The objective of the BS Program in Economics is to let the students understand the fundamental principles and concepts in Economics. Courses in this program provide the principles, methods and techniques that are essential for a critical and appreciative understanding of the functions of economy and its various dimensions. Students will learn how to apply theoretical principles to real world economical problems. The students will also acquire the skills in analytical techniques and methods and their applications across the broad to develop critical and rational reasoning so as to be able to work on complex problems and be able to develop careers in teaching, research, industry and government.
Requirements
A student must achieve 126 semester credits for the award of a bachelors degree. Out of this total requirement, at least 33 credits must be completed in general education including sciences, mathematics, social sciences, language and humanities; minimum 48 credits in core subjects related to the degree program of the student; 24 credits in Electives in Economics.
Recognized By
* Higher Education Commission Government of Pakistan
Eligibility
Holders of any one of the following qualifications are eligible for admission.
* High School graduation (12 years of school education)
* Higher Secondary School Certificate or Intermediate (FA/FSc)
* International Baccalaureate
* GCE or Equivalent: Minimum eight (Pakistan Based) or five (Overseas Based) O' Level subjects plus three A' Level subjects including one subject from economics, business or maths.
* Students should have preferably studied economics, mathematics, statistics or any of the science subjects.
In addition to the minimum qualification, candidates are required to qualify a written test and an interview for admission.
Credit Requirements for BS Economics 4 Years Program:
General Education 33 Credit Hours
Major (Discipline) Core Elective Courses 72 Credit Hours
Inter Disciplinary Courses 12 Credit Hours
Capstone Project 06 Credit Hours
Intership 03 Credit Hours
Total 126 Credit Hours
All elective courses are determined by the University at the beginning of each semester and are offered to the entire class. Students may not deviate from the block of optional courses offered by the university in any given semester.
In addition to the requirements for earned credits, a cumulative grade-point-average (GPA) of minimum 2.0 for all bachelors degree programs on a scale of 0.0 - 4.0 must be attained.
BS Economics - Effective Sept-2024
-Islamabad Campus
Total Credits 126
Credits for Tuition 123
Admission Fee (Once) Rs 8,000
Tuition Fee Per Credit Hour Rs 2,500
Total Tuition Fee Rs 307,500
Registration Fee Rs 6,000
Total Registration Fee Rs 48,000
Computer Lab Fee (6000 x 8 Sem) Rs 48,000
Security Deposit Rs 5,000
Total Fee: Rs 416,500
Payment Option#1:
Monthly Installements
At time of AdmissionIslamabad Campus
Admission + Security Rs 13,000
1st Installment Rs 8,700
Total On admission Rs 21,700
Monthly Installment (47 Months) Rs 8,400
Option#2:
Lumpsum for each Semester
At time of AdmissionIslamabad Campus
First Semester (on admission) Rs 52,500
Every Semester (7 Semesters) Rs 52,000
Dr. Khalid Mehmood Mughal
HoD, Department of Economics
Dr. Khalid Mughal has achieved PhD in Economics from USA. He has got 40 years of research and supervision of PhD scholars research work.