Bachelor of Arts (B.A/B.A. (Hons.) in Economics | GSFC University, Vadodara
botname

Saarthi

online

about-us-banner

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A/B.A. (HONS.)) IN ECONOMICSHome / Bachelor of Arts (B.A/B.A. (Hons.)) in Economics

About Program
Program Objectives
Program Outcomes
Program Structure
Course Structure
Admission Process
Contact Co-ordinator
E-Centre

About Program

 

A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics program offers students a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, theories, and methodologies. Spanning four years, this undergraduate degree equips students with analytical, critical thinking, and quantitative skills essential for analyzing economic phenomena and preparing them for diverse career opportunities in various sectors, including government, finance, consulting, research, and academia.

In the context of the national scenario, the Bachelor of Arts in Economics program is fast gaining traction in the realm of higher education. According to the All-India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023, economics has emerged as a preferred stream of study, gaining popularity due to its broad applications in policy-making, business strategy, and financial decision-making. This trend mirrors the rise in economic activities, digital transformation, and the growing importance of economic literacy in the current socioeconomic climate of India.

In the context of Gujarat, the state vibrant economic landscape, marked by its thriving industries and sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, services, and information technology, has created a high demand for graduates well-versed in economics. With its strategic location and robust infrastructure, Gujarat has attracted substantial foreign direct investment (FDI), adding to the economic dynamism and creating a multitude of opportunities for economic professionals.

Program Objectives

 
 

To equip students with analytical, problem-solving and life skills through Foundation and Value-added courses.

 

To teach students with a comprehensive understanding of various disciplines within the broad discipline of Economics viz., micro-economics, macro-economics, Indian and global economy, banking and insurance, finance and budget, labour economics, mathematics for economics, statistical tools and analysis, etc.

 

To develop students with professional skills, ethical attitude, IT and communication skills, teamwork, multidisciplinary approach & professional development through continued education.

 

To prepare students for a successful career in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance), finance, and investment, as well as research and higher education/academia with a broad understanding of economic and development agenda.

 

To equip students with the ability to understand and synthesize knowledge of economics towards environment, sustainability and governance as well as work with Government, social and non-government organizations.

Program Outcomes

 
 

Economic Theories and Policy Analysis: Students engage deeply with fundamental economic concepts and theories within our curriculum, cultivating skills for discerning market dynamics through rigorous analysis. Our program emphasizes examining governmental interventions, focusing on evaluating their implications for sustainable development, thus fostering a nuanced understanding of policy dynamics.

 

Research Skills and Quantitative Skills: Through structured coursework and hands-on experience, students hone their ability to dissect and interpret data to address economic inquiries, contributing to the advancement of policy-oriented knowledge. Economics majors cultivate proficiency in data analysis, a cornerstone skill for making well-founded decisions, equipping them for the demands of today's data-driven world.

 

Critical Thinking: Central to our program is cultivating critical thinking skills, empowering students to dissect complex economic challenges and proffer innovative solutions, thus fostering intellectual agility and analytical acumen.

 

Global Perspective: Our curriculum imparts a comprehensive understanding of the global economy and its multifaceted influence on societies and markets, preparing students to navigate the complexities of an interconnected world.

Program Structure

 
 

The BA Economics Program is a three-year degree and four-year honours duration. Each year is called an academic year and is divided into two semesters. Thus, there will be a total of six to eight semesters. Each semester consists of fifteen weeks of teaching. The teaching-learning process involves theory practical classes. The curriculum will be delivered through various methods including chalk and talk, laboratories, PowerPoint presentations, audio, and video tools, e-learning/e-content, simulations, field trips/ Industry visits, seminars, workshops, projects, models, class discussions, and industrial internships.

 

Evaluation

The assessment broadly comprises of Internal Assessment (Continuous Evaluation Component) and External Assessment i.e., End Semester Examination. Each course carries 100 marks for theory with 60 marks for Internal Assessment and 40 for End Semester Examination and the practical course carries 50 marks. The internal assessment will be through MCQ, classroom tests, assignments, oral presentations, and short projects.

 

Courses

The curriculum structure is based on UGC's prescribed curriculum structure. The program consists of Major (Core) Courses (CC) of four credits each, Minor (Elective) Courses of four credits each, Multi/Inter-Disciplinary Courses (MDC) of two credits each, Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) of two credits each, Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) of two credits each and Value-Added Course/Indian Knowledge System (VAC/IKS) of two credits each.

For theory classes, one credit indicates one hour lecture per week while for practical, one credit indicates two hours of practical sessions per week.

Course Structure

 
 
Semester – I
Sr. No. Course Code Course Title L T P C Marks
A. Major/Core Subjects
1 BAEC101 Introduction to Microeconomics 4 0 0 4 100
2 BAEC102 Introduction to Macroeconomics  4 0 0 4 100
B. Minor/Electives
3 BAE101 Sociology 4 0 0 4 100
C. Multidisciplinary Courses (Any Two)
4 CBCS103 Indian History and Culture 2 0 2 2 100
5 CBCS104 Air Pollution Control 2 0 2 2 100
6 CBCS105 Python Programming 0 0 4 2 100
7 CBCS106 Basic Chemical Engineering 2 0 0 2 100
8 CBCS503 Human Rights 2 0 0 2 100
9 CBCS303 App Development 2 0 0 2 100
10 CBCS305 Computer-Aided Design 2 0 0 2 100
11 CBCS307 3D Printing Technology 2 0 0 2 100
D. Ability Enhancement Course
12 AECC101 Fundamentals of English 2 0 0 2 100
E. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) & Internship
13 LAI1 Internship 0 0 4 2 100
F. Value Added Course
14 VAC101 Foundation Course 0 0 4 2 100
H. Research Work / Dissertation
Total 22 800
 
Semester – II
Sr. No. Course Code Course Title L T P C Marks
A. Major/Core Subjects
1 BAEC103 Introductory Mathematics for Economics I 4 0 0 4 100
2 BAEC104 International Economics I 4 0 0 4 100
B. Minor/Electives
3 BAE102 Psychology 4 0 0 4 100
C. Multidisciplinary Courses (Any Two)
4 CBCS202 Introduction to Social Work 2 0 0 2 100
5 CBCS203 Web Design Fundamentals 2 0 0 2 100
6 CBCS204 Introduction to Design Engineering 2 0 0 2 100
7 CBCS206 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence 2 0 0 2 100
8 CBCS403 Blog Writing Skills 2 0 0 2 100
9 CBCS404 Introduction to International Relations 2 0 0 2 100
10 CBCS409 Building Material & Technology 2 0 0 2 100
11 CBCS406 Digital Manufacturing 2 0 0 2 100
D. Ability Enhancement Course
12 AECC201 Communication Skills in English 2 0 0 2 100
E. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) & Internship
13 LAI2 Internship 0 0 4 2 100
F. Value Added Course
14 VAC201 Physical Education - I  2 0 0 2 100
15 VAC202 Fine Arts 2 0 0 2 100
16 VAC203 Critical and Logical Thinking Development 2 0 0 2 100
H. Research Work / Dissertation
Total 22 800
 
Semester – IV
Sr. No. Course Code Course Title L T P C Marks
A. Major/Core Subjects
1 BAEC108 Economic and Business History of India 4 0 0 4 100
2 BAEC109 Banking Theory, Law and Practice 4 0 0 4 100
3 BAEC110 Financial Market and System  4 0 0 4 100
B. Minor/Electives
4 BAE103 Political Science 4 0 0 4 100
C. Multidisciplinary Courses (Any Two)
D. Ability Enhancement Course
5 AECC401 Entrepreneurship Development 2 0 0 2 100
E. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) & Internship
6 BCOMI4 Internship 0 0 4 2 100
F. Value Added Course
7 VAC401 The Art of Being Happy 2 0 0 2 100
8 VAC402 Indian Constitution 2 0 0 2 100
9 VAC403 Emotional Intelligence 2 0 0 2 100
H. Research Work / Dissertation
Total 22 700
 
Semester – VI
Sr. No. Course Code Course Title L T P C Marks
A. Major/Core Subjects
1 BAEC114 Capital Budgeting 4 0 0 4 100
2 BAEC115 Income Tax Theory, Law and Practice 4 0 0 4 100
3 BAEC116 Local Area Development 4 0 0 4 100
B. Minor/Electives
4 BAE106 Applied Economics 4 0 0 0 100
C. Multidisciplinary Courses (Any Two)
D. Ability Enhancement Course
5 AECC601 Disaster Risk Management 2 0 0 2 100
E. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) & Internship
F. Value Added Course
H. Research Work / Dissertation
6 BAEC117 Research Methodology 4 0 0 4 100
Total 22 600
 
Semester – VII
Sr. No. Course Code Course Title L T P C Marks
A. Major/Core Subjects
1 BAEC118 New Idea Development  4 0 0 4 100
2 BAEC119 Project Management 4 0 0 4 100
3 BAEC120 Business Law 4 0 0 4 100
B. Minor/Electives
4 BAE107 Behavioural Finance 4 0 0 4 100
C. Multidisciplinary Courses (Any Two)
D. Ability Enhancement Course
E. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) & Internship
F. Value Added Course
H. Research Work / Dissertation
5 BAEC121 Operational Research 6 0 0 6 100
Total 22 500
 
Semester – VIII
Sr. No. Course Code Course Title L T P C Marks
A. Major/Core Subjects
1 BAEC122 Legal Issues in Start-up Development  4 0 0 4 100
2 BAEC123 Creates a Start-up Structure and Process 4 0 0 4 100
3 BAEC124 Business Values and Ethics 4 0 0 4 100
B. Minor/Electives
4 BAE108 Planning Commission of India – PPP Model  4 0 0 4 100
C. Multidisciplinary Courses (Any Two)
D. Ability Enhancement Course
E. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) & Internship
F. Value Added Course
H. Research Work / Dissertation
5 BAEC125 Research Project - I 6 0 0 6 100
Total 22 500

Admission Process

 
 

Total Intake

40 Seats

 

Mode of Admission

Merit Based

 

Qualifying Examination

10 + 2 (Arts/Commerce) or Equivalent

 

Eligibility for Admission

Candidate must have passed the 12th or equivalent (Arts/Commerce Stream) Examination from the recognized Board excluding NIOS securing a minimum 50% mark in aggregate of all the subjects. (45% for SC/ST/OBC-Non-Creamy Layer / PD / EWS). Applicants with 12th or equivalent from International Schools, affiliated to foreign education boards like IGCSE (International General Certificate for Secondary Education) and IB (International Baccalaureate) can apply, they have to submit an equivalence certificate of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.

 

Registration Fees

The registration fee for submitting online application form is Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only), which is to be paid online.

 

Selection Process:

50% and above aggregate marks in H.S.C (12th Std) or equivalent - Direct admission on first cum first basis, 45% for SC/ST/OBC-Non-Creamy Layer/PD/EWS.

Contact Co-ordinator

 
 

Dr. Sneha Bajaj

Assistant Professor
 - pc.baeconomics@gsfcuniversity.ac.in
 
 

E-Centre

 
 

Sample Paper for Entrance Test

 

University Brochure

 

Detailed Curriculum