Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics is an undergraduate program of 3 years after 10+2. Average fees of this course would be Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 depending on type of the college.

In this course candidates will be able to understand how to do analysis in social and political sector by applying economics principles. And they will understand the production process, distribution techniques and how the consumption of goods and services should be done at different stages.

This course provides us the knowledge about economic analysis, economics fundamentals and principles. After completion of this course candidates will be able to understand how economic principles should be apply in society, family, government and private sector, business and science. After completing this course candidates will get job opportunities in banking and finance sector and other career sectors as well with the average salary package from Rs. 1.5 Lakh to Rs. 5 Lakh.

What is course B.Sc. (Economics)

While pursuing this course candidate will be able to learn how economic development is important for us and how it should be practiced in different sectors such as optimal use of natural resources, consumption of goods and services in their best way, equilibrium of demand and supply in the market etc.

This course provides the knowledge exposure about micro and macro economics which include economics at individual level for example determinants of demand and supply of consumers and economics at national level for example Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country.

Who should opt for this course and what the skills required?

Candidates who have interest in economic development area, social services and market trends of different sectors can choose this course. Also if they have interest in government sector like ministry and defense can also opt for this course.

Candidates should have critical thinking skills, analytical skills, time management and problem solving skills to pursue this course. In addition to this they should focus on detail orientation and presentation of data.

Further academic options after B.Sc. in Economics

After the completion of this course candidates can go for further studies such as master degree to get specialization in economics. Here we have some master degree courses such as:

• M.Sc.in

• Economics
• Financial Economics and Administration
• Economics Honors
• Applied Econometrics

• M.Com in Applied Economics
• M.A in

• Rural Economics
• Quantitative Economics
• Economics
• Econometrics
• Development Economics
• Business Economics

• MBA in

• Managerial Economics
• Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
• Economic Legislation

Duration

Duration of this course is 3 years full time after 10+2 or equivalent examination which contains 6 semesters at the interval of every six months.

Best colleges offering B.Sc. (Economics)

Following are some top colleges who are offering B.Sc. in Economics with the best study practices:

• St. Xavier’s Kolkata
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune
• Ananda Chandra College
• DAV College, Amritsar
• Presidency Univerity, Kolkata

Candidate must have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

• Minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
• Mathematics / Statistics subject mandatory for all campuses.

Entrance Exam:

NPAT

Students can specialize in the final year in Finance, Business or Economics.