Departmental Profile: The Economics Department is one of the emerging departments of this institution. Many dedicated academicians have served in this department. Currently, a total of highly responsible four faculty members are actively engaged in carrying forward the initiative taken by the founders of this department. Hons. & Gen. courses are being offered in this department as per the syllabus of the University of Calcutta. The Department has its library along with the Central Library of the College.

Year of Establishment: 1964

History of the department: At the beginning of the College, the Economics Department also started its journey. One of the oldest departments of this institution, almost 56 years have been passed with many achievements and many to be achieved in the near future. This Department started its journey mainly to support the commerce Dept. so initially there was the only general course in Economics offered by the College. But in 2001, Hons. The course has been started and continues to offer this with full dignity.

Specialization: Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Rural Development, Human Development Index, Statistical Economics, etc.

HOD: Dr. Krishnendu Das

Number of Teachers: 3

The ratio of Teachers to students:

Program outcomes: the basic knowledge of the discipline of Economics including concepts, fundamental theories, and general principles. This should also support the ability to ask pertinent questions and to obtain solutions to these questions by using qualitative and quantitative reasoning. The important

attributes of the students including appreciation of all the subjects related to Economics, and they become curious, creative, and innovative in relating the social reality with Economics. With this in mind, we aim to provide a firm foundation in every aspect of Economics. The mode of delivery should be such to impart the component of content related to Economics with clarity and convenience by developing practical, demonstrative, and mathematical skills of students.

Program Specific Outcomes: On completion of the program, the graduates will Apply knowledge and skills in the field of Economics, research, statistics, and mathematics and will be able to have employability in these areas. Ready for working in the Economic world like banking, industries, Education, etc.

Course Outcomes: For the Hons., Students should be able to use their critical thinking in the context of Economics for India & the world economy. As their course offers outstanding skill development in the area of Statistical Economics, Mathematical Economics, and econometrics as compulsory; they may be able to do further advanced studies in these fields or even the newly emerging domain called “Data-Scientist”.

For the General, students should be able to clarify the basic idea of Economics and Economy with other subjects of social science.

Learning Outcomes: Ability of Economic analysis, financial analysis, and environmental analysis of any ongoing issue. After completion of the course, they may ask questions that may be unique in context to a different area of society. As the questions are the main source of innovation. Without questions, humankind would not be able to come to this year of information & technology. Students who pass out with Economics Honours have potential careers in MBA, Civil Services, Banking Sector, Financial Analysis, Indian Economic Service, teaching, and research activities.

Dr. Krishnendu Das (In-Charge)

Department of Economics

Lalbaba College