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Bachelor in Economics (B-ECON)

Overview

Economics is a field of study that deals with production, distribution, consumption and management of goods and services. The study of economics is central to the understanding of business, markets, trade, government policies, international issues, globalization, health, development, and the environmental issues. It explores how decisions made by producers, distributers, consumers, businesses and governments affect our society and contributes to our understanding of policy design and business strategy.

  • Course Info

    Affilation Kathmandu University (KU)
    Duration 4 Years
    Institute Type College
    Average Fees Incurred NPR 570,000
    Employment Roles

    Economist

    Research Analyst

    Policy Analyst 

    Financial Analyst
    Placement Opportunities

    Government Agencies

    Research Institutions 

    Financial Institutions

    Corporate Sector 

  • Admission Criteria

    The Department conducts written test for the applicants and calls for interview after the results of the written test. But due to this pandemic we have been taking the KUSAAT exam and interview via online. A final result is published for the successful candidates calling for the enrollment.

  • Salient Features

    On successful completion of B-ECON, students will have the ability to:

    - understanding and application of economic concepts, tools, techniques and processes in a wide variety of economic issues
    - demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills using analytical reasoning
    - understand, analyze and use quantitative data for basic empirical estimation techniques to test economic predictions
    - understand the social and ethical dimensions in their chosen disciplinary areas
    - understand and forecast market trends
    - determine pricing policies
    - evaluate the impact of the economic environment
    - advise and make recommendations to management about key strategic decisions
    - collect and analyze data using statistical software

  • Eligibility

    Applicants must have a 10+2 or equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum aggregate of 45 percent or 2.0 CGPA.

  • Curricular Structure

    The Bachelor in Economics program offers rigorous training in using analytic tools of economics to the students, and provides them with the opportunity to apply these in a wide variety of economic issues. The main focus of a curriculum is on analytical and problem solving, critical thinking, improvement in communicating skills and development of high level technical and analytical skills in the field of economics.

    The first three years include compulsory courses in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Language and Sociology so as to provide students with a solid foundation for the fourth year. Depending on the profession they would like to enter, students can then in the fourth year choose specialized courses to further increase their knowledge in the area such as:

    • Energy economics
    • Health economics
    • Environmental economics
    • Labor economics
    • Mathematical economics

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