Project Description

The Department of Economics is amongst the elder of the Departments in the college and it has made a qualitative contribution to research and Under Graduate education in economics since its initiation. The college imparts teachings in economics since its inception (i.e. 1963). In the academic session of 1973-74, the college started teaching in economics honors classes for the students. Over the years the Department has evolved to define economics in different ways keeping in tune with the regional, national and international developments. The Department of economics creates a stimulating environment for the academic growth of its students. The faculty members are known for their expertise in finance, development, behavioural and mathematical economics and impart practical knowledge on the subjects. The diversity of specializations of the departmental faculty has promoted multi-faceted research at the Department and has brought a certain depth to the UG courses as well. Along with teaching, the Department recognizes the growing demand for trained manpower in education, industry, government and other sectors as well as nurturing future researchers and specialists in economics.

ABOUT COURSE PROGRAMME:

The department adopted a semester pattern of examination from academic year 2014-15. After one year of semester pattern, the department introduced the “Choice Based Credit System” (CBCS) pattern (i.e. 2015-16) which provided a new direction to the academic aspects and contribution for all round development of students. The Department offers teaching to an Under Graduate courses related to Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com).

HOW TO ENTER INTO U.G. PROGRAMME:

Department of Higher Education, Govt of Odisha has been receiving common application form(CAF) from students under SAMS portal and HE is inviting application for giving admission in different Colleges in the State.  UG course consists of six semesters.

CURRICULUM:

Under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Pattern 2016- 2017

Paper Paper name Full marks semester
C-I Introductory Microeconomics 100 Semester 1
C-2

Mathematical Methods for

Economics I

100
GE-1(B.A.) Introductory Microeconomics 100
GE1(B.Com) Micro Economics 100
C-3 Introductory Macroeconomics 100  
C-4 Mathematical Methods for Economics II 100 Semester 2
GE-2(B.A.) Introductory Macroeconomics 100
GE2(B.Com) Macro & Indian Economy 100
C-5 Microeconomics I 100 Semester 3
C-6 Macroeconomics I 100
C-7 Statistical Methods for Economics 100
C-8 Microeconomics II 100 Semester 4
C-9 Macroeconomics II 100
C-10 Research Methodology 100
C-11 Indian Economy I 100 Semester 5
C-12 Development Economics I 100
DSE-1 Introductory Econometrics 100
DSE-2 Public Economics 100
C-13 Indian Economy II 100 Semester 6
C-14 Development Economics II 100
DSE-3 International Economics 100
DSE-4

Agricultural Economics

Or

Project

100
CLASS SCHEDULE:

The weekly academic programme of the Department accommodates the following as part of the time table set during 9:30a.m. – 5.30 p.m. every day:

  1. Regular Classes
  2. Proctorial Classes
  3. Weekend Seminars
  4. G-Discussion and Communication
  5. Consultation on dissertation preparation.
  6. Guidance on Library and Reference

 
For the Syllabus CLICK HERE

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Name & Designation

Rasmi Ranjan Behera

Lecturer and HOD

MA, Ravenshaw University

MPhil, University of Hyderabad

Email: ranjanrasmi1991@gmail.com

Mob: 9040571328


Rasmi Ranjan Behera has received his M.A.in Economics from Ravenshaw University,and  Mphil  from the University of Hyderabad. He has also qualified UGC NET in 2012. He has been teaching in Department of Economics of Science College (Autonomous) Hinjilicut since 2016. His teaching interests are in Applied Economics, Mathematical Economics and Econometrics.

Elarani Behera

Lecturer in Economics

MA, Ravenshaw University

MPhil, Utkal University

Email: elarani17@gmail.com

Mob: 7735548464


Elarani Behera has received his M.A.in Economics from Ravenshaw University,and  Mphil  from Utkal University. She has also qualified UGC NET. She has been teaching in Department of Economics of Science College (Autonomous) Hinjilicut since 2016. Hes teaching interest in Econometrics and Developmental Economics.

Dr. Sudhir Kumar Panigrahy

Lecturer in Economics

MA, MPhil, Ph D, Berhampur University

Email: sdp.sudhir@gmail.com

Mob: 9437258741


Dr. Sudhir Kumar Panigrahy has received his M.A.in Economics, MPhil, PhD from Berhampur University. He has also qualified UGC NET in 1994. He has been teaching in Department of Economics of Science College (Autonomous) Hinjilicut since 2017. His teaching interests are in Mathematical Economics and Econometrics.

Rakesh Kumar Pal

Lecturer in Economics

MA, North Odisha University

Email: rakesheconomics1997@gmail.com

Mob: 9337580857

Rakesh Kumar Pal has received his M.A.in Economics from North Odisha University. He has also qualified UGC NET. He has been teaching in Department of Economics of Science College (Autonomous) Hinjilicut since January 2022. His teaching interests are in Econometrics.

LIBRARY:

Different national and international author books on economics are sufficiently available in college central library. Students are allowed for access library study room.

STUDENTS’ PROJECT WORK:

UG students are required to submit a dissertation in partial fulfillment of the degree OF UG.

OTHER FACILITIES:
  • Smart Class rooms
  • Computer Lab
  • Audio-visual teaching with Movie shows and Webinars
  • Access to e-Library resources: Worlds best articles available through UGC Inflibnet and Pro-Quest Database
  • Annual extension activities programmes,
  • Study tour
Repeal of Three Farm Laws 26/2/2022
Economic Survey Of India:2019-20 08/02/2020
Economic slowdown in India: 2019 02/11/2019
GST In India 24/03/2018
Demonetization In India 04/12/ 2017
1ST Annual Conference Of The South Odisha Economic Association

Theme:Demonetization And Financial Inclusion In South Odisha

05/02/2017
Environment, Ecology And Economics 17/12/2016
Amartya Sen- Nobel Prize Winner 27/09/2016
Role Of RBI In Economic Development Of  India 03/10/2015
Role Of Monetary Policy In The  Economic Development Of India 03/10/2015