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PROGRAM OUTCOME FOR B.A ECONOMICS 2017 Regulation
The subject Economics is considered as the Queen of Arts.
The subject has its own overlapping influence not only on arts subjects but also on
science subjects.
The hybridization of Economics with other subjects and their application opens up
new horizons and new frontiers in the form of introduction of new subjects such as,
Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Economics of Transport, Economics of
Education, Economics of Biology, Economics of Agriculture, Industrial
Economics, Labour Economics, Health Economics, Economics of Human
Resource Development, etc.
The introduction, development and advancement of these subjects facilitate
economic analysis of each and every activity of human beings, different sections of
the society and the economy as a whole to bring rationality in all spheres of
economic activities.
The students of Economics can go for higher studies in the fields of Economics,
Business Administration and Education after attaining post graduation in
economics.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME FOR B.A ECONOMICS
The subject matter of B.A Economics programme covers the fields of Agriculture,
Industry, Banking, Financial Markets, Planning and Development, Public Finance
International Trade and the functioning of international organisations such as
World Bank International Monetary Fund, International Development Association,
etc.
Since these are the main subject content of State Level and National Level
competitive examinations, banking service, railway service examinations and other
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competitive examinations the students of Economics can easily crack such
examinations and can become successful in getting employment opportunities.
The subjects such as Competitive Examination Skills and Employability Skills
have also been included in the curriculum and therefore provides added support to
the aspirants of competitive examinations a lot.
The real understanding of the subject content of B A economics help in the
character building of students and makes them responsible citizens. They are
exposed to national and international problems and hence they will have a
thorough understanding of national and international economic events.
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ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI
NEW SYLLABUS UNDER CBCS PATTERN (w.e.f. 2017-18)
B.A. ECONOMICS - PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Sem. Part Course
Code Title of the Course
Cr. Hrs./
Week
Max. Marks
Int. Ext. Total
I
I 711T Tamil / other languages – I 3 6 25 75 100
II 712E English – I 3 6 25 75 100
III
7BAE1C1 Core – I – Micro Economics – I 4 6 25 75 100
7BAE1C2 Core– II– Business Statistics – I 4 6 25 75 100
Allied – I 5 5 25 75 100
IV
7NME1A /
7NME1B /
7NME1C
(1) Non-Major Elective – I –
(A)jkpo;nkhopapd;mbg;gilfs;/
(B),f;fhy ,yf;fpak; /
(C) Communicative English
2 1 25 75 100
Total 21 30 -- -- 600
II
I 721T Tamil/other languages – II 3 6 25 75 100
II 722E English – II 3 6 25 75 100
III
7BAE2C1 Core–III– Micro Economics – II 4 6 25 75 100
7BAE2C2 Core–IV–Business Statistics – II 4 5 25 75 100
Allied – II 5 5 25 75 100
IV 7BES2 (3) Environmental Studies 2 2 25 75 100
Total 21 30 -- -- 600
III
I 731T Tamil/other languages – III 3 6 25 75 100
II 732E English – III 3 6 25 75 100
III
7BAE3C1 Core–V–Business Mathematics–
I
4 5 25 75 100
7BAE3C2 Core – VI – Economic Thinkers 4 5 25 75 100
Allied – III 5 5 25 75 100
IV
7NME3A /
7NME3B /
7NME3C
(1) Non-major Elective – II –
(A),yf;fpaKk; nkhopg;
gad;ghLk;/ (B) goe;jkpo;
,yf;fpaq;fSk ,yf;fpatuyhWk; /
(C) Employability Skills
2 1 25 75 100
7SBS3A1/
7SBS3A2/
7SBS3A3
(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
V 7BEA3 Extension activities 1 - -- -- 100
Total 24 30 -- -- 800
IV
I 741T Tamil/other languages – IV 3 6 25 75 100
II 742E English – IV 3 6 25 75 100
III 7BAE4C1 Core–VII–Business
Mathematics–II
4 4 25 75 100
4
7BAE4C2 Core–VIII–Agricultural
Economics
4 5 25 75 100
Allied – IV 5 5 25 75 100
IV
7SBS4B1/
7SBS4B2/
7SBS4B3
(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
7BVE4/
7BMY4/
7BWS4
(4) Value Education/
Manavalakalai Yoga/
Women’s Studies
2 2 25 75 100
Total 23 30 -- -- 700
V
III
7BAE5C1 Core– IX – Money and Banking 4 6 25 75 100
7BAE5C2 Core – X – Macro Economics 4 5 25 75 100
7BAE5C3 Core – XI – Fiscal Economics 4 5 25 75 100
7BAEE1A/
7BAEE1B
Elective–I–A)Tamilnadu
Economy (or) B)Human
Resource Development
5 5 25 75 100
7BAEE2A/
7BAEE2B
Elective–II–A) Fundamentals of
Computer(or)B)Fundamentals of
Econometrics
5 5 25 75 100
IV
7SBS5A4/
7SBS5A5/
7SBS5A6/
7SBS5A7
(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
Total 26 30 -- -- 700
VI
III
7BAE6C1 Core – XII – Indian Economy 4 6 25 75 100
7BAE6C2 Core–XIII–International
Economics
4 5 25 75 100
7BAE6C3 Core–XIV–Environmental
Economics
4 5 25 75 100
7BAE6C4 Core–XV– Principles of
Management
4 5 25 75 100
7BAEE3A/
7BAEE3B
Elective–III–A) Principles of
Marketing (or) B) Gender
Economics
5 5 25 75 100
IV
7SBS6B4/
7SBS6B5/
7SBS6B6/
7SBS6B7
(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
Total 25 30 -- -- 700
Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100
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B.A. ECONOMICS
I YEAR – I SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE1C1
CORE COURSE I – MICRO ECONOMICS – I
Unit I
Evolution and definition of Economics, Nature & Scope of Economics, Methods of
Economics Analysis
Unit II
Basic Concepts: Utility Demand, Supply, Commodity and their types, Value and
Price, Market, Demand Supply equilibrium
Unit III
Utility: Cardinal (Marshal) and Ordinal Utility Approaches to Demand-Indifference
Curve-Consumer equilibrium (Hicks) Price, Income and Substitution effects-Derivation of
Demand Curve
Unit IV
Elasticity of Demand, Price, Income and Cross elasticity, Consumer Surplus and its
measurement
Unit V
Production: Factors of Production and their Characteristics; Laws of Production –
Returns to scale, Law of Variable Proportion, Isoquants –Producer’s equilibrium
Books for Reference:
1. Sankaran, S. (2000), Micro Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai.
2. Dutt & Sundaram(1990), Micro Economics, S. Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi.
3. Agarwal & Verma, M.M. (1987), Micro Economics Forwarded
4. Book depot,New Delhi.
5. Cauvery,R.,Sudhanayak,U.K.Girija,M.,KruparaniN.,andMeenakshi,R.
6. (1998), Micro Economic Theory, S. Chand & Co. Ltd, New Delhi
7. Loganathan.V-Principles of Economics, Economic Analysis,S.Chand & Co, New
Delhi, 2003.
8. Karl E. & Ray C. Fair, Principles of Economics, Pearson Education, Inc., 8th edition,
2007.
9. 7. A. Koutsoyiannis, (1979), Modern Micro Economics, Palgrave McMillan.
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I YEAR – I SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE1C2
CORE COURSE II – BUSINESS STATISTICS – I
Unit I Introduction to statistics and collection of data
Definition – meaning – Function – limitation of statistics-Primary data – methods of
collection – secondary data – sources of secondary data – Sampling design – census and
sampling methods – types of sampling
Unit II Classification of Data
Classification – meaning and types – Tabulation – meaning – object – differences
between classification and tabulation – parts of table – general rules for tabulation –
Diagrammatic and graphic representation – diagrams – importance – types – rules – Graphs –
rules and types
Unit III Measures of Central Tendency
Objectives – features of good average – mean – median – mode – harmonic mean –
geometric mean – merits and demerits
Unit IV Measures of Dispersion
Dispersion – meaning – importance – range – quartile deviation – mean deviation –
standard deviation and coefficient of variation
Unit V Skewnes, Kurtosis, Moments
Introduction, meaning, skewness,and its measures –Karl Pearson’s coefficient of
skewness,Bowley’s coefficient Moments,Meaning,Kutosis-Meaning
Books for Reference:
1. Pillai, R.S.N. and Bhagavathi V.S., Statistics S. Chand & Company Ltd.,
New Delhi.
Gupta S.P., Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand, New Delhi.
2. S.C. Gupta – Fundamentals of Statistics - Sultan chand & Sons, Delhi. 2. D.N. Elhance –
Fundamentals of Statistics – Kitab Mahal, Allahabad.
3. M. Satayanarayana, Lalitha Raman- Management opertions Research.
4. V.K. Kapoor – Operations Research Techniques for Management - Sultan chand &
Sons,Delhi.
5. Gupta, S.C. (1993), Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, S.Chand & Sons, New Delhi
6. Gupta, S.C. (2002), Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand, New Delhi
7. Speigal,M.R. (1992), Theory and Problems of Statistics, McGraw Hill Book Co., London
8. Chou, Y. (1975), Statistics Analysis, Holt, Reinhart and Winston, New York.
9. Croxton, Crowden and Klein (1971), Applied General Statistics, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi.
10. Nagar. A.L. and R.K. Das (1993), Basic Statistics, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
11. Salvatore, Dominick (1982), Statistics and Econometrics, McGraw Hill, New Delhi
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I YEAR – II SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE2C1
CORE COURSE III – MICRO ECONOMICS – II
Unit I
Economies of Scale, Different Concepts of Costs – Explicit & Implicit, Accounting,
Opportunity, Total – fixed and Variable Costs, Marginal & Average Costs & its Relationship.
Concept of Revenue – Total, Marginal & Average Revenue and Break – Even Point
Unit II
Market – Concept and Classification, Perfect Competition – Characteristics, Price and
Output Determination for Firm and Industry, Market Equilibrium.
Unit III
Monopoly-Characteristics and Price - Output Determination, Price Discrimination-
Monopolistic Competition - Characteristics - Price - Output Determination.
Unit IV
Factor Pricing - Theory of Marginal Productivity of Distribution- Concept of Adding
up Theorem- Theories of Wages and Rent
Unit V
Interest- Concept- Classical and Keynesion Theories of Interest- Profit- Net and Gross
theories of Profit.
Books for Reference:
1. Dr. S. Sankaran , Micro Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai, 2000.
2. H.L.Ahuja Principles of Micro Economics, A New Look at Economic Theory,
S Chand Company Ltd., New Delhi (1996)
3. Misra and Puri , Advanced Micro Economics ,Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 1996.
M.L. Jhingan Micro Economic Theory, Vrinda Publications Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.
4. V. Lokanathan, Principles of Economics, Economic Analysis S. Chand & Co.,
New Delhi 2003.
5. M.L.Seth,,(2001), Principles of Economics, Lakshmi Narain Agarwal , Agra.
6. Dutt & Sundaram(1990), Micro Economics, S. Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi.
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I YEAR – II SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE2C2
CORE COURSE IV – BUSINESS STATISTICS – II
Unit I
Meaning – importance – types – methods – scatter diagram – karlpearson’s coefficient
– rank correlation – Concurrent Deviation - Regression - Regression equation- Least square
method –Definition
Unit II
Meaning–Probability—FundamentalPrinciples-Permutationand Combination-
Theories of Probability (Simple problems only)
Unit III
Time-Series anaysis
Definition – components – importance – measurement of trend and seasonal variation
Unit IV
Index Number
Definition – uses – problems in construction – methods – weighted and unweighted –
methods of weighted index number calculation – test for ideal index numbers.
Unit V
Growth of Indian statistics
Statistical Organization of India - CSO- Divisions-Functions -Publications, Population
Statistics –Sources-methods -Features of 2011 census-Vital Statistics-meaning-uses-sources-
measurements of fertility and mortality (only concepts)
Books for Reference:
1. Pillai R.S.N. and Bhagavathi V.S. Statistics S.Chand & company Ltd. New Delhi.
2. Gupta S.P. Statistical Methods, Sulthan chand, New Delhi. 1991.
3. Sivathanupillai - Economics and Business Statistics - Progressive Corporation Pvt. Ltd.,
Bombay 1982.
4. Gupta, S.C. (1993), Fundamentals of Applied Statistics, S.Chand & Sons, New Delhi
5. Gupta, S.C. (2002), Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand, New Delhi.
6. Speigal, M.R. (1992), Theory and Problems of Statistics, McGraw Hill Book Co., London.
7. Chou, Y. (1975), Statistics Analysis, Holt, Reinhart and Winston, New York.
8. Croxton, Crowden and Klein (1971), Applied General Statistics, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi
9. Nagar, A.L. and R.K. Das (1993), Basic Statistics, Oxford University Press, New Delhi
10. Salvatore, Dominick (1982), Statistics and Economics, McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
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II YEAR – III SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE3C1
CORE COURSE V – BUSINESS MATHEMATICS – I
Unit I
Logarithms-Definition – laws of operation – logarithmic tables – operation with
logarithmic
Unit II
Basic Algebra-Theory of indices – algebraic expression – basic identities –
factorization – solution to linear and quadratic equation
Unit III
Set Theory-Definition – equality of sets and subsets – universal set – operation of set
union – intersection– complement – differences – laws of set operation – cartesian product
Unit IV
Functions-Meaning – types – linear, quadratic, Cubic, logarithmic and exponential
functions – linear function – equation of a straight line – slope intercept form – slope & one
point form – two points form – x, y intercept.
Unit V
Matrix Algebra-Definition – types – addition – subtraction – multification, transpose
determinant of a square matrix – co-factor and minor – inverse of a matrix using ad joint
matrix solution of a system of a linear equation – Cramer’s rule.
Books for Reference:
1. Allen, R.G.D., Mathematical Analysis for Economists, Macmillan, New York.
2. Mehta and Madnani, Mathematics for Economists, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi
- 2000.
3. Chiang, Fundamentals of Mathematical Economics, Macmillan, New York.
4. Srinath Baruah, Basic Mathematics and its application in Economics - Macmilan
India Ltd., Chennai.
5. Sancheti D.C. and V.K.Kapoor, Business Mathematics Sulthan chand New Delhi.
6. Sundaresan V. and S.D. Jeyseelan, An Introduction to Business Mathematics, Sulthan
chand New Delhi.
Note: Question should be asked 50% in theory and 50% in problems.
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II YEAR – III SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE3C2
CORE COURSE VI –ECONOMIC THINKERS
Unit I
Nature and Importance of Economic Thought- Mercantilism: Views on Trade, Money
and Prices. Marxian Economics: Dilectical Materialism, Theory of Value, Theory of Capital
Accumulation, Theories of Crisis
Unit II
Physiocracy: Natural Order; Net product and Circulation of Wealth- Classical
Political Economy- Adam Smith: Theories of Value and Distribution. Jevon‘s Theory of
Value, Bohm-Bawerk‘s Theory of Capital
Unit III
Ricardian Economics: Value Analysis, Theories of Trade and Distribution Walras‘s
Theory of General Equilibrium. A General Overview of Marshall’s Contribution.
Unit IV
J S Mill: Theory of Value, Views On Production and Distribution. Classical
Stationary State with special reference to Mill‘s views
Unit V
Neo-classical economics- Features - J.M Keynes and his contribution; Welfare
Economics: Arrow and Social choice Theory; Rational Expectation Models and the New
Classical Macro Economics.
Books for Reference:
Louise Haney - History of economic Thought – Surjith publication New Delhi
1. Eric Roll – History of Economic thought – Faber Lendon
2. Mar Blaug – Economics Theory in retrospect
3. AK Das Guptha – Indian Economic Thought
4. Scrapanti E and S Zamagiri (2005) an Outline of the Economic thought (OUP New
Delhi)
5. Hajela TN - History of Economic Thought – Ane”s Student Edition
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II YEAR – IV SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE4C1
CORE COURSE VII – BUSINESS MATHEMATICS –II
Unit I Simple Differentiation
Meaning – rules – u+v, uv, u/v, function of a function – derivatives of polynomial
logarithmic Exponential, composite and implicit function - derivatives of higher order –
application in economics – cost, revenue, utility, production function.
Unit II Optimisation (Function of One Variable)
Sign of first order derivatives and nature of function – sign of second order derivative
and nature of curves – maximum and minimum values of function – point of inflection ––
profit maximization – cost minimization.
Unit III Partial and Total Differentiation
Function of two variables – first and second order partial derivatives – first order of
total differential.
Unit IV Optimisation (Function of Two Variables)
Optimisation of a function of two variables without constraint – optimisation of a
function of two variables with linear constraint – application – consumer’s and producer’s
equilibrium
Unit V Linear Programming
Formulation – maximization and minimization problems – graphical method only
Books for Reference:
1. S.P. Gupta - Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand & Sons., New Delhi 1991. Elhance -
Statistics
2. Sivathanupillai - Economics and Business Statistics - Progressive Corporation Pvt.
Ltd.,Bombay 1982.
3. R.S.N. Pillai & Mrs. Bagavathi – Statistics, S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi
1997.
4. Madhani, Mathematics for Economics, Sulthan chand New Delhi.
5. Sundaresan V. and S.D. Jeyseelan, An Introduction to Business Mathematics, Sulthan
chand New Delhi.
6. Arora, P N & Arora S (2000) : CA Foundation Course in Mathematics
7. Bose, D C (1996) : An Introduction to Mathematical Economics.
Note: Question should be asked 50% in theory and 50% in problems.
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II YEAR – IV SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE4C2
CORE COURSE VIII – AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Unit I
Agriculture and Economic Development – Meaning – Features – Importance –
Rationale of agriculture in economic development – Problems
Unit II
Agriculture Labour – Definition – Types and Characteristics – Growth – Problems –
Government measures
Unit III
Land Reforms: Meaning – Forms – Land Tenure – Land Ceiling; Farm production –
Causes for low Productivity in agriculture – Cropping Pattern: Meaning – Factor.-organic
farming -Genital modified crops-contract farm & corporate farming
Unit IV
Agriculture Finance – Need and Types – Sources of agricultural finance – Money
lenders – Co-operatives – Commercial banks – RDBs – NABARD – RRBs – Government
assistance.
Unit V
Agricultural price Policy: Meaning – Objectives – Instruments – Minimum Support
Price – Buffer Stock Operations – Public Distribution System – Agricultural Price
Commission – Food problems and Food Security-Recent development – Food policy in India
– Government measures.
Books for Reference:
1. Ruddar Dutt and K.P.M Sundaram, 2014, Indian Economy, S.Chand&Co Ltd, New
Delhi.
2. S.K.Mishra & V.K.Puri, 2011, Indian Economy, Himalaya Publishing House,
Mumbai.
3. A.N. Agarwal, 2007, Indian Economy Problems of Development and Planning.
4. C.S.Prasad, 2006, Sixty Years of Indian Agriculture.
5. P.Mala, 2014, Agricultural Economics, Dominant Publishers, New Delhi
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE5C1
CORE COURSE IX – MONEY AND BANKING
Unit I Evolution of Money
Money meaning and definition – functions – qualities of good money – currency
standard – methods of note issue – role of money in mixed economy
Unit II Value of Money
Value of money – fisher’s quantity theory of money – cambridge equation – keyne’s
income theory – theories of money supply –inflation – types – controlling –effects-measures
of control
Unit III Commercial Banking
Definition – functions – Role of commercial banks in economic development –
Recent trends
Unit IV Central Banking
Function – Role of central bank in a developing economy – credit control – meaning –
objectives – quantitative and qualitative credit control measures
Unit V Financial Reforms
Recent developments in banking sectors – ATM merits and demerits – Different
credit cards and Online Banking –Money market – Defects of Indian money market-
Demonitisation and Indian economy –RBI and its functions
Books for Reference:
1. Dr. S. Sankaran - Monetary Economics, Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay, 1989.
2. B.N. Ghosh and Rama Ghosh - Fundamentals of Monetary Economics ,
Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay, 1989.
3. M.L. Jhingan - Monetary Economics, Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.
4. T.T. Sethi - Monetary Economics, S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.
5. Mishra M.N. Money, Banking and International Trade, Sulthanchant New Delhi.
6. Paul. R.R. Money and Banking, Kalyani Publishers, Chennai.
7. Mithani D.A. Money Banking International Trade and Public Finance,
Himalaya publishing House, Mumbai.
8. Sethu T.T. Money Banking and International Trade, S.chand Company, New Delhi
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE5C2
CORE COURSE X – MACRO ECONOMICS
Unit I Nature and Scope of Macro Economics
Meaning – Evaluation of Macro Economics- importance – Relationship between
Macro and Micro economics – Limitations
Unit II National Income Accounting
Definition – concepts and components – methods of measuring national income –
difficulties in the measurement of National Income – Problem of measurement in developing
economy – importance of national income analysis –Gross value added (GDP)
Unit III Theories of Employment
Classical and Keynesian Theory of Employment and Income determination –
Comparison between the classical view and the Keynesian view – Full employment
equilibrium
Unit IV Consumption Function
Meaning – Factor determining consumption function – Meaning – types of
investment– Determinants of investment in Keynes theory – Multiplier and accelerator
Unit V Macro Economic Policy
Role of monetary and fiscal policy in a developing economy
Books for Reference:
1. R. Cauvery, U.K. Sudhnanyak, M. Girira and R. Meenakshi, Macro Economics,
Sulthan Chand & Company Pvt Ltd., (2004).
2. H.L. Ahuja Macro Economics – Theory and Policy,– Suithan Chand & Company Pvt
Ltd., (1992).
3. Edward Shapiro – ‘Macro economic Analysis’ Oxford University press.
4. Gregory Mankiw - ‘Macro economics’ - 6th Edn. Tata McGraw Hill.
5. Dr. S. Sankaran - Macro Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai, 2004. 6.
M.L. Jhingan - Macro Economics, Konark Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE5C3
CORE COURSE XI – FISCAL ECONOMICS
Unit I
Nature and scope of Public Finance – Public and Private Finance – increase in the role
of the modern Government – Principle of Maximum social Advantages.
Unit II
Public Expenditure – Public Expenditure and Private Expenditure – causes for the
growth of Public Expenditure – Classification – Principles – Effects – Public Expenditure in
India since 1951.
Unit III
Sources of Public Revenue – Tax Revenue and Non-Tax Revenue – Deficit Finance –
Direct and Indirect Taxes – Income Tax and VAT, Custom and Excise duties & Goods and
service Tax
Unit IV
Public Debt – Meaning – classification – sources – causes for borrowing – effects –
methods of debt redemption. Budget – meaning – type importance – effects of surplus and
deficits budget of the Economy-Special features of current union budget
Unit V
Fiscal Federalism in India – Centre – State Financial relationship in India – Role of
Finance Commissions of India – Recommendations of the recent Finance Commission –
Local Finance – Problems and perspectives Fiscal Policy of India.
Books for Reference:
1. P. Tyagi - Public Finance, Jai Prakash Nath & Co., Meeret.
2. K.P.M. Sundaram - Fiscal Economics
3. Andley & Sundaram - Public Finance & Policy
4. Tripathy - Public Finance & Economic Development
5. Cauvery, Sudha Nayak, Girija, Kriparani & Meenakshi - Public Finance, S. Chand &
Company Ltd., New Delhi.
6. R.C. Saxena & P.C. Mathur - Public Finance, K. Nath & Co., Meeret.
7. Dr. S. Sankaran - Fiscal Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai.
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAEE1A
ELECTIVE COURSE I (A) – TAMILNADU ECONOMY
Unit I BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF TAMIL NADU
Resource endowment - Land, Minerals, Forests and Monsoon - Population – Growth
– Demographic Trends – National Family Health Survey – Human Development India Index
– Gender Development Index.
Unit II PERFORMANCE OF TAMIL NADU ECONOMY
Trends in State income - Structural growth before and after reforms - Dynamism of
the economy - State Planning Commission - Targets and Achievements - Financing of plans:
Revenue, expenditure, debt – Current year Budget.
Unit III AGRICULTURAL SECTOR
Sources of irrigation - Cropping pattern - Productivity and yield of major crops -
Agricultural marketing - Regulated Markets - Uzhavar Sandhai – Agricultural finance –
Livestock.
Unit IV INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
Trends and patterns in industrial growth - Large scale and smallscale industries -
Industrial Estate – KVIC and DIC - Labour Welfare measures.
Unit V INFRASTRUCTURE
Transport: road, rail, air and sea - Energy generation: Hydro, thermal and nuclear
power systems-Banking – Housing - Social Welfare - Programmes of the State Government -
Education and health - ICDS - Unemployment – Anti-poverty strategies – PDS - Women
Development.
Books for Reference:
1. Leonard A.G., TamilNadu Economy, Macmillan, New Delhi, 2006.
2. MIDS, Tamil Nadu Economy - Performance and Issues
3. Rajalakshmi, Tamil Nadu Economy, Business Publishers, 1999.
4. Perumalsamy.S, Economic Development of Tamil Nadu, S. Chand, New Delhi, 1995.
5. Perumalsamy. S., Tamil Nadu Economy Performance and Issues, Oxford and IBH, 1988
6. Veeramani A.R, Tamil Nadu Agricultural Economy, Divyasre, Chennai, 2005. 7. Manickam. S,
Economic Development of TamilNadu in Perspective, 2007.
7. RajaLakshmi, (2000) - Tamil Nadu Economy, Sultan Chand & Sons, Educational Publishers,
New Delhi – 2.
8. Perumalsamy (2000), Tamil Nadu Economy, Sultan Chand & So., New Delhi
9. Kurien. CT. (1996), Economics Changes in Tamil Nadu, Orient Publishing, House.
10. Manorama Year Book – Recent – issues – 2016.
11. IC.Dhingra(2000)IndianEconomy–SultanChand&Sons,EducationalPublishers,NewDelhi–2
12. MIDS – Tamil Nadu Economy – Performance and issues.
13. Tamil Nadu – An Economic Appraisal, Directorate of Resolution of Applied Research,
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAEE1B
ELECTIVE COURSE I (B) – HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Unit I
Evolution and concept of Human Resource Development – Definition – Concepts –
Meaning– Objectives and need for Human Resources Development – Components –
Problems in HRD – Measures to promote human resources
Unit II
Education and Economic Development – Health, Nutrition and Economic
Development – Suhultz Approach to human Capital formation – motivation – concept –
theories of motivation
Unit III
Man Power planning; Meaning – Objectives – Types – Importance – Methods (Job
Analysis – Skills Analysis – Performance Appraisal – Man Power Audit – Computerized
Data Bank Method) Process – Problems.
Unit IV
Training and developing – objectives, training needs – methods of training –
promotions – transfers – turnover – rewards – and incentives – benefits and employee
services – performance appraisal
Unit V
Women and Economic Development – Gender and Inequality – Women
Empowerment – Women entrepreneurship – worker’s participation in management
Books for Reference:
1. Man Power Planning, Selection, Training & Development – Dharma Vira Aggarwala.
2. Personal Management – R.N.Tripathi
3. Personal Management – C.B.Memonia
4. Human side of Management – S. Rustom, Davar
5. Human Resource Management – Mathur B.L.
6. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development – Vasant Desai
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAEE2A
ELECTIVE COURSE II (A) – FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER
Unit I
Word processing with MS Word: Starting MS Word - MS Word Environment -
working with word documents - working with text - working With tables - checking spelling
and grammar - printing a document.
Unit-II
Spreadsheets and MS Excel: Starting MS Excel - MS Excel environment - Working
with Excel workbook - working with worksheet - Formulas and functions - Inserting charts -
printing in Excel.
Unit-III
Making presentation with MS power point - starting MS power point - MS Power
point environment - working with power point - Designing presentation - printing in power
point.
Unit IV
Internet Browsing-Search Engines-Opening-Mail-Sending and checking Emails-
Downloading and saving files-Attachment of files
Unit V
Features of SPSS and its utilities
Books for Reference:
1. V.Rajaram Fundamentals of computers, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. P.K.Singa, Computer Fundamentals, BPB publication, New Delhi.
3. R.K. Taxali - PC Software for windows made simplex Tata Mcraw Hill Publishers
Pvt. Ltd.
4. T. Karthikeyan&Dr.C. Muthu - PC Software for Office Automation - Sultan Chand.
5. R. Krishnamoorthi - Computer programming and application
6. A.L. Stevens - Teach; yourself windows
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAEE2B
ELECTIVE COURSE II (B) FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMETRICS
Unit I
Definition-Scope-objectives of Econometrics- Limitations-Divisions of Econometrics.
Unit II
Single equation model two variable case-Reasons for introducing error term in the
model-least square method of estimation and testing of parameters of the model-Estimation
of error variance –Simple problems.
Unit III
General linear model-Assumptions – Least square method of estimation and testing
of the parameters of the models.
Unit IV
Multicollinearity- Effects of multicollinearity – detecting multicollinearity –
Remedies –Autocorrelation-sources of autocorrelation- Dubin-watson test-Dummy variables
(concept only)-Specification errors.
Unit V
Econometric models in planning: Mahalanobis four sector model-criticism of the
model problems.
Books for Reference:
1. Econometric methods by Johnston. J (McGraw Hill Intl students’ editions)
2. D. N. Gujarati and D.C. Porter, Essentials of Econometrics, McGraw Hill, 4th
3. Edition, International Edition, 2009.
4. Jan Kmenta, Elements of Econometrics, Indian Reprint, Khosla Publishing House,
2nd edition, 2008.
5. Kotsoyiannis, A.. Basic Econometrics. McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
6. Richard J. Larsen and Morris L. Marx, An Introduction to Mathematical Statistics and
its Applications, Prentice Hall, 2011.
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III YEAR - VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE6C1
CORE COURSE XII – INDIAN ECONOMY
Unit I
Economic Growth and development – underdevelopment – Common characteristics
of UDCs– Transition of Indian Economy from Plan Period to reform period – Basis of I
Generation and II Generation reforms – features of Tamilnadu state economy
Unit II
Population and Economic growth – Population and Human Recourse Development –
causes for rapid growth of Population – Population Policy of India and Tamilnadu state
Unit III
Human Capital Vs Physical – Human Capital formation – Unemployment –
Employment – Problems and measures
Unit IV
Industrial Policy-New industrial Policy-Recent Special Economic Zones -Recent
Trends and Role of SSI in Indian Economy-Problems-Government measures
Unit V
Economic Planning – Objective – Achievements and Failures of Five year Plans –
Make in India scheme –Swachha Bharath Scheme
Books for Reference:
1. U. Kapila (2010): Indian economy since Independence. Academic Foundation, New
Delhi
2. S. Chakraborty (): Development Planning: The Indian Experience. Clarendon Press.
3. Jalan Bimal 1992, The Indian Economy - Problems and Prospects.
4. Panagariya (2008): India: the Emerging Giant, Oxford University Press, New York
5. S. Acharya and R. Mohan (Eds.) (2010): India’s Economy: Performance and
Challenges, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
6. J. Ahluwalia and I. M. D. Little (Eds.) (1998): India’s Economic Reforms and
Development: Essays for Manmohan Singh, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE6C2
CORE COURSE XIII – INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Unit I
Introduction to International Trade – Internal and International trade – Theories of
International trade – Classical – Theories of Trade-Adam smith – Ricardo – Hicksher and
Ohlin
Unit II
Balance of Payments – Concepts – Components – Balance of trade – Disequilibrium
in BOP and BOT – Measures for removal of Disequilibrium- types –Role of foreign aid in
economic development
Unit III
Foreign Exchange – Meaning – Demand for and supply of Foreign Exchange –
Equilibrium Exchange rate – Foreign Exchange market – Functions – purchasing power
parity theory – Stable and flexible exchange rates – Euro dollar market
Unit IV
International Trade and Financial Institutions – IMF, World Bank, GATT - WTO
&Indian Economy -Impact of MNC in Indian Economy –New Development Bank (BRICK
Development Bank)
Unit V
India’s Foreign Trade – Foreign Trade and Economic Development – Composition –
Direction– Trends – Foreign Trade Policy
Books for Reference:
1. G. Haberler - Theory of International Trade
2. Francis Cherunilam - International Economics
3. Ellsworth - International Economics
4. Kindleberger - International Economics
5. M.L. Jhinghan - International Economics, Konark Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
6. D.M. Mithani - International Economics, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 2003.
7. K.R. Gupta - International Economics
8. S.S.M. Desai - International Economics, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 1990.
9. K.P.M. Sundaram - Money, Banking and International Trade, S. Chand and Company, New
Delhi, 2005
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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE6C3
CORE COURSE XIV – ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Unit I
Environmental Ecology – Biotic and Ecosystem – Limiting Factors and law of
Tolerance- Economics, Environmental and Ecology – inter linkages
Unit II
Basic concept in Environmental Economics – Market failure – Exernality –
Environmental Quality – Tragedy of Commons
Unit III
Environmental Pollution – Air, water and noise Pollution –Clean development
mechanism( swachaa bharath)
Unit IV
Economic Growth and Environmental quality – Environmental Problem in Developed
and Developing countries – Energy Conservation-– Sustainable Economic Development
conservation
Unit V
Global Environmental issues – Global warming – Ozone depletion – Acid rain –
Deforestation and Bio-diversity- Global tragedy –– Stockholm and Bio summit.
Books for Reference:
1. Kolstad, C.D. (2007), Environmental Economics, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
2. Nick Hanley et al (2007), Environmental Economics: Theory and Practice, Palgrave
MacMillan
3. Katar Singh and Anil Sisodia (2007), Environmental Economics: Theory and Application,
Sage Publications, New Delhi.
4. Karpagam (2008), Environmental Economics, Sterling Publishers. New Delhi
5. R.K. Lekhi et al. (2008), Development and Environmental Economics, Kalyani Publishers,
Ludhiana.
6. S.P. Misra & S.N. Pandey (2008), Essential Environmental Studies, Ane Books, New Delhi.
7. Maureen L. Cropper and Wallace E. Oates, 1992, ―Environmental Economics: A Survey,ǁ
Journal of Economic Literature, Volume 30:675-740.
8. harles Kolstad, Intermediate Environmental Economics
Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, 2010.
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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAE6C4
CORE COURSE XV – PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Unit I
Management – Meaning and Definition – Characteristics – Functions – Importance –
Scope – Difference between Administration and Management– F.W.Taylor’s Scientific
Management – Contributions of Peter F. Drucker’s ides on Management
Unit II
Planning; Meaning and Definition – Characteristics – Objective – Step in Planning
Process – Methods of Planning – Significance – Obstacles of Effective Planning; Decision
Making – Meaning and Definition – Features
Unit III
Organizing – Meaning and Definition – Functions – Characteristics of Organization –
importance – Centralisation and decentralization – Types of organization – Delegation
Directing – meaning and Definition – Importance – leadership – Supervision – MBO;
Communication – Meaning and Definition – Nature and Importance – Methods of
Communication – Barriers in Communication.
Unit IV
Controlling – Definition – Needs for Control – Characteristics – Types of Managerial
Control– Steps in Control Process – Techniques of Control
Unit V
Co-ordination – Meaning and Need – Features – Types – Importance – Techniques of
Co-ordination Problems of Co-ordination – Steps for Effective Co-ordination.
Books for Reference:
1. Principles of Management – Dinkar Pagare (Sultan and Sons), Newdelhi
2. Principles of Management – T. Ramasamy (Himalaya Publishing Housing)
3. Principles of Management – G. Venkatesan (J.J. Publications)
4. Essential of Business Administration - K.Aswathapa Himalaya Publishing House
5. Principles & practice of management - Dr. L.M.Parasad, Sultan Chand & Sons - New
Delhi
6. Business Organization & Management - Dr. Y.K. Bhushan
7. Management: Concept and Strategies by J. S. Chandan, Vikas Publishing
8. Principles of Management, By Tripathi, Reddy Tata McGraw Hill
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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAEE3A
ELECTIVE COURSE III (A) – PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
Unit I
Introduction Marketing – Definition, Concepts Significance & functions of
Marketing, Approaches to the study of Marketing, Relevance of Marketing in a developing
economy- Role & functions of Marketing Manager.
Unit II
Types of Marketing -Tele Marketing, E-Marketing-Service Marketing, Rural
Marketing- feature & importance suggestion for improvement of Rural Marketing, Marketing
Planning & strategies.
Unit III
Marketing Mix Meaning – Scope, Utility – Product mix, Product concept, Product life
Cycle – Product Simplifications – Decertification Elements Price mix – factors, Methods,
Importance.
Unit IV
Types of Channels -Factors influencing channels, Elements of Promotion Mix – Sales
Promotion System- Recent Trends in Promotion Sale- Advertising – Role of Advertising-
Advertising Media.
Unit V
Market Segmentation Meaning, Definition, Different ways to Segmentation, Essential
of effective Market Segmentation, Distinction between differential Marketing &
Concentrated Marketing.
Books for Reference:
1. Dr. Shajahan. S; Service Marketing (Concept, Practices & Cases); Himalaya Publishing
House; Mumbai; First Edition – Financial Service in India.
2. Philip Kotler - Marketing Management, PHI
3. Rekha. M.P. & Vibha V – Marketing & Services Mgt – VBH.
4. Sunil B. Rao - Marketing & Services Mgt – HPH.
5. Dr. Alice Mani: Marketing & Services Management, SBH.
6. J.C. Gandhi - Marketing Management, TMH
7. Human Recourse Management – Ian Breadsevace and len Holden
8. Human Recourse Management – S.S. Khankar
9. Human Recourse Management –Biswajeet Patnayak
10. Human Recourse Management and Industrial Management – Aswathappa
11. Management of Human Recourse – R.S. Diwivedi
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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 7BAEE3B
ELECTIVE COURSE III (B) – GENDER ECONOMICS
Unit I Introduction
Definition of Gender – Gender and sex ratio – Gender Equity and Gender Equality –
Gender Development – Human Development Index and Gender Development index –
Gender Disparity Index – Gender Empowerment Measure
Unit II Gender Discrimination in India
Gender Discrimination in Labour Force Participation – Occupational Segregation and
Wage Differences – Gender Discrimination in Education, Health, Employment, Political
Participation and Decision Making
Unit III Gender Budgeting
Gender awareness in planning – Invisibility of Women’s Work in Budgeting – How
to adjust our Budgeting Policies to reduce Gender Disparities-Social Budgeting- Measures-
Methods
Unit IV Gender Issues in Contemporary World
Women and Globalization – Social and Economic Empowerment of Women –women
and technology
Unit V Gender status
Gender status in India and Tamilnadu- Concept of Missing Women.
Books for Reference:
Gita Sen and Canen Crown; Gender and Class in Development Experience
1. Gender profile in Tamilnadu – Census 2011.
2. Neera Desai and Maithreyi Krishnaraj; Health – A Gender Issue in India
3. Lourdes Beneria and Savithri Biswanath; Gender and Development: Theoretical,
Empirical and practical Approaches
4. Lekha Chakraborthi; Invisibility of Women’s Work in Budgeting.
5. National Institute of public Finance and policy (NIPFP);Gender Budgeting in India,
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B.A ECONOMICS: COURSE OUTCOMES
ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI
NEW SYLLABUS UNDER CBCS PATTERN (w.e.f. 2017-18)
B.A. ECONOMICS - PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Sem.
Part Course
Code Title of the Course
Cr. Hrs./
Week
Max. Marks
Int. Ext. Total
III 7BAE1C1 Core – I – Micro Economics – I 4 6 25 75 100
7BAE1C2 Core– II– Business Statistics – I 4 6 25 75 100
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 1C1 MICRO ECONOMICS - I 6 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION: -
The course is designed to introduce about Consumer Equilibrium, Firm Equilibrium,
different market structures, revenue and cost analysis and about the Market Equilibrium
Conditions.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: -
To make the students understand the subject of Economics, its features and importances.
Books for Reference
Microeconomics- Sankaran.S, Margham Publications,Chennai.
Microeconomics- Dutt Andsundaram,S.Chand Andco Ltd,Newdelhi
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Know the basic concepts such as value, price, market, demand and supply.
2. Will be able to know the basic structure of the market and various types of market.
3. Know the various types of basic definition given by the economist.
4. Examine the cost and revenue in the long and short run.
5. Will also help to know how the price is being determined in various forms of market.
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COURSEOUTCOME(COS);
The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters. The core objective of the
above prescribed text is
1. Analytical skill has a clear idea, analyses and examine the market structure.
2. communication skills understand how the prevailing price is determined and
communicate the process to the team who are unaware of the subject.
3. critical thinking helps to analyses the different role in influencing the price, supply,
demand of the product.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 1C2 BUSINESS STATISTICS - I 6 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will be exposed to major topics such as introduction to statistics, measures
of central tendency and dispersion, skewness, kurtosis and moments. It helps the students to
successfully integrate theory and practice. It develops the ability to interpret any theoretical
data into a numerical information that forms the basis of any decision whether it is personal,
an institution or a nation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
a. Gaining a Solid foundation in Statistics- Statistics by R.S.N.Pillai and V.S.Baghavathi
published by V.Chand & Company Ltd, New-Delhi.
b. Conceptual foundation in Quantitative reasoning- Statistical Methods by S.P.Gupta,
Sultan Chand, New Delhi.
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Explain the key terms, concepts and tools used in statistics.
2. Represent data both graphically and algebraically.
3. To compute averages using mean, median, mode, geometric mean and harmonic
mean.
4. Apply dispersion by calculating the deviations from the averages.
5. Understand the distribution pattern of different values by measuring the shape using
Skewness, Kurtosis
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COURSE OUTCOME (COS)
TEXTS PRESCRIBED
a. The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
b. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:
1.Analytical thinking, the ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesis information
from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.
2.Communicate concisely results to a wide audience, including those with no training
in statistics.
3. Ability to critically analyse the statistical findings published by the media, research
agencies and the government to validate and verified its accuracy.
I YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (II SEMESTER)
Sem.
II
Part Course
Code Title of the Course
Cr. Hrs./
Week
Max. Marks
Int. Ext. Total
III
7BAE2C1 Core–III– Micro Economics – II 4 6 25 75 100
7BAE2C2 Core–IV–Business Statistics – II 4 5 25 75 100
Allied – II 5 5 25 75 100
IV 7BES2 (3) Environmental Studies 2 2 25 75 100
Total 21 30 -- -- 600
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 2C1 MICRO ECONOMICS -
II
6 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will be exposed to the various factors of production such as land, labour,
capital and organization.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Microeconomics- Sathya ,R.Chakraborthy, Allied Publishers ,Newdelhi.
Introduction To Micro Economics-Macmillan Company Of India Ltd,Delhi
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STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Know the characteristics of various factors of production.
2. Analyse the remuneration paid to the various factors of production.
3. Know the theories relating to the factors of production.
4. Analyse how the price is being determined in the various market structure for the
factor of production.
5. know the breakeven point prevailing in the various market structure
COURSE OUTCOME:
The above two books are prescribed text for the first two semester.The core objective of the
above prescribed text are
1. ciear understanding about the remuneration paid to the various factor of production.
2. clear view about how the price was determined for the various factors of production.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 2C2 BUSINESS STATISTICS
- II
6 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course will provide a sound understanding knowledge on the advanced statistical
concepts such as correlation, regression, probability, index numbers, time series analysis and
the growth of Indian statistics. It helps the students focus on critical approach to statistical
evidence.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
a) Gaining a Solid foundation in Statistics- Statistics by R.S.N.Pillai and
V.S.Baghavathi published by V.Chand & Company Ltd, New-Delhi.
b) Conceptual foundation in Quantitative reasoning- Statistical Methods by
S.P.Gupta, Sultan Chand, New Delhi.
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STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Highlight statistical relationship between variables using correlation and regression
analysis.
2. Explain probability theory in relation to general statistical analysis.
3. Compute probabilities and conditional probabilities in appropriate ways.
4. Design evaluate and apply regression models.
5. Calculate the general price level, retail price level, consumer price index and compare
the price level in percentages.
Calculate the trend using time series analysis
COURSE OUTCOME (COS)
TEXTS PRESCRIBED
a. The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
b. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:
1. Analytical thinking, the ability to organise, analyse and sort data from a large
amount of data collected from various sources in business.
2. Critical thinking skills, to apply logic and reasoning to identify strength and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
3. Writing skills, to write reports and explain technical matters to persons without
their level of statistical expertise.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BE S2 ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDIES
2 HOURS PER
WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the importance of environment and the necessity to protect the
natural resources.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. This Course inculcate the student to keep environment clean
2. Students will realize the impact of deforestation
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3. Student are motivated to utilise more renewable resources
4. This Course focus in ecology and ecosystem
5. Students will have knowledge on global warming and climate change
6. Students go for field work and learn about environment.
COURSE OUTCOME
The aim of the course is to have clean environment, good health of people and develop the
economy through environmental quality.
TEXT BOOKS PRESCRIBED
1. Agarwal.K.C, Environmental Biology
2. 'Down to Earth' journal- Centre for Science and Environment
COURSE OUTCOMES : II YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (III SEMESTER)
Sem.
Part Course
Code Title of the Course
Cr. Hrs./
Week
Max. Marks
Int. Ext. Total
III
7BAE3C1 Core–V–Business Mathematics–I 4 5 25 75 100
7BAE3C2 Core – VI – Economic Thinkers 4 5 25 75 100
Allied – III 5 5 25 75 100
IV
7NME3A /
7NME3B /
7NME3C
(1) Non-major Elective – II –
(A),yf;fpaKk; nkhopg; gad;ghLk;/ (B)
goe;jkpo; ,yf;fpaq;fSk ,yf;fpatuyhWk; /
(C) Employability Skills
2 1 25 75 100
7SBS3A1/
7SBS3A2/
7SBS3A3
(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
V 7BEA3 Extension activities 1 - -- -- 100
Total 24 30 -- -- 800
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 3C1 BUSINESS
MATHEMATICS - I
5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will be exposed to major topics in business mathematics which is a pre-
requisite in solving many of the problems in business and understand the concepts behind
mechanical computations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
b. Mathematical treatment of the fundamental concepts and tools-An introduction to
business mathematics by V.Sundaresan and S.D.Jeyseelan, sultan Chand, New-
Delhi.
c. Advanced Mathematics-Mathematical analysis for Economists by R.G.D.Allen,
Macmillan, New York.
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Understand the use of equations, formula and mathematical expressions.
2. Manage money in their everyday life with simple arithmetic tools.
3. Predict the output with the help of demand structure using matrices.
4. Apply logarithm using Napier table for computing very large calculation and very
small calculation.
5. Understand the basic definitions and notation, types of sets, equality and Venn
Diagrams which would serve as a solid foundation on sets and connect to the real
world.
COURSE OUTCOME (COS)
TEXTS PRESCRIBED
c. The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
d. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:
1. Analytical thinking, to solve, judge, interpret and draw reasonable conclusions from
various events and economic variables.
2. Communicative skills, understand and communicate the underline concepts of
mathematics to help another person gain insight into the situation.
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COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 3C2 ECONOMIC THINKERS 5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the economic thought by eminent economists around the Globe.
Besides it gives the transition stages of different economic thinkers
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Students can enable to understand the about the economic thinkers
2. Students will have revolutionary thoughts on socialism and communism.
3. By learning Keynes and Keynesian revolution the students will be well acquainted
with Macro Economics.
4. Students get motivated to criticize the laws and create even new economic ideas.
5. Student can clearly understand the Marginal School, Physiocrates ,mercantalist.
COURSE OUTCOME:
History of Economic Thinkers is one of the Prime coursesthat students learn it. This
course is like a foundationsubject in B.A Programme.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
1. LoganathanV. A History of Economic Thought.
2. Eric Roll: History of Economic Thought.
3. Ganguli B.W: Indian Economic Thought.
These books are prescribed texts and enable the students critical linking and analytical
skill.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7SBS 3A1 COMPETITIVE
EXAMINATIONS
SKILLS
5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students are expected to develop the skill of creativity, numerical ability to have a
better job.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO:
1. Develop the art of speaking to have a fluency in language
2. Know the various type of inductive reasoning to develop the individual memory.
3. Developing the verbal skill of an individual.
4. Analyze the various test of an individual.
Course outcome: (cos)
Text prescribed:
1. Ajay raj – intelligence Tests.
2. Competition success Review.
The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
The course objective of the above prescribed text are.
(1) Prompt thought to have a overall development in an individual.
(2) Understanding Analytical Methodwhich are essential for the development of an
individual.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 SBS 3A2 EFFECTIVE
EMPLOYABILITY
SKILLS
2 HOURS PER
WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will be exposed to have employment which are the basics of life to have
income which lead to higher standard of living.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Students completing the course will be able to,
1. Fill the job application form while they are approaching for the job without others
help.
2. Know the frequently asked question in the interview.
3. The rules to be followed while facing the interview.
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4. Steps to be followed in group discussion with the management.
5. Leadership qualities that are needed for the growth of inculcating the characteristics
of the leader.
COURSE OUTCOME (COS)
THE PRESCRIBED TEXTS ARE:
1. D.K.Sarma – you of your career.
2. IndianJaycees- Skills Series.
The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semester. The course objectives of the
above prescribed text are,
1. Critical thinking about how to face the interview.
2. Analytical skill to develop the art to face the interview.
II YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (IV SEMESTER)
Sem. Part Course
Code Title of the Course
Cr. Hrs./
Week
Max. Marks
Int. Ext. Total
IV
I 741T Tamil/other languages – IV 3 6 25 75 100
II 742E English – IV 3 6 25 75 100
III
7BAE4C1 Core–VII–Business Mathematics–II 4 4 25 75 100
7BAE4C2 Core–VIII–Agricultural Economics 4 5 25 75 100
Allied – IV 5 5 25 75 100
IV
7SBS4B1/
7SBS4B2/
7SBS4B3
(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
7BVE4/
7BMY4/
7BWS4
(4) Value Education/ Manavalakalai
Yoga/ Women’s Studies
2 2 25 75 100
Total 23 30 -- -- 700
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 4C1 BUSINESS
MATHEMATICS - II
5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will be exposed to major topics in business mathematics that extends the
breadth and depth of mathematical experience.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
a. An exploration of Modern Mathematics-An introduction to mathematics by
D.Bose, sultan Chand, New-Delhi.
b. An insight into mathematical perspective-Business mathematics by D.C.Sanchetti
and V.K.Kapoor, sultan Chand, New-Delhi.
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Determine the level of output of the firm under different market structure using
differentiation.
2. Apply linear programming in business to estimate the maximum output and
minimum cost.
3. Describe the mathematical relations and functions.
4. Apply Linear Programming theory both quantitatively and qualitatively in models
using graphs and trees.
COURSE OUTCOME (COS)
TEXTS PRESCRIBED
a. The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
b. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:
1. Problem solving skills, explore mathematics and the ability to handle non- routine
problems in the business world and day to day life.
2. Communicative skills, by emphasising rigorous arguments and the practice of
proof in various mathematical contexts and communicate the results in a clear and
coherent way for the stakeholders.
3. Social responsibility, ability to research new findings using various mathematical
techniques to draw policy inferences and to explain the potential constraints of its
implementation.
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COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 4C2 AGRICULTURAL
ECONOMICS
5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course describes the value and vital aspect of Agricultural Economics with
interlinking factors between Agriculture and Economics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. To realize the importance of agriculture.
2. Students are motivated to guide the parents in the farming sector
3. Guiding the parents and society to get redeemed from the clutches of money
lenders through availing Farm loans
4. Students who are interested can do agriculture and become agro based
entrepreneurs through selling value added agri goods
COURSE OUTCOME:
Agriculture is backbone to India. In recent years, agriculture sector is dwindling
nature. Through this course the agri sector would be revived future.
TEXT PRESCRIBED
1. Agricultural Economics – Tyagi
2. Agricultural Problems in India – C.B.Mamoria
3. Indian Economy – Dutt and Sundaram
The above given texts will mould and shape the students to create positive thinking on
agriculture.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 SBS 4B2 EMERGENCY AND
MEDICAL LAB SKILLS
2 HOURS PER
WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
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COURSE STRUCTURE: The course is designed to provide understanding about different
types of emergencies and the required medical skills to be given to the people being affected.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To prepare the students to rise to the occasion of emergencies.
2. To provide the medical lab skills to those people affected by natural and other situations.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. provide knowledge and skills to rescue people affected by fractures fire Snake bite
road and bite and heat stroke and those people affected by the diseases like diarrhoea
and dysentery.
2. Introduces the traffic rules and precautions to be followed during the Travels along
the roads.
3. Introduces the basic knowledge about medical lab tests for the human beings
4. Use knowledge about treating different types of diseases by using locally available
Herbals.
5. The project work given to the students main provide them chances to learn about
different types of diseases and the methods of curing Dum by using native treatments.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Muthu,R.S., and Meera Ravishankar(2013), First Aid, Sura books Private Limited,
Chennai.
2. Rama Rao, Handbook of First Aid, Sura books Private Limited, Chennai.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BVE 4 WOMEN STUDIES 2 HOURS PER
WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The students will be exposed to gender identity, gender equality, role of gender in
different aspects, capacity of women and the various schemes and programmes implemented
for women empowerment.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Explain the concepts of socialisation and internalisation and gain knowledge on
gender ideology.
2. Understand the role of women in various capacity and how she balances both
work and family efficiently.
3. Explain the different indexes such as HDI, GDI, GEM and participation of
women in decision making and the political arena.
4. Explain physical and biological differences of gender in sports and the mental
ability of women in handling emotions.
5. Understand the different policies, welfare schemes and programmes introduced
by the central and state government.
6. Explain the concepts, levels and tools of women empowerment.
COURSE OUTCOME:
Inculcates social responsibility by imparting the role of women to the stakeholders
and play active role in empowering women to have a balanced development.
TEXT PRESCRIBED:
a. Complete outlook of women in various dimensions. – women in perspective:
Essays on Gender issues by Shoma A. Chaterji, Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd.
b. Gender sensitization – Gender Socialization and the Making of Gender in the
Indian Context by susithkumar chattotathyay, SAGE Publication pvt.Ltd.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BMY4 MANAVALAKALAI
YOGA
2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
It provides a thorough arena for meditation, yoga and physical exercise which leads to
holistic health that totally transforms a person.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Understand the health concepts and the different aspects of physical body.
2. Have the basic knowledge on simplified physical exercise and asanas.
3. Introspect and improve the behaviour of an individual.
4. Understand how to improve concentration and focus.
5. Improve intellectual sharpness.
COURSE OUTCOME:
1. To enhance soft skills and develop the ability for an efficient management in their
field chosen.
2. Inculcates the social responsibility, to realize the enduring values of peace, Non-
Violence and hormone to revitalize human society for restoring its sanity and
strength.
TEXT PRESCRIBED:
1. Value education – World Community Service Center, Veathethery publishing
house
COURSE OUTCOME for III YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS
(V SEMESTER)
Sem. Part Course
Code Title of the Course
Cr. Hrs./
Week
Max. Marks
Int. Ext. Total
V
III
7BAE5C1 Core– IX – Money and Banking 4 6 25 75 100
7BAE5C2 Core – X – Macro Economics 4 5 25 75 100
7BAE5C3 Core – XI – Fiscal Economics 4 5 25 75 100
7BAEE1A/
7BAEE1B
Elective–I–A)Tamil Nadu Economy
(or) B)Human Resource Development
5 5 25 75 100
7BAEE2A/
7BAEE2B
Elective–II–A) Fundamentals of
Computer(or)B)Fundamentals of
Econometrics
5 5 25 75 100
IV
7SBS5A4/
7SBS5A5/
7SBS5A6/
7SBS5A7
(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
Total 26 30 -- -- 700
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COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 5C1 MONEY AND BANKING 5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Student are express to know the role of banks in influencing the value of money.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO:
1. Know the qualities of good money in determining the value of money.
2. Know the different theory related to the value of money.
3. Examine the function of commercial and central bank is the developing economy.
4. Analyze the effects of demonetization in the individual economy and throughout
the world.
5. Know the various quantitative and qualitative credit control measures.
COURSE OUTCOME (COS):
TEXT PRESCRIBED:
Dr.S.Sankaran- Monetary Economics.
M.L.Thingan- Monetary Economics.
The above two books are prescribed texts are,
1. Clear thinking about the role of money in various forms of economy.
2. Prompt idea to overcome the defect the money in cases of demonetization.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 5C2 MACRO ECONOMICS 5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will be exposed to know the aggregates of economics aspects such as price,
income and employment etc.
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COURSE OBJECTIVE:
b. Macroeconomics theory- M.L. JHINGAN, Vrinda publication (p) ltd
c. Macroeconomics-Theory and policy, H.L. AHUJA- Sultan Chand and company
Pvt ltd
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Know the basic concept involved in the classical and the modern theory of
income, price, employment etc.
2. Examine the basic difference exist in the classical and the Keynesian theory of
employment.
3. Help the student to understand how the budget is being framed and what are the
aspect which are being involved while framing the budget.
4. Examine the basic difference exist between marginal and average propensity to
save and consume.
5. have a clear idea on multiplier and accelerator.
COURSE OUTCOME:
The above two books are prescribed text for the first two semester are
1. Clear understanding about the economy as a whole with respect to average and
marginal propensity to consume and save.
2. Prompt thought about the various method of calculating national income.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 5C3 FISCAL ECONOMICS 5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the Public Finance – Public Expenditure – Public Debt and Fiscal
Federalism
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To learn one of the core subjects – Pubic Finance
2. Students studying economics enrich their knowledge on financial matters and
management
3. Will be able to analyze the tax system and GST etc.
4. The students will enable to understand the local body system in their living areas
COURSE OUTCOME:
Students studying Fiscal Economics will have the knowledge on Fiscal Matters. This
course will help them to deal the direct tax or GST effectively. Besides this course will pave
the way to succeed in their competitive exams.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
1. H.L.Rhatia – Public Finance (Vikas Pub.House)
2. K.P.M.Sundaram - Public Finance (S.Chand)
THE CORE OBJECTIVES OF THE ABOVE PRESCRIBED TEXTS ARE
i. Critical Thinking will be developed to the students on Public Finance concepts.
ii. To inculcate Social responsibility to pay taxes and adjust with regional and national
administration
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE E1B HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
2 HOURS PER
WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the Importance of HRD- measures to promote HRD – Problems
and solving measures in HRD.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Every Students should know how he/she could develop the HRD themselves
2. Enhancement of Employability skill
3. Mindset creation on Gender equality
4. Motivation to students for self-study about their potential
5. Emphasizing on Health and Nutrition for HRD
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COURSE OUTCOME:
Through enhancement of employability skill every student should be a better human
resource. The students should get employment after passing their programme (Degree).
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
a. Man Power Planning Dharma Vira Aggarwala
b. Human resource Management – Mathur B.L.
The above two books are prescribed texts. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts
are
i. To inculcate the “Confidence Building” thoughts and feelings to achieve in the job
market.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE E2A Fundamentals of Computer 5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Economics Students will get fundamentals of knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Excel, a
preparation of power point slides, Internet browsing and application of tools in social science.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
1. MS-Word is introduced in the syllabus to help the students learn typing, alignment,
cut, copy, paste etc., of theoretical work
2. MS-Excel is help the students in diagrammatic and statistical representation of data,
Drafting documents, preparation of balance sheet accounts etc.,
3. MS- PowerPoint to enhance the knowledge of students in the presentations of slides,
flex, animation work etc.,
4. Internet and Browsing to give access to students in downloading reading materials,
literature etc., their subject.
5. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) to apply statistical and mathematical tools
in the preparation of thesis, dissertation, project etc.,
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TEXT BOOKS
1. V.Rajaram Fundamentals of computers, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. P.K.Singa, Computer Fundamentals, BPB publication, New Delhi.
3. E.Balagurusamy, Programming in Basic, TataMcGraw Hill publication New Delhi.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Application of computer knowledge in economics has widened the scope of Economics.
1. Ms-Word and Excel to highly useful in the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and
presentation of statistical data collected.
2. Through the knowledge in internet browsing, students can download relevant
literature or any study material they need.
3. SPSS is highly useful, when they go for higher studies or when they undertake
research works.
4. PowerPoint presentation helps the students to effectively give the substance of a topic
in a nutshell.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 SBS A4 HERITAGE AND
TOURISM
2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the Importance of Tourism and inter-linkage factors between Heritage and
tourism.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To illustrate the complexity of “heritage” and heritage tourism;
2. Students will learn the tourist places in regional, state level and national level
3. To outline the challenges of conserving, managing and marketing heritage tourism;
4. Inculcate and mindset creation to go around the tourist places to enrich their
knowledge on cultural and linguistic integration.
5. Speak and write other Indian languages for national competency, for that tourism
will motivate the students.
6. Will be able to get new innovative ideas to promote tourism by attracting even
foreign tourists.
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COURSE OUTCOME:
This course will bring national integration through tourism. Students will turn into broad
minded humans and social reforms, also economic development will be enhanced.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
A. Bhatia, A. K – Tourism Development Principles and Practices, Sterling Publishers
(P) Ltd., New Delhi)
B. Ananand M. M – Tourism and Hotel Industry in India Sterling Publishers (P)
Ltd., New Delhi
c. Acharya Ram – Tourism and Cultural Heritage Rosa Publications: Jaipur, 1986)
These texts will pave the way for critical understanding of the relationships between culture,
heritage and tourism;
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 SBS 5A5 MARKETTING AND
SALES MANAGEMENT
2 HOURS PER
WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is meant to be an introduction to a career in sales. Despite the “sales”
focus, students can find significant value in the sales techniques for many other elements of
their lives, from leadership and management to career-building concepts such as interviews.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Recognize the key drivers of change in selling and sales management.
2. Understand the best practices in selling that lead to exceeding customer expectations.
3. Explain the historical basis for stereotypical views of selling in society.
4. Identify and explain key success factors for salesperson performance.
5. Discuss and give examples of different types of selling jobs.
6. List and explain the role of various participants in an organizational buying center.
COURSE OUTCOME:
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the processes involved
in personal selling and sales management.
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TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
1. Chunawalla, S. A., Sales Management, 5th Edition (2007), Himalaya Publishing House
2. Havaldar, Krishna; Sales And Distribution Management, 1st Edition (2006), Tata
Mcgraw Hill
3. Perreault, Jr., William; Mccarthy, E. Jerome, Basic Marketing, 15th Edition, 2006,
Tata Mcgraw Hill
These texts will enrich knowledge on marketing sales management besides students could
learn many marketing and sales management techniques
III YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (VI SEMESTER)
Sem. Part Course
Code Title of the Course
Cr. Hrs./
Week
Max. Marks
Int. Ext. Total
VI
III
7BAE6C1 Core – XII – Indian Economy 4 6 25 75 100
7BAE6C2 Core–XIII–International Economics 4 5 25 75 100
7BAE6C3 Core–XIV–Environmental Economics 4 5 25 75 100
7BAE6C4 Core–XV– Principles of Management 4 5 25 75 100
7BAEE3A/
7BAEE3B
Elective–III–A) Principles of
Marketing (or) B) Gender Economics
5 5 25 75 100
IV
7SBS6B4/
7SBS6B5/
7SBS6B6/
7SBS6B7
(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
Total 25 30 -- -- 700
Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 6C1 INDIAN ECONOMY 6 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The students are exposed the various issues of the Indian economy and will have the
ability to comprehend and critically analyse the current situation of the Indian economy.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Understand the economy and the measurement of various economic variables.
2. Explain the key concepts of the Indian economy.
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3. Understand the Indian Economy better and gain ideas to solve the problems faced by
the economy.
4. Understand the role of the Indian Economy the global context and how different factors
have affected this process.
COURSE OUTCOME:
Communicate to the stakeholders, the different problems and approaches to economic
planning and development.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
1. Indian Economy by Rudar Dutt and K.P.M.Sundaram, S.Chand Company Pvt.Lt.
2. Indian Economy by SK.Misra & V.K.Puri, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 6C2 INTERNATIONAL
ECONOMICS
5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
It is conventional subject enriched with modern concepts and application of economic
theories into practice, particularly in international trade.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
The syllabus is framed in such a manner that students get an indepth knowledge in the
following aspects of international trade.
1. to on how international take place
2. To know about balance of payments and balance of trade, disequilibrium in balance of
payments
3. How the rate of exchange is determined.
4. International financial institutions like IMF, World Bank, GATT, WTO
5. The composition, volume and direction of India’s international trade.
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE
DM. Mithani - International Economics
KP. Gupta - International Trade
ML. Thingar - International Economics
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COURSE OUTCOMES
Economics is nothing but a life science. The syllabus for international Economics and
Reference Books clearly show the objectives of the subject. The following are the outcome of
the course.
1. It explains the differences between internal and international trade and the basis of
international trade.
2. the problems of balance of payments and its effect on the economy is analysed.
3. the rate of exchange, problems in determining the rate of exchange is discussed.
4. the rate of international financial institutions like the IMF, World Bank, GATT, WTO
current international liquidity problems are explained
5. The volume, composition and direction of India’s international trade with other
countries are analysed
All the above relate to current economic problems in the world scenario and the
subject will definitely enhance the knowledge of Economics Students and will definitely help
them when they appear for competitive examinations or in facing an interview
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 6C3 ENVIRONMENTAL
ECONOMICS
5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Focuses on Inter Linkages factors between environment and economics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To study about Environment
2. To learn the inter linkages factors between environment and economics
3. Emphasizing on the mitigating measures of Global warming and climate change
4. Students will learn about pollution control and importance of forestation.
5. Enriching knowledge on conservation and preservation of natural resources
6. Awareness creation to protect the ecology and eco-system
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COURSE OUTCOME:
Through student, the society will be benefited by utilizing more renewable resources-
pollution control – conservation of forest resources – rain water harvesting – protection of
ecology an ecosystem, Quality environment and economic development are positively
correlated.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
i. Sankaran.S – Environmental Economics
ii. Karpakam.M - Environmental Economics
iii. Chandra Pal - Environmental Pollution and Development
iv. Sahoo – Environmental and Economic Development
THE ABOVE FOUR BOOKS ARE PRESCRIBED TO THE STUDENTS
The core Objectives of the above prescribed texts are
i. To inculcate Social responsibility to protect the environment and develop the
economy
ii. Analytical thinking on “How, why and what extent” environment gets degraded and
‘How far, what ways and what innovative ideas’ will safeguard the environment.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 6C4 PRINCIPLES OF
MANAGEMENT
6 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To introduce The role of managers, the origin, evolution of management, Scientific
management, Human relations management and important functions of Management in
Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and control.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)
1. Discuss and communicate the management evolution and how it will affect future
managers.
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2. Observe and evaluate the influence of historical forces on the current practice of
management.
3. Identify and evaluate social responsibility and ethical issues involved in business
situations and logically articulate own position on such issues.
4. Explain how organizations adapt to an uncertain environment and identify
techniques managers use to influence and control the internal environment.
5. Practice the process of management's four functions: planning, organizing, leading,
and controlling.
6. Identify and properly use vocabularies within the field of management to articulate
one's own position on a specific management issue and communicate effectively
with varied audiences.
7. Evaluate leadership styles to anticipate the consequences of each leadership style.
8. Gather and analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to isolate issues
and formulate best control methods.
Reference Books
1. Dinkar Pagare, principles of management, Sultan and sons
2. Ramaswamy. T principles of management, Himalaya publishing house
Venkatesan,G, principles of management, J.J .Publication
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 SBS 6B3
BASIC INTERNET AND
OFFICE AUTOMATION
LAB
2 HOURS PER
WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Economics Students will get fundamentals of knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Excel, a
preparation of power point slides, Internet browsing and application of tools in social science.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
6. MS-Word is introduced in the syllabus to help the students learn typing, alignment,
cut, copy, paste etc., of theoretical work
7. MS-Excel is help the students in diagrammatic and statistical representation of data,
Drafting documents, preparation of balance sheet accounts etc.,
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8. MS- PowerPoint to enhance the knowledge of students in the presentations of slides,
flex, animation work etc.,
9. Internet and Browsing to give access to students in downloading reading materials,
literature etc., their subject.
10. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) to apply statistical and mathematical tools
in the preparation of thesis, dissertation, project etc.,
TEXT BOOKS
4. V.Rajaram Fundamentals of computers, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
5. P.K.Singa, Computer Fundamentals, BPB publication, New Delhi.
6. E.Balagurusamy, Programming in Basic, TataMcGraw Hill publication New Delhi.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Application of computer knowledge in economics has widened the scope of Economics.
5. Ms-Word and Excel to highly useful in the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and
presentation of statistical data collected.
6. Through the knowledge in internet browsing, students can download relevant
literature or any study material they need.
7. SPSS is highly useful, when they go for higher studies or when they undertake
research works.
8. PowerPoint presentation helps the students to effectively give the substance of a topic
in a nutshell.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7SBS6B4 FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
PRESERVATION SKILLS
2 HOURS PER
WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Provides the knowledge related to the various types of vegetables and fruits that could
be preserved, the preservation techniques available the related equipment’s and methodology.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To improve income earning skills through fruits and vegetable preservation.
2. To open up new areas of self-employment opportunities for the youth.
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COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Introduces the principles and method available in the preservation process.
2. Provides knowledge about various types of equipment available and different types
of containers that are being used in the preservation process.
3. To introduce various methods available for the preservation of vegetables and fruits.
Also gives knowledge related to personal hygiene and the sanitary standards to be
followed in the preservation process.
4. Gives the practical knowledge of fruits and their preservation methods.
5. The project work helps the students to know the various centres that are involved in
the reservation practices. Also it helps to understand the area specific Technology
that could be applied.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Srivastava,R.P. and S.Kumar., fruit and vegetable preservation: principles.
2. Ranjit Singh, Fruits, National Book Trust.
3. Girdhari Lal Tandon et al., Preservation of Fruit and Vegetable Products.
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PROGRAM OUTCOME FOR B.A ECONOMICS FOR 2014 REGULATION
The subject Economics is considered as the Queen of Arts.
The subject has its own overlapping influence not only on arts subjects but also on
science subjects.
The hybridization of Economics with other subjects and their application opens up
new horizons and new frontiers in the form of introduction of new subjects such as,
Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Economics of Transport, Economics of
Education, Economics of Biology, Economics of Agriculture, Industrial
Economics, Labour Economics, Health Economics, Economics of Human
Resource Development, etc.
The introduction, development and advancement of these subjects facilitate
economic analysis of each and every activity of human beings, different sections of
the society and the economy as a whole to bring rationality in all spheres of
economic activities.
The students of Economics can go for higher studies in the fields of Economics,
Business Administration and Education after attaining post graduation in
economics.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME FOR B.A ECONOMICS
The subject matter of B.A Economics programme covers the fields of Agriculture,
Industry, Banking, Financial Markets, Planning and Development, Public Finance
International Trade and the functioning of international organisations such as
World Bank International Monetary Fund, International Development Association,
etc.
Since these are the main subject content of State Level and National Level
competitive examinations, banking service, railway service examinations and other
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competitive examinations the students of Economics can easily crack such
examinations and can become successful in getting employment opportunities.
The subjects such as Competitive Examination Skills and Employability Skills
have also been included in the curriculum and therefore provides added support to
the aspirants of competitive examinations a lot.
The real understanding of the subject content of B A economics help in the
character building of students and makes them responsible citizens. They are
exposed to national and international problems and hence they will have a
thorough understanding of national and international economic events.
ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY, KARAIKUDI
NEW SYLLABUS UNDER CBCS PATTERN (w.e.f. 2014-15)
B.A., ECONOMICS PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Sem Course Cr. Hrs./
Week
Marks Total
Part Subject
code
Name Int. Ext.
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I
I 411T Tamil / other languages – I 3 6 25 75 100
II 412E English – I 3 6 25 75 100
III
4BAE1C1 Core – I – Micro Economics – I 4 6 25 75 100
4BAE1C2 Core – II – Business Statistics – I 4 6 25 75 100
Allied – I 5 5 25 75 100
IV
4NME1A /
4NME1B /
4NME1C
(1) Non-Major Elective – I –
(a)jkpo; nkhopapd; mbg;gilfs; / (b)
,f;fhy ,yf;fpak; /
(c) Communicative English
2 1 25 75 100
Total 21 30 -- -- 600
II
I 421T Tamil/other languages – II 3 6 25 75 100
II 422E English – II 3 6 25 75 100
III
4BAE2C1 Core – III – Micro Economics – II 4 6 25 75 100
4BAE2C2 Core – IV – Business Statistics – II 4 5 25 75 100
Allied – II 5 5 25 75 100
IV 4BES2 (3) Environmental Studies 2 2 25 75 100
Total 21 30 -- -- 600
III
I 431T Tamil/other languages – III 3 6 25 75 100
II 432E English – III 3 6 25 75 100
III
4BAE3C1 Core – V – Business Mathematics –I 4 5 25 75 100
4BAE3C2 Core – VI – Entrepreneurship
Development
4 5 25 75 100
Allied – III 5 5 25 75 100
IV
4NME3A /
4NME3B /
4NME3C
(1) Non-major Elective – II –
(a),yf;fpaKk; nkhopg; gad;ghLk; /(b)
goe;jkpo; ,yf;fpaq;fSk; ,yf;fpa
tuyhWk;
/(c) Effective Employability Skills
2 1 25 75 100
4SBS3A1/
4SBS3A2 (2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
V 4BEA3 Extension activities 1 - 100 -- 100
Total 24 30 -- -- 800
IV
I 441T Tamil/other languages – IV 3 6 25 75 100
II 442E English – IV 3 6 25 75 100
III
4BAE4C1 Core – VII – Agricultural
Economics
4 4 25 75 100
4BAE4C2 Core – VIII – Business
Mathematics – II
4 5 25 75 100
Allied – IV 5 5 25 75 100
IV
4SBS4B1/
4SBS4B2 (2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
4BVE4/
4BMY4/
4BWS4
(4) Value Education /
Manavalakalai Yoga / Women’s
Studies
2 2 25 75 100
Total 23 30 -- -- 700
V III
4BAE5C1 Core – IX – Money and Banking 4 6 25 75 100
4BAE5C2 Core – X – Macro Economics 4 5 25 75 100
4BAE5C3 Core – XI – Fiscal Economics 4 5 25 75 100
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4BAEE1A/
4BAEE1B
Elective – I – Tourism Economics
(or) Human Resource Development
5 5 25 75 100
4BAEE2A/
4BAEE2B
Elective – II – Fundamentals of
Computer (or) Fundamentals of
Econometrics
5 5 25 75 100
IV
4SBS5A3/
4SBS5A4/
4SBS5A5
(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
Total 26 30 -- -- 700
VI
III
4BAE6C1 Core – XII – Indian Economy 4 6 25 75 100
4BAE6C2 Core – XIII – International
Economics
4 5 25 75 100
4BAE6C3 Core – XIV – Environmental
Economics
4 5 25 75 100
4BAE6C4 Core – XV – Principles of
Management
4 5 25 75 100
4BAEE3A/
4BAEE3B
Elective – III – Labour Economics
(or) Gender Economics
5 5 25 75 100
IV
4SBS6B3/
4SBS6B4/
4SBS6B5
(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
Total 25 30 -- -- 700
Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100
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I YEAR – I SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE1C1
CORE COURSE I – MICRO ECONOMICS – I
Unit I
Evolution and definition of Economics, Nature & Scope of Economics, Methods of
Economics Analysis – Inductive & Deductive Logic
Unit II
Basic Concepts: Utility Demand, Supply, Commodity and their types, Value and Price,
Market, Demand Supply equilibrium
Unit III
Utility: Cardinal (Marshal) and Ordinal Utility Approaches to Demand.
Indifference Curve: Consumer equilibrium (Hicks & Slutsky) Price, Income and Substitution
effects. Derivation of Demand Curve.
Unit IV
Elasticity of Demand, Price, Income and Cross elasticity, Consumer Surplus and its
measurement
Unit V
Production: Factors of Production and their Characteristics; Laws of Production – Returns to
scale, Law of Variable Proportion, Isoquants –Producer’s equilibrium
Recommended Books
1. Ray, N.C. (1975), An Introduction to Microeconomics, Macmillan Company of India
Ltd., Delhi
2. Samuelson, P.A. and W.D. Nordhaus (1998), Economics, Tata Mc Grow Hill, New Delhi
3. Stonier, A.W. and D.C. Hague (1972), A Textbook of Economic Theory, EIBS &
Longman Group, London.
4. Satya, R.Chakraborty – Micro Economics, Allied Publishers, New Delhi
5. R.G.Lipsey, An Introduction to Positive Economics Economy, A Condensed Course
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I YEAR – I SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE1C2
CORE COURSE II – BUSINESS STATISTICS – I
Unit I Introduction to statistics and collection of data
Definition – meaning – function – limitation of statistics-Primary data – methods of
collection – secondary data – sources of secondary data – Sampling design – census and
sampling methods – types of sampling
Unit II Classification of Data
Classification – meaning and types – Tabulation – meaning – objectives – differences
between classification and tabulation – parts of table – general rules for tabulation –
Diagrammatic and graphic representation – diagrams – importance – types – rules – Graphs –
rules and types
Unit III Measures of Central Tendency
Objectives – features of good average – mean – median – mode – harmonic mean –
geometric mean – merits and demerits
Unit IV Measures of Dispersion
Dispersion – meaning – importance – range – quartile deviation – mean deviation – standard
deviation and coefficient of variation – Skewness
Unit V Skewnes,Kurtosis,Moments
Introduction,meaning, skewness,and its measures –Karl Pearson’s and Bowley’s coefficient
of skewness,Moments,Meaning,Kutosis,Meaning
References
1. Pillai, R.S.N. and Bhagavathi V.S., Statistics S. Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Gupta S.P., Statistical Methods, Sultan Chand, New Delhi.
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I YEAR – II SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE2C1
CORE COURSE III – MICRO ECONOMICS – II
Unit I
Economies of Scale, Different Concepts of Costs – Explicit & Implicit, Accounting,
Opportunity, Total – fixed and Variable Costs, Marginal & Average Costs & its Relationship.
Concept of Revenue – Total, Marginal & Average Revenue and Break – Even Point
Unit II
Market – Concept and Classification, Perfect Competition – Characteristics, Price and Output
Determination for Firm and Industry, Market Equilibrium.
Unit III
Monopoly – Characteristics and Price – Output Determination, Price Discrimination.
Monopolistic Competetion – Characteristics – Price – Output Determination.
Unit IV
Factor Pricing – Theory of Marginal Productivity of Distribution. Concept of Adding up
Theorum(Euler’s Theorem). Theories of Wages and Rent – Classical and Modern.
Unit V
Interest – Concept, Classical and Keynesion Theories of Interest. Profit – Net and Gross.
Theories of Profit.
Recommended Books
1. Ray, N.C. (1975) Introduction Microeconomics, Macmillan Company of India Ltd.,
Delhi
2. Samuelson, P.A. and W.D. Nordhaus (1998), Economics, Tata Mc Grow Hill, New
Delhi.
3. Stonier, A.W. and D.C. Hague (1972), A Textbook of Economic Theory, ElBS &
Longman Group. London.
4. Satya, R.Chakraborty – Micro economics, Allied Publishers, New Delhi
5. R.G.Lipsey, An Intruduction to Positive Economics Economy, A Condensed Course.
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I YEAR – II SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE2C2
CORE COURSE IV – BUSINESS STATISTICS – II
Unit I Correlation Analysis
Meaning – importance – types – methods – scatter diagram – Karlpearson’s coefficient of
correlation– rank correlation – probable error and standard error
Unit II Regression Analysis
Meaning – differences between correlation and regression – regression equation – Least
Squares method
Unit III Time-Series
Definition – components – importance – measurement of trend and seasonal variation
Unit IV Index Number
Definition – uses – problems in construction – methods – weighted and unweighted –
methods of weighted index number calculation – test for ideal index numbers.
Unit V Growth of Indian Statistics
Statistical Organization of India , CSO- Divisions-Functions -Publications, Population
Statistics –Sources-methods -Features of 2011 census-Vital Statistics,Meaning-uses-sources-
measurements of fertility and mortality
References
1. Pillai R.S.N. and Bhagavathi V.S. Statistics S.Chand & company Ltd. New Delhi.
2. Gupta S.P. Statistical Methods, Sulthan chand, New Delhi.
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II YEAR – III SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE3C1
CORE COURSE V – BUSINESS MATHEMATICS – I
Unit I Logarithms
Definition – laws of operation – logarithmic tables – operation with logarithmic
Unit II Basic Algebra
Theory of indices – algebraic expression – basic identities – factorization – solution to linear
and quadratic equation
Unit III Set Theory
Definition – equality of sets and subsets – universal set – operation of sets: union –
intersection– complement – differences – laws of set operation – cartesian product
Unit IV Functions
Meaning – types – linear, quadratic, Cubic, logarithmic and exponential functions – linear
function – equation of a straight line – slope intercept form – slope & one point form – two
points form – x, y intercept.
Unit V Matrix Algebra
Definition – types – addition – subtraction – multification, transpose determinant of a square
matrix – co-factor and minor – inverse of a matrix using adjoint matrix solution of a system
of a linear equation – Cramer’s rule.
Reference
1. Mehta B.C. and G.M.K.Madhani, Mathematics for Economics, Sulthan chand New
Delhi.
2. Sancheti D.C. and V.K.Kapoor, Business Mathematics Sulthan chand New Delhi.
3. Sundaresan V. and S.D. Jeyseelan, An Introduction to Business Mathematics, Sulthan
chand New Delhi.
4. Weber Jean, Mathematical Analysis Sulthan chand New Delhi.
Note: Question should be asked 50% in theory and 50% in problems.
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II YEAR – III SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE3C2
CORE COURSE VI – ENTERPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Unit I
Entrepreneur – Meaning and Definition – Evolution – Qualities of successful Entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurship – meaning – nature and Characteristics of entrepreneurship – Barriers to
entrepreneurship
Unit II
Role of Entrepreneurs in Economic Development – Functions of an Entrepreneur – Factors
affecting entrepreneurial growth – (Social, Economic, Cultural and Psychological factors) –
Types of Entrepreneurs
Unit III
Women entrepreneurs – Concept, Function and Types of women entrepreneur – Factors
influencing women entrepreneurship. Growth to women entrepreneurship in India – problems
faced and remedial measures – Self Help Group
Unit IV
Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) – need – objectives – phase – basic
contents of EDP – Institutions conducting EDP in India – institutional support to
entrepreneurship Development (NSIC, SIDO, SSIB, SSICS, TIIC, TCO). Problem &
Solutions – Institutions assisting entrepreneurship development in Tamil Nadu
Unit V
Project: Meaning – Types– Preparation – Evaluation of a project.
Books Recommended
1. Entrepreneurship Development – Jose Paul(Himalaya Publishing House)
2. Entrepreneurship Development – Khanka S S. (s.Chaned and Copm.)
3. Entrepreneurship Development – Dr.V.Balu
4. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development – Vassant Deasi (Himalaya Publishing)
5. Entrepreneturship and Small Business Managemnt Gupta, C.G.Srinivasan (Sultan Chand
and Sons).
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II YEAR – IV SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE4C1
CORE COURSE VII – AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Unit I
Agriculture and Economic Development – Meaning – Features – Importance – Rationale of
agriculture in economic development – Problems
Unit II
Agriculture Labour – Definition – Types and Characteristics – Growth – Problems –
Government measures
Unit III
Land Reforms: Meaning – Forms – Land Tenure – Land Ceiling; Farm production – Causes
for low Productivity in agriculture – Cropping Pattern: Meaning – Factor.
Unit IV
Agriculture Finance – Need and Types – Sources of agricultural finance – Money lenders –
Co-operatives – Commercial banks – RDBs – NABARD – RRBs – Government assistance.
Unit V
Agricultural price Policy: Meaning – Objectives – Instruments – Minimum Support Price –
Buffer Stock Operations – Public Distribution System – Agricultural Price Commission –
Food problems and Food Security-Recent development – Food policy in India – Government
measures.
Books Recommended
1. Indian Economy – Dutt and Sundaran
2. Agriculture Problems in India – C.B.Mamoria
3. Agriculture Problems in India – S.Sankaran
4. Rural Economics – I.C.Dhingara
5. A study on Rural Economics – Vasant Desai
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II YEAR – IV SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE4C2
CORE COURSE VIII – BUSINESS MATHEMATICS –II
Unit I Simple Differentiation
Meaning – rules – u+v, uv, u/v, function of a function – derivatives of polynomial
logarithmic Exponential, composite and implicit function of derivatives of higher order –
application in economics – cost, revenue, utility, production function.
Unit II Optimisation (Function of One Variable)
Sign of first order derivatives and nature of function – sign of second order derivative and
nature of curves – maximum and minimum values of function – point of inflection –– profit
maximization – cost minimization.
Unit III Partial and Total Differentiation
Function of two variables – first and second order partial derivatives – first order of total
differential.
Unit IV Optimisation (Function of Two Variables)
Optimisation of a function of two variables without constraint – optimisation of a function of
two variables with linear constraint – application – consumer’s and producer’s equilibrium
Unit V Linear Programming
Formulation – maximization and minimization problems – graphical method only
Reference
1. Mehta B.C. and G.M.K.Madhani, Mathematics for Economics, Sulthan chand New
Delhi.
2. Sancheti D.C. and V.K.Kapoor, Business Mathematics Sulthan chand New Delhi.
3. Sundaresan V. and S.D. Jeyseelan, An Introduction to Business Mathematics, Sulthan
chand New Delhi.
4. Weber Jean, Mathematical Analysis Sulthan chand New Delhi.
Note: Question should be asked 50% in theory and 50% in problems.
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE5C1
CORE COURSE IX – MONEY AND BANKING
Unit I Evolution of Money
Money meaning and definition – functions – qualities of good money – currency standard –
methods of note issue – role of money in mixed economy
Unit II Value of Money
Value of money – fisher’s quantity theory of money – cambridge equation – keyne’s income
theory – theories of money supply – measuring money supply – high powered money
&money multiplier – inflation – types affect – controlling measures.
Unit III Commercial Banking
Definition – functions – Role of commercial banks in economic development – Recent trends
(privatisation of Banks).
Unit IV Central Banking
Function – Role of central bank in a developing economy – credit control – meaning –
objectives – quantitative and qualitative credit control measures
Unit V Financial Reforms
Recent developments in banking sectors – ATM merits and demerits – Different credit cards
and Online Banking –Money market – Defects of Indian money market
Reference
1. Mishra M.N. Money, Banking and International Trade, Sulthanchant New Delhi.
2. Paul. R.R. Money and Banking, Kalyani Publishers, Chennai.
3. Mithani D.A. Money Banking International Trade and Public Finance, Himalaya
publishing House, Mumbai.
4. Sethu T.T. Money Banking and International Trade, S.chand Company, New Delhi
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE5C2
CORE COURSE X – MACRO ECONOMICS
Unit I
Nature and Scope of Macro Economics
Meaning – Evaluation of Macro Economics- importance – Relationship between Macro and
Micro economics – Limitations
Unit II
National Income Accounting
Definition – concepts and components – methods of measuring national income – difficulties
in the measurement of National Income – Problem of measurement in developing economy –
importance of national income analysis
Unit III
Theories of Employment
Classical and Keynesian Theory of Employment and Income determination – Comparison
between the classical view and the Keynesian view – Full employment equilibrium
Unit IV
Consumption Function
Meaning – Factor determinates of the consumption function – Meaning – types of
investment– Determinates of investment in Keynes theory – Multiplier and accelerator
Unit V
Macro Economic Policy
Role of monetary and fiscal policy in a developing economy
Reference Books
1. Macro Economics – R. Cauvery, U.K. Sudhnanyak, M. Girira and R. Meenakshi,
Suithan Chand & Company Pvt Ltd., (1995).
2. Macro Economics – Theory and Policy,H.L. Ahuja – Suithan Chand & Company Pvt
Ltd., (1992).
3. Macro Economics Theroy – M.L. Jhiganvrinda Publication (P) Ltd., 2003.
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE5C3
CORE COURSE XI – FISCAL ECONOMICS
Unit I
Nature and scope of Public Finance – Public and Private Finance – increase in the role of the
modern Government – Principle of Maximum social Advantages.
Unit II
Public Expenditure – Public Expenditure and Private Expenditure – causes for the growth of
Public Expenditure – Classification – Principles – Effects – Public Expenditure in India since
1951.
Unit III
Sources of Public Revenue – Tax Revenue and Non-Tax Revenue – Deficit Finance – Direct
and Indirect Taxes – Income Tax and VAT, custom and excise duties.
Unit IV
Public Debt – Meaning – classification – sources – causes for borrowing – effects – methods
of debt redemption. Budget – meaning – type importance – effects of surplus and deficits
budget of the Economy.
Unit V
Fiscal Federalism in India – Centre – State Financial relationship in India – Role of Finance
Commissions of India – Recommendations of the recent Finance Commission – Local
Finance – Problems and perspectives Fiscal Policy of India.
References
H.L.Rhatia – Public Finance (Vikas Pub. House)
K.P.M.Sundaram – Public Finance (S.Chand)
Sarena and mathur – Public Finance (K.Nath)
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAEE1A
ELECTIVE COURSE I (A) – TOURISM ECONOMICS
Unit I
Definition – Concepts – Scope – Importance of Tourism – Challenges; Translational and
domestic tourism; Socio – Economic benefits of tourism
Unit II
Tourism Classification: Social tourism – Mass tourism – Group tourism – Independent
tourism; Tourism demand and supply – Tourism multiplier; Tourism product – Marketing of
Tourism product – Visual presentation – Folders – Media advertisement – Image building
methods – Interest.
Unit III
Safe and rapid transport system – Quality restaurants and holiday inns – Tourist Guides:
Functions – need for private entrepreneurship.
Unit IV
Indian Tourism Development Corporation – TamilNadu Tourism Development Corporation –
Tourism administration – Tourism Policy
Unit V
Popular tourist places in Tamilnadu – Promotion of Tourism in Tamilnadu
Book Recommended
1. Bhatia A.K., (2001) – International Tourism Management, Sterling Publishers Pvt, Ltd.,
New Delhi
2. Viswanath Ghosh (2000) – Tourism and Travel Management, Vikas Publishing House,
Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Johan M. Bryder (1973) – Tourism and Development, Cambridge University Press,
London.
4. Michael Peters (1969) – International Tourism, Hutchinson, London.
5. Rajasekara Thangaman (2003) – Tourism Development, Madras art printers, Chennai.
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAEE1B
ELECTIVE COURSE I (B) – HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Unit I
Evolution and concept of Human Resource Development – Definition – Concepts –
Meaning– Objectives and need for Human Resources Development – Components –
Problems in HRD – Measures to promote human resources
Unit II
Education and Economic Development – Health, Nutrition and Economic Development –
Suhultz Approach to human Capital formation – motivation – concept – theories of
motivation
Unit III
Man Power planning; Meaning – Objectives – Types – Importance – Methods (Job Analysis
– Skills Analysis – Performance Appraisal – Man Power Audit – Computerized Data Bank
Method) Process – Problems.
Unit IV
Training and developing – objectives, training needs – methods of training – promotions –
transfers – turnover – rewards – and incentives – benefits and employee services –
performance appraisal
Unit V
Women and Economic Development – Gender and Inequality – Women Empowerment –
Women entrepreneurship – worker’s participation in management
Books Recommended
1. Man Power Planning, Selection, Training & Development – Dharma Vira Aggarwala.
2. Personal Management – R.N.Tripathi
3. Personal Management – C.B.Memonia
4. Human side of Management – S. Rustom, Davar
5. Human Resource Management – Mathur B.L.
6. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development – Vasant Desai
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAEE2A
ELECTIVE COURSE II (A) – FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER
Unit I
Word processing with MS Word : Starting MS Word - MS Word environment - working
with word documents - working with text - working with tables - checking spelling and
grammar - printing a document.
Unit II
Spreadsheets and MS Excel : Starting MS Excel - MS Excel environment -Working with
Excel workbook - working with worksheet - Formulas and functions - Inserting charts -
printing in Excel.
Unit III
Making presentation with MS power point ; starting MS power point - MS Power point
environment - working with power point - Designing presentation - printing in power point.
Unit IV
Internet Browsing-Search Engines-Opening E-Mail-Sending and checking Emails-
Downloading and saving files-Attachement of files
Unit V
Major features of SPSS and its utilities.
Reference Books
7. V.Rajaram Fundamentals of computers, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
8. P.K.Singa, Computer Fundamentals, BPB publication, New Delhi.
9. E.Balagurusamy, Programming in Basic, TataMcGraw Hill publication New Delhi.
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III YEAR – V SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAEE2B
ELECTIVE COURSE II (B) FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMETRICS
Subject description: This course introduces the application of statistical methods to economic
Phenomena.
Goal : To enable the students to establish and verify economic relationships.
Objective: On successful completion of the course the students should have
understood Econometric Model, estimation and testing of parameters, forecasting and
verification of economic theory and application of models in planning.
Unit I
Definition-Scope-objectives of Econometrics-Limitations-Divisions of Econometrics.
Unit II
Single equation model two variable case-Reasons for introducing error term in the model-
least square method of estimation and testing of parameters of the model-Estimation of error
variance –Simple problems.
Unit III
General linear model-Assumptions – Least square method of estimation and testing of the
parameters of the models.
Unit IV
Multicollinearity- Effects of multicollinearity – detecting multicollinearity – Remedies –
Autocorrelation-sources of autocorrelation- Dubin-watson test-Dummy variables (concept
only)-Specification errors.
Unit V:
Econometric models in planning: Mahalanobis four sector model-criticism of the model
problems.
Books for Study:
1. Econometrics Basic and applied by Aaron C Johnson Jr,Marvin B Johnson and Rueben C
Buse (Maxwell Maxmillan Intl editions)
2. Econometric methods by Johnston. J (McGraw Hill Intl students’ editions)
3. Theory of Econometrics by Koutsoyannis.
4. D. N. Gujarati and D.C. Porter, Essentials of Econometrics, McGraw Hill, 4th
edition, International Edition, 2009.
5. Christopher Dougherty, Introduction to Econometrics, Oxford University Press, 3rd
edition, Indian Edition, 2007.
6. Jan Kmenta, Elements of Econometrics, Indian Reprint, Khosla Publishing House, 2nd
edition, 2008.
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VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE6C1
CORE COURSE XII – INDIAN ECONOMY
Unit I
Economic Growth and development – underdevelopment – Common characteristics of
UDCs– Transition of Indian Economy from Plan Period to reform period – Basis of I
Generation and II Generation reforms – features of Tamilnadu state economy
Unit II
Population and Economic growth – Population and Human Recourse Development – causes
for rapid growth of Population – Population Policy of India and Tamilnadu state
Unit III
Human Capital Vs Physical – Human Capital formation – Unemployment – Employment –
Problems and measures
Unit IV
Industrial Policy-New industrial Policy 1991-Recent Trends and Role of SSI in Indian
Economy-Problems-Government measures
Unit V
Economic Planning – objective – Achievements and Failures of Five year Plans – Recent
Five year Plan – prerequisites of successful Planning
Reference
1. Indian Economy – Rudder Datt and Sundharam (S.Chand &Co)
2. Indian Economy – Dewett K.K, Varna J.D. and Sharma M.L.
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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE6C2
CORE COURSE XIII – INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Unit I
Introduction to International Trade – Internal and International trade – Theories of
International trade – Classical – Theories of Trade-Adam smith – Ricardo – Hicks and Ohlin
Unit II
Balance of Payments – Concepts – Components – Balance of trade – Disequilibrium in BOP
and BOT – Measures for removal of Disequilibrium.
Unit III
Foreign Exchange – Meaning – Demand for and supply of Foreign Exchange – Equilibrium
Exchange rate – Foreign Exchange market – Functions – purchasing power parity theory –
Stable and flexible exchange rates .
Unit IV
International Trade and Financial Institutions – IMF, World Bank, GATT - WTO and Indian
Economy.
Unit V
India’s Foreign Trade – Foreign Trade and Economic Development – composition –
Direction– Trends – Foreign Trade Policy .
Reference
1. Mithani – International Economics
2. Gupta K.P – International Trade
3. M.L.Jhingan – International Economics
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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE6C3
CORE COURSE XIV – ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Unit I
Environmental Ecology – biotic and Ecosystem – Limiting Factors and law of Tolerance.
Economics, Environmental and Ecology – inter – linkages .
Unit II
Basis concept in Environmental Economics – Market failure – Exernality – Environmental
Quality – Tragedy of Commons.
Unit III
Environmental Pollution – Air, water and noise Pollution – urbanization and its impact on
Environmental Economics.
Unit IV
Economic Growth and Environmental quality – Environmental Problem in Developed and
Developing countries – Sustainable Economic Development.
Unit V
Global Environmental issues – Global warming – ozone depletion – acid rain – deforestation
and bio-diversity (genetic loss) – Stockholm and bio summit.
Reference
1. Sankaran. S – Environmental Economics
2. Karpagam. M – Environmental Economics
3. Chandra Pal – Environmental Pollution and Development
4. Sahoo – Environmental and Economic Development
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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAE6C4
CORE COURSE XV – PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Unit I
Management – Meaning and Definition – Characteristics – Functions – Importance – Scope –
Difference between Administration and Management– F.W.Taylor’s Scientific Management
– Contributions of Peter F. Drucker’s ides on Management
Unit II
Planning; Meaning and Definition – Characteristics – Objective – Step in Planning Process –
Methods of Planning – Significance – Obstacles of Effective Planning; Decision Making –
Meaning and Definition – Features
Unit III
Organizing – Meaning and Definition – Functions – Characteristics of Organization –
importance – Centralisation and decentralization – Types of organization – Delegation.
Directing – meaning and Definition – Direction – Importance – leadership – Supervision –
MBO; Communication – Meaning and Definition – Nature and Importance – Methods of
Communication – Barriers in Communication.
Unit IV
Controlling – Definition – Needs for Control – Characteristics – Types of Managerial
Control– Steps in Control Process – Techniques of Control
Unit V
Co-ordination – Meaning and Need – Features – Types – Importance – Techniques of Co-
ordination Problems of Co-ordination – Steps for Effective Co-ordination.
Books Recommended
1. Principles of Management – Dinkar Pagare (Sultan and Sons).
2. Principles of Management – T. Ramasamy (Himalaya Publishing Housing)
3. Principles of Management – G. Venkatesan (J.J. Publications)
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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAEE3A
ELECTIVE COURSE III (A) – LABOUR ECONOMICS
Unit I
Labour – meaning – characteristics – migratory character – causes for migration –
Absenteeism – causes for absenteeism – measures to reduce absenteeism – Labour turnover –
measurement – difficulties in measurement – causes for Labour turnover – measures to
reduce Labour turnover.
Unit II
Industrial disputes – forms of industrial disputes – causes for industrial disputes – effects of
industrial disputes – prevention of industrial disputes – methods for the settlement of
industrial disputes.
Unit III
Wages – real wages and nominal wages – factors affecting real wages – causes for wages
difference – methods of wage payment.
Unit IV
Social security – benefits provided under social security measures in India – Working
conditions – hours of work – Occupational hazards – Housing conditions – workers
Education.
Unit V
Trade union – meaning – objective – structure of trade union in India – Functions of trade
unions – factors affecting the growth of trade union – growth of trade unions in India – ILO –
aim – Functions.
Reference
1. Tyagi B.P – Labour Economics and Social welfare
2. Tyagi B.P – Labour Problem In Indian, S.Chand & Co.
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III YEAR – VI SEMESTER
COURSE CODE: 4BAEE3B
ELECTIVE COURSE III (B) – GENDER ECONOMICS
Unit I Introduction
Definition of Gender – Gender and sex ratio – Gender Equity and Gender Equality – Gender
Development – Human Development Index and Gender Development index – Gender
Disparity Index – Gender Empowerment Measure
Unit II Gender Discrimination in India and Kerala
Gender Discrimination in Labour Force Participation – Occupational Segregation and Wage
Differences – Gender Discrimination in Education, Health, Employment, Political
Participation and Decision Making
Unit III Gender Budgeting
Gender awareness in planning – Invisibility of Women’s Work in Budgeting – How to
Adjust our Budgeting Policies to Reduce Gender Disparities
Unit IV Gender Issues in Contemporary World
Women and Globalization – Social and Economic Empowerment of Women –women and
technology
Unit V Gender status in India and Tamilnadu &Concept of Missing Women.
Reference
6. Gita Sen and Canen Crown; Gender and Class in Development Experience
7. Gender profile in Tamilnadu – Census 2011.
8. Neera Desai and Maithreyi Krishnaraj; Health – A Gender Issue in India
9. Lourdes Beneria and Savithri Biswanath; Gender and Development: Theoretical,
Empirical and practical Approaches
10. Lekha Chakraborthi; Invisibility of Women’s Work in Budgeting.
11. vNational vInstitute vof vpublic vFinance vand vpolicy v(NIPFP); vGender vBudgeting
vin vIndia,
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COURSE OUTCOMES FOR B.A ECONOMICE, 2014 REGULATION
Sem Course Cr. Hrs./
Week
Marks Total
Part Subject
code
Name Int. Ext.
III
4BAE1C1 Core – I – Micro Economics – I 4 6 25 75 100
4BAE1C2 Core – II – Business Statistics – I 4 6 25 75 100
Allied – I 5 5 25 75 100
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 1C1 MICRO ECONOMICS - I 6 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION: -
The course is designed to introduce about Consumer Equilibrium, Firm Equilibrium,
different market structures, revenue and cost analysis and about the Market Equilibrium
Conditions.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: -
To make the students understand the subject of Economics, its features and importances.
Books for Reference
Microeconomics- Sankaran.S, Margham Publications,Chennai.
Microeconomics- Dutt Andsundaram,S.Chand Andco Ltd,Newdelhi
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
6. Know the basic concepts such as value, price, market, demand and supply.
7. Will be able to know the basic structure of the market and various types of market.
8. Know the various types of basic definition given by the economist.
9. Examine the cost and revenue in the long and short run.
10. Will also help to know how the price is being determined in various forms of market.
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COURSE OUTCOMES(COS);
The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters. The core objective of the
above prescribed text is
4. Analytical skill has a clear idea, analyses and examine the market structure.
5. communication skills understand how the prevailing price is determined and
communicate the process to the team who are unaware of the subject.
6. critical thinking helps to analyse the different roles in influencing the price, supply
and demand for the product.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 1C2 BUSINESS STATISTICS - I 6 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course contains major topics such as introduction to statistics, measures of
central tendency and dispersion, skewness, kurtosis and moments.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
c. Gaining a Solid foundation in Statistics- Statistics by R.S.N.Pillai and V.S.Baghavathi
published by V.Chand & Company Ltd, New-Delhi.
d. Conceptual foundation in Quantitative reasoning- Statistical Methods by S.P.Gupta,
Sultan Chand, New Delhi.
COURSE OUTCOME (COS)
It helps the students to successfully integrate theory and practice. It develops the
ability to interpret any theoretical data into a numerical information that forms the basis of
any decision whether it is personal or institutional or a national.
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STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
6. Explain the key terms, concepts and tools used in statistics.
7. Represent data both graphically and algebraically.
8. To compute averages using mean, median, mode, geometric mean and harmonic
mean.
9. Apply dispersion by calculating the deviations from the averages.
10. Understand the distribution pattern of different values by measuring the shape using
Skewness, Kurtosis
TEXTS PRESCRIBED
e. The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
f. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:
1.Analytical thinking, the ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesis information
from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.
2.Communicate concisely results to a wide audience, including those with no training
in statistics.
3. Ability to critically analyse the statistical findings published by the media, research
agencies and the government to validate and verified its accuracy.
I YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (II SEMESTER)
Sem Course Cr. Hrs./
Week
Marks Total
Part Subject
code
Name Int. Ext.
III
4BAE2C1 Core – III – Micro Economics – II 4 6 25 75 100
4BAE2C2 Core – IV – Business Statistics – II 4 5 25 75 100
Allied – II 5 5 25 75 100
IV 4BES2 (3) Environmental Studies 2 2 25 75 100
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 2C1 MICRO ECONOMICS -
II
6 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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The course is designed to include the types of factors of production, their market pricing and
the conditions for their optimum utilisation.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Students will be exposed to the various factors of production such as land, labour,
capital and organization.
COURSE OUTCOME:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Know the characteristics of various factors of production.
2. Analyse the remuneration paid to the various factors of production.
3. Know the theories relating to the factors of production.
4. Analyse how the price is being determined in the various market structure for the
factor of production.
5. know the breakeven point prevailing in the various market structure
TEXTS PRESCRIBED
Microeconomics- Sathya ,R.Chakraborthy, Allied Publishers ,Newdelhi.
Introduction To Micro Economics-Macmillan Company Of India Ltd,Delhi
The above two books are prescribed text for the first two semester.The core objective of the
above prescribed text are
3. ciear understanding about the remuneration paid to the various factor of production.
4. clear view about how the price was determined for the various factors of production.
COURSE
CODE COURSE TITLE
COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 2C2 BUSINESS STATISTICS -
II
6 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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The course will provide a sound understanding knowledge on the advanced statistical
concepts such as correlation, regression, probability, index numbers, time series analysis and
the growth of Indian statistics. It helps the students focus on critical approach to statistical
evidence.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:
4. Analytical thinking, the ability to organise, analyse and sort data from a large
amount of data collected from various sources in business.
5. Critical thinking skills, to apply logic and reasoning to identify strength and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Writing skills, to write reports and explain technical matters to persons without their level of
statistical expertise.
COURSE OUTCOME (COS)
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
6. Highlight statistical relationship between variables using correlation and regression
analysis.
7. Explain probability theory in relation to general statistical analysis.
8. Compute probabilities and conditional probabilities in appropriate ways.
9. Design evaluate and apply regression models.
10. Calculate the general price level, retail price level, consumer price index and compare
the price level in percentages.
Calculate the trend using time series analysis
TEXTS PRESCRIBED
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c) Gaining a Solid foundation in Statistics- Statistics by R.S.N.Pillai and
V.S.Baghavathi published by V.Chand & Company Ltd, New-Delhi.
d) Conceptual foundation in Quantitative reasoning- Statistical Methods by
S.P.Gupta, Sultan Chand, New Delhi.
The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BE S2 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the importance of environment and the necessity to protect the
natural resources.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
7. This Course inculcate the student to keep environment clean
8. Students will realize the impact of deforestation
9. Student are motivated to utilise more renewable resources
10. This Course focus in ecology and ecosystem
11. Students will have knowledge on global warming and climate change
12. Students go for field work and learn about environment.
COURSE OUTCOME
The aim of the course is to have clean environment, good health of people and develop the
economy through environmental quality.
TEXT BOOKS PRESCRIBED
1. Agarwal.K.C, Environmental Biology
2. 'Down to Earth' journal- Centre for Science and Environment
COURSE OUTCOME FOR II B.A., ECONOMICS
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Sem Course Cr
.
Hrs./
Week
Marks Total
Subject
code
Name Int. Ext
.
III
4BAE3C1 Core – V – Business Mathematics –I 4 5 25 75 100
4BAE3C2 Core – VI –
Entrepreneurship Development
4 5 25 75 100
Allied – III 5 5 25 75 100
4NME3A /
4NME3B /
4NME3C
(1) Non-major Elective – II –;
/(c) Effective Employability Skills
2 1 25 75 100
4SBS3A1/
4SBS3A2 (2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
4BEA3 Extension activities 1 - 100 -- 100
Total 24 30 -- -- 800
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 3C1 BUSINESS
MATHEMATICS - I
5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course consists of major topics in business mathematics which is a pre-requisite
in solving many of the problems in business and understand the concepts behind mechanical
computations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:
3. Analytical thinking, to solve, judge, interpret and draw reasonable conclusions from
various events and economic variables and
4. Communicative skills, understand and communicate the underline concepts of
mathematics to help another person gain insight into the situation.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED
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b. Mathematical treatment of the fundamental concepts and tools-An introduction to
business mathematics by V.Sundaresan and S.D.Jeyseelan, sultan Chand, New-
Delhi.
c. Advanced Mathematics-Mathematical analysis for Economists by R.G.D.Allen,
Macmillan, New York.
The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
COURSE OUTCOME (COS)
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
6. Understand the use of equations, formula and mathematical expressions.
7. Manage money in their everyday life with simple arithmetic tools.
8. Predict the output with the help of demand structure using matrices.
9. Apply logarithm using Napier table for computing very large calculation and very
small calculation.
10. Understand the basic definitions and notation, types of sets, equality and Venn
Diagrams which would serve as a solid foundation on sets and connect to the real
world.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE
3C2
Entrepreneurship
Development
5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION: -
The course is designed to include basic concepts and fundamentals of
entrepreneurship, the process of idea generations and convert the idea to a business models. It
also promotes the necessary skills to succeed as an entrepreneur.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: -
The core objective are:
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It inculcates social responsibility to start new venture create jobs and helps in the
employment generation.
1. Innovative skills to explore ideas, diversify the products, explore new rawmaterials
and new markets.
2. Communication skills, to communicate the desire course efficiently and
comprehensively to the stakeholders to implement ploicies and programmes.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED
a. Introducing the entrepreneurial world – Entrepreneurship Development by
SS.KHANGA
b. Creating an entrepreneurial mind sets – Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development
by Vassant Deasi, Himalaya Publishers
The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
COURSEOUTCOME(COS);
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Define the concepts, functions and characteristics of an entrepreneur.
2. Discuss what is meant by entrepreneurship and innovation in a clear perspective and
the role of entrepreneur in new enterprise creation process.
3. Analysis the business environment in order to identify business opportunities.
4. Explain the importants of marketing and the role of financial institutions in business
venture.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of different entrepreneurial strategies.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 SBS 3A1 COMPETITIVE
EXAMINATIONS SKILLS
5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course contains materials which improves the skill of creativity and numerical
ability to have a better job.
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COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The course objective of the above prescribed text are.
(3) Prompt thought to have a overall development in an individual.
(4) Understanding Analytical Methodwhich are essential for the development of an
individual.
Course outcome: (cos)
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO:
5. Develop the art of speaking to have a fluency in language
6. Know the various type of inductive reasoning to develop the individual memory.
7. Developing the verbal skill of an individual.
8. Analyze the various test of an individual.
Text prescribed:
3. Ajay raj – intelligence Tests.
4. Competition success Review.
The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 NME 3C EFFECTIVE
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course contains the materials related to knowing employment providing fields
and related to communication skills, confidence building techniques, participation in Group
Discussions, etc
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The course objectives of the above prescribed text are,
1. Critical thinking about how to face the interview.
2. Analytical skill to develop the art to face the interview.
COURSE OUTCOME (COS)
Students completing the course will be able to,
6. Fill the job application form while they are approaching for the job without others
help.
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7. Know the frequently asked question in the interview.
8. The rules to be followed while facing the interview.
9. Steps to be followed in group discussion with the management.
10. Leadership qualities that are needed for the growth of inculcating the characteristics
of the leader.
THE PRESCRIBED TEXTS ARE:
3. D.K.Sarma – you of your career.
4. IndianJaycees- Skills Series.
The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semester.
II YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (IV SEMESTER)
Sem. Course
Code Title of the Course
Cr. Hrs./
Week
Max. Marks
Int. Ext. Total
IV
4BAE4C1 Core – VII – Agricultural Economics 4 4 25 75 100
4BAE4C2 Core – VIII – Business Mathematics – II 4 5 25 75 100
Allied – IV 5 5 25 75 100
4SBS4B1/
4SBS4B2 (2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
4BVE4/
4BMY4/
4BWS4
(4) Value Education /
Manavalakalai Yoga / Women’s Studies
2 2 25 75 100
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 4C1 AGRICULTURAL
ECONOMICS
5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course describes the value and vital aspect of Agricultural Economics with
interlinking factors between Agriculture and Economics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
5. To realize the importance of agriculture.
6. Students are motivated to guide the parents in the farming sector
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7. Guiding the parents and society to get redeemed from the clutches of money
lenders through availing Farm loans
8. Students who are interested can do agriculture and become agro based
entrepreneurs through selling value added agri goods
COURSE OUTCOME:
Agriculture is backbone to India. In recent years, agriculture sector is has a dwindling
nature. Through this course the agricultural sector would be revived future.
TEXT PRESCRIBED
4. Agricultural Economics – Tyagi
5. Agricultural Problems in India – C.B.Mamoria
6. Indian Economy – Dutt and Sundaram
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 4C2 BUSINESS MATHEMATICS -
II
5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students will be exposed to major topics in business mathematics that extends the
breadth and depth of mathematical experience.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The above two books are prescribed texts for first two semesters.
c. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are:
4. Problem solving skills, explore mathematics and the ability to handle non- routine
problems in the business world and day to day life.
5. Communicative skills, by emphasising rigorous arguments and the practice of
proof in various mathematical contexts and communicate the results in a clear and
coherent way for the stakeholders.
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6. Social responsibility, ability to research new findings using various mathematical
techniques to draw policy inferences and to explain the potential constraints of its
implementation.
COURSE OUTCOME (COS)
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
5. Determine the level of output of the firm under different market structure using
differentiation.
6. Apply linear programming in business to estimate the maximum output and
minimum cost.
7. Describe the mathematical relations and functions.
8. Apply Linear Programming theory both quantitatively and qualitatively in models
using graphs and trees.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED
c. An exploration of Modern Mathematics-An introduction to mathematics by
D.Bose, sultan Chand, New-Delhi.
d. An insight into mathematical perspective-Business mathematics by D.C.Sanchetti
and V.K.Kapoor, sultan Chand, New-Delhi.
The above given texts will mould and shape the students to create positive thinking on
agriculture.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 SBS 4B2 EMERGENCY AND
MEDICAL LAB SKILLS
2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE STRUCTURE: The course is designed to provide understanding about different
types of emergencies and the required medical skills to be given to the people being affected.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
3. To prepare the students to rise to the occasion of emergencies.
4. To provide the medical lab skills to those people affected by natural and other situations.
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
1. provide knowledge and skills to rescue people affected by fractures fire Snake bite
road and bite and heat stroke and those people affected by the diseases like diarrhoea
and dysentery.
2. Introduces the traffic rules and precautions to be followed during the Travels along
the roads.
3. Introduces the basic knowledge about medical lab tests for the human beings
4. Use knowledge about treating different types of diseases by using locally available
Herbals.
5. The project work given to the students main provide them chances to learn about
different types of diseases and the methods of curing Dum by using native treatments.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Muthu,R.S., and Meera Ravishankar(2013), First Aid, Sura books Private Limited,
Chennai.
2. Rama Rao, Handbook of First Aid, Sura books Private Limited, Chennai.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BMY4 MANAVALAKALAI
YOGA
2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
It provides a thorough arena for meditation, yoga and physical exercise which leads to
holistic health that totally transforms a person.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Understand the health concepts and the different aspects of physical body.
2. Have the basic knowledge on simplified physical exercise and asanas.
3. Introspect and improve the behaviour of an individual.
4. Understand how to improve concentration and focus.
5. Improve intellectual sharpness.
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COURSE OUTCOME:
1. To enhance soft skills and develop the ability for an efficient management in their
field chosen.
2. Inculcates the social responsibility, to realize the enduring values of peace, Non-
Violence and hormone to revitalize human society for restoring its sanity and
strength.
TEXT PRESCRIBED:
2. Value education – World Community Service Center, Veathethery publishing
house
COURSE
CODE
COURSE
TITLE
COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BWS4 WOMEN
STUDIES
2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The students will be exposed to gender identity, gender equality, role of gender in
different aspects, capacity of women and the various schemes and programmes implemented
for women empowerment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Explain the concepts of socialisation and internalisation and gain knowledge on
gender ideology.
2. Understand the role of women in various capacity and how she balances both
work and family efficiently.
3. Explain the different indexes such as HDI, GDI, GEM and participation of
women in decision making and the political arena.
4. Explain physical and biological differences of gender in sports and the mental
ability of women in handling emotions.
5. Understand the different policies, welfare schemes and programmes introduced
by the central and state government.
6. Explain the concepts, levels and tools of women empowerment.
COURSE OUTCOME:
Inculcates social responsibility by imparting the role of women to the stakeholders
and play active role in empowering women to have a balanced development.
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TEXT PRESCRIBED:
a. Complete outlook of women in various dimensions. – women in perspective:
Essays on Gender issues by Shoma A. Chaterji, Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd.
b. Gender sensitization – Gender Socialization and the Making of Gender in the
Indian Context by susithkumar chattotathyay, SAGE Publication pvt.Ltd.
Course Outcomes for III B.A Economics
Sem. Part
Course
Code Title of the Course
Cr. Hrs./
Week
Max. Marks
Int
.
Ext.
Tota
l
V
III
4BAE5C1 Core – IX – Money and Banking 4 6 25 75 100
4BAE5C2 Core – X – Macro Economics 4 5 25 75 100
4BAE5C3 Core – XI – Fiscal Economics 4 5 25 75 100
4BAEE1A/
4BAEE1B
Elective – I – Tourism Economics
(or) Human Resource Development
5 5 25 75 100
4BAEE2A/
4BAEE2B
Elective – II – Fundamentals of
Computer (or) Fundamentals of
Econometrics
5 5 25 75 100
IV
4SBS5A3/
4SBS5A4/
4SBS5A5
(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
(2) Skill Based Subjects – I 2 2 25 75 100
Total 26 30 -- -- 700
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 5C1 MONEY AND BANKING 6 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Student are express to know the role of banks in influencing the value of money.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO:
1. Know the qualities of good money in determining the value of money.
2. Know the different theory related to the value of money.
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3. Examine the function of commercial and central bank is the developing economy.
4. Analyze the effects of demonetization in the individual economy and throughout the
world.
5. Know the various quantitative and qualitative credit control measures.
COURSE OUTCOME (COS):
TEXT PRESCRIBED:
Dr.S.Sankaran- Monetary Economics.
M.L.Thingan- Monetary Economics.
The above two books are prescribed texts are,
3. Clear thinking about the role of money in various forms of economy.
4. Prompt idea to overcome the defect the money in cases of demonetization.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 5C2 MACRO ECONOMICS - 1 5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will be exposed to know the aggregates of economics aspects such as price,
income and employment etc.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
b. Macroeconomics theory- M.L. JHINGAN, Vrinda publication (p) ltd
c. Macroeconomics-Theory and policy, H.L. AHUJA- Sultan Chand and company
Pvt ltd
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Know the basic concept involved in the classical and the modern theory of income,
price, employment etc.
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2. Examine the basic difference exist in the classical and the Keynesian theory of
employment.
3. Help the student to understand how the budget is being framed and what are the
aspect which are being involved while framing the budget.
4. Examine the basic difference exist between marginal and average propensity to save
and consume.
5. have a clear idea on multiplier and accelerator.
COURSE OUTCOME:
The above two books are prescribed text for the first two semester are
3. Clear understanding about the economy as a whole with respect to average and
marginal propensity to consume and save.
4. Prompt thought about the various method of calculating national income.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 5C3 FISCAL ECONOMICS 5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the Public Finance – Public Expenditure – Public Debt and Fiscal
Federalism
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
5. To learn one of the core subjects – Pubic Finance
6. Students studying economics enrich their knowledge on financial matters and
management
7. Will be able to analyze the tax system and GST etc.
8. The students will enable to understand the local body system in their living areas
COURSE OUTCOME:
Students studying Fiscal Economics will have the knowledge on Fiscal Matters. This
course will help them to deal the direct tax or GST effectively. Besides this course will pave
the way to succeed in their competitive exams.
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TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
3. H.L.Rhatia – Public Finance (Vikas Pub.House)
4. K.P.M.Sundaram - Public Finance (S.Chand)
THE CORE OBJECTIVES OF THE ABOVE PRESCRIBED TEXTS ARE
iii. Critical Thinking will be developed to the students on Public Finance concepts.
iv. To inculcate Social responsibility to pay taxes and adjust with regional and national
administration
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE E2A Fundamentals of
Computer
5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Economics Students will get fundamentals of knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Excel, a
preparation of power point slides, Internet browsing and application of tools in social science.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
11. MS-Word is introduced in the syllabus to help the students learn typing, alignment,
cut, copy, paste etc., of theoretical work
12. MS-Excel is help the students in diagrammatic and statistical representation of data,
Drafting documents, preparation of balance sheet accounts etc.,
13. MS- PowerPoint to enhance the knowledge of students in the presentations of slides,
flex, animation work etc.,
14. Internet and Browsing to give access to students in downloading reading materials,
literature etc., their subject.
15. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) to apply statistical and mathematical tools
in the preparation of thesis, dissertation, project etc.,
10. E.Balagurusamy, Programming in Basic, TataMcGraw Hill publication New Delhi.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Application of computer knowledge in economics has widened the scope of Economics.
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9. Ms-Word and Excel to highly useful in the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and
presentation of statistical data collected.
10. Through the knowledge in internet browsing, students can download relevant
literature or any study material they need.
11. SPSS is highly useful, when they go for higher studies or when they undertake
research works.
12. PowerPoint presentation helps the students to effectively give the substance of a topic
in a nutshell.
TEXT BOOKS
1. V.Rajaram Fundamentals of computers, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. P.K.Singa, Computer Fundamentals, BPB publication, New Delhi.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE
TITLE
COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 SBS A4 HERITAGE
AND TOURISM
2 HOURS PER
WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the Importance of Tourism and inter-linkage factors between Heritage and
tourism.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To illustrate the complexity of “heritage” and heritage tourism;
2. Students will learn the tourist places in regional, state level and national level
3. To outline the challenges of conserving, managing and marketing heritage tourism;
4. Inculcate and mindset creation to go around the tourist places to enrich their
knowledge on cultural and linguistic integration.
5. Speak and write other Indian languages for national competency, for that tourism will
motivate the students.
6. Will be able to get new innovative ideas to promote tourism by attracting even foreign
tourists.
COURSE OUTCOME:
This course will bring national integration through tourism. Students will turn into
broad minded humans and social reforms, also economic development will be enhanced.
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TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
D. Bhatia, A. K – Tourism Development Principles and Practices, Sterling Publishers
(P) Ltd., New Delhi)
E. Ananand M. M – Tourism and Hotel Industry in India Sterling Publishers (P)
Ltd., New Delhi
f. Acharya Ram – Tourism and Cultural Heritage Rosa Publications: Jaipur, 1986)
These texts will pave the way for critical understanding of the relationships between culture,
heritage and tourism;
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 SBS 5A5 MARKETTING AND
SALES
MANAGEMENT
2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is meant to be an introduction to a career in sales. Despite the “sales”
focus, students can find significant value in the sales techniques for many other elements of
their lives, from leadership and management to career-building concepts such as interviews.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
7. Recognize the key drivers of change in selling and sales management.
8. Understand the best practices in selling that lead to exceeding customer expectations.
9. Explain the historical basis for stereotypical views of selling in society.
10. Identify and explain key success factors for salesperson performance.
11. Discuss and give examples of different types of selling jobs.
12. List and explain the role of various participants in an organizational buying center.
COURSE OUTCOME:
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the processes involved
in personal selling and sales management.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
4. Chunawalla, S. A., Sales Management, 5th Edition (2007), Himalaya Publishing House
5. Havaldar, Krishna; Sales And Distribution Management, 1st Edition (2006), Tata
Mcgraw Hill
6. Perreault, Jr., William; Mccarthy, E. Jerome, Basic Marketing, 15th Edition, 2006,
Tata Mcgraw Hill
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These texts will enrich knowledge on marketing sales management besides students could
learn many marketing and sales management techniques
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE E1B HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the Importance of HRD- measures to promote HRD – Problems
and solving measures in HRD.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
6. Every Students should know how he/she could develop the HRD themselves
7. Enhancement of Employability skill
8. Mindset creation on Gender equality
9. Motivation to students for self-study about their potential
10. Emphasizing on Health and Nutrition for HRD
COURSE OUTCOME:
Through enhancement of employability skill every student should be a better human
resource. The students should get employment after passing their programme (Degree).
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
c. Man Power Planning Dharma Vira Aggarwala
d. Human resource Management – Mathur B.L.
The above two books are prescribed texts. The core objectives of the above prescribed texts
are
ii. To inculcate the “Confidence Building” thoughts and feelings to achieve in the job
market.
VI III
4BAE6C1 Core – XII – Indian Economy 4 6 25 75 100
4BAE6C2 Core – XIII – International
Economics
4 5 25 75 100
4BAE6C3 Core – XIV – Environmental
Economics
4 5 25 75 100
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4BAE6C4 Core – XV – Principles of
Management
4 5 25 75 100
4BAEE3A/
4BAEE3B
Elective – III – Labour Economics
(or) Gender Economics
5 5 25 75 100
IV
4SBS6B3/
4SBS6B4/
4SBS6B5
(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
(2) Skill Based Subjects – II 2 2 25 75 100
Total 25 30 -- -- 700
Grand Total 140 180 -- -- 4100
III YEAR B.A., ECONOMICS (VI SEMESTER)
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 6C1 INDIAN ECONOMY 6 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The students are exposed the various issues of the Indian economy and will have the
ability to comprehend and critically analyse the current situation of the Indian economy.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
STUDENTS COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL BE ABLE TO
1. Understand the economy and the measurement of various economic variables.
2. Explain the key concepts of the Indian economy.
3. Understand the Indian Economy better and gain ideas to solve the problems faced by
the economy.
4. Understand the role of the Indian Economy the global context and how different factors
have affected this process.
COURSE OUTCOME:
Communicate to the stakeholders, the different problems and approaches to economic
planning and development.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
3. Indian Economy by Rudar Dutt and K.P.M.Sundaram, S.Chand Company Pvt.Lt.
4. Indian Economy by SK.Misra & V.K.Puri, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
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COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
7 BAE 6C3 ENVIRONMENTAL
ECONOMICS
5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Focuses on Inter Linkages factors between environment and economics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
7. To study about Environment
8. To learn the inter linkages factors between environment and economics
9. Emphasizing on the mitigating measures of Global warming and climate change
10. Students will learn about pollution control and importance of forestation.
11. Enriching knowledge on conservation and preservation of natural resources
12. Awareness creation to protect the ecology and eco-system
COURSE OUTCOME:
Through student, the society will be benefited by utilizing more renewable resources-
pollution control – conservation of forest resources – rain water harvesting – protection of
ecology an ecosystem, Quality environment and economic development are positively
correlated.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
v. Sankaran.S – Environmental Economics
vi. Karpakam.M - Environmental Economics
vii. Chandra Pal - Environmental Pollution and Development
viii. Sahoo – Environmental and Economic Development
THE ABOVE FOUR BOOKS ARE PRESCRIBED TO THE STUDENTS
The core Objectives of the above prescribed texts are
iii. To inculcate Social responsibility to protect the environment and develop the
economy
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iv. Analytical thinking on “How, why and what extent” environment gets degraded and
‘How far, what ways and what innovative ideas’ will safeguard the environment.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 6C2 INTERNATIONAL
ECONOMICS
5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
It is conventional subject enriched with modern concepts and application of economic
theories into practice, particularly in international trade.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
The syllabus is framed in such a manner that students get an indepth knowledge in the
following aspects of international trade.
6. to on how international take place
7. To know about balance of payments and balance of trade, disequilibrium in balance of
payments
8. How the rate of exchange is determined.
9. International financial institutions like IMF, World Bank, GATT, WTO
10. The composition, volume and direction of India’s international trade.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Economics is nothing but a life science. The syllabus for international Economics and
Reference Books clearly show the objectives of the subject. The following are the outcome of
the course.
6. It explains the differences between internal and international trade and the basis of
international trade.
7. the problems of balance of payments and its effect on the economy is analysed.
8. the rate of exchange, problems in determining the rate of exchange is discussed.
9. the rate of international financial institutions like the IMF, World Bank, GATT, WTO
current international liquidity problems are explained
10. The volume, composition and direction of India’s international trade with other
countries are analysed
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All the above relate to current economic problems in the world scenario and the
subject will definitely enhance the knowledge of Economics Students and will definitely help
them when they appear for competitive examinations or in facing an interview
BOOKS FOR REFERENCE
DM. Mithani - International Economics
KP. Gupta - International Trade
ML. Thingar - International Economics
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 6C3 ENVIRONMENTAL
ECONOMICS
5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Focuses on Inter Linkages factors between environment and economics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
13. To study about Environment
14. To learn the inter linkages factors between environment and economics
15. Emphasizing on the mitigating measures of Global warming and climate change
16. Students will learn about pollution control and importance of forestation.
17. Enriching knowledge on conservation and preservation of natural resources
18. Awareness creation to protect the ecology and eco-system
COURSE OUTCOME:
Through student, the society will be benefited by utilizing more renewable resources-
pollution control – conservation of forest resources – rain water harvesting – protection of
ecology an ecosystem, Quality environment and economic development are positively
correlated.
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TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
1. Sankaran.S – Environmental Economics
2. Karpakam.M - Environmental Economics
3. Chandra Pal - Environmental Pollution and Development
4. Sahoo – Environmental and Economic Development
THE ABOVE FOUR BOOKS ARE PRESCRIBED TO THE STUDENTS
The core Objectives of the above prescribed texts are
v. To inculcate Social responsibility to protect the environment and develop the
economy
vi. Analytical thinking on “How, why and what extent” environment gets degraded and
‘How far, what ways and what innovative ideas’ will safeguard the environment.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE 6C4 PRINCIPLES OF
MANAGEMENT
5 HOURS PER
WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To introduce The role of managers, the origin, evolution of management, Scientific
management, Human relations management and important functions of Management in
Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and control.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)
1. Discuss and communicate the management evolution and how it will affect future
managers.
2. Observe and evaluate the influence of historical forces on the current practice of
management.
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3. Identify and evaluate social responsibility and ethical issues involved in business
situations and logically articulate own position on such issues.
4. Explain how organizations adapt to an uncertain environment and identify techniques
managers use to influence and control the internal environment.
5. Practice the process of management's four functions: planning, organizing, leading,
and controlling.
6. Identify and properly use vocabularies within the field of management to articulate
one's own position on a specific management issue and communicate effectively with
varied audiences.
7. Evaluate leadership styles to anticipate the consequences of each leadership style.
8. Gather and analyze both qualitative and quantitative information to isolate issues and
formulate best control methods.
Reference Books
3. Dinkar Pagare, principles of management, Sultan and sons
4. Ramaswamy. T principles of management, Himalaya publishing house
5. Venkatesan,G, principles of management, J.J .Publication
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 BAE E3A LABOUR
ECONOMICS
5 HOURS
PER WEEK 4
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Labour Economic course deals the inter-linkage factors between labour issues and
Economics.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Students completing this course will have the complete knowledge on labour problems –
issues- Trade Union etc.
2. Will be able to analyze the Industrial disputes, Trade Union etc, also creative thinking
will be developed to the students to solve the crisis in the industrial area
3. Students will be exposed to the real situation in the industrial field
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4. Brilliant students could able to submit some new innovative ideas to the government or
industries management to run the industries in efficient manners.
COURSE OUTCOME:
Some of the Students would become industrial Laborers. Labour Economics course
will mould up the students to be better manpower resource, ultimately industrial development
will take place in regional, state level or national level.
TEXTS PRESCRIBED:
a. Tyagi B.P - Labour Economics and Social welfare
b. Tyagi B.P - Labour Problems in Indian - S.Chand & Co. Publications
The core objectives of the above prescribed texts are
i. Critical Thinking to analyze, evaluate the labour problems.
ii. Social responsibility to be a better human resource for the win-win aspects.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4 SBS 6B3
BASIC INTERNET AND
OFFICE AUTOMATION
LAB
2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Economics Students will get fundamentals of knowledge in MS-Word, MS-Excel, a
preparation of power point slides, Internet browsing and application of tools in social science.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
1. MS-Word is introduced in the syllabus to help the students learn typing, alignment,
cut, copy, paste etc., of theoretical work
2. MS-Excel is help the students in diagrammatic and statistical representation of data,
Drafting documents, preparation of balance sheet accounts etc.,
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3. MS- PowerPoint to enhance the knowledge of students in the presentations of
slides, flex, animation work etc.,
4. Internet and Browsing to give access to students in downloading reading
materials, literature etc., their subject.
5. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) to apply statistical and mathematical
tools in the preparation of thesis, dissertation, project etc.,
COURSE OUTCOMES
Application of computer knowledge in economics has widened the scope of Economics.
13. Ms-Word and Excel to highly useful in the analysis, evaluation, interpretation and
presentation of statistical data collected.
14. Through the knowledge in internet browsing, students can download relevant
literature or any study material they need.
15. SPSS is highly useful, when they go for higher studies or when they undertake
research works.
16. PowerPoint presentation helps the students to effectively give the substance of a topic
in a nutshell.
TEXT BOOKS
1. V.Rajaram Fundamentals of computers, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.
2. P.K.Singa, Computer Fundamentals, BPB publication, New Delhi.
3. E.Balagurusamy, Programming in Basic, TataMcGraw Hill publication New Delhi.
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE COURSE
HOURS
COURSE
CREDIT
COURSE
EVALUATION
4SBS6B4 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
PRESERVATION SKILLS
2 HOURS
PER WEEK 2
INT EXT TOT
25 75 100
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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Provides the knowledge related to the various types of vegetables and fruits that could
be preserved, the preservation techniques available the related equipment’s and methodology.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
3. To improve income earning skills through fruits and vegetable preservation.
4. To open up new areas of self-employment opportunities for the youth.
COURSE OUTCOMES
1. Introduces the principles and method available in the preservation process.
2. Provides knowledge about various types of equipment available and different
types of containers that are being used in the preservation process.
3. To introduce various methods available for the preservation of vegetables and
fruits. Also gives knowledge related to personal hygiene and the sanitary
standards to be followed in the preservation process.
4. Gives the practical knowledge of fruits and their preservation methods.
5. The project work helps the students to know the various centres that are involved
in the reservation practices. Also it helps to understand the area specific
Technology that could be applied.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Srivastava,R.P. and S.Kumar., fruit and vegetable preservation: principles.
2. Ranjit Singh, Fruits, National Book Trust.
3. Girdhari Lal Tandon et al., Preservation of Fruit and Vegetable Products.
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