CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

School of Sciences






Syllabus for
BA (Economics, Sociology/Honours/Honours with Research) [with minor in Political Science]
Academic Year  (2023)

 
        

  

Assesment Pattern

CIAs are connected to the Programme outcomes and course outcomes. The concerned faculty will decide upon the number of components required for CIA1 and CIA3.

Examination And Assesments

CIAs are composed of three components and carry 50% weightage CIA 1 and 3 are faculty-initiated ones, CIA 2 is the Mid-semester examination. End Semester Exam carries 50% weightage.

Department Overview:

Established in 1969, the Department of Economics is one of the strongest and vibrant departments in South India. Currently, the department, offers a wide array of undergraduate courses and a postgraduate programme with multiple specializations. To promote the holistic development of the students and to sustain the academic creativity and inventiveness of the faculty the department engages in numerous workshops, seminars, industrial interfaces, faculty development programmes and many such endeavours. Department of Sociology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is one of the oldest departments of the University, established in the year 1969. It offers programmes in Sociology at the undergraduate level, post graduate level as well as M.Phil and Ph.D. It is equipped with the highly committed team of instructors having versatile experience in teaching, research and has a passion to explore and innovate.

Mission Statement:

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

Mission- Preparing students to understand and resolve the multitude of challenges in the economy through relevant research-based education. We aim to educate our students to become successful professionals and socially responsible citizens who contribute positively to the socio-economic well-being.

Introduction to Program:

The Economics-Sociology is a unique combination of two major disciplines, with equal importance assigned to them. The Courses in Economics and Sociology are designed to give the students an understanding of the latest and emerging socio-economic issues. The knowledge and skills imparted to the students provide the capacity and confidence to find solutions for those issues.

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.