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Easwari School of Liberal Arts Economics B.Sc. Economics (Hons.)

B.Sc. Economics (Hons.)

The B.Sc. Economics program at SRM University-AP trains students in the state of the art economic theory, methods, and analysis enriched with diverse disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Programme Introduction & Overview

The B.Sc. Economics programme offers rigorous training in economic theory and its applications, built on a carefully sequenced set of core courses and electives with quantitative methods woven throughout.

The curriculum spans microeconomics, macroeconomics, development economics, and analytical tools — mathematics, econometrics, and computational methods — progressing from foundational principles to advanced techniques. Alongside this, students engage with cutting-edge research questions and contemporary issues in Indian and global economics, developing both the theoretical depth and applied skills to think clearly about a rapidly changing world.
Keeping in line with National Education Policy 2020, BSc Economics is a four year degree with an exit option after three years. The following table summarizes the available options:
Degree
BSc Economics Honours OR BSc Economics Honours with Research 4 Years (8 Semesters) 162 Credits
BSc Economics 3 Years (6 Semesters) 124 Credits

Why Choose This Programme?

Theory Meets Application

A carefully sequenced curriculum moves from economic fundamentals to advanced theory and quantitative tools, with real-world applications embedded throughout.

Quantitative and Analytical Rigour

Dedicated courses in mathematical methods, statistics, econometrics, and probability build strong analytical foundations from the very first year.

Interdisciplinary Breadth

Students engage with topics spanning financial economics, policy, development economics, and international economics, alongside open electives and minor programmes that allow cross-disciplinary learning.

Research and Industry Exposure

A structured internship in the summer of all the years gives students hands-on industry or research exposure. The programme encourages critical thinking and independent inquiry throughout.

Pathway to Postgraduate Study

The programme is designed to seamlessly feed into the M.Sc. Economics programme at SRM University-AP and other postgraduate programmes nationally and internationally.

Career-Ready Graduates

Focus on communication, reasoning, and quantitative skills prepares students for immediate entry into roles in finance, consulting, public sector, and analytics.

Programme Structure

The B.Sc. Economics (Hons.) is a 4-year, 8-semester programme.  Students complete a total of 166 credits (127 Credits if a student exits after three years with B.Sc. Economics degree) across core theory, skill enhancement, foundation, and elective courses, with a summer internship component.

Curriculum

Code Course Title Credits
AEC 101 Art of Listening, Speaking and Reading Skills 2
VAC 101 Environmental Science 2
SEC Introduction to Economic Thinking 2
FIC 101 Emerging Technologies 2
FIC 121 Understanding Human Minds 4
FIC 122 Understanding the Indian Constitution 4
FIC 123 Understanding India Society(ies): Myths and Realities 4
Code Course Title Credits
AEC 107 Effective Writing and Presentation Skills 2
VAC 102 Universal Human Values and Ethics 2
SEC 103 Development, Entrepreneurialism & Social Sector in India 2
FIC 115 Economics in Everyday Life 4
ECO 201 Probability and Statistics 4
ECO 101 Mathematical Methods for Economics-I 4
OE Open Elective / Minor 3
Code Course Title Credits
AEC 108 Creativity and Critical Thinking Skills 2
SEC 101 Analytical Reasoning and Aptitude 3
ECO 202 Intermediate Microeconomics – I 4
ECO 203 Intermediate Macroeconomics – I 4
ECO 204 Mathematical Methods for Economics-II 4
OE Open Elective / Minor 3
Summer Immersion 2
Code Course Title Credits
AEC 104 Problem Solving Skills 2
SEC 122 Career Skills-1: Fintech and Digital Economy 2
ECO 205 Intermediate Microeconomics – II 4
ECO 206 Intermediate Macroeconomics – II 4
ECO 207 Public Economics and Policies 4
ECO 208 Economics of Growth & Development 4
Code Course Title Credits
ECO 301 Introductory Econometrics 4
ECO 302 History of Economic Thought 4
ECO 303 Indian Economy 4
CE Core Elective 4
OE Open Elective / Minor 3
ECO 304 Internship (Summer) 4
Code Course Title Credits
ECO 305 Advanced Econometrics 4
ECO 306 Development Economics 4
ECO 307 International Economics 4
CE Core Elective 4
OE Open Elective / Minor 3
OE Open Elective / Minor 3
Code Course Title Credits
ECO  Optimization for Economics 4
ECO  Mathematical Statistics 4
ECO  Topics in Microeconomics 4
ECO  Theories of Economic Growth 4
ECO  Computational Methods in Economics 4
Code Course Title Credits
ECO  Time Series Econometrics 4
ECO  Industrial Organization 4
ECO  Monetary Economics 4
ECO  Political Economy of States & Markets 4
ECO  Open Elective 4

Programme Features

Diverse, Rigorous and Progressive Curriculum Design

Year 1 builds foundational skills and economic literacy; Year 2 deepens core theory; Year 3 and 4 adds advanced and applied topics with real-world applications and internships experience.

Quantitative Emphasis

Dedicated courses in probability, statistics, and mathematical methods across multiple years ensure strong numerical and analytical competency.

Interdisciplinary Foundations

Foundation courses in the first year covering Indian society, constitutional law, technology, and human psychology broaden students’ contextual understanding.

Development, Policy and Applied Focus

Courses such as Public Economics and Policies, Indian Economy, Development Economics, and International Economics directly engage with policy-relevant topics.

Industry Engagement

A formal internship in Year 3 ensures that students gain exposure to professional environments in research, industry, or government.

Career Opportunities

Economic & Policy Research
Social Sector Consulting
Banking & Financial Services
Data Analytics & Consulting
Government & International Organisations
Higher Studies (M.Sc. Economics, MBA, Ph.D.)
Fintech & Digital Economy

Eligibility Criteria

  • Completion of Class XII (10+2) in any stream from a recognised board.
  • Economics & Mathematics at Class XII level is preferred but not required..
Along with acquiring content knowledge, students in each course will practice critical thinking skills, communication skills, quantitative reasoning, and economic citizenry.
To prepare them to pursue higher studies and conduct research.
To train them and build their careers where they are likely to make a long-lasting contribution in either policy making or research career.
To solve real-life problems using economic theory and applications.
Analysis of data to solve complex economic problems.
Apply economic theories and concepts to contemporary social issues, as well as policy formulation and analysis.
Programme Outcomes (PO)
Scientific and Disciplinary Knowledge
Capable of demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of one or more disciplines that form a part of an undergraduate programme of study.
Ability to evaluate the reliability and relevance of evidence; Capacity to extrapolate from what one has learned and apply their competencies to solve different kinds of non-familiar problems, rather than replicate curriculum content knowledge; and apply one’s learning to real-life situations.
Capability to apply analytic thought to a body of knowledge; analyse and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefs based on empirical evidence; identify relevant assumptions or implications; formulate coherent arguments; critically evaluate practices, policies and theories by following a scientific approach to knowledge development. Critical sensibility to lived experiences, with self-awareness and reflexivity of both self and society.
Ability to analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from quantitative/qualitative data; and evaluate ideas, evidence and experiences from an open-minded and reasoned perspective pertaining to incorporating into a system.
A sense of inquiry and capability for asking relevant/appropriate questions, problematising, synthesising, and articulating; Ability to recognise cause-and-effect relationships, define problems, formulate hypotheses, test hypotheses, analyse, interpret and draw conclusions from data, establish hypotheses, predict cause-and-effect relationships; ability to plan, execute and report the results of an experiment or investigation.
Capability to use ICT in a variety of learning situations; demonstrate the ability to access, evaluate, and use a variety of relevant information sources; and use appropriate software for analysis of data.
Understand the impact of scientific solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
Possess knowledge of the values and beliefs of multiple cultures and a global perspective; and the capability to effectively engage in moral/ethical values in conducting one’s life, formulate a position/argument about an ethical issue from multiple perspectives, and use ethical practices in all work. Capable of demonstrating the ability to identify ethical issues related to one’s work. Avoid unethical behaviour such as fabrication, falsification or misrepresentation of data or committing plagiarism, not adhering to intellectual property rights; appreciating environmental and sustainability issues; and adopting objective, unbiased and truthful actions in all aspects of work.
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams; facilitate cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group and act together as a group or a team in the interests of a common cause and work efficiently as a member of a team.
Ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively in writing and orally; Communicate with others using appropriate media to confidently share one’s views and express herself/himself; demonstrate the ability to listen carefully, read and write analytically, and present complex information clearly and concisely to different groups.
Capability for mapping out the tasks of a team or an organisation, setting direction, formulating an inspiring vision, building a team that can help achieve the vision, motivating and inspiring team members to engage with that vision, and using management skills to guide people to the right destination, in a smooth and efficient way.
Ability to work independently, identify appropriate resources required for a project, and manage a project through to completion; Ability to acquire knowledge and skills, including “learning how to learn”, that is necessary for participating in learning activities throughout life, through self-paced and self-directed learning aimed at personal development, meeting economic, social and cultural objectives, and adapting to changing trades and demands of the workplace through knowledge/skill development.

Curriculum

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"The main aim of the Programme is to equip the students with theories and tools of economic analysis in major areas of its application and focus on the emerging area of Economics"