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History of the Department

The department was established in 1962 in Central College as a postgraduate department of the University of Mysore. In July 1964, with the establishment of Bangalore University, the then Centre of Economics came under the jurisdiction of the new University as the Department of Economics. A three years B.A Economics (Hons.) Course was introduced in 1967 with the aid from Danforth Foundation, USA. The course was modelled on the American pattern, headed by Dr. Quincy Adams. The M.A, Economics course was introduced in 1969 in the Central College Campus. In 1976, the Department was shifted to the Manasa Bhavan in the Jnanabharathi Campus of the University. The department was headed by several stalwarts such as Prof. K. Venkatagiri Gowda, who also served as a Member of Parliament, Prof. T. K. Laxman, Prof. Chandrashekhariah, Prof. D.T. Nanje Gowda, etc.,

 

Chairperson : Dr. S. R. Keshava, Professor 

Tenure: 24.04.2023 to 23.04.2025

A.    Course Offered - M.A. in Economics

B.    Nature of Course - Semester Scheme

C.    Duration -  4 Semesters (2 years)

D.    Intake -  50 + Payment Seats: 15

E.    Eligibility: Candidates who have secured 40% marks in the aggregate of all subjects and 50% marks in the cognate subject 

       at the Bachelors degree level.

 

Sl.No Name Education Designation Specialization Profile
 1 Dr. T. Rajendraprasad M.A; M.Phil; Ph.D Professor Industrial / Labour Eco /  Macro Eco and    Karnataka Economy View
 2 Dr. R. Shashikumar M.A; M.Phil; Ph.D Professor International and  Agricultural Eco. View
 3 Dr. S. R. Keshava M.A; M.Phil; Ph.D Professor Macro Economics and Indian Economic policy View
 4 Dr. Parvathamma G.L. M.A; M.Phil; Ph.D Professor Agricultural Economics, Financial Institutions and Markets View
 5 Dr. Basavaraj Shanmukappa Benni M.A; Ph.D Professor   View
 6 Dr. S. Puttaswamaiah M.A; Ph.D Professor Environmental Economics, Agricultural  Economics, Health Economics and quantitative Techniques View
 7 Smt.S.Jayalakshmipriya M.A Assistant Professor Industrial Economics and Economics of     Business View

 

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