Academic Department Calicut, Kerala University Estd. 1968

Department of Economics, Calicut University, Calicut

Constituent Department of Calicut University, Calicut

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About Department of Economics, Calicut University, Calicut

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Department of Economics

To perpetuate the memory of Dr. John Matthai, the Finance Minister of India during 1948 – 50, the University, in 1976 established the Department of Economics, at Thrissur on 18 acres of land donated by the family of Dr. John Matthai. Over the years, the Department has grown into a prestigious centre for higher studies in economics with a strong base in research. The Department faculty have undertaken and completed many research projects sponsored by UGC, ICSSR, Planning Commission, Ministry of Environment, Government of India, various Commodity Boards and a host of NGOs. The faculty also has publications in international and national journals and they also act as consultants for different organizations. Some of the members of the faculty have earned prestigious fellowships of well known organizations involved in research in economics and development. The Department offers Ph.D/M.Phil/MA programmes. Since the inception of the Department, 80 students have earned PhD under the guidance of the Department faculty.

Courses Offered

- Master of Arts (MA Economics)
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Economics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Economics)

Thrust Areas

- Development Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Agricultural Economics
- Environmental Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Mathematical Economics
- Financial Economics

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department

Affiliation Calicut University, Calicut

Campus Location Calicut, Kerala

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

Master of Arts (MA Economics)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Economics)

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Economics)

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Thrust Areas

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Development Economics

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Applied Econometrics

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Agricultural Economics

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Environmental Economics

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Industrial Economics

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Mathematical Economics

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

Financial Economics

Offered at Calicut University, Calicut

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Economics, Calicut University, Calicut

Where is the Department of Economics, Calicut University, Calicut located?

The Department of Economics, Calicut University, Calicut is an academic teaching department of Calicut University, Calicut, located in Calicut, Kerala, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Economics, Calicut University, Calicut are conducted as per Calicut University, Calicut guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Economics, Calicut University, Calicut?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Calicut University, Calicut.