Staged research training
Students progress from synopsis preparation through field visits to a full dissertation, with faculty guidance and peer review at every stage.
UGEst. 2001
Department of Economics
B.A. Economics (Honours/Research)
Department sections
Overview
Economics has been part of academic life at St. Xavier’s College since its early years, first as a pre-degree subject alongside History, Logic and Civics, and later as Managerial Economics for Commerce students. It became an independent undergraduate department in 2001. Its scholarly direction was shaped by Dr K. V. Joseph, Member of the Kerala Public Expenditure Review Committee, who led the department from 1966, and by the long service of Smt. Jessy Joseph, Sri K. J. Joseph and Sri Burney Sebastian Louis.
The department offers a B.A. in Economics (Honours/Research) under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme, with a sanctioned intake of thirty seats. The curriculum brings together microeconomic and macroeconomic foundations with econometrics, development economics, public finance and environmental economics, alongside practical training in statistical software and economic modelling. Research training is staged rather than incidental, progressing from synopsis presentations through guided library and field work to a final-year dissertation.
Vision
A regional centre of excellence in undergraduate economics education and applied research, engaging critically with Kerala’s socio-economic realities.
Mission
To cultivate analytically skilled, socially conscious graduates through rigorous economic instruction, empirical research training and critical inquiry into issues of livelihood, policy and sustainability.
Highlights
Access to premier research libraries
Organised visits to the Centre for Development Studies, Ulloor, and the University of Kerala’s Department of Economics library give students direct exposure to doctoral-level scholarship.
Quantitative and analytical skills
Training in statistics, applied econometrics, economic modelling and data software equips students for analytical careers and competitive examinations.
Interdisciplinary breadth
Coursework connects economics with political science, sociology, public policy, business and mathematics, and the department regularly convenes cross-departmental academic forums.
Holistic student development
Remedial coaching sits alongside NCC, NSS and sports participation, supporting academic and personal growth in tandem.
HoD's Message
Economics teaches you to ask what a number actually represents, and whom it affects. That question runs through everything we do here. Our students study microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics with rigour, then carry those tools into budget analysis sessions, socio-economic surveys and a final-year dissertation of their own. Research training is deliberate: synopsis presentations before faculty and peers, guided visits to the Centre for Development Studies and the University of Kerala libraries, and steady individual mentoring throughout.
This department carries a long institutional memory, shaped by Dr K. V. Joseph and the teachers who followed him, and we carry that seriousness forward. We also hold that an economist’s training should not end at the classroom door, which is why our students engage in NSS drives, extension surveys and community field studies. You are most welcome to join us.
Programme Overview
Three-Year / Four-Year Honours Degree in Economics
A four-year, eight-semester, career-oriented undergraduate degree affiliated with the University of Kerala. The programme integrates core economic theory, mathematical modelling and policy analysis with practical expertise in empirical data analysis, econometrics, public finance and quantitative software tools.
- Seat Availability
- 30 seats
- Eligibility Criteria
- A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination (Plus Two) of the State of Kerala or an examination accepted by the University of Kerala as equivalent thereto.
Why Choose Us?
Research-Oriented Training
Systematic guidance from synopsis preparation through field visits to dissertations, instilling strong research ethics early in the academic journey.
Interdisciplinary Learning
Students explore vital connections between economics and allied fields such as political science, sociology, business, public policy, media studies and mathematics, helping them understand complex contemporary economic problems from multiple perspectives.
Career and Future Readiness
The curriculum directly links theoretical learning to practical application by integrating data analysis software tools, policy evaluation methodologies, public survey techniques and economic modelling.
Facilities
Departmental and Central Library Access
A comprehensive collection of core economic textbooks, reference monographs, economic journals and research reports, with extended research access facilitated through institutional tie-ups with leading regional research libraries.
Smart Classrooms
Audio-visually equipped lecture halls designed for interactive seminars, student slide presentations and data visualisation exercises.
Faculty
Syllabus
Semester-wise syllabi for the undergraduate Economics programme affiliated with the University of Kerala under the FYUGP framework.
Three-Year / Four-Year Honours Degree in Economics
Admission
- Eligibility
- A pass in the Higher Secondary Examination (Plus Two) of the State of Kerala or an examination accepted by the University of Kerala as equivalent thereto.
- Duration
- Three-Year / Four-Year Honours Degree in Economics (FYUGP)
- No. of Seats
- 30 seats
Career Opportunities / Future Pathways
Graduates move into analysis, policy, finance, public service and research with a strong quantitative and social foundation.
Economic Analysis & Policy
Finance & Analytics
Public Administration
Banking & Insurance
Academia & Research
Economist, Policy Analyst, Research Associate in think tanks and NGOs
Financial Analyst, Data Analyst, Corporate Strategy Analyst, Investment Banking Assistant
Civil Services (IAS/IES), Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Grade B, Public Administration Roles
Commercial Banking Officer, Risk Analyst, Insurance Underwriter
Higher Education Faculty, Higher Research Scholar (Ph.D. trajectories)
Gallery
Career Guidance Seminar: "Career Prospects in Economics: Delving into the World of Oikonomia"
Multidisciplinary Forum Explores the Frontiers of Nobel Prize 2024 Discoveries
Academic Outreach: Research Library Visit to University of Kerala
Academic Seminar: S5 Research Synopsis Presentations and Project Finalization
Academic Outreach: Research Exposure Visit to CDS Library, Ulloor
Commemorative Seminar: “Transformer of Modern India: Dr. Manmohan Singh”
Market Failure seminar
Interactive classroom presentation
Quantitative skills mentoring
Microfinance discussion
Core theory lecture
Classroom teaching
Interested in Economics?
Apply now to join the Department of Economics at St. Xavier's College, Thumba.