Bachelor of Science in Economics | BSC Economics

Bachelor of Science (Economic) Honours

1. To enable the students to identify issues related to the economy, business, public policy, and society.

2. To rigorously train the students to objectively and critically assimilate and examine information pertaining to the core, interdisciplinary and applied learnings.

3. To develop analytical and quantitative abilities and problem-solving aptitude through academics.

4. To encourage students to undertake research oriented activities motivated through holistic learning outcomes.

5. To build human capital by honing transferable skills for advanced career pursuits.

Duration (in months) :- 36 Months (Online).

Eligibility :- Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent examination from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% Marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).

Medium of Instruction :- English.

Programme Pattern :- Semester

Course and Specialization :- As per Annexure A.

Fees	Academic Fee p.a	Institute Deposit	Total
Indian Students	INR 50,000	-	INR 50,000

Assessment :- All courses will have 30% internal component and 70% component as external [University] examination.

Standard of Passing :- The assessment of the student for each examination is done, based on relative performance. Maximum Grade Point (GP) is 10 corresponding to O (outstanding). For all courses, a student is required to pass both internal and external examination separately with a minimum Grade Point of 4 corresponding to Grade P. Students securing less than 40% absolute marks in each head of passing will be declared FAIL. The University awards a degree to the student who has achieved a minimum CGPA of 4 out of maximum of 10 CGPA for the programme.

Award of Degree/Diploma/Certificate :- Bachelor of Science (Economics) Honours will be awarded at the end of semester VI examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA.

Sample Degree Certificate :-

Annexure A :-

Course Title	Credit	Internal Marks	External Marks	Total Marks
Generic Core Courses
Core Environmental Studies	4	100	0	100
Foundation of Mathematics	4	30	70	100
Statistics for Economics I	4	30	70	100
Macroeconomics I	4	30	70	100
Microeconomics I	4	30	70	`100
Indian Economy I	4	30	70	100
Total	24	250	350	600

Course Title	Credit	Internal Marks	External Marks	Total Marks
Generic Core Courses
Statistics for Economics II	4	30	70	100
Indian Economy II	4	30	70	100
Mathematical Economics I	4	30	70	100
Macroeconomics II	4	30	70	100
Microeconomics II	4	30	70	100
Business accounting	4	30	70	100
Total	24	180	420	600

Course Title	Credit	Internal Marks	External Marks	Total Marks
Generic Core Courses
Research Methodology	4	100	0	100
Theory and Application of Public Finance	4	30	70	100
Introductry Econometrics	4	30	70	100
Development Economics	4	30	70	100
Internship with NGO	2	50	0	50
Total	18	240	210	450
Generic Elective Courses Group-I
Mathematical Economics II	4	30	70	100
Theory of Political Economy in India	4	30	70	100
Total Required Credits	4	30	70	100
Generic Elective Courses Group-II
Money, Banking and Finance	4	30	70	100
Public Administration and Policy	4	30	70	100
Total Required Credits	4	30	70	100

Course Title	Credit	Internal Marks	External Marks	Total Marks
Generic Core Courses
International Economics	4	30	70	100
IT Applications in Economics	2	50	0	50
Indian banking and financial system	4	30	70	100
Floating Credits-1	4	100	0	100
Floating Credits-1	4	100	0	100
Total	22	165	385	550

Course Title	Credit	Internal Marks	External Marks	Total Marks
Generic Core Courses
Law and Economics Theory	4	30	70	100
Dissertation I	2	50	0	50
Internship	2	50	0	50
Financial Management	4	30	70	100
Economic Journalism	4	100	0	100
Microeconomics III	2	50	0	50
Macroeconomics III	2	50	0	50
Total	20	360	140	500
Generic Elective Courses Group
Intermediary Econometrics	4	30	70	100
Agricultural Economics of India	4	30	70	100
Total Required Credits	4	30	70	100

Course Title	Credit	Internal Marks	External Marks	Total Marks
Generic Core Courses
Portfolia Management	4	30	70	100
Economic Thought	4	30	70	100
Environmental Economics	4	30	70	100
International Relations	4	30	70	100
Dissertation II	4	100	0	100
Total	18	170	280	450
Generic Elective Courses Group
Operation Research	4	100	0	100
Introduction to Behavioral Finance	4	100	0	100
Industrial Organization	4	100	0	100
Total Required Credits	4	100	0	100

Semester	Internal Credits	External Credits	Total Credits	Total Marks
Semester 1	4	20	24	600
Semester 2	0	24	24	600
Semester 3	6	20	26	650
Semester 4	14	8	22	550
Semester 5	12	12	24	600
Semester 6	8	16	24	600
Total	44	100	144	3600

Programme Highlights

Symbiosis online Degree Programme equally credible as offline

100% Online Programmes- No campus visit required

Online assessments as per UGC Guidelines

24*7 Access to Learning Management System

Curriculum developed by experts from top 10 Symbiosis Institutes in India

Access to recorded sessions- learn at your own pace

Live Teacher - student lectures & interactions

Peer-to-peer doubt sharing & solving sessions

Program Outcomes (PO)

To enable the students to identify issues related to the economy, business, public policy and society.
To rigorously train the students to objectively and critically assimilate and examine information pertaining to the core, interdisciplinary and applied learnings.
To develop analytical and quantitative abilities and problem-solving aptitude through academics.
To encourage students to undertake research oriented activities motivated through holistic learning outcomes.
To build human capital by honing transferable skills for advanced career pursuits.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)

The alumni will be able to assess and resolve concerns related to the economy,business, public policy and society.
The alumni will be able to objectively and critically examine and deduce information pertaining to the core and applied learnings from the rigorous, interdisciplinary, and internationally benchmarked curriculum.
The alumni will be able to critically apply analytical skills that they have learned during the programme. They will be proficient in various software for statistical computing and graphics.
The alumni will be able to come up with sound research ideas and apply research designs effectively to real-world problems.
The alumni will be able to further their career path with the transferable skills that they have acquired through the curriculum.