About Department

Department of Studies in Economics is approved (Proposed) by University Grants Commission (UGC) and affiliated to University of Mysore.

M.A course offered by the Department of Studies in Economics is a full time course consisting of four semesters which are Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). Mysore University implemented Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in the year 2010. The CBCS is an advanced mode of learning in higher education wherein a student has freedom in selecting his /her own choices in the curriculum for completing a Master's degree programme. CBCS facilitates the learning process to move from teacher centric to student centric education.

M.A in Economics is a full time two years course with four semesters. The curriculum is designed to enlighten the students to have full awareness about the present economic situation with theoretical background of the subject.

The study enables them to appear for various competitive examinations including banking services and Indian Economic Services.

The study includes as per the University syllabus the pedagogic contents and with field surveys conducted to train them in research.

The institution also proposes to have Research Center in Economics with consultation facilities aimed at Rural and Urban Development.

Some of the subjects studied by the students of Economics include Advanced studies in Micro and Macro Economics, Development Economics, Mathematics and statistics for Economists, Banking and Finance, Public Economics, Econometrics, and hosts of other subjects including International Trade.

Vision

Establishment of Creative and Innovative Multi Disciplinary School of Economics With Research & Consultancy Services

Mission

Create, Develop, Nurture and Innovate Quantitative & Qualitative Economic Ideas, Concepts, Thoughts, Theories, Phenomena etc. in solving the problems of the economy/Industry/ Market/ Firms through Intra, Inter & Multi Disciplinary Approach.

Motto

“QUICK RACING ALONG WITH EXCELLENCE TOWARDS CHANGE”
Q – Qualitative Change
U- Upholstered Change
I – Innovative Change
C- Creative Change
K- Kinesthetic Change

Facilities

Institution provides excellent infrastructure to facilitate the education process, and enhance the learning ability of the students. It aims at developing the intellectual capabilities of the students and enhances their understanding of the relationship between education and the real world. The students’ comfort is taken care of by providing ambience with other utilities.

Features of the Department

  • Sufficiently ventilated and spacious class rooms
  • Well laid out Plan of Action, Deployment and evaluation (Exhibited in class rooms & Department)
  • Well organized departmental activities with Calendar of Events
  • Well experienced and qualified faculties in specialized areas to train, coach & Guide.
  • Maintenance of cordial teacher student relationship amiable for learning
  • Organizing lectures, Seminars and workshops led by eminent personalities in the field.

Class Rooms, Computer Labs and Internet

The department has computer facilities linked with MCA and M. Sc Computer Science departments in the campus. The College is having a modern office block, modern well equipped classrooms, and well planned corridors.

All classrooms have been promoted with state-of-the-art technology. Every classroom is affixed with overhead LCD projector to facilitate the teaching & learning process. The classrooms are well equipped with audio-visual techno-savvy facilities such as Computers, LCDs etc.  Branded personal computers are installed in the computer labs, all networked to enhance the learning process and enable the faculty attention and proper conduct of the University prescribed courses. The computers in the Lab and the Office have a dedicated lease line for Internet connectivity, which can be used by students and staff.

Research Activities, Magazines& Publications

The staff members are experts in preparing the various research projects and are resource persons for various course works in research methodologies. Staff members have to their credit of completing various UGC projects in different capacities. Recently the head of the Economics Department completed a UGC Minor Project and submitted to the UGC. A proposal is on the anvil to obtain the Research Center status to the Department of Economics.

The faculties and students are highly involved in research and publication activities. An in house Journal “Artha Anveshaka” a quarterly economic publication of our department is  in vogue. The II Edition was released in the month of May 2017. Students are motivated and encouraged to publish Articles in different Journals of repute.

Events -2018-19

Sl. No Date Series Program
1. 28-09-2018 National  Seminar Crisis in the Indian Banking Sector – Issues and Concerns
2. O4-10-2018 Seminar ‘Relevance of Gandhian Thought on Economic Ideas and Social Work in Contemporary World’
3. 26-10-2018 Industry Interaction Series Need for Sustainable Business Models in today’s Business Environment
4. 30-10-2018 Workshop Emotional Intelligence  and Leadership
5. 13h,14th May 2019 Department Sports Indoor  and Outdoor Sports
6. 30th May 2019 Department Function Farewell
7.  07-01-2019 Technical Seminar Cryptocurrency and Investment Banking
8. 15-04-2019 Workshop Entrepreneurial development Workshop
9. 25th-26th  June 2019 Two day Workshop Economic Tools for Decision Makers

Programmes

Faculty

ramsh hc

Dr. Ramesha H.C

Assistant Professor & HoD
Dr. Bettina C Sudhaker_Economics

Dr. Bettina C Sudhaker

Assistant Professor
latha mt

Dr. Latha M.T

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR