A student is eligible to join the course if they have completed a course equivalent to 10+2, or pre-university in any group with an overall percentage of 40%, including languages.
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Economics is a 3-year (6 Semester) regular programme offered under the University of Madras. The B.A. Economics program at Agurchand Manmull Jain College delves into the fascinating world of economic theories, policies, and global economic landscapes. This program provides students with a solid foundation in economic principles and their real-world applications.
Program Outcomes
Economic Analysis: Develop the ability to critically analyze economic phenomena and understand their implications.
Quantitative Skills: Acquire strong quantitative skills to interpret economic data and conduct research.
Policy Evaluation: Evaluate economic policies and their impact on individuals, businesses, and society.
Global Perspective: Cultivate a global outlook, exploring the interconnectedness of economies worldwide.
Effective Communication: Enhance communication skills to articulate economic concepts and analysis.
Faculty
Dr. S. P. Ravikumar
Assistant Professor
Ms. I .Karthika
Assistant Professor
Dr. J. Vijayalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Ms. R. Suguna
Assistant Professor
Mr. M. Narmadha
Assistant Professor
Ms. S. Keerthana
Assistant Professor
Dr. G. S. Dhviva
Assistant Professor
Dr. V. Varalakshmi
Assistant Professor
Dr. C. Babu
Assistant Professor
Ms. K.Mathumathi
Assistant Professor
Mr. A. B. Adithya
Assistant Professor
Ms. R. Nithya
Assistant Professor
Career Prospects
Economist: Work in research institutions, government agencies, or corporations, analyzing economic trends.
Financial Analyst: Analyze financial data, assess economic conditions, and provide insights for decision-making.
Policy Analyst: Evaluate and formulate economic policies for government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Market Research Analyst: Conduct economic research to guide businesses in making informed market decisions.
International Development Specialist:Work on economic development projects globally to alleviate poverty and improve living conditions.
Fee Structure
The Undergraduate program follows the semester pattern with two semesters per year. The fees for the program is as per Government norms.
Professor Dr S. Panneerselvam, former National Fellow, Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, and former Professor and Head, Departmnent of Philosophy, University of Maders, has thirty-five years of postgraduate teaching and research experience. He has authored/edited nineteen books, in addition to more than 100 research papers in leading philosophical journals and anthologies of global repute. Also, he has preseated papers in more than 300 national and international conferences.
Besides this, Dr Panneerselvam has organized fifty national and international conferences and seminars as director and coordinator. His fields of specialization include Indian Philosophical Traditions, Inter-cultural Philosophy, Postmodern Hermeneutics, Contemporary Continental Philosophy and Tamil Philosophical Tradition. He is a member of Board of Directors of the Asian Network for Comparative Studies on Mind, Chung-Ang University, South Korea, and a member of the editorial committee for the joumnal, Bio-Cosmology-Neo-Aristotelism, Novgorod State University, Russia. He has been a Visiting Professor of the American University of Sovereign Nation, USA and also at Kumamoto University, Japan.
Presently, Dr Panneerselvam is the General Secretary of the Indian Philosophical Congsess. He is also a Member of the Academic Committee, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Simla, and Member of Indian Council of Philosophical Research, New Delhi. He is also the Ombudsperson for the Grievance Redressal Cell of Agurchand Manmull Jain College since he academic year 2022-2023.