The department of economics is one of the oldest in the institution with a rich legacy of the faculty and a good strength of students at undergraduate and post graduate level. The department offers B.A. [economics]and M.A. [economics] courses run by the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune.
It also conducts various academic and extra-curricular activities for the students. The faculty is well qualified and are keen on research. They motivate the students for extra reading, classroom activities and research work along with the regular course work.
The department is offering a revised and modified syllabi for its autonomous courses (F.Y. B.A. & B.Sc., S.Y. B.A., T.Y. B.A. and M.A. –I and II). The syllabus is designed to make it globally competitive and more relevant which would enhance the employability skills of our students. The syllabus provides a continuous and comprehensive insight in the subject knowledge to our students. Students are offered a research project as a compulsory course at the Post Graduate level. They can also acquire mandatory and extra credits through inter-disciplinary studies. They can also join internships & hands on training and can attend seminars, conferences and workshops to add a practical touch to their subject knowledge.
The department also organizes various extra and co-curricular activities such as Guest Lectures, Field Work, Class Seminars, Group Discussions, Presentations, Debates, celebrations of the Teachers’ Day, Welcome and Farewell to students, etc. Moreover, the department organizes monthly ‘Academic Club’ where faculty members discuss various current and ongoing economic as well as non-economic issues.
The department also publishes its own House Magazine ‘Economica’ every year, where various articles and research papers are contributed by faculties and students in and outside the department. The department also organizes annual fest which contains Fun and Learn activities such as Crossword, Quiz, Mock Stock Stimulator Game, etc. to motivate the students.
The department maintains a good collection of reference books and journals in the department library for the faculty and students.
Year of Establishment :
The department has a very rich legacy of its faculty of great academicians and renowned economists since its inception. This is our pride list of the faculties in the past.
Late Dr. S. S. M. Desai, Former HOD.
Dr. Santosh Dastane, Former HOD & Vice Prin.
Dr. N. B. Sapre, Former Prin.
Late Prof. S. R. Walunjkar, Former HOD.
Renowned Guest Speakers
Dr. Colin Clark, Eminent Economist (USA)
Dr. Dhananjayrao Gadgil (Leading Force in Co-operative Movement)
B. A. (Economics)
B. Sc. (Economics)
M. A. (Economics)
Opportunities
Name of Faculty | Designation | Profile link | |
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Prof. Dr. Manjusha Musmade | Head & Professor | View Profile | |
Mrs. Sonali More – Madhale | Associate Professor | View Profile | |
Ms. Iramani Bhuyan | Assistant Professor | View Profile | |
Dr. Chaitali Sharad Harshe | Assistant Professor | View Profile | |
Ms. Ashwini Misal | Assistant Professor | View Profile | |
Mr. Sushil Mirashe | Assistant Professor | View Profile |
Name of Faculty | Designation | Profile link | |
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Ms. Vimal Gaikwad | Teacher in junior college | View Profile |
The department has One dedicated classroom Assigned for the Post Graduation course.
UG classes are held in college classrooms as per the college timetable.
The department office is located in the Post graduate building on second floor. It has a good collection of textbooks and reference books and a computer with a printer and internet connectivity.
Every Year the department conducts various academic and extra-curricular activities with the collaboration with reputed institution and organization. The activities consists of
Prof. Dr. Manjusha Musmade is approved research Guide in Economics in Savitribai Phule Pune University. Her two research students have been awarded the Ph.D. degree and four students are working for the same in her guidance.
UG (T.Y.B.A) and PG (M.A) student undertake research Projects as a part of their course and there is Prof. S. R. Walunjkar Best Project Award instituted by the department. The faculty provides research guidance to the students and motivates them to carry on further research and publications.
Our students excel in their academic pursuits as well as co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and competitions, and bring laurels to the department and college. To encourage the students, several prizes and awards have been instituted by the college, faculty and other stakeholders.
PG Scholarships / Prizes / Awards
The departmkent has a rich legacy. Our alumni are well placed and recognized in the society. Some of our illustrious alumni are: