Department of Economics
is one of the active departments in the college. It started functioning in the
year 1972. The sanctioned staff strength of the department is one full time and
one part time. The Head of the department is Associate professor
and has also cleared UGC-SLET. Both the faculty members are holding Ph.D.
Degrees. The Head of department is recognized research guide by Dr. Babasaheb
Ambedkar Marathwada University Aurangabad. Shivaji college funded one minor project were
undertaken in the department. The faculty member frequently publishes research
articles/papers in national and international Journals and chapter in books.
The faculty member present papers in conferences and seminars at state and
national levels. As part of student development, ‘Arthsanwad Wallpaper’, Students
seminar, Group discussions, Research Project, Online Quiz competition and
Manuscripts are organized by the department.
Objectives
VISION
Provide education in economics for the rural students to empower them enhance the employability.
MISSION
Economics is the study of how to use scarce resources to produce commodities and describes the production, distribution and consumption of good and services. The economic analysis helps in use scarce resources in more efficient. In the developing countries, there are a lot of wastage of resources which is the main cause of their poverty. The economic analysis enables them to make the optimum use of their resources. Developing countries are facing many problems like unemployment, over population, low-per-capita income, low production. Economics is very useful in solving these problems. It helps in eradicating the poverty from the country.
Program
Outcomes, Program Specific Outcomes and Course outcomes B.A. Economics
Department of Economics |
After successful completion of three-year degree
program in economics a student should be able to |
Programme Outcomes |
· Understand basic concepts of Economics. · Awareness about economic activity · Solve economic issue with the help of
statistical data. · Understand development process. · Ability to analyze current events from an
economic perspective. · Ability to understand various social issues
and economic problems. |
Programme Specific Outcomes |
· Get
in-depth knowledge of fundamental economic theories. · Apply
theories of economics to the real economic phenomena with statistical support. · Create
awareness about sustainable development. · Implement
research methodology in research design, data analysis, planning and
interpretation. · It
can help to improve living standards and make society a better place. |
Course |
COURSE OUTCOMES: B. A. ECONOMICS |
|
Outcomes After completion of these course students
should be able to |
B.A.I
Year Paper ECO 101 Micro economics |
On
the completion of this course the students will be able to understand the
meaning and scope of micro economics, the behavior of a consumer, a producer,
and price fluctuation in the market. Students will be able to understand various
components regarding price determination under various types of markets,
theory of production, cost and revenue analysis. |
B.A.I
Year Paper ECO 102 Indian Economy |
Students
will be able to understand structure of Indian economy, human resource
development, poverty and unemployment and planning in India. |
B.A.I
Year Paper ECO 103 Price theory |
On
the completion of this course the students would be able to understand price
determination under various types of markets, students will be able to know
about the theory of production, cost and revenue analysis, forms of market,
factor pricing theories. |
B.A.I
Year Paper ECO 104 Money banking and finance |
On
completion of the course students will be able to understand the monetary and
banking system in India and also understand the function of Reserve Bank of
India and importance of monetary policy of India. |
B.A.II
Year Paper ECO 105 Macro economics |
On
completion of the course students will be aware of the basic theoretical
framework underlying the field of macroeconomics. Students will understand
the concepts of national income, theory of money, theory of trade cycles,
theory of output and employment. |
B.A.II
Year Paper ECO 106 Economics of development |
On completion of the course
students would be able to understand the theories of development and factor
responsible for development and underdevelopment. |
B.A.II
Year Paper ECO 107 Public finance |
On completion of the course students
would be able to understand the detailed information of fiscal policy, public
revenue, public expenditure, public debt, union Budget. Students will be able
to understand benefits and distribution of various types of taxes among
various classes of people. |
B.A.II
Year Paper ECO 108 Statistical Methods |
On
completion of this course students would be able to use techniques of
statistical analysis which are commonly applied to economic problems.
Students would be able to understand role of index number in economy. The
students will get enabled regarding the rules for calculating the mean,
medium, mode, standard deviation and correlation. |
B.A.III
Year Paper ECO 109 International economics |
After completion of the course
students can analyze the theories of international trade, understand gains
from trade, tariffs and quotas, balance of payment. |
B.A.III
Year Paper ECO 110 Agricultural economics |
On
completion of this course students would be able to understand the issue in
agricultural economics, technology in agriculture, agricultural price policy,
food security in India. Students will be enabled to analyze the progress of
agriculture and changing nature of agriculture cropping pattern and
contribution of agriculture in economy. |
B.A.III
Year Paper ECO 111 History of economic thought |
On
completion of this course students would be able to understand the basic
economic ideas of world economics thinkers. The students will understand the
various development theories and their importance. |
B.A.III
Year Paper ECO 112, ECO 116 Project work |
On the completion of this course
the students would be able to understand the project writing skill as per the
study of research methodology techniques and deep study of specific topic.
The students become will be able to prepare questionnaire, schedule, and
collection of data, tabulation of data, data presentation and analysis. |
B.A.III
Year Paper ECO 113 Research methodology |
Students
will able to understand meaning, nature and scope of social science research,
research design and types of research design, skill of data collection,
presentation and analyze the collected data. Students will understand
importance of social science research. |
B.A.III
Year Paper ECO 114 Industrial economics |
Students
will be able to understand the organization of a firm, productivity,
efficiency. The students will be aware of the role of industries in economic
and social development. Student will be able to understand theories of
location and diversification and composition of industrial sector. |
B.A.III
Year Paper ECO 115 Indian economic thinker |
On
completion of this course students will be able to understand the basic
economic ideas of Indian economics thinkers. The students will understand the
various development theories and their importance. |
Email: gordesa@shivajicollegekannad.org
Designation: Head and Associate Professor
Contact: 9860714744