BS Economics - MY University

In social sciences, economics is one of the important disciplines. The subject has special significance for those who are interested in areas like business, environmental policy, welfare reform, international trade and finance, or globalization. Bachelor of Science (BS) Economics program is a 4-year degree program comprising of eight regular semesters. Students with degree of F.Sc. / F.A. / I.Com / A. levels or equivalent are given admission in this program. The program is designed to broaden the knowledge of graduates in multi-dimensional fields of Economics. For this purpose, different streams of specialization of this discipline have been provided in the last two semesters. BS Economics program is designed to equip the graduates with theoretical and practical knowledge of economics to identify and solve economic problems.

Vision

To develop an educated community equipped with knowledge and skills to cope effectively with the economic challenges of modern world.

Program Objectives

To equip the students with the comprehensive knowledge and skill so that they can contribute competently as economists and analysts in various capacities
To offer students cross-disciplinary knowledge of the core functions and operations of the economy
The graduate shall be prepared to respect diversity and endeavor to work ethically

To offer to the students varieties of choices so that they are able to select areas for specialization later at the MS and doctoral levels.
To encourage them to contribute in the field of research related to national and international economic issues.

Learning Outcome of the Program

The graduates would be able to apply their critical thinking skills to optimally apply economic analysis to everyday economic problems in the real world.
The students should have the ability to use empirical evidence to assess the validity of an economic argument. This shall involve the use of statistical data and methodology, ability to interpret statistical results and conduct appropriate statistical analysis.
By using their problem-solving skills, the students would have the ability to solve problems that have precise solutions as well as those that do not have precise answers and clarify conditions under which these solutions may be correct.
The students would be capable enough to develop critical as well as quantitative thinking skills specific to economics, finance, business and/or accounting.
The graduating students should be able to communicate effectively in written, oral and graphical form about concrete questions and to prepare well-organized written arguments that clearly state assumptions/hypotheses supported by evidence.
The program would make the graduated students able to give excellent performance in their jobs at the private and public sector corporations, development organizations, banks, education and research organizations.

Program Scheme of Studies

Eligibility Criteria: (Minimum Criteria for Admission)	Minimum 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent qualification
Duration: (Years of study)	4 Years
Semester Duration: (Weeks)	16 Weeks
Semesters:	2 Semester per year
Course Load per Semester: (Credit Hours)	15- 18 Cr Hours
Number of Courses per semester:	6
Structure of the Scheme
Courses Credit Hours
Core Courses/ Compulsory Courses : 8 (Credit Hours)	22
General Courses to be chosen from other departments (7-8) :(Credit Hours)	24
Discipline/Subject Specific Foundation Courses (9) Credit Hours)	27
Major Courses/Subject Specific ( 13-16) (Credit Hours)	48
General Electives (4) : (Credit Hours)	12
University Electives: (Credit Hours)	-
Total Credit Hours:	133

Program Road Map ( 4 Years)

Total Credit Hours: 139

Minimum Requirement for BS degree: 133

2 X Semester per Year

S. No.	Course Code	Course Title & Credit
Semester I
1.	ELL-101	English Composition & Comprehension (EN101) (3 Credit Hours) ( C1)
2.	HU-101	Islamic Studies/Ethics (2 Credit Hours) ( C2)
3.	MTH-107	Basic Mathematics , (3 Credit Hours) (C3)
4.	Pol-101	Intro to IR ((3 Credit Hours ) G-1
5.	ECO 101	Principles of Microeconomics (F-1)
6.	CS-101	Introduction to Computer Skills (3 Credit Hours) ( C4)
Total Credit Hours : 17
Semester II
	ELL- 201	English II - Communication & Presentations Skills (3 Credit Hours) C-5
	HU-202	Pakistan Studies (2 Credit Hours) C-6
	ECON 121	Statistics – I ( F2)
	IR-393	Introduction to Political Science (3 Credit Hours) ( G-2)
	ECO102	Principles of Macroeconomics ( F-3)
	SS-229	Intro to Public Administration (3 Credit Hours) G-3
Total Credit Hours: 17
Semester III
	ENG-103	English for Academic Writing (3 Credit Hours) (C-7)
	ECO201	Intermediate Microeconomics ( F4)
	IR-310	Research Methodology (3 Credit Hours) (M1)
		Public International Law-I (3 Credit Hours) G-5
	HMT302	Intro to Psychology (3 Credit Hours) G-6
		Statistics – II ( F5)
Total Credit Hours: 18
S. No.	Course Code	Course Title & Credit
Semester IV
1.	ECON 341	Mathematical Economics ( F-6)
	ECON 211	Intermediate Macroeconomics (F7)
2.	ECON 321	Econometrics ( F-8)
3.	IR-313/ ECON 231	International Political Economy/ International Economy (3 Credit Hours) ( M2)
4.		Entrepreneurship ((3 Credit Hours ) G-7
5.	IR-310	Intro to Sociology (3 Credit Hours ( G-8)
6.		Public International Law –II (3 Credit Hours) ( G-9)
Total Credit Hours: 18
Semester V
1.
2.	ECO 312	Microeconomic Theory (3 Credit Hours (M3)
3.	ECO313	Macroeconomic Theory (3 Credit Hours
4.	ECON 301	Microeconomic Analysis (3Credit Hours) (M4)
5.	ECON 311	Microeconomic Analysis (3Credit Hours) (M5 )
6.	ECO 313	Public Finance (3 Credit Hours) M6
Total Credit Hours: 18
Semester VI
1.	ECO 361	Development Economics-I (3 Credit Hours) (M7
2.	ECO 491	Islamic Economics (3 Credit Hours) (3 Credit Hours) M-8
3.	ECO 403	Major Issues in Pakistan Economy (3 Credit Hours) ( M-9)
4.	ECO330	Labor Economics (3 Credit Hours) M-10
5.	ECO 312	Monetary Economics (3 Credit Hours) M-11
6.	ECO 495	Contemporary Issues in Global Economics M12
Total Credit Hours: 15- 18
Semester VII
1.	ECON 361	Development Economics-I (3 Credit Hours) (Major (M-13)
2.	ECO343	Applied Econometrics I (M-14)
3.	ECON 487	Economics of Climate Change (Major E-1)
4.	ECO 461	Economic Growth
5.	ECO 402	Game Theory (3 Credit Hours) (M-12)
6.	ECON 403	Industrial Organization Major E-3)
Total Credit Hours: 15 -18
S. No.	Course Code	Course Title & Credit
Semester VIII
1.	ECO343	Applied Econometrics II (3 Credit Hours) ( M-13)
2.	ECON 312	Monetary Policy (3 Credit Hours) (M-14)
3.	ECON 412	Fiscal Policy (3 Credit Hours) ( M-15)
4.	ECO466	International Trade (3 Credit Hours) (3 Credit Hours) ( Major E-4)
5.	ECON 355	Globalization and Economic Integration (3 Credit Hours) (M-16)
Total Credit Hours: 133-139
In place of two major Courses students may opt for Thesis of 6 Credit Hours.

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