Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Economics program is designed to equip graduates with comparative knowledge of economic theory and applied economics. This program offers a combination of theoretical and practical courses with economic applications to illustrate their abilities in the workplace. The degree is based around the core of micro and macroeconomics, focusing on behavior of individuals and firms and broader issues such as employment and inflation. The graduates of this program will be able to work as economists in public or private sector; commercial banks, NGOs, teaching and other institutions involved in training, consultancy, research, and policy development and formulation, and further their education by joining research areas in MS/PhD.
Entry Requirements:
- Intermediate or equivalent with minimum 50% marks from an accredited institution.
- Valid NTS test score as per CUI policy.
Scheme of Studies:
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List of Core Courses:
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Co-requisite(s)
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Prerequisite(s)
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1
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CSC101
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Introduction to Computing
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3(2, 1)
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2
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ECO111
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Principles of Microeconomics
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3(3, 0)
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3
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ECO112
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Microeconomics-Intermediate
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3(3, 0)
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ECO111
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4
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ECO120
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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3(3, 0)
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5
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ECO121
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Macroeconomics-Intermediate
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3(3, 0)
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ECO120
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6
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ECO200
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Introduction to Development Economics
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3(3, 0)
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7
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ECO206
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Economics of Environment
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3(3, 0)
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ECO213
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8
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ECO212
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Economics of Pakistan
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3(3, 0)
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ECO112 ,ECO121
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9
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ECO213
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Microeconomic Analysis
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3(3, 0)
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ECO112
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10
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ECO222
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Macroeconomic Analysis
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3(3, 0)
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ECO121
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11
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ECO241
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Money and Commercial Banking
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3(3, 0)
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ECO121
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12
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ECO251
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Economics of Population
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3(3, 0)
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13
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ECO332
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Basic Econometrics
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3(3, 0)
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MTH264
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14
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ECO333
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Applied Econometrics
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3(3, 0)
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ECO332
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15
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ECO340
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Public Finance
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3(3, 0)
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ECO213 ,ECO222
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16
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ECO343
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International Economics I
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3(3, 0)
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ECO213
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17
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ECO344
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International Economics II
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3(3, 0)
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ECO343
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18
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ECO353
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Monetary Economics
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3(3, 0)
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ECO222
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19
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ECO448
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Financial Economics
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3(3, 0)
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ECO241
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20
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ECO469
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Political Economy and Global Change
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3(3, 0)
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21
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ECO471
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Economic Analysis of Project Planning and Management
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3(3, 0)
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22
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ECO481
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Research Methods
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3(3, 0)
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MTH264
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23
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ECO488
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Theory of Islamic Economics
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3(3, 0)
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24
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ECO490
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Issues in Development Economics
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3(3, 0)
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ECO200
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25
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HUM100
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English Comprehension and Composition
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3(3, 0)
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26
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HUM102
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Report Writing Skills
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3(3, 0)
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HUM100
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27
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HUM103
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Communication Skills
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3(3, 0)
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HUM100
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28
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HUM110
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Islamic Studies
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3(3, 0)
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29
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HUM111
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Pakistan Studies
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3(3, 0)
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30
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HUM114
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Ethics
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3(3, 0)
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31
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MTH161
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Introduction to Statistics
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3(3, 0)
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32
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MTH264
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Statistical Inference
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3(3, 0)
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MTH161
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Elective Courses
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Co-requisite(s)
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Prerequisite(s)
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1
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ECO106
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Mathematical Economics I
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3(3, 0)
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2
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ECO109
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Mathematical Economics II
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3(3, 0)
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ECO106
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Language Electives
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Sr#
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Co-requisite(s)
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Prerequisite(s)
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1
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HUM434
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Chinese
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3(3, 0)
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Optional(Economics)
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Sr#
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Co-requisite(s)
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Prerequisite(s)
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1
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ECO347
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Financial Markets and Institutions
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3(3, 0)
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2
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ECO352
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Agriculture Economics
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3(3, 0)
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3
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ECO354
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History of Economic Thought
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3(3, 0)
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4
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ECO360
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Natural Resource Economics
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3(3, 0)
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5
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ECO403
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Managerial Economics
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3(3, 0)
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6
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ECO430
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Advanced Econometrics
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3(3, 0)
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7
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ECO441
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Labor Economics
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3(3, 0)
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8
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ECO450
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General Equilibrium and Welfare Economics
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3(3, 0)
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9
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ECO455
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Health Economics
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3(3, 0)
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10
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ECO464
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Comparative Economic Systems
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3(3, 0)
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11
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ECO468
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Development Planning and Policy
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3(3, 0)
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12
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ECO470
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Transport Economics
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3(3, 0)
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13
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ECO472
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Agricultural Production Economics
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3(3, 0)
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14
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ECO473
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Applied Economics
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3(3, 0)
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15
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ECO476
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International Monetary System
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3(3, 0)
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16
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ECO477
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Urban and Regional Planning
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3(3, 0)
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17
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ECO482
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Open Economy Macroeconomics
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3(3, 0)
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18
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ECO484
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Project Planning and Monitoring
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3(3, 0)
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19
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ECO485
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Government, Markets and Globalization
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3(3, 0)
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20
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ECO487
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Urban Economics
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3(3, 0)
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Optional(Non-Economics)
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Sr#
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit Hours
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Co-requisite(s)
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Prerequisite(s)
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1
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HUM220
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Introduction to Psychology
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3(3, 0)
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2
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HUM221
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International Relations
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3(3, 0)
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3
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HUM223
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Introduction to Philosophy
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3(3, 0)
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4
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HUM310
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Islamic History
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3(3, 0)
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5
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HUM320
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Introduction to Sociology
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3(3, 0)
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6
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HUM430
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French
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3(3, 0)
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7
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HUM431
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German
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3(3, 0)
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8
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HUM432
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Arabic
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3(3, 0)
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9
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HUM433
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Persian
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3(3, 0)
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10
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LAW300
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Corporate Law
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3(3, 0)
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11
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MGT100
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Introduction to Business
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3(3, 0)
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12
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MGT101
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Introduction to Management
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3(3, 0)
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13
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MGT131
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Financial Accounting
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3(3, 0)
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14
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MGT232
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Business Finance
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3(3, 0)
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MGT131
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15
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MGT330
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Financial Management
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3(3, 0)
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MGT232,
MTH161
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16
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MGT350
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Human Resource Management
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3(3, 0)
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MGT101
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Thesis
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Duration:
- Minimum: 8 Semesters; 4 years
- Maximum: 12 Semesters; 6 years
Credit Hours Requirements:
Offering Semesters:
Career Prospects
A Bachelor of Science in Economics provides a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative analysis, and critical thinking skills. Graduates in Economics can pursue various career paths in both the public and private sectors. Here is a closer look at a selection of different careers that economic graduate can pursue:
- Economic Analyst: These professionals use economic principles and data analysis to help organizations make informed decisions about investments, pricing, and other business strategies.
- Business Consultant: Economics graduates can work as business consultants, advising clients on a wide range of issues, from marketing and advertising to financial management and organizational development.
- Financial Analyst: They can pursue careers in finance, working as financial analysts or investment bankers, helping clients make informed investment decisions.
- Public Policy: Economics graduates can work in the public sector, advising governments and non-profit organizations on economic policy and social welfare programs.
- International Trade: Many economics graduates work in the field of international trade, helping companies navigate the complex web of regulations and policies that govern international commerce.
- Economic Research: Economics majors can pursue careers in economic research, working for think tanks, government agencies, or private research firms.
- Data Analysis: Many economics graduates have a strong foundation in data analysis and can work in a wide range of industries as data analysts or business intelligence specialists.
- Banker: Many banks and financial institutions value the analytical and quantitative skills of economics graduates. They often hire them for various positions such as retail banking, investment banking, commercial banking, or risk management.
Scholarships available:
- Tuition fee waiver in BS program
Requirement:
- 80% marks in Intermediate or Equivalent
- To maintain scholarship, students will be required to maintain minimum CGPA of 3.00 and no “C” grade or below in any course in any semester.
- If CGPA falls below 3.00 and a “C” grade or below is obtained in course of semester, the scholarship will be suspended.