The Department of Economics is one of the oldest and main constituent departments of the Avinashilingam Institute established in 1958-59 and turned postgraduate in 1975-76. It offers courses B.A Economics, M.A Economics, M.Phil Economics and PhD Economics. Since its inception, the department has been committed towards promoting high quality teaching which combines rigour with relevance, giving the student a thorough grounding in economic theory, empirical techniques and contemporary policy issues. Students get exposure to a wide range of courses and also gain experience in doing field work, analyzing data, handling statistical software packages, making presentations and writing reports and papers. The rigor and flexibility of our programs not only prepare students to embark on challenging careers upon graduation, but to pursue advanced degrees in their areas of interests. All faculty members in the Department are well-respected authors and scholars, and all are active in teaching, research and professional service. The Department of Economics is the hub of a number of academic and co-curricular activities and has organized numerous academic conferences and workshops aimed at encouraging the students to explore beyond the frontiers of the prescribed syllabus, evaluate economic issues using the skills and tools acquired both inside and outside the classroom, and interact with experts from diverse areas of specialization.
Vision
To emerge as a centre of excellence in the field of economics with focus on innovative teaching, advance research and public policy analysis.Mission
To offer educational opportunities to students in order to prepare them to become accomplished citizens and professionals capable of critical thinking, analytical skills, creative intelligence, entrepreneurial and organizational skills needed for solving complex problems in a global and frequently changing environment.GENESIS AND GROWTH
OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT
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The Department is ICT enabled with Wi-fi connectivity, two class rooms with LCD projector for facilitating teaching-learning process and software like SPSS and eViews to train and teach undergraduate and postgraduate students advanced statistical and Econometric tools.
Name of the Faculty | Designation | Specialization | Year of Joining | Mail id | |
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Dr.(Mrs.) K.T.Geetha M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., |
Professor & Dean | Agricultural Economics | 1980 |
[email protected], [email protected] [email protected] |
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Dr.(Mrs.) M.Manonmani M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil, Ph.D |
Professor & HOD | Development Economics | 1984 | [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] |
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Dr.(Mrs)Sherly Thomas M.A., Dip.Ed, M.Phil., Ph.D., |
Professor | Development Economics | 1979 | [email protected], [email protected] |
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Dr.(Mrs.) R.Ponmani M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D |
Professor | Development Economics | 1986 | [email protected], [email protected] |
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Dr.(Mrs.) S.Gandhimathi M.A., M.Phil., M.B.A., Ph.D., SLET, NET |
Professor |
Agricultural Finance and Monetary Economics | 1999 | [email protected], [email protected] |
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Dr.(Mrs.) C.Parvathi M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET |
Associate Professor |
Environment and Development Studies | 2003 | [email protected], [email protected] |
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Dr.(Ms).V.Malarvizhi M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,NET |
Associate Professor |
Development Economics | 2004 | [email protected], [email protected] |
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Mrs.M.Shanthi M.A., M.Phil., NET |
Assistant Professor | Development Economics | 2014 | [email protected] [email protected] |
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Dr. Ms.T. A.Jayachitra M.Sc, Ph.D., NET |
Assistant Professor (Temp) | Development Economics | 2014 | [email protected] |