Introduction
Economics is the social science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. In today's increasingly growing society, where our needs are virtually more than our resources there is the need to effectively manage these limited resources.
The program of the department is effort to achieve academic excellence by way of quality education in Pakistan in general and particularly in Jhang. It is based on the market demand for a special blend of graduates who will combine in themselves the technical abilities and know-how of economics. With strong background knowledge about economics, the students find their jobs in the market and are placed in well-reputed organizations.
Objectives
The department of Economics is here to train prospective students intellectually to take up the challenges of ensuring even allocation of resources and to resolve the emerging issues of the economy.
Career Opportunities
After completing the degree program, graduates would be able to find jobs in the banking industry, educational institutions and good organizations (public or private).
Duration of the program
The department is offering a diverse set of programs which includes BS Economics (4-Year program). The program offers variety of courses including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Development Economics, Trade and Finance, Mathematical Economics.
Degree Requirement
Students enrolled to BS Economics program will be required to complete 134 credit hours of course work that includes 06 credit hours of research report/internship. Degree will be awarded on the basis of at least 2.0 CGPA.
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment criteria will be followed by the rules and regulations of University of Jhang.
Mission & Vision
The MissionTo prepare students for acquiring applied knowledge of economics to enhance their employability and entrepreneurship.
The VisionOur vision is the preparation of students capable of critical thinking and independent analysis for living their lives of responsibility, leadership and service. The faculty members in the Department of Economics emphasize excellence in teaching through continuous professional development.
Eligibility Criteria:
The candidate with FA/F.Sc/ICS or equivalent qualification (12 years of education) and having 45% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply.| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG-101 | Functional English | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-301 | Principles of Micro Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| ISL-101 | Islamic Studies | 2 (2+0) |
| PHIL-101 | Ethics (For Non-Muslims) | 2 (2+0) |
| MATH -101 | Basic Mathematics | 3 (3+0) |
| MASS.COM-101 MIN/SOC -101 MIN/ |
Introduction to Mass Comm.[Diversification-1] Introduction to Sociology [Diversification-II] Arabic (Choose any Two courses) |
3 (3+0) |
| ISL-102 | Al-Quran I | 1 (1+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENG-102 | Reading and Study Skills | 3 (3+0) |
| PS-101 | Pakistan Studies | 2 (2+0) |
| ECO-302 | Principles of Macro Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-304 | Statistics I | 3 (3+0) |
| Pol.Sc-102 MGT -102 Urdu-102 |
Principles of Political Science (Diversification-III) Principles of Management(Diversification-IV) Functional Urdu (Choose any Two courses) |
3 (3+0) |
| ISL-102 | Al- Quran II | 1 (1+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENG-201 | Communication & Presentation Skills | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-401 | Intermediate Microeconomics | 3 (3+0) |
| CS-201 | Introduction to Computer Application | 3 (2+1) |
| MGT-201 | Intermediate Mathematics*[Entrepreneur] | 3 (3+0) |
|
PSY-201 PHIL-201 MGT-201 |
Principles of Psychology (Diversification-V) Introduction to Philosophy (Diversification-VI) Principal of Accounting (Choose any Two courses) |
3 (3+0) |
| ISL-201 | Al- Quran III | 1 (1+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ENG-202 | Academic Reading and writing Skills | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-402 | Intermediate Macroeconomics | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-404 | Statistics II | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-406 | Issues in World Economy | 3 (3+0) |
|
IR-202 GEOG-202 EDU-202 |
International Relations (Diversification-7) Introduction to Geography (Diversification-8) Introduction to Education (Choose any Two courses) |
3 (3+0) |
| ISL-202 | Al- Quran IV | 1 (1+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| ECO-501 | Microeconomic Analysis | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-503 | Monetary Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-505 | Public Finance | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-507 | Mathematical Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-509 | Development Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| ECO-502 | Macroeconomic Analysis | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-504 | International Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-506 | Econometrics-I | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-508 | Financial Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-510 | Islamic Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| ECO-601 | Econometrics-II | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-603 | History of Economic Thoughts | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-605 | Research Methodology | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-60* | Optional-1*** | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-60* | Optional-II | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| ECO-602 | Environmental Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-604 | Comparative Economic System | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-606 | Research Report | 6 (0+6) |
| ECO-60* | Optional II | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| *The course code will be in accordance to the course chosen from the Optional Courses. | ||
| Optional I | ||
| ECO-607 | Agriculture Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-609 | Issues in World Economy | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-611 | Poverty & Income Distribution | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-613 | Public Policies | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-615 | Sustainable Development | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-617 | Energy Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| Optional-II | ||
| ECO-608 | Issues in Pakistan Economy | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-610 | Political Economy | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-612 | Development Policies | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-614 | Trade and Development | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-616 | Population Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-618 | Labor Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO-620 | Health Economics | 3 (3+0) |