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The world economy has been witnessing economic transformation and social changes. The knowledge of economics is essential to understand the fast moving market dynamics and it implication for economic decision. A under graduate course in economics create a strong foundation for career growth exclusively in the field of economics as well as in the diverse field of social and management education for higher education. The Birla Global University (BGU) believes in imparting quality education with cutting edge course curriculum . The BA Economics (Hons.) at BGU will obviously be a right course selection for the perspective students.
The objective of BA Economics (Hons) is inculcate a deep knowledge of economics at the under graduate level which will the students to peruse career in economics and for higher education. The course structure has been designed in such a way that it is applied by nature and theoretical by base which exposes the students to both theoretical and practical approach of economics.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has initiated measures to bring equity, efficiency and excellence in the higher education system in the country. This includes innovation and improvement in curriculum, teaching learning process, examination and evaluation system besides governance and other matters. In order to ensure physical and digital mobility of students across the country the UGC has introduced the CBCS system to be implemented by all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country. Specifically, the uniform Grading System is considered as a remarkable improvement over the conventional marks system. It ensures effective mobility of talent and also performance assement by potential employers. The entire course structure has been so designed that it ideally combines courses namely Ability Enhancement Course (Compulsory) – AECC , Ability Enhancement Elective Course – AEEC (Value Based or Skill Based) ,Generic Elective Course (Inter Disciplinary) and Core Courses which are in conformity with the CBCS system introduced by the UGC.
| Semester | Code | Course Title | Type | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester-I | AEC-1 | Ability Enhancement Course-I Environmental Studies | AEC-I | 4 |
| ECC101 | Introductory Microeconomics | C-I | 6 | |
| ECC102 | Mathematical Methods for Economics I | C-II | 6 | |
| GEC-1 | Generic Elective Course-I Principles of Management | GE-I | 6 | |
| SEC-1 | Skill Enhancement Courses-I Fitness Management | SEC-I | 2 | |
| Sub-Total | 24 | |||
| Semester-II | AEC-2 | Ability Enhancement Course-II English Communication Skills | AECC-II | 4 |
| ECC201 | Introductory Macroeconomics | C-III | 6 | |
| ECC202 | Mathematical Methods for Economics II | C-IV | 6 | |
| GEC-2 | Generic Elective Course-II Fundamentals of Finance | GEC-II | 6 | |
| SEC-2 | Skill Enhancement Courses-II Data Analysis and Computer Application | SEC- II | 3 | |
| Sub-Total | 25 | |||
| Semester-III | ECC301 | Intermediate Microeconomics -I | C-V | 6 |
| ECC302 | Intermediate Macroeconomics -I | C-VI | 6 | |
| ECC303 | Statistical Methods for Economics | C-VII | 6 | |
| GEC-3 | Generic Elective Course-III Business Environment | GEC-III | 6 | |
| SEC-3 | Skill Enhancement Courses-III Entrepreneurship | SEC-III | 3 | |
| Sub-Total | 27 | |||
| Semester-IV | ECC401 | Intermediate Microeconomics II | C-VIII | 6 |
| ECC402 | Intermediate Macroeconomics II | C-IX | 6 | |
| ECC403 | Introductory Econometrics | C-X | 6 | |
| GEC-4 | Generic Elective Course-IV Research Methodology | GEC-IV | 6 | |
| SEC-4 | Skill Enhancement Courses- IV Personality Development and Corporate Readiness | SEC-IV | 2 | |
| Sub-Total | 26 | |||
| Semester-V | ECC501 | Indian Economy I | CC-XI | 6 |
| ECC 502 | Development Economics I | CC-XII | 6 | |
| DSE-1 | Discipline Specific Course-I * | DSE-I | 6 | |
| DSE-2 | Discipline Specific Course-II* | DSE-II | 6 | |
| Sub-Total | 24 | |||
| Semester-VI | ECC601 | Indian Economy II | CC-XIII | 6 |
| ECC602 | Development Economics II | CC-XIV | 6 | |
| DSE-3 | Discipline Specific Course-III* | DSE-III | 6 | |
| DSE-4 | Discipline Specific Course-IV (Compulsory) Project Work and Dissertation | DSE-IV | 6 | |
| Sub-Total | 24 | |||
| Total Credit | 150 |
*Note: students have to decide their area (Honors) from the list given below.
| Area (Hons.) | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|
| Business Economics Choose any Three Courses (2 courses for Vth semester and 1 for VIth semester)) |
DSEBE-1 | Applied Econometrics |
| DSEBE-2 | Financial Economics | |
| DSEBE-3 | Industrial Economics | |
| DSEBE-4 | Investment and Risk Management | |
| DSEBE-5 | International Economics | |
| Socio – Political Economics (Choose any Three Course) (2 courses for Vth semester and 1 for VIth semester) |
DSESE-1 | Economics of Health and Education |
| DSESE-2 | Political Economics | |
| DSESE-3 | Odisha Economy | |
| DSESE-4 | History of Economic Thought | |
| DSCSE-5 | Microfinance and Rural Development |
Note: The above list is subject to change according to decision of the Board of Studies Minimum of 5 Students should be there for any electives
The Bachelor of Economics Honors, under CBCS, a three year full-time Degree Programme, shall have six semesters. After successful completion of the six semesters, a BA Economics (Hons.) Degree will be awarded to qualified students.
Duration: The duration of the programme shall be 3 years with 6 semesters. Odd semester is from July to December (i.e. 1st , 3rd , 5th semester) and even semester is from January to June (i.e. 2nd , 4th , 6th semester). The examination shall be held tentatively in the month of December and May for odd and even semesters respectively.
Span Period: No students shall be admitted as a candidate for the examination for any part/s or semester/s after the lapse of six years from the date of admission to the first semester of the BA Economics(H) programme
Eligibility Criteria for Admission: The candidate should have passed +2 Examination of C.H.S.E., Odisha or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. The selection would be based on the career and written test with equal weightage.
Attendance: A student has to secure a minimum of 75% of attendance in each paper of a Semester to be permitted to sit for the Semester examination. In case a candidate is unable to acquire the stipulated attendance at the end of any Semester, he/she shall not be allowed to appear the end semester examination of that semester.
Classes:
Scheme of Examination
Odd semester examination (1st, 3rd , 5th ) shall be conducted in the month of December and Even semester (2nd , 4th ,6th ) shall be conducted the month of May.
The dates of examination shall be reflected in the Academic calendar.
A candidate has to secure at least 5 grade points both in theory and practical separately to pass the paper and 6 CGPA in aggregate in order to pass the examination.
Award of Distinction: Students securing 6 CGPA in first attempt shall be awarded BA Economics(H) with Distinction. Distinction will not be awarded to candidates with back papers.
Conduct of Examination English shall be the medium of instruction and examination.
Back/Repeat : A candidate who secures less than 5 grade points in individual paper in odd – even semester may appear the said paper in the following odd/even semester subject a maximum of two times with the span period of the course. However, if a candidate fails in the aggregate, he – she may appear in any paper of that semester to improve the aggregate subject to a maximum of two times within the span period.
Evaluation System: The semester system of examination will have internal system of valuation with a Board for Conducting Examiners to pass the result.
Publication of Results: The result will be published within one month from the date of last examination held.
Grading System: Grade Mark Secured from 10 Points
| Performance | Letter Grade | Range of Marks | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | ‘ O ‘ | 90 – =< 100 | 10 |
| Excellent | ‘ A+ ‘ | 80 – < 90 | 9 |
| Very Good | ‘ A ‘ | 70 – < 80 | 8 |
| Good | ‘ B+ ‘ | 60 – < 70 | 7 |
| Above Average | ‘ B ‘ | 50 – < 60 | 6 |
| Average & Pass | ‘ C ‘ | 40 – < 50 | 5 |
| Failed | ‘ F ‘ | Below 40 | 0 |
| Absent | ‘ Ab ‘ | – | 0 |
N.B. A Candidate has to secure 5 grade points to pass in each of the Papers A transitory letter grade I (carrying points 2) shall be introduced for cases where the results are incomplete. This grade shall automatically be converted into appropriate grade(s) as and when the results are complete. A student’s level of competence shall be categorized by a GRADE POINT AVERAGE to be specified as:
SGPA – Semester Grade Point Average
CGPA – Cumulative Grade Point Average
(a) POINT – Integer equivalent of each letter grade
(b) CREDIT – Integer signifying the relative emphasis of individual course item(s) in a semester as indicated by the Course structure and syllabus. In addition to the points, the actual mark secured shall also be reflected in the Grade Sheet / Transcript of Marksheet.
After successfully completion of the six semester examination students will be awarded Bachelor Degree in Arts(H).
(However, in case of Distinction, a student has to secure 50% of marks in six semesters in one / first chance)
The regulation is subject to modification as and when necessary. The Syllabus shall remain valid from 2016-17 Admission Batch.
Credit Transfer: There shall be a committee consisting of 3 experts from among the faculty of Schools to take appropriate decision on credit transfer in case of equivalent course.
Unfair means in Examination: Any unfair means adopted by any examinee in any examination conducted by the University shall be punishable as per rules of the University
Common Grace Mark Rule: This rule shall be made applicable in case of those candidates who after receiving such grace clear the end-term examination. However, the maximum grace mark is restricted to 2% of the total marks of the semester examination, provided further that the grace mark in any paper shall not exceed 10% of the maximum marks in that subject.
The Candidate should have passed 10+2 with Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidates appearing in final examinations can also apply.
Students would be admitted to the programme on the basis of merit (Percentage of marks secured in 10th and 10+2/12th Board Examination).
Candidate may also be called for Personal Interview, if so desired by the University.
| Course | Fee per Semester (INR) | No. of Semesters | Total Course fee (INR)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA Economics (Hons.) | 50,000 | 6 | 3,00,000 |
| Installments | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 3rd Installment | 4th Installment | 5th Installment | 6th Installment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due Date | 15th June 2021 | 15th Dec 2021 | 15th June 2022 | 15th Dec 2022 | 15th June 2023 | 15th Dec 2023 |
| Lodging (A/C Accommodation) | Rs. 35,200.00 | Rs. 35,200.00 | Rs. 35,200.00 | Rs. 35,200.00 | Rs. 35,200.00 | Rs. 35,200.00 |
| Boarding | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 36,000 |
| Laundry | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 |
| Total Charges | Rs. 74,200.00 | Rs. 74,200.00 | Rs. 74,200.00 | Rs. 74,200.00 | Rs. 74,200.00 | Rs. 74,200.00 |
| Installments | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 3rd Installment | 4th Installment | 5th Installment | 6th Installment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due Date | 15th June 2021 | 15th Dec 2021 | 15th June 2022 | 15th Dec 2022 | 15th June 2023 | 15th Dec 2023 |
| Lodging (A/C Accommodation) | Rs. 31,200.00 | Rs. 31,200.00 | Rs. 31,200.00 | Rs. 31,200.00 | Rs. 31,200.00 | Rs. 31,200.00 |
| Boarding | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 36,000 | Rs. 36,000 |
| Laundry | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 3,000 |
| Total Charges | Rs. 70,200.00 | Rs. 70,200.00 | Rs. 70,200.00 | Rs. 70,200.00 | Rs. 70,200.00 | Rs. 70,200.00 |
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