B.A ECONOMICS (HONOURS) WITH SINGLE MAJOR
Program Objective: This program is to impart the knowledge and skills among the students in the field of economics as major along with skills in languages and selected minor subject.
Program Outcomes:
PO 1: Learn basic concepts, principles and theories in economics
PO 2: Analyse issues in current economy at different levels
PO 3: Acquire employability and research skills in the field of economics
PO 4: Gain knowledge to understand the society around
PO 5: Learn soft and life skills for effective communication and personality development
SEMESTER - II
PAPER – 3: MICROECONOMICS
Course Objective: This course is to learn about basic concepts, principles and theories in Microeconomic to understand the economic behavior of an individual person and firm.
Course Learning Outcomes:
After studying this course, the student shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Explain what is an economy, economics and differentiate between
micro and macro economics
CO2: Analyses the demand of a product and estimate elasticity
CO3: Estimate production function and understand its application
CO4: Analyze functioning of different markets and their differentiations
CO5: Examine the determination of rent, wage, interest and profit
SEMESTER - II
PAPER – 4: MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR ECONOMICS
Course Objective: This course is to provide basic understanding about mathematical
methods relevant to economics and skills to apply them in understanding various economic
issues.
Course Learning Outcomes:
After studying this course, the student shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Explain the basics of sets, functions and their graphical representation
CO2: Learn the rules of differentiation and apply the same to economic problemS.
CO3: Learn and use maxima and minima to Optimization problems in economics
CO4: Apply rules of integration to estimate the size of consumers? and producers? surplus.
CO5: Solve the economic problems through the application of the Matrix Theory
SEMESTER - III
PAPER – 5: MACROECONOMICS
Course Objective: This course is to learn about basic concepts, principles and theories in
Macroeconomics to understand the functioning of a macro economy.
Course Learning Outcomes:
After studying this course, the student shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Explain the functioning a macro economy with its inter-linkages and measure
and analyse the national income of the country
CO2: Analyse the Classical and Keynes theories of employment and its application in
current Economy
CO3: Explain the importance of money and banking along with their functions
Analyse RBI policies
CO4: Analyse causes and evaluate the measures to control inflation and trade cycles
in the economy
CO5: Evaluate the macroeconomic policy targets
SEMESTER - III
PAPER – 6: ECONOMIC THOUGHT AND POLITICAL ECONOMY
Course Objective: This course is to learn about the philosophy and thoughts of various
economists which are the basis for the evolution of economics as a discipline.
Course Learning Outcomes:
After studying this course, the student shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Explain the Economic thoughts of Pre-classical, Classical and Socialist.
CO2: Explain Neo-classical, Keynes and Post-Keynesian economic thoughts.
CO3: Analyse the essence of institutional and behaviourists?economic thoughts.
CO4: Evaluate the contribution of Indian economists to the evolution of economicthought.
CO5: Analyze the political economy in relation to development
.
SEMESTER - III
PAPER – 7: DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
Course Objectives: This course is to learn about basic concepts, principles and theories in
development economics and apply them to analyse the issues in the current economy
Course Learning Outcomes:
After studying this paper, the students shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Explain concepts of economic growth and development, measure them, identify their
factors.
CO2: Analyse the developmental issues of poverty, unemployment, inequality and
sustainable development and suggest measures
CO3: Comprehend the various theories of growth and development
CO4: Examine and suggest various developmental strategies suitable to developingcountries
CO5: Explain the role of institutions, planning in economic development
SEMESTER - III
PAPER – 8: PUBLIC ECONOMICS
Course Objective: This course aims to provide an understanding of public economics
principles, theories, and policies, enabling students to analyse and evaluate issues in
governmentrevenue, expenditure and debt management.
Course Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the students will be
able to achieve the following course learning outcomes
CO1: Explain and illustrate the basic concepts and principle of public finance
CO2: Discuss various sources of public revenue, different theories of taxation, tax systems
and incidence of taxation
CO3: Analyse various principles, theories, practices of public expenditure with reference to
public expenditure practices in India
CO4: Explain the concept of debt burden and its effect,budget concepts and deficits with
reference to Indian economy.
CO5: Examine the importance of fiscal policy, fiscal federalismand discuss the role of
finance commission with reference to India.
SEMESTER - IV
PAPER – 9: INDIAN AND A.P ECONOMY
Course Objective: This course is to provide basic understanding about functioning of
various aspects in Indian economy and analyse various issues and problems and suggest
measures.
Course Learning Outcomes: After studying this paper, the students shall be able to achieve the
following outcomes:
CO1: Explain the basic characteristics, structural changes, planning and human development
in Indian economy
CO2: Analyse the changes in incomes, demography and the developmental issues such as
poverty, inequality, unemployment and migration and suggest measures to address
them
CO3: Examine the components of agricultural and industrial sectors and their performance
CO4: Examine the issues in public finance in terms of taxes, revenues, deficits and finance
commission
CO5: Analyse the issues in Andhra Pradesh economy related to agriculture, industry and
welfare programs
SEMESTER - IV
PAPER – 10: STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ECONOMICS
Course Objectives: The course teaches students the basics of statistics with a special focus
on its day-to-day applications in economics. It sets a necessary foundation for the
econometrics courses and courses in advanced microeconomic theory within the Honours
programme.
Course Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the student is expected to demonstrate the following cognitive
abilities and psychomotor skills:
CO1: Understand the nature of statistics and able to collect data using questionnaire
CO2: Draws critical diagrams and graphs for presentation of data
CO3: Calculates and AnalysesAverages and Dispersions using given data and information
CO4: Explains the uses of correlation and regression analysis, time series and index
numbers in economic analysis.
CO5: Calculate index numbers
SEMESTER - IV
PAPER – 11: INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Course Objective: This Course aims to develop a systematic understanding of the key
concepts and theories in international economics, enabling them to critically evaluate the
impact of trade policies on national economies and welfare.
Course Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course, the student shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Explain the importance and concepts of international trade
CO2: Make a critical analysis of the theories of international trade
CO3: Explain changes in the methods of determining exchange rates
CO4: Analyse the effects of Trade Barriers and protectionism in International Trade.
CO5: Explain multilateralism, regionalism and India?s international trade
SEMESTER – V
(Skill Enhancement Course)
BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
Course Objective: This course aims to enlighten the students with the fundamental concepts
of banking and financial services and provide skills needed to work in banking and Financial
Service sector.
Course Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course, students shall be able to achieve the following Outcomes:
CO1: Explain the concepts and principals of banking and financial services
CO2: Know different types of deposits and digital banking services
CO3: Understand functions of Banking Correspondents and Common Service Centres
CO4: Examine the functions and challenges ofNon-Banking Financial Institutions
CO5: Identify and evaluate therole and performance of FSCs.
SEMESTER – V
(Skill Enhancement Course)
INSURANCE SERVICES
Course Objective: This course aimsto enlighten the students with the fundamental Concepts
of insurance services and practical dynamics, skills needed to work in Insurance sector.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to achieve the following learning
outcomes
CO1: Explain the concept and principles of insurance service and functioning of insuranceservice agencies.
CO2:Understand different life insurance products.
CO3: Identify the need for general Insurance and different general insurance products.
CO4: Demonstrate practical skills to enable them to start insurance serviceagency or earnwage employment in it.
CO5:Evaluate the performance of local case studies by understanding customer
mindset and the role of various supporting institutions under the existing regulations
SEMESTER – V
(Skill Enhancement Course)
RURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Course Objective: This course aimsto enlighten the students with the fundamental concepts
and theories of rural entrepreneurship and practical dynamics, skills needed to grab theselfemployment
opportunities in rural farm and non-farm sectors.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Explain the basic theories and essentials of entrepreneurship
CO2: Apply the theories of entrepreneurship to the conditions of local rural area andformulate appropriate business ideas
CO3: Identify and analyze the entrepreneurship opportunities available in local rural area
CO4: Demonstrate practical skills that will enable them for marketing the products andservices in rural areas.
CO5: Examine institutional support for rural entrepreneurship and and learn from caseStudies.
SEMESTER – V
(Skill Enhancement Course)
FARMER PRODUCER ORGANISATIONS
Course Objective: This course aimsto equip the students with the knowledge and
understanding on Concepts/theories of FPOs in Indian context and skills needed to promote
and manage FPOs in rural agricultural arena.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Explain the concept and organization of FPO and its economic activities
CO2: Identify and analyse the opportunities related to FPO in local rural area
CO3: Apply the concepts to the identified FPO related opportunities available in the local
area and formulate business ideas.
CO4: Demonstrate practical skills that will enable them to identify finance sources andstrategies for marketing
CO5: Evaluate the performance of local case studies by understanding the roleof various supporting institutions under the existing regulation
SEMESTER – V
(Skill Enhancement Course)
URBAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Course Objective: To equip the students with the knowledge and understanding on
Concepts/theories of urban entrepreneurship and provide needy skills through various
appropriate concepts to establish and promote urban enterprises.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Explain the basic theories and essentials of entrepreneurship
CO2: Apply the theories of entrepreneurship to the conditions of local urban area andformulate appropriate business ideas.
CO3: Identify and analyze the entrepreneurship opportunities available in local urban area
CO4: Demonstrate practical skills that will enable them to identify various funding sources
CO5: Identify and evaluate the performance of local case studies by understanding the
SEMESTER – V
(Skill Enhancement Course)
RETAIL AND DIGITAL MARKETING
Course Objective: This course is aimed to give a complete view of the retail marketing and a
comprehensive examination of the retail environment in both physical and digital arena.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Explain the concepts and principles about the retail and digital marketing
CO2: Identify and analyse the opportunities related to retail and digital marketingavailable in the local area
CO3: Examine the strategies in retail marketing
CO4: Demonstrate the practical skills in applying digital marketing strategies
CO5: Evaluate different marketing models
SEMESTER – V
(Skill Enhancement Course)
INFERENTIAL STATISTICS AND SOFTWARE PACKAGES
Course Objective: This course provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills about
various inferential statistics such as probabilities, test of significance, multiple regression and
also skill for using software like MS Excel and SPP for data analysis.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, students shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Interpret the concept and theory of probability
CO2: Analyse and apply the different probability distributions
CO3: Learn and Demonstrate the skills on various tests of significance
CO4: Learn and use of multiple regression model in economics
CO5: Use Excel sheets and SPSS package to analyse the data and derive the results
SEMESTER – V
(Skill Enhancement Course)
PROJECT DESIGNING AND REPORT WRITING
Course Objective: This Course is to provide understanding onfoundations of research and
provide skills in implementing the research project and writing the report.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course Student shall be able to achieve the following outcomes:
CO1: Demonstrate the knowledge relating to research, its role in enhancement ofKnowledge in social sciences in general and economics in particular
CO2: Analyse and apply different research methods
CO3: Formulate a good research design to undertake mini research projects
CO4: Undertake a field survey by himself/herself to collect relevant data and information
CO5: Develop capacity to write a simple project report with all relevant components