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
- 1958 - 1959 :Introduction of Bachelor's degree in Economics
- 1975 - 1976: Introduction of Master's degree in Economics
- 1978 - 1979: Introduction of Research Programme in Economics
OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Develop Entrepreneurial Skills for Self Employment
- Prepare the students for Competitive Examinations
- Provide Exposure to the students on recent developments in the Indian Economy
- Help students to take initiatives in Policy decision making in Social and Economic Scenario
Thrust Area of Research
- Banking and Finance
- Agriculture
- Entrepreneurship development
- Health Economics
- Industrial Economics
- Tribal studies
- Women Empowerment
- Social Issues
- Migration
- Education
- ICT
