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Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics
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Bachelor of Arts Honours Economics

duration Duration

  • 4 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in Class XII (any discipline). Students awaiting final examinations results are also eligible to apply.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 24 June 2024

The Bachelor of Economics (B.A. Economics) Program aims to meet the requirements of the dynamic world and equip students with the requisite knowledge that gives them an edge in the current competitive scenario and open up avenues to pursue varied career options. With this in mind, the core courses of Economics are supplemented by Management related courses.

Admission Calendar
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form 24 June 2024
Last Date for payment of admission fee 15 July 2024
Interview and Admission Decision on or before 28 June 2024
Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of certificates and verification by producing originals and registration 15 July 2024 &
16 July 2024
Payment of First Semester Fee On or Before
22 July 2024
Commencement of Preparatory Classes 22 July 2024 -
26 July 2024
Commencement of Regular Classes 01 August 2024

Bachelor of Arts in Economics (B.A. Economics)

Programme Code: UMS003

Bachelor of Arts in Economics is a four years program for students to develop and train them with basic concepts of economics. This course will provide the students with logical paradigm for conceptualizing and interpreting the behaviour and interactions of households, firms and government institutions. This curriculum allows the students to choose elective courses from a set of courses with contemporary relevance and gives them an edge in the current competitive scenario and open up avenues to purse values career options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics Programme has been designed to train students not only with basic knowledge of Economics but also to equip them with the mathematical and statistical techniques necessary for a proper understanding of the discipline. Enable students to understand proper policy responses to economic problems. Aim of this course to train students to use statistical econometric methods to arrive at conclusions about the validity of economic theories and to learn economic modelling.

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics Programme has been designed to place the requirements of the dynamic world and equip students with the requisite knowledge and prepare for careers in

Academic

Law

Management

Journalism

Government, and in many other fields.

This programme is consistent with global standards in the Economic discipline. In completion of the programme,

a student will have the necessary skills to understand and analyse in a logical manner all major economic phenomena

a student will be able to analyse government policies and regulations, and demonstrate their significance

This programme specifically indicates that students will analyse how an economy functions and how decisions are made by consumers, producers and regulations.

Students will have necessary skills to identify, analyse, and solve problems in a logical and efficient way.

The program provides the basic ingredients of economic theory and the opportunity to learn how to process and analyse economic data based on sound statistical principles in order to arrive at a meaningful conclusion.

With this programme, the students will have a better understanding of fundamental economic. Further,

It will enable them to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental theories and ideas of economics required to comprehend how the Indian and global economies operate.

In order to explain the economic theories that underpin social and economic issues, the students will be able to articulate qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and show that they are conversant with both the types of analyses.

Additionally, the students will be able to show that they are knowledgeable about opposing economic theories and models in both historical and modern contexts.

Year

Semester: I

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

I

DSC I

UECDSC111

Introduction to Price Theory

4

-

1-

5

DSC II

UECDSC112

Indian Economy

4

-

1-

5

DSE I

UECDSE111

Economics of Business

3

-

1

4

DSE II

UECDSE112

Indian Economic Environment

3

1

4

IC/MC

UECMCS111

Principles of Management

3

-

1

3

AEC I

UECAEC111

Modern Indian Language (Hindi)

1

-

1

2

AEC II

UECAEC112

Modern Indian Language (Garo)

1

-

1

2

AEC III

UECAEC113

Modern Indian Language (Khasi)

1

-

1

2

SEC

UECSEC111

Soft Skills

2

-

1

3

CVAC I

UECVAC111

Digital and Technological Solutions

1

-

1

2

CVAC II

UECVAC112

Indian Ethics and Values

2

-

-

2

Total Credits in Semester I: 26

Semester: II

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UECDSC121

Macro Economics

4

-

1-

5

DSC II

UECDSC122

Introduction to Statistics

4

1-

-

5

DSE I

UECDSE121

Demography

3

-

1

4

DSE II

UECDSE122

Labour Economics

3

-

1

4

IC/MC

UECMCS121

Fundamental of Finance and Accounting

3

-

-

3

AEC

UECAEC121

English Language Skills

1

-

1

2

SEC

UECSEC121

Minor Project

1

-

2

3

CVAC I

UECVAC121

Value Education

2

-

-

2

CVAC II

UECVAC122

Environmental Education

2

-

-

2

Total Credits in Semester II: 26

SEC

UECINT121

INTERNSHIP

1

-

3

4

Total Credits earned after Year I: 56

Year

Semester: III

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

II

DSC I

UECDSC231

Public Finance

4

-

1

5

DSC II

UECDSC232

Economics of Growth and Development

4

-

1

5

DSE I

UECDSE231

Political Economy

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UECDSE232

Service Marketing

3

-

1

4

IC/MC

UECMCS231

Sustainable Development

2

-

1

3

AEC

UECAEC231

Communication Skills

1

-

1

2

SEC

UECSEC231

Field-based Learning

1

-

2

3

CVAC

UECVAC231

Voter Education and Electoral Literacy

2

-

-

2

Total Credits in Semester III: 24

Semester: IV

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UECDSC241

International Economics

4

-

1

5

DSC II

UECDSC242

Mathematics for Economics

4

1

-

5

DSE I

UECDSE241

Rural Banking and Micro Finance

3

-

1

4

DSE II

UECDSE242

Bank Management

3

-

1

4

AEC

UECDSC241

Technical Report Writing

1

-

1

2

MOOCS

4

Total Credits in Semester IV: 20

Total Credits earned after Year II: 44

SEC

UECSBC241

SKILL-BASED VOCATIONAL COURSE

1

-

3

4

Total Credits after Years I and II: 104

Year

Semester: V

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

III

DSC I

UECDSC351

Industrial Economics

4

-

1

5

DSC II

UECDSC352

Monetary Theory

4

1

5

DSE I

UECDSE351

Banking and Financial Market

3

-

1

4

DSE II

UECDSE352

Advanced Economic Theory

3

-1

4

MOOCS

6

Total Credits in Semester V: 20

Semester: VI

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UECDSC361

History of Economic Thought

5

-

5

DSC II

UECDSC362

Entrepreneurship

4

-

1

5

DSE I

UECDSE361

Agricultural Economics

4

-

-

4

DSE II

UECDSE362

Issues of Indian Economy (with special reference . to North Eastern Region)

3

-

1-

4

MOOCS

6

Total Credits in Semester VI: 20

Total Credits earned after Year III: 40

Total Credits earned after Years I, II and III: 144

Year

Semester: VII

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

IV

DSC I

UECDSC471

Introduction to Environment Economics

4

-

1

5

DSC II

UECDSC472

Econometrics

4

1

-

5

DSE I

UECDSE471

Economics of Gender and Development

3

-

1-

4

DSE II

UECDSE472

Economics of Health and Education

3

1

4

MOOCS

6

Total Credits in Semester VII: 20

Semester: VIII

Category

Code

Course Title

Credits

L

T

P

C

DSC I

UECDSC481

Research Methodology

4

-

1

5

DSC II

UECDSC482

Academic Reading and Writing for Research

4

-

1

5

DSE

UECDSE481

Mechanics of Research Writing and Research Proposal

3

-

1

4

SEC

UECSEC481

Research Project /Dissertation

-

-

12

12

Total Credits in Semester VIII: 26

Total Credits earned after Year IV: 46

Total Credits earned after Years I, II, III and IV: 190

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based programs offered by the ICFAI University, Meghalaya at Tura & Shillong campuses. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Pass in Class XII (any discipline). Students awaiting final examinations results are also eligible to apply.

Students of Class XII who have not received the original certificates from the Board by July 18, 2024 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria by September 16, 2024 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

Admission Criteria

  • The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview.
  • While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
  • Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

Special Reservation

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Meghalaya in any course of ICFAI University, Meghalaya, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course / discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods

  1. Online Application

    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iumeghalaya.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 300 towards online Registration charges by using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Citibank Card) or Internet banking option using secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned colour photograph along with the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

  2. Fill the Application Form

    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
  • Enclose a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300.

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate.
  • Marksheet of Class XII/Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Migration Certificate
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form given on next page.

The completed Application Form for Admission along with a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300 (drawn in favour of ‘The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c’) may be submitted to:

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Tura Campus

Danakgre, (Near BSF Camp), P O Araimile,

Ph: 9612885981, 8014241976

E-mail: admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Shillong Campus

Phawa Ville, Near Shillong Law College, Dhankheti,

Ph: 0364-2220057, 9485158603, 8794250646

E-mail: admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Fee comprises of Admission Fee and Program Fee.

Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)

Admission Fee of Rs. 6,000 is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced. *Foreign students have to pay an admission fee of Rs. 7,000. The last date for payment of admission fee is July 10, 2024.

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Students have to pay Rs 3,000 as Caution Deposit along with the first installment of Program Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 21, 2024.

Program Fee per semester (Rs.) Total Program Fee (Rs.)
Domicile Non-Domicile International Domicile Non-Domicile International
BA (Eco.) (6 semesters) 10,200 11,500 12,500 61,200 69,000 75,000

Domicile: Students from State of Meghalaya. Non-Domicile: Students from States other than Meghalaya.

All payments should be made by way of Challan/Bank Demand Draft drawn on a Scheduled Commercial Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Tura/Shillong, Meghalaya.