B.A.(Hons.) Economics

BML Munjal University’s Bachelor’s program in Economics targets that at the conclusion of the program, the students are expected to apply their knowledge of economics towards critical appraisal of real-world problems and apply research skills towards identifying innovative and scientific solutions.

The program aims to provide the students with an analytical approach to look at global issues and attain a deeper, more subtle understanding of possible explanations and their extensive influences on the society.

BMU’s subscription to various latest economic and financial databases will be a key ingredient of the program.

Students on successful completion of the program will gain superior analytical skills that are not currently offered in the region making them a stand-alone personality in the job market.

On completion of the program students are expected to work as economists, financial and business analyst, researchers. Graduates can also pursue a relevant post-graduate study in Economics and can complete PhD in Economics.

Why B.A.(Hons.) Economics?

The program is for students who are seeking to build a career in the economics and business field. This will be helpful in prospective post-graduation programs such as MBA/MA in economics/MSC in economics or any Master’s in liberal arts program.

This will also enhance oneself to develop as an entrepreneur with the comprehensive understanding of the economy and how it operates.

It is the social science which deals with the allocation of scarce resources to maximize the society’s output. A BA honours in Economics takes into consideration the detailed study of both the macro and micro aspects of economics.

Total number of credits devoted to the core economics courses are significantly higher compared to BA Economics program. The program structure at BMU gives a scope to the student to complete his/her honours degree in a more interdisciplinary manner by choosing management/finance as minor.

Graduates may be hired Sales Analyst, Economics Researcher, Economist, Customer Profit Analyst, Investment Analyst, Investment Administrator, etc. in areas such as Analysis/Forecasting Firms, Stock Exchanges, Manufacturing Firms, Agricultural Companies, Financial Information Firms, Banks/Credit Unions, International Trade Companies etc.

Economics (Honor’s) with Finance as Minor

The advantage of choosing finance as minor while pursuing BA in Economics (Honors) is manifold. The candidate upon completion of the program will not only be aware of the economic theories and analytical techniques but also be equipped with sound theory and knowledge from the world of finance.

Many recruiters look for this combination as the candidate can potentially take up multifaceted roles in the respective firm /institution/ thinktank. In addition, many students dream to pursue their Post Graduate education in Finance and/or Economics.

Finance as minor helps them a lot to end up realizing their dreams. Needless to mention that the combination of economics and finance helps many students to develop business acumen which enhances the probability of success as entrepreneur in their life.

In addition, if a student wants to develop their academic career in economics or finance by continuing their studies in country or abroad the combination of economics and finance helps them to stay ahead of their competitors.

Finally, the option of joining corporates, thinktanks, financial institutions is always open for this specific group of students after completing their undergraduate in economics (honor’s) with finance as minor.

Economics (Honor’s) with Management as Minor

Economics and Management are two interdisciplinary domains of study, which complements each other. This course will give an exposure to the students to study the theories, models and framework in order to understand how managers behave by considering their role in the decision-making process, by analysing the interactions of the organisation and the economic environment which it inhabits.

If you want to develop an analytical and argumentative mind and are keen to explore the motivation and philosophy behind the changing dynamics of markets and global economy and how it affects the organisational transition by understanding the modern business environments, then this B.A. (Hons.) Economics with Management as minor programme is ideal for you.

This programme will give you a cutting age in this interdisciplinary field to undertake further studies in India or abroad in Post Graduate programme in Economics and/or Management.

Further, students can also choose career paths of Policy Analyst, Business Analyst, Economics Research Analyst, Economic Journalist etc.