Economics deals with the study of converting the resources around us to productive use. Resources can be human or other living and nonliving things in the environment. Economics is a vast area of study that explains how economies interact and work. The subject focuses on all walks of life irrespective of business and finance. Along with these aspects, it also focuses on family, crime, politics, and so on. Some of its specialized fields in Economics include Agricultural Economics, Business Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics, Financial Economics, Industrial Economics, International Economics, Labour Economics, Natural Resource Economics, Rural economics and Rural Development, Welfare Economics etc.

Various Economics Courses offered in India

Degree Courses in Economics

• B.A. (Economics with Transport Studies)
• B.A. (Hons) (Business Economics)
• B.A. (Hons) (Economics)
• B.A.(Hons.) + M.A. (Economics)

Post graduate Courses in Economics

• M.A. (Applied Economics)
• M.A. (Business Economics)
• M.A. (Development Economics)
• M.A. (Econometrics)
• M.A. (Economics & Rural Development)
• M.A. (Economics)
• M.A. (History and Culture)
• M.A. (Rural Economics)
• M.B.E. Economics (Master of Business Economics)
• M.Phil. (Analytical & Applied Economics)
• M.Phil. (Business Economics)
• M.Phil. (Development Economics)
• M.Phil. (Development Studies)
• M.Phil. (Economics)
• M.Phil. (Home Economics)
• M.Phil. (Rural Economics)
• M.Sc. (Economics)
• Ph.D. (Economics)

Diploma Courses in Economics

• Diploma in Life Skills Education
• Post Graduate Diploma in Economics
• Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics

Certificate Courses in Economics

• Certificate Course In Global Trade Management
• Certificate Course in Panchayat Raj

Eligibility Criteria for Economics Course

An aspirant must possess a pass Certificate in Class XII from any of the recognized Board. Student after passing +2 can apply for any degree course in Economics.

Job Scope after Economics Courses

Economics is a wide area of study and graduates in economics can get employment in a variety of jobs in various sectors. Aspirants who have completed economic course have a variety of choices in the field of transport, banking, production, financial sectors, government sectors etc. They can also find job opportunities in charitable or self-financed organizations. After procuring graduate degree in economics, students can have higher studies in the related area. Highly qualified persons can find employment options in the field of teaching also.

Economics Colleges in India

Some of the top most colleges offering Economic courses in India are

• Ethiraj College, Chennai, India
• H.R College of Commerce & Economics Mumbai, India
• IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSRC), Delhi/NCR, India
• Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce & Economics (LLCC), Mumbai, India
• Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, India
• Ramjas College, Delhi/NCR, India
• Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce,  Delhi/NCR, India
• St.Alberts College , Kochi, India
• Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI),  Pune, India

As economics deals with the productive use of resources, Economist can definitely add to the economic growth of a country.