
BA Economics & Public Policy Integrated with the CIOJ, UK Membership
Curriculum Structure
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Micro Economics
Mathematics for Economics
Macro Economics
English I
Kannada I/ Sanskrit I/Hindi I/Additional English I
Mind Management & Human Values I
Research Methodology
Public Finance
Statistics for Economics
Indian Economics
English II
Kannada II/ Sanskrit II/Hindi II/Additional English II
Mind Management & Human Values- II
Language II (2)
Macro Economics
Public Policy Analysis
Entrepreneurship
IT Applications
Public Finance and Taxation
Research Methods
Ethical Business
Business Law
Development and Welfare Economics
Innovations & Venture Development
Corporate Finance
Indian Knowledge System
Field Study of Programme Development
Introduction to Sociology
Banking and Financial Markets
International Economics
Econometrics
Elective Major 1
Elective Major 2
General Elective 1
Environmental Economics
Policy and Programme Evaluation
Introduction to Data Analysis
Elective Major 3
General Elective 2
Electives Major 4
Programme Study Paper
Critical Analysis & Academic Writing
Time Series and Forecasting
Elective Major 5
Elective Minor 1
General Elective 3
Elective Minor 2
Policy Study: Field Work
Governance
Elective Major 6
Electives Minor 3
Electives Minor 4
General Elective - 4
Policy Dissertation
Course Highlights
Global Professional Alignment with CIOJ (UK) Membership
Gain international recognition and access to professional networks through CIOJ (UK), enhancing credibility and opportunities in policy research, journalism, and public affairs.
Interdisciplinary Focus on Economics, Governance & Communication
Combine economic theory with policy analysis, media literacy, and public communication strategies to understand and influence real-world socio-economic issues.
Practical Exposure through Research, Policy Labs & Media Projects
Engage in case studies, simulations, internships, and policy drafting workshops to develop analytical, communication, and decision-making skills for careers in public policy, think tanks, and governance.

Career Outcomes
The programme provides enormous opportunities and career paths not only in the business and finance sector but also for students in Public services. Thorough knowledge of Public Policy will help comprehend the challenges faced by the state and its people. Learning public policy as a core subject opens up many options for students in research and development, the academic sector, careers in think tanks and independent research centres, non-governmental organisations etc. Students pursuing this programme will have an added edge over their peers because of their unique exposure to the proposed courses that have been included in the programme. In addition, the students can find numerous opportunities in the government sector as well. The students are made capable enough to work for private organisations and many other domains wherein innovative and advanced ideas are welcomed, for the development of the country and by and large of its people. Graduates after completing this programme can take up:
Career Pathway
Professional Economist
Financial Risk Analysts
Data Analysts
Financial Planner
Financial Controller/Financial Economist
Equity Analyst
Actuaries
Economic Researcher
Business Economist
Investment Analyst
Teaching
Research Adviser
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Chartered Institute of Journalists (CIOJ) membership enhances students' access to media ethics, public discourse training, and policy communication practices—vital for careers in policy journalism, research, and governance.
This programme integrates economics with governance, public communication, and policy-making processes, giving students the tools to influence social change through informed policy strategies.
Students participate in policy labs, mock parliaments, journalism workshops, and internships in think tanks or government agencies to gain hands-on experience.