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Department Of Economics


Profile

BRIEF HISTORY

The Department is in its 74th year of functioning. It is a full fledged Research Department, with Full time M.Phil Programme and Full time and Part-time Ph.D. Programmes. The Department currently offers B.A., M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in Economics. UG course in Economics was started during 1946-47 with the medium of instruction in English. A section with medium of instruction in Tamil was opened during 1960-61. The PG course was introduced in 1988. The M.Phil. Programme in Economics has been introduced in the year 2010. The Department has also been recognised as one of the Research Centres leading to Ph.D. Programme in Economics (Full time and Part time) of Madurai Kamaraj University in the year 2010.

The Department of Economics is one of the oldest departments in The Madura College. As a Course of Study, Economics has stood the test of time and continues to enjoy mass popularity. The Department was offering B.A. Economics both in English and Tamil as a medium. B.A. Special Economics Course was also offered during early 1970's.

During 1988, when academically certain structural changes were effected in the college, M.A. Economics Course was started. Both sections of B.A. Economics were put under animated suspension.

Vision

The vision of the Department of Economics and centre for Research in Economics is to provide a strong academic foundation in economic laws, concepts, theories, models, issues and encourage the students and scholars to apply their knowledge to analyse economic issues and formulate new policies.

MISSION

  • To develop and devise a innovative curriculum that promotes critical and logical thinking for students and Scholars.
  • To be a center of excellence by training students and research scholars in economic theory and its applications.
  • To keep up with changes and challenges and to improve course sequencing.
  • To promote vibrant economic and social science research using ICT.
  • To enhance students' core and distinctive competencies to become good citizens.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

Name of Programme Year of Affiliation
B.A. (SF) 2003-04
M.A. (Aided) 1988 – 89
Ph.D. (Aided) 2010-11

CLUB/ASSOCIATION

Name of the club: MAGANOMICS

Objectives: Encourage Students to show their talents through Inter-Collegiate Cultural Competition

Sl.No. Date of Event Conducted Number of Colleges Participated
1 06.01.2018 12
2 23.03.2019 12
3 14.03.2020 10
4 11.03.2023 17

FUTURE PLAN

  • Plan to up-grade the department into School
  • Introduction of Diploma & P.G. Diploma courses in the thrust areas of Economics
  • Plan to provide 24x7 internet connectivity
  • Plan to establish ICT enabled class room / lab facilities for the Students and Research Scholars with 24x7 internet connectivity
  • Plan to invite the accreditation agencies to the department for accreditation purpose
  • Plan to conduct International conference in the thrust areas of Economics
  • Plan to undertake the evaluation of Government Projects
  • Plan to get long-term funding from the Government and other Higher Educational Agencies
  • Plan to start centre for competitive exams for the benefit of the students
  • Plan to introduce internship Programme for the final year students for a period of fortnight
  • Plan to have an agreement of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Government and NGO's to carry out research and extension activities
  • Plan to release Annual Journal of Economics with ISBN Number consisting of papers to be contributed by the academicians

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