Specialization: Economics
Session Starts – August 2025
Duration – 4 Years
Residential Degree Program
Scholar's Round : 15th December 2024
This specialization introduces the students to theoretical, analytical, and policy foundations of the economy. It will further aid them in developing a critical approach to understand relationships between theory and policy through analytical frameworks and analyzing empirical evidence.
Semester 1
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Communicative English |
The Freedom Movement of India |
Urban Lab: Research Project |
Principles of economics |
Indian economy and Planning |
Introduction to Political Science |
Public Administration |
OE 1 (Business Organization/Office Organization and Management/Castes, Tribes, and Cultures in India/ History of Science and Technology and Medicine ) |
Semester 2
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Analytical Appreciation of Language |
The Art of Self Reflection |
Historical Tourism: Theory and Practice |
Microeconomics -1 |
Mathematics for economics |
Indian Political System |
Indian Constitution |
OE 2 (People Management/Retail Management/Work, Technology and Society/Digital History and Public History) |
Semester 3
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Professional Communication |
Environmental Studies |
Epidemiology and Public Health |
Macroeconomics-1 |
Statistics for economics |
Public Policy Making |
International Relations |
OE 3 (Social Media Marketing /Digital Fluency/Religion and Politics in the modern world/History of Gender and Sexuality) |
Semester 4
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Language and Society |
Digital Humanities and AI Cybercultures |
Microeconomics-2 |
International economics |
Environment and Biodiversity Conservation |
Indian Foreign Policy 21st Century |
OE 4 (Business Leadership Skills/Financial Education & Investment Awareness/Economic Sociology/Global Environmental History ) |
Summer Internship |
Semester 5
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Macroeconomics -2 |
Industrial economics |
The United Nations and Global Conflicts |
OE 5 (Business communication /Borders, Migrations and Diaspora/History and Historiography ) |
Vocational Internship |
Semester 6
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Monetary Economics |
Introduction to econometrics |
Identity Politics in India |
OE 6 (Operations Research and Quantitative Techniques/Political Sociology/History of Subaltern Studies ) |
Summer Internship |
Semester 7
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Behaviour economics |
Time series Econometrics |
Factor pricing and Welfare Economics |
OE 7 (Business Correspondence/Social Movements and Uprisings in India/Maritime History ) |
Research Project |
Semester 8
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Labour economics |
Industrial economics |
Economics of Information |
OE 8 (Tourism Management/Sociology of Digital Platforms/Diaspora, and Migration and Globalization History ) |
Dissertation |
Understand and develop the ability to discern the evolution of civilizations and cultures over the years and develop a sociological sensibility to critically understand social phenomenon
Develop critical thinking skills about contemporary issues and demonstrate appreciation for the value of diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic perspectives
Demonstrate and invent solutions to contemporary issues while appreciating and incorporating societal norms, beliefs, and ideologies
Develop historical, social, political, economic, and literary consciousness, as well as an appreciation for various civilizations and cultures
Learn about human values and to appreciate the literary and cultural diversity in the world
Learn, recognize, and evaluate human values and social, moral, and ethical values in the historical and current contexts
Learn the fundamental concepts of economics including concepts, history, changing economies over the years in national and global contexts
Learn about various types, functions, and process of economics such as political, developmental, behavioural, and industrial
Learn about various mathematical concepts and application of the same in evaluating and describing economic systems
Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and defend complex economic problems by applying economic concepts and relevant statistical tools
Demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluation various economic situations and be able to come up with alternative courses of action and feasible solutions
Learn about the various roles of finance, as well as investment strategies, risk management, and financial institutions
Graduates of the BA (Hons.) Economics program can look forward to diverse roles in:
What are the specializations under BA (Hons.)?
+At Woxsen University, you can tailor your BA (Hons.) Degree by specializing in your top three interests from the list of specializations below:
What does Woxsen's applied/practical learning cover?
+Woxsen's pedagogy believes in 40% of practical learning through Competitions, Guest Sessions conducted by Industry Experts, Conferences, Case-Studies, and Internships.
What is the admission process for BA (Hons.) Program?
+Woxsen's Admissions Process for BA (Hons.) is quite structured and comprehensive, as each student is evaluated based on their Composite Score.
1. Appear for WAT (Woxsen Aptitude Test) or Submit CUET score
2. Schedule and Complete the Psychometric Test
3. Personal Interview Round
Does Woxsen provide internship/placement assistance?
+Woxsen's dedicated placement cell not only provides assistance for internship & final placement but also prepares students with Interview Skills, Resume Writing, Communication Skills & more. With 100% placement track-record, Woxsen is a name to reckon with amongst recruiters representing leading corporates.
Does Woxsen provide scholarship?
+Woxsen encourages meritorious students and awards scholarship of up to 50% for UG students. To calculate your scholarship, click here
What's the fees structure for BA (Hons.) Program?
+The BA (Hons.) Program offered at Woxsen University is a Residential Program. Therefore, the fee structure includes Academic Fees + Accommodation & Food Charges. Download the BA (Hons.) Fee Structure click here
How is the campus life at Woxsen?
+Woxsen University believes in the holistic development of its students as well as academic excellence. The diverse and vibrant student community participates in a variety of activities, including 24 student clubs, events, competitions, and more. Woxsen's sports arena, called "The League," provides a plethora of International Standard facilities for those interested in sports, while the gym caters to fitness enthusiasts. The campus also has cafes and a multi-cuisine restaurant where students can socialize and unwind.
What are the Accepted Entrance Tests for BA (Hons.) at Woxsen?
+To apply for BA (Hons.) Program, one must appear for Woxsen Aptitude Test (WAT) or submit CUET score followed by Psychometric Test and Personal Interview. The WAT is an online 2 hours test of 200 marks covering Quantitative Aptitude, English, Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and General Knowledge. In WAT, no negative marking is incorporated.