Students seeking admission for B.A. programme are expected to imbue with following quality which help them in their future life to achieve the expected goals.

1. Realization of human values

2. Sense of social service

3. Responsible and dutiful citizen

4. Critical temper

5. Creative ability

The Bachelor’s degree Programme in Economics aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge that makes accurate analysis of the economic situation possible. The Calicut University Economics graduates must be able to understand the interrelation between the economy and society; to consider economic problems from a global perspective and take a local approach to solving them; to make connections between an economic system’s different components; to gauge the implications of decisions related to economic policy; and to respond to the economic problems arising from society in general and the different units that interact therein (e.g. institutions, private companies and sectors of the economy). The curriculum covers topics from expanding markets to the impact of 2008 global financial crisis. It provides an excellent background for those who plan careers in government and private enterprise as well as those pursuing graduate degrees in professional schools or in the field of economics.

The learners are expected to demonstrate the following:

• Critically evaluate and apply the theories and techniques of economics.

• Demonstrate subject-specific ‘thinking’ skills that are readily transferable to problem solving and decision making in a wider context.

• Enhance their lifelong learning, employing a range of practical and professional skills.

• Find, evaluate, synthesize and use information from a variety of sources

• Articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts within their disciplinary field

• Imparting knowledge of fundamental concepts and theoretical propositions

• An understanding of the methodology by which economic ideas are framed, tested and modified.

• To provide the students an opportunity to take up a career in economics and related areas.

• An understanding of the economic issues of national and international importance and realize the dynamics behind them.

• To develop the capacity to analyze the socio-political and economic issues in the language of an economist.

• To provide an opportunity to understand how the economic policies of the government and governmental institutions affect the common people.

• To provide an opportunity to venture into research in economics and there by contribute to the creation of knowledge.

• An understanding of the institutions – social, political and economic, that influence economic issues.

At the end of Post Graduate Program a student would have:

• Attained profound expertise in discipline

• Acquired Ability to function in multidisciplinary Domains

• Attained ability to exercise Research Intelligence in investigations and Innovations

• Learnt Ethical Principles and be committed to Professional Ethics

• Incorporated Self-directed and Life-long Learning

• Obtained Ability to manoeuvre in diverse contexts with Global Perspective

• Attained Maturity to respond to one’s calling

• Continue life-long learning as an autonomous learner

• Continuously strive for excellence in education

• Apply and nurture critical and creative thinking

• Promote sustainable development practices

• Promote co-operation over competition

• Balance rights with responsibilities

• Understand and respect diversity & difference

• Not be prejudiced by gender, age, caste, religion, or nationality.

• Use education as a tool for emancipation and empowerment of humanity

• PSO1: To equip students with advanced knowledge of Applied Economics & Development Issues of Indian Economy in general and Kerala Economy in particular

• PSO2: To familiarise the students with suitable alternative methods of knowledge on the basis of the heterogeneity of societies

• PSO3: To develop right skills in students catering to the needs of the industry and policy makers,

• PSO4: To make the students capable of addressing and solving the issues in the society and the economy by contextualising the knowledge they have acquired and finally

• PSO5: To create academic excellence through holistic education.