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Introduction
The foremost priority of the Department of Economics at the University of Sahiwal is to augment the quality of education and research in the subjects of economics and commerce and to produce well-trained graduates and researchers who can contribute significantly to the national and international avenues. The department has developed the curricula in such a manner that it can emerge as one of the competitive schools of commerce and economics in the region. The formulation of policy alternatives by conducting solution-oriented research is not only the objective of the Department of Economics but it assists the policy-makers to formulate a sustainable strategy for economic growth and development. In doing so, the department is committed to playing a key role in filling the gap and providing the human resource that is required to improve the momentum of economic growth and help eradicate the socio-economic evils of the society. In general, the aim of the Department of Economics is to provide insights for public policy, day-to-day businesses and reshaping human behavior, which could not only help running and to implement more successful business practices but to formulate effective government policy. While economists specifically study how markets work to determine what, how and for whom to produce questions, the department primarily focuses on the macroeconomic challenges of national and global impact and importance. Along with the specialized programs of economics such as BS (4-years) and MSc (2-years). The Department of Economics at the University of Sahiwal offers four years (Honors) program of BS Commerce with the objective of providing the graduates with the state-of-the-art excellence opportunities of learning and creative thinking. The curriculum of the full-time BS Commerce program is designed to meet the dynamic market demands of the field of commerce, which makes it a flexible degree with the specializations in accounting and finance right after covering the core courses for the provision of a thorough overview of the commerce environment.
Scheme of Studies (BS Economics Program)
| Semester I | Semester II |
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1. Principles of Microeconomics
2. English-I 3. Islamic Studies 4. Basic Mathematics 5. Introduction to Geography 6. Principles of Psychology |
1. English-II
2. Pakistan Studies 3. Principles of Macroeconomics 4. Introduction to Sociology 5. International Relations 6. Statistics-I |
| Semester III | Semester IV |
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1. Intermediate Microeconomics
2. English-III 3. Intermediate Mathematics 4. Introduction to Education 5. Introduction to Computer 6. Principles of Management |
1. English-IV
2. Intermediate Macroeconomics 3. Statistics-II 4. Issues in World Economy 5. Introduction to Commerce 6. Principles of Accounting |
| Semester V | Semester VI |
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1. Microeconomic Analysis
2. Monetary Economics 3. Public Finance 4. Mathematical Economics 5. Econometrics |
1. Macroeconomic Analysis
2. International Economics 3. Development Economics 4. Financial Economics 5. Research Methodology |
| Semester VII | Semester VIII |
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1. Time-Series and Panel Data
2. Econometrics 3. Dynamic Optimization 4. Islamic Economics 5. Optional-I 6. Optional-II |
1. Cost-Benefit Analysis
2. Economic Growth 3. Issues in Pakistan Economy 4. Research Project and Viva Voce 5. Optional-III |
Scheme of Studies (BS Commerce)
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
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1. Islamic Studies
2. Functional English 3. Introduction to Business 4. Principles of Accounting 5. Microeconomics 6. Business Mathematics |
1. Pakistan Studies
2. Business Communication 3. Computer Application in Business 4. Financial Accounting 5. Macroeconomics 6. Business Statistics |
| Semester III | Semester IV |
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1. Business Law
2. Technical Writing and Presentation Skills 3. Fundamentals of Money & Banking 4. Advanced Accounting-I 5. Economic Issues of Pakistan 6. Introduction to Psychology and Organization Behaviour |
1. Introduction to Sociology
2. English-IV / Information Technology in Business 3. Cost Accounting 4. Advanced Accounting-II 5. Principles of Management 6. Inferential Statistics |
| Semester V | Semester VI |
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1. Business Research Methods
2. Managerial Economics 3. Financial Management 4. Principles of Marketing 5. Business Ethics and CSR 6. Leadership and Community Development |
1. Logic and Critical Thinking
2. Principles of Auditing 3. Human Resource Management 4. Managerial Accounting 5. Entrepreneurship and SMEs Management 6. Corporate Laws and Secretarial Practices |
| Semester VII | Semester VIII |
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1. Strategic Management Business
2. E-Commerce / Computerized Accounting 3. International Business 4. Business Taxation 5. Elective-I 6. Elective-II |
1. Corporate Governance
2. Elective-III 3. Elective-IV 4. Elective-V 5. Project and Viva Voce |
Scheme of Studies (M.Sc Economics Program)
| Semester I | Semester II |
|---|---|
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1. Microeconomic Theory-I
2. Macroeconomic Theory-I 3. Mathematical Economics 4. Descriptive and Inferential Statistics 5. Development Economics |
1. Microeconomic Theory-II
2. Macroeconomic Theory-II 3. Optimization and Dynamic Analysis 4. Basic Econometrics 5. Economic Issues in Pakistan |
| Semester III | Semester IV |
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1. Economics of Money and Banking
2. Econometric Analysis 3. International Trade Theory & Policy 4. Agricultural Economics 5. Public Finance |
1. International Finance
2. Islamic Economics 3. Financial Economics 4. Optional-I 5. Optional-II |