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10. BAECH – Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics

BAECH – Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics

Programme Overview

Particulars

Details

Programme Name

BAECH – Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics

Programme Type

Degree Programme

Mode of Learning

Open Distance Learning (ODL)

School

School of Social Sciences

Duration

Minimum Duration: 36 Months
Maximum Duration: 72 Months

Medium of Instruction

English & Hindi

Specialization

Economics

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 or equivalent qualification

Programme Fee

Rs. 5,300/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable

Programme Coordinator

Prof. B. S. Prakash
Email: baech@ignou.ac.in
Phone: 011-29572717

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Economics – BAECH programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, statistics, econometrics, and applied economics. The programme focuses on understanding economic systems, development issues, financial markets, public policy, and data analysis.

The course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications to help learners develop analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills required in the fields of economics, finance, research, public administration, and policy analysis.

This programme is suitable for students who wish to build careers in economics, banking, finance, government services, research organizations, business analytics, and higher education.

Course Structure

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BECC-101

Introductory Microeconomics

6 Credits

BECC-102

Mathematical Methods for Economics I

6 Credits

BECS-184

Data Analysis

4 Credits

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BECC-103

Introductory Macroeconomics

6 Credits

BECC-104

Mathematical Methods for Economics II

6 Credits

Semester 3

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BECC-105

Intermediate Microeconomics I

6 Credits

BECC-106

Intermediate Macroeconomics I

6 Credits

BECC-107

Statistical Methods for Economics

6 Credits

Semester 4

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BECC-108

Intermediate Microeconomics II

6 Credits

BECC-109

Intermediate Macroeconomics II

6 Credits

BECC-110

Introductory Econometrics

6 Credits

BECS-184

Data Analysis

4 Credits

Semester 5

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BECC-111

Indian Economy I

6 Credits

BECC-112

Development Economics I

6 Credits

BECE-141

Economics of Health and Education

6 Credits

BECE-143

Environmental Economics

6 Credits

Semester 6

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BECC-113

Indian Economy II

6 Credits

BECC-114

Development Economics II

6 Credits

BECE-142

Applied Econometrics

6 Credits

BECE-144

Financial Economics

6 Credits

Additional Courses

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BECV-120

Mathematical Methods in Economics-I

6 Credits

BECM-163

Introductory Statistics

As prescribed by the university