ECONOMICS

Economics
Department

Academic Expo 2018

Overview
Pure Major

➔ B.A. Economics
Interdisciplinary Majors

➔ B.Sc. Economics and Finance

➔ B.A. Economics and History

➔ P.P.E. - Politics, Philosophy and

Economics
Minor in Economics

Concentration in Economics
Path to B.A. Economics
(suggested)

- Degree requirements
- Electives Note
Studying Mathematics in Class 11
and 12 is MANDATORY
for a major/minor/concentration
economics.
Semester 1
- Introduction to Critical Thinking
- 3 Foundation Courses (FCs)

Semester 2
- Critical Thinking Seminar (CTS) Degree
Requirement Count
- 1 Foundation Course 2/15 Economics
- Introduction to Economics Courses

- Mathematics for Economics 4/7 Foundation

Note: MAT 105 - Calculus is STRONGLY recommended as a substitute for the Foundations of Courses
Mathematical Reasoning FC
2/2 Critical Thinking
Seminars
Semester 3
- 1 Foundation Course
- Microeconomic Theory I
- Macroeconomic Theory I
- Statistics for Economics

Semester 4 Degree
Requirement Count
- 1 Foundation Course 8/15 Economics
- Microeconomic Theory II Courses

- Macroeconomic Theory II 6/7 Foundation

Courses
- Econometrics 2/2 Critical Thinking
Seminars
Semester 5
- 1 Foundation Course
- Development Economics
- 2 Electives

Semester 6
- 4 Electives Degree
Requirement Count
Some electIves that have been offered before: 15/15 Economics
Public Economics Courses
Health Economics
International Economics 7/7 Foundation
Indian Economy Courses
Advanced Econometrics 2/2 Critical Thinking
Institutions, Culture and Development Seminars
Kindly take the economics courses in
the suggested order as they are
offered once a year and each is a
prerequisite for most major courses
that follow.

Eg. Microeconomics I (Monsoon) will be

a prerequisite for Microeconomics II
(Spring)
Path to B.Sc. Economics and
Finance
(suggested)
Note
Studying Mathematics in Class 11
- Degree requirements and 12 is MANDATORY
- Electives for a major/minor/concentration
economics.
Semester 1
- Introduction to Critical Thinking
- 3 Foundation Courses (FCs)

Semester 2 Degree Requirement

Count
- Critical Thinking Seminar (CTS) 2/15 Economics
- 1 Foundation Course Courses

- Introduction to Economic Reasoning 0/4 Finance courses

4/7 Foundation Courses
- Mathematics for Economics 2/2 Critical Thinking
Seminars
Semester 3
- 2 Foundation Course
- Microeconomic Theory I
- Macroeconomic Theory I
- Statistics for Economics

Semester 4 Degree Requirement

Count

- 1 Foundation Course 8/15 Economics

Courses
- Microeconomic Theory II 1/4 Finance courses
- Macroeconomic Theory II 7/7 Foundation Courses

- Econometrics 2/2 Critical Thinking

Seminars
- Finance I
Semester 5
- Development Economics
- 2 Economics Electives
- 2 Finance Courses

Semester 6 Degree Requirement

- 4 Electives Count

- 1 Finance Course 15/15 Economics

Courses
4/4 Finance courses
Some finance electIves that have been offered before:
Financial Markets and Asset Pricing 7/7 Foundation Courses
Managing Financial Institutions 2/2 Critical Thinking
International Finance Seminars
Advance Financial Management
Path to B.Sc. History and
Economics
(suggested)
Note
Studying Mathematics in Class 11
- Degree requirements and 12 is MANDATORY
- Electives for a major/minor/concentration
economics.
Semester 1
- Introduction to Critical Thinking
- 3 Foundation Courses (FCs)

Semester 2 Degree Requirement

Count
- Critical Thinking Seminar (CTS) 2/9 Economics Courses
- Introduction to Economic Reasoning 1/9 History courses
- Mathematics for Economics 3/7 Foundation Courses

- Modern Europe 2/2 Critical Thinking

Seminars
Semester 3
- Microeconomic Theory I
- Macroeconomic Theory I
- Statistics for Economics
- Ancient India/ Medieval India

Semester 4 Degree Requirement

Count

- Microeconomic Theory II 8/9 Economics Courses

4/9 History Courses
- Macroeconomic Theory II 7/7 Foundation Courses
- Econometrics 2/2 Critical Thinking
- Modern India Seminars

- Reading History
Semester 5
- 2 Foundation Courses
- Development Economics
- History Elective 1
- History Elective 2

Semester 6
- 2 Foundation Courses
Degree Requirement
Count
9/9 Economics Courses
9/9 History Courses

- 2 History Electives 7/7 Foundation Courses

2/2 Critical Thinking
- 1 Research Project/ Thesis Seminars
Path to B.A. Politics,
Philosophy and Economics
(suggestive)
Note
Studying Mathematics in Class 11
- Degree requirements and 12 is MANDATORY
for a major/minor/concentration
economics.
8-4-4 Structure
- Introduction to Economic Reasoning
- Mathematics for Economics
- Microeconomic Theory I
- Macroeconomic Theory I
5-5-6 Structure
- Introduction to Economic Reasoning
- Mathematics for Economics
- Microeconomic Theory I
- Macroeconomic Theory I
+
- Statistics for Economics
- Econometrics
OR
- Microeconomic Theory II
- Macroeconomic Theory II
PPE With Specialization in
Economics
- Introduction to Economic Reasoning
- Mathematics for Economics
- Microeconomic Theory I
- Macroeconomic Theory I
- Statistics for Economics
- Econometrics
- Microeconomic Theory II
- Macroeconomic Theory II
- Development Economics
Path to a Minor In Economics
(suggestive)

- Degree requirements
Note
Studying Mathematics in Class 11
and 12 is MANDATORY
for a major/minor/concentration
economics.
Required Courses
- Introduction to Economic Reasoning
- Mathematics for Economics
- Microeconomic Theory I
- Macroeconomic Theory I
+
- Statistics for Economics
- Econometrics
OR
- Microeconomic Theory II
- Macroeconomic Theory II
Path to a Concentration In
Economics
(suggestive)
Note
Studying Mathematics in Class 11
- Degree requirements and 12 is MANDATORY
for a major/minor/concentration
economics.
 Required Courses
- Introduction to Economic Reasoning
- Mathematics for Economics
- Microeconomic Theory I
- Macroeconomic Theory I
Links to Sample Structure +
Other Information
Economics -
https://www.ashoka.edu.in/page/economics-97

Economics and Finance -

https://www.ashoka.edu.in/page/econ-finance-110

Economics and History -

https://www.ashoka.edu.in/page/economicsandhist
ory-96

Politics, Philosophy and Economics -

https://www.ashoka.edu.in/page/ppe-programme-1
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Contact Details -
Student Representatives:

Srilatha - 7899569409/ srilatha.adabala_ug19@ashoka.edu.in

Aashay - 9650637805/ aashay.verma_ug19@ashoka.edu.in

Professors:

Bhaskar Dutta - bhaskar.dutta@ashoka.edu.in

Anuradha Saha - anuradha.saha@ashoka.edu.in
Q&A