UGEst. 2024

Department of Economics

B.A./B.Sc. Economics

3

Faculty Members

2+

Years of Excellence

About the Department

The Department of Economics at St. Xavier's College, Burdwan offers a Four-Year Undergraduate Program aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, providing a robust foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and real-world application. The program is designed to foster critical thinking, analytical ability, and research orientation, preparing students for careers in academics, policy, finance, and development sectors. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical tools, including mathematical-statistical methods and econometrics, to prepare students for higher studies or careers in research, policy-making, and the corporate sector. The new age Economics education is also constantly fine tuning itself in line with the ongoing changes happening in the trade and business world. The department strives to transfer knowledge and skills which are conducive with recent developments in the global economy and society, particularly inculcating industry 4.0 skills and critical aspects of the New Education Policy (NEP). This makes the department truly multidisciplinary in nature, incorporating research based learning, benchmarking international standards, provoking outcome based education and preparing socially responsible graduates.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To develop analytical thinkers who can understand and address economic challenges through rigorous research and policy analysis.

Mission

To provide quality education in Economics that combines theoretical knowledge with empirical methods, preparing students for careers in academia, government, and the private sector.

Courses Offered

Four-Year Undergraduate Program in Economics (NEP 2020)

B.A./B.Sc. (Honours) in Economics

B.A./B.Sc. (General) with Economics

Our Faculty

Dr. Arpita Chatterjee

Dr. Arpita Chatterjee

Assistant Professor & HOD

Mr. Goutam Dutta

Mr. Goutam Dutta

Assistant Professor

Ms. Brinda Samanta

Ms. Brinda Samanta

Assistant Professor

Interested in Economics?

Apply now to join the Department of Economicsat St. Xavier's College, Burdwan.