Postgraduate and Research Department of Economics

The Department of Economics started in the year 1957, is one of the oldest departments of Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous). The Department offers undergraduate, postgraduate programmes and facility for Research in Economics. The B. A. Economics programme was started in 1957 and M. A. Economics was introduced in the decennial year 1965.

The faculty include 5 Ph. D holders. The members of the faculty have so far published a number of books and articles in reputed journals. Several International/national and state level seminars/ ebinars are being conducted by the department regularly. In 2006 the postgraduate department of Economics was recognized as a research centre in Economics of M G University. The department celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in the year 2017-18.

 

To foster a community of critical thinkers equipped with economic principles, driving positive societal change through insightful analysis and innovative solutions.

Imparting theoretical and applied knowledge of economics, conducting research on socio-economic problems of regional and national level for inclusive and sustainable development of the nation by promoting employable skills.

Members of the Board of Studies - UG Programme

Chairperson


Dr. Igy George

Associate Professor and Head, Department of Economics, Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous), Kothamangalam


Experts (2) (Outside University)


Dr. K.P.Mani


Former Professor and Head of the Department of Economics University of Calicut,.(UGC Emeritus Professor)


Dr. Jenni K Alex


Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Economics, Newman College, Thodupuzha


One Expert - to be nominated by VC (M. G.Uty)


Prof.(Dr.) Manju S Nair


Professor , Department of Economics, University of Kerala, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram


Member from Industry


Dr. Varghese Moolan


Member, Spices Board, Chairman of Varghese Moolans Group of Companies, Moolans Exports India Pvt. Ltd and Varghese Moolan Foundation , Cochin

Meritorious Alumnus


Shri. Shaimon Joseph


Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha


Other Members of the Department


Dr. Eldhose A M


Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics,


Dr. Sheeba Abraham


Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics,


Dr. Puthuma joy


Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics,

Members of the Board of Studies - PG Programme


Chairperson


Dr. Igy George,


Associate Professor and Head, Department of Economics, Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous), Kothamangalam


Experts (2)


Dr. K.P.Mani


Former Professor and Head of the Department of Economics, University of Calicut.(UGC Emeritus Professor)


Dr. Jenni K Alex


Assistant Professor & Head, Department of Economics, Newman College, Thodupuzha


One Expert - to be nominated by VC (M. G. Uty)


Prof.(Dr.) Manju S Nair


Professor ,Department of Economics, University of Kerala, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram


Member from Industry


Dr. Varghese Moolan


Member, Spices Board, Chairman of Varghese Moolans Group of Companies, Moolans Exports India


Pvt. Ltd and Varghese Moolan Foundation , Cochin


Meritorious Alumnus


Shri. Shaimon Joseph


Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics, Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha


Other Members of the Department


Dr. Eldhose A M


Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics


Dr. Sheeba Abraham


Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics


Dr. Puthuma joy


Assistant Professor, Dept. of Economics

 

In 2006 the postgraduate department of Economics was recognized as a Research Centre of Mahatma Gandhi University. Total 12 Ph.Ds are awarded and 9 research scholars are pursuing research.

Dr. M.S Vijayakumary
8137866995
vijayakumary@macollege.in
International Economics

Dr.Manjula K
9446467752
manjulaknair@gmail.com
Public Economics

Dr. Jenni K.Alex
9495383191
jennitpa@gmail.com
Tourism

Dr. Eldose A.M
9495368219
eldhose@macollege.in
Health Economics

Dr.Sheeba Abraham
9495706372
sheebaabraham@macollege.in
Agriculture Economics 

Alumni Series: The students are provided with an opportunity to interact with the alumni who had achieved greater heights in their career. This helps in creating a bond with various generations of students of the college. This inspires students to aim high. This also helps them to create new network connections.
PG Students as second teachers: Senior students show keen interest to impart the knowledge they gained through teachers and other sources throughout their college life to their juniors. This initiative help both of them to expand their knowledge. Juniors feel more comfortable to interact with their seniors and get the necessary information that they require in their college education. 

Alumni Series: The students are provided with an opportunity to interact with the alumni who had achieved greater heights in their career. This helps in creating a bond with various generations of students of the college. This inspires students to aim high. This also helps them to create new network connections.
PG Students as second teachers: Senior students show keen interest to impart the knowledge they gained through teachers and other sources throughout their college life to their juniors. This initiative help both of them to expand their knowledge. Juniors feel more comfortable to interact with their seniors and get the necessary information that they require in their college education. 

Alumni Series: The students are provided with an opportunity to interact with the alumni who had achieved greater heights in their career. This helps in creating a bond with various generations of students of the college. This inspires students to aim high. This also helps them to create new network connections.
PG Students as second teachers: Senior students show keen interest to impart the knowledge they gained through teachers and other sources throughout their college life to their juniors. This initiative help both of them to expand their knowledge. Juniors feel more comfortable to interact with their seniors and get the necessary information that they require in their college education. 

Alumni Series: The students are provided with an opportunity to interact with the alumni who had achieved greater heights in their career. This helps in creating a bond with various generations of students of the college. This inspires students to aim high. This also helps them to create new network connections.
PG Students as second teachers: Senior students show keen interest to impart the knowledge they gained through teachers and other sources throughout their college life to their juniors. This initiative help both of them to expand their knowledge. Juniors feel more comfortable to interact with their seniors and get the necessary information that they require in their college education. 

Alumni Series: The students are provided with an opportunity to interact with the alumni who had achieved greater heights in their career. This helps in creating a bond with various generations of students of the college. This inspires students to aim high. This also helps them to create new network connections.
PG Students as second teachers: Senior students show keen interest to impart the knowledge they gained through teachers and other sources throughout their college life to their juniors. This initiative help both of them to expand their knowledge. Juniors feel more comfortable to interact with their seniors and get the necessary information that they require in their college education. 

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HOD’s Desk


Greeting from the Department of Economics.

 With the increasing importance of Economics in the newly emerging world economic order, the ability to respond to rapid changes in the environment calls for proper understanding of the economic forces that affect economic outcomes. We at the Department of Economics aim to train students to think analytically about social issues and provide a solid foundation for further study and careers in economics. We have designed our curriculum so as to transform our students to economic practitioners who can make use of the theoretical academic literature and do empirical and econometric analysis using the latest approaches and methods.
      At the postgraduate and research department with an enviable legacy of illustrious teachers, we have carved a niche for ourselves as a Centre of Learning in which Economics is taught with a difference. We have incorporated new approaches to economics curriculum and pedagogy. At the economics department students and faculty act in unison to make teaching-learning process highly purposeful and goal oriented.

 Dr. ELDHOSE A. M

Head of the Department

Programme Offered

B. A. Economics

Application Method:
Online

No of Intakes:
40

Eligibility:
Higher Secondary or Equivalent

Self financing or Aided:
Aided

Phone:

Email:
economics@macollege.ac.in

Course Duration : 3 Years

M. A. Economics

Application Method:
Online

No of Intakes:
15

Eligibility:
B. A. in Economics

Self financing or Aided:
Aided

Phone:

Email:
economics@macollege.ac.in

Course Duration : 2 Years