BS Economics

Program Structure

The structure of BS Economics is approved by HEC in order to provide comprehensive knowledge of all major and minor concepts of economics to the students. The proposed structure is dynamic and enables students to pursue an excellent career in Economics.

Duration

4 Years(8 Semesters)

Eligibility Criteria

FA/FSc/ICs/I.Com or Equivalent 12 years of Education at least 2nd Division

Scheme of Studies

Semester-1
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
ECON-101 ECON CORE Principles of Microeconomics 3-0
ISE-111 Concepts of Genetics Islamic Studies/Ethics 2-0
ENG-111 Compulsory Language course ( in Use) 3-0
CAL-111 Compulsory Basic Mathematics 3-0
ELECTIVE ELE-NON ECON Non-Economics Subject-1 3-0
ELECTIVE ELE-NON ECON Non-Economics Subject-2 3-0
Semester-2
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
ENG-112 Compulsory Communication Skills 3-0
PST-111 Concepts of Genetics Pakistan Studies 2-0
ECON-102 ECON CORE Principles of Macroeconomics 3-0
STAT-101 Compulsory Statistics-I 3-0
ELECTIVE ELE-NON ECON Non-Economics Subject-3 3-0
ELECTIVE ELE-NON ECON Non-Economics Subject-4 3-0
Semester-3
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
ENG-211 Compulsory Basic Writing Skills (English) 3-0
ECON-201 ECON CORE Intermediate Microeconomics 3-0
COMP-111 Compulsory Introduction to Computer 3-0
CAL-211 ECON CORE Mathematics (for Economists)-I 3-0
ELECTIVE ELE-NON ECON Non-Economics Subject-5 3-0
ELECTIVE ELE-NON ECON Non-Economics Subject-6 3-0
Semester-4
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
ENG-212 Compulsory Advanced Readings and Writing Skills 3-0
ECON-202 ECON CORE Intermediate Macroeconomics 3-0
STAT-102 Compulsory Statistics-II 3-0
ECON-306 ECON CORE Development Economics: Theory (undergraduate) 3-0
ECON-316 ECON CORE Financial Economics (Introduction)-I 3-0
ECON-203 ECON CORE Research Methodology (basic) 3-0
Semester-5
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
ECON-301 ECON CORE Microeconomic Analysis 3-0
ECON-419 ECON CORE Monetary Economics 3-0
ECON-327 ECON CORE Public Finance (Introduction) 3-0
ECON-327 ECON CORE Public Finance (Introduction) 3-0
ECON-319 ECON CORE Mathematical Economics-II 3-0
ECON-305 ECON CORE Econometrics-I (Introduction) 3-0
ECON-305 ECON CORE Econometrics-I (Introduction) 3-0
Semester-6
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
ECON-302 ECON CORE Macroeconomic Analysis 3-0
ECON-404 ECON CORE International Economics: Theory & Finance 3-0
ECON-304 ECON CORE Issues in Pakistan Economy 3-0
ECON-329 ECON CORE Financial Economics-II 3-0
ECON-317 ECON CORE Research Methodology-II 3-0
Semester-7
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
ECON-310 ECON CORE Econometrics: Time Series and Panel Data analysis 3-0
ECON-331 ECON CORE Dynamic Optimization 3-0
ECON-204 ECON CORE Islamic Economics 3-0
OPTIONAL ECON-OPT Optional-1 3-0
OPTIONAL ECON-OPT Optional-2 3-0
Semester-8
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
ECON-421 ECON CORE General Equilibrium and Welfare Economics 3-0
ECON-421 ECON CORE General Equilibrium and Welfare Economics 3-0
ECON-332 ECON CORE Economic Growth, Theory and Model 3-0
ECON-341 ECON CORE Issues in World Economy 3-0
OPTIONAL ECON-OPT Optional-3 3-0
OPTIONAL ECON-OPT Optional-4 3-0

Degree Completion Requirements

Must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 130 credit hours and having at least 2 CGPA on a scale of 4.