral communication skills to convey economic ideas, theories, and research findings clearly and persuasively.
	PO07: Gain proficiency in using economic software, data analysis tools, and technology, relevant to economic research and analysis.
	PO07:Demonstrate financial literacy and understanding of personal finance, including budgeting, investing, and retirement planning.
	PO08:Apply economic principles to real world scenarios, including case–studies, Projects and research assignments.
Competence	PO09:Develop problem solving skills that are applicable across various fields and industries, emphasizing the ability to address practical economic challenges.
	PO10:Initiate a life as an independent economic thinker, staying updated on the latest Economic theories, policies and trends.
	PO11:Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, to identify economic problems and to conduct independent research.

By the end of the Course, the students will be able to:
Knowledge	PSO1:Develop understanding of the micro economic and macro economic theories.
	PSO2:Build quantitative skills to understand economic theories,using mathematics, statistics and economics.
	PSO3:Gain the historical and contemporary knowledge about Indian Economy, issues and progress.
	PSO3: Develop a deep knowledge about development theories.
	PSO4: Gain comprehensive understanding of public finance principles and government budgeting.
	PSO5: Master International Trade theories, exchange rates and global economic institutions.
	PSO6: understand the economic dimensions of gender inequality, including the gender wage gap, labour force participation, and gender based discrimination.
	PSO7: Acquire deep understanding of the healthcare systems, including their organisation, financing and delivery systems.
Skills	PSO1: Analyse and model micro economic scenarios, evaluate market outcomes and apply micro economic principles to real world situations.
	PSO2: Analyse macro economic trends and indicators, assess the impact of govt policies on the economy and predict economic fluctuations.
	PSO3: Formulate and solve mathematical economic models and apply mathematical Optimization techniques.
	PSO4: Design and conduct economic surveys, analyse economic data using statistical software.
	PSO5:Analyse Indian Economic data and trends and formulate policies for Indian Context.
	PSO6: Assess the impact of development policies and analyse development indicators.
	PSO7: Assess the impact of exchange rate fluctuations.
	PSO8: Evaluate Govt budgets and fiscal policies and analyse the economic impact of public programs.
	PSO9: Evaluate health care cost effectiveness and analyse health care market dynamics.
	PSO10: Able to analyse gender based economic disparities and assess environmental policy impacts.
Competence	PSO1: Formulate and assess economic policies and micro level.
	PSO2: Have critical evaluation of macro economic policies and prescription.
	PSO3: Conduct economic analysis using advanced mathematical methods.
	PSO4: Present and interpret statistical findings in economics.
	PSO5: Have critical evaluation on international trade policies.
	PSO6: Design efficient public policies and fiscal strategies.
	PSO7: Contribute to health care policy and management decisions.
	PSO8: Promote gender sensitive and environmentally sustainable economic policies.
	PSO9: Conduct independent research.

Instructions

* Scanned copies of the class 10, 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling up the application.

* If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 or Pre-board, can be uploaded.

* The office of admissions will verify the scorecards.

* Applications with no scorecards or vague scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible.

Kindly make sure your Contact Number & Email is correct and regularly used.

Year	1st Installment (Jul)	2nd Installment (Oct)	3rd Installment (Jan)	4th Installment (Apr)	Total Each Year
1st Year	30638	30638	30638	30636	1,22,550
2nd Year	25263	25263	25263	25261	1,01,050
3rd Year	25263	25263	25263	25261	1,01,050
3rd Year (Dual Major)	27763	27763	27763	27761	1,11,050
4th Year	25363	25363	25363	25361	1,01,450

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for four years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Economics was introduced in the Siliguri Campus of Salesian College in the year 2011 to provide with the Generic Elective classes. The department started offering BA and B.Sc (Honours) courses in Economics in the year 2019. Till now, two batches of students have successfully graduated from the department with a 100% success rate, maintaining a very highaverage CGPA.

The Department has a dedicated team of faculty members, with expertise across various areas of the subject. The Department has also maintained a very high standards in terms of research along with academics, with students writing and submitting impressive dissertation projects containing original research. The department also provides regular one to one counselling and mentoring sessions for the students to guide them through their personal growth, further studies and possible career options.

Even in only two batches graduating till yet, the alumni of the department are spread across various prestigious institutions of higher education for post graduate courses – Hyderabad Central University, Symbiosis School of Economics (Pune), Visva Bharati, among others. The students have also excelled in pursuing their career options, with students clearing AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) and SSB (Indian Armed Forces).

VISION

The Department envisions to develop an academic environment that is conducive to promote high quality education and research, and to offer educational opportunities to the students so as to develop them into accomplished professionals with an economic bent of mind, who can be successful across different avenues.

MISSION

The mission of the department to achieve high academies excellence, create an environment for holistic development of the students, instil critical thinking, foster a better understanding of global, national, and local socio economic conditions and problems, and establish a research-oriented ecosystem for the students.

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MR. BICKEY SHARMA

DR. ABHIJIT CHAKRABORTY

MS. AYUSHI AGARWAL

MS. ASHIYA THAPA

MR. PALZOR DUKPA

MS. DIVYA TAMANG

MR. YOGENDRA MANI PRADHAN

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