BS-Economics

BS-Economics (IV-Years)

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The BS Economics program at Government Islamia Arts & Commerce College Sukkur Sindh is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, theories, policies and their application to real-world economic issues. The program combines the study of microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, economic development, public finance, international economics and related disciplines with courses that develop analytical reasoning, critical thinking, research skills, data interpretation and informed decision-making. This page provides complete information about the BS Economics program, including its scheme of studies, semester-wise subjects, credit hours and academic structure. It is intended to help students gain a clear understanding of their four-year academic journey and how the program prepares them for higher education, research, teaching, public and private sector careers, financial institutions, development organizations and the diverse economic challenges of the contemporary world.

Program Overview

PROGRAM

BS Economics

DURATION

4 Years

SEMESTERS

8

CREDIT HOURS

Total 137 CH

Program Objectives

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of fundamental economic principles, theories, concepts and their application to contemporary economic issues.
  • Strengthen students’ analytical, quantitative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills for understanding and evaluating economic phenomena.
  • Develop effective research, data analysis, statistical and academic writing skills for higher education, research and professional careers.
  • Prepare students for diverse career opportunities in teaching, research, banking, finance, business, government, development organizations and other economic and professional fields.
  • Promote economic awareness, intellectual curiosity, ethical values and responsible decision-making in addressing economic, social and developmental challenges.

Scheme of Studies

First Year - Semester 1

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECON-101
English-1
3
ECON-102
Introduction to Micro-Economics
3
ECON-103
Islamic Studies or Ethics (Non-Muslims)
3
ECON-104
Mathematics-I
3
ECON-105
Computer Applications
3
ECON-106
Business Management
3
GE-107
Understanding of Holy Quran-I/Ethics (Non-Muslims)
1
Semester Total
19

First Year - Semester 2

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECON-107
English-II
3
ECON-108
Pakistan Studies
3
ECON-109
Introduction to Micro-Economics
3
ECON-110
Mathematics-II
3
ECON-111
Economics of Islam
3
ECON-112
HRM
3
GE-113
Understanding of Holy Quran-I/Ethics (Non-Muslims)
1
Semester Total
19

Second Year - Semester 3

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECON-201
English
3
ECON-202
Intermediate Microeconomics
3
ECON-203
Economics Planning
3
ECON-204
Basic Statistics
3
ECON-205
Sindhi/Urdu
3
ECON-206
Marketing
3
Semester Total
18

Second Year - Semester 4

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Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECON-207
English
3
ECON-208
Inter: Macroeconomics
3
ECON-209
Basic Statistics-II
3
ECON-210
Environment of Economics
3
ECON-211
Sindhi/Urdu
3
ECON-212
Economics of Energy
3
Semester Total
18
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Third Year - Semester 5

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Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECON-301
Microeconomics-I
3
ECON-302
Macroeconomics-I
3
ECON-303
International Economics-I
3
ECON-304
Economics Statistics-I
3
ECON-305
Monetary Economics-I
3
Semester Total
15
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Third Year - Semester 6

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Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECON-307
Microeconomics-II
3
ECON-308
Macroeconomics-II
3
ECON-309
International Economics-II
3
ECON-310
Research Methodology
3
ECON-311
Public Finance
3
Semester Total
15
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Fourth Year - Semester 7

Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECON-401
Mathematical Economics
3
ECON-402
Economic Development
3
ECON-403
Econometrics
3
ECON-404
Economics of Agriculture/ Human Resource Development
3
ECON-405
Managerial Economics
3
Semester Total
15

Fourth Year - Semester 8

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Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
ECON-406
Mathematical Economics
3
ECON-407
General Equilibrium and Welfare Economics
3
ECON-408
Econometrics
3
ECON-409
Economic Growth
3
ECON-410
Poverty and Income Distribution
3
ECON-400
Comprehensive Viva Voce
3
Semester Total
18
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Official Scheme of Studies

Click below to download Scheme of Studies in PDF Format

Faculty for BS-English

  1. Prof. Muhammad Din Shaikh (For Economics) Head of Department
  2. Prof. Muhammad Shakir Mughal (For Economics) Coordinator
  3. Prof. Mujeeb ur  Rahman Katohar (For Economics)
  4. Prof. Raja Sikandar Ali Shaikh (For Economics)
  5. Prof. Jahanzeb Iqbal (For Economics)

Criteria for Admission in BS-English

Here the criteria for the admission in BS-English will be written

Academic Office

For information about academic programs, admissions, examinations and student guidance, please contact the College Academic Office.