Department of Economics - Estd.1944

The Economics Degree course was started with the establishment of the college. It became a P.G. Department in 1959. In 1994, the department was elevated by Mahatma Gandhi University as a  research centre. It now offers research programmes such as M.Phil and Ph.D. The research centre is equipped with a computer lab to help data analysis, project design and presentations. There are 10 part-time and 3 full-time research scholars in the research centre. The Department library has over 5000 books and subscribes to 25 periodicals exclusively on Economics.

The faculty consists of 10 members with three PhD, six MPhils, and three are doing research.

The co-curricular activities of the Department are organized by the Planning Forum and Economics Association which regularly conduct seminars, symposia, debates and quiz competitions.

Scholarships / Awards

1. Mr. K. Mathulla Memorial Scholarship for the highest mark scorer in III B.A. instituted by K.M. Thomas, Kavalam.
2. Mr. Pothen Joseph Endowment for the highest mark scorer in M.A. instituted by V.J. Mathew, Vadakkekalam.
3. Tribhuvandas J Shah Endowment for the best student in J M.A. Economics, instituted by his sons.
4. Prof K.U. Baby Memorial Library Fund for the purchase of books for poor UG students of Economics Dept., instituted by self.
5. Prof. I.D. Michael Endowment for the top scorer in core papers of B.A. Economics.
   

FACULTY

1. Dr. K. V Raju M.A.M.F.T, M.M. MPhil, PhAPGDC,PGDM, Sen.Gr.HoD
2. Prof K.C. Abraham, M.A., Sel.Gr.
3. Dr. Sibi Zacharias, M.A., MPhil ,DEM, PhD, Reader
4. Mr. T.O. Alphonse Ligori, M.A., MPhil, Sel. Gr.
5. Mr. P.E. Cherian, M.A., MPhil, Sel. Gr.
6. Dr. V.T. Jose, M.A., MPhil, Ph.D. Sel. Gr.
7. ev. Fr. Gilson John, M.A., MPhil, Sen. Gr.
8. Mr. M.S. Madhusudanan Nair, M.A.,B.Ed.,Sen.Gr.