Table of Contents

BA Economics | TU

Table of Contents

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics degree offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS) at Tribhuvan University is an extension of the Bachelor of Arts program offered by the same institution. This program is one that is dedicated to the study of economics as a discipline and allows students to inculcate an understanding of economics in both the macro and micro scales.
The 4-year program is one of the more popular variants of TU’s BA offerings as a significant portion of the students choosing to study BA opt for a specialization in Economics.
 

Program Structure

The BA Economics at TU is still structured in the conventional 4-year format where the students have to study 5 subjects every year. Each year the students appear for a board exam where they have to solve papers graded at a total of 500 marks, making this program a 2000-mark program. The marking scheme can be broken down as follows:

Objectives of BA Economics

The objectives of studying BA Economics program are:

  •  To be able to understand and apply micro and macro economics tools and concepts
  •  To be able to apply the mathematical and statistical functions in derivatives of economic trends and structures
  •  To be able to apply the instruments and techniques of economic principles in development, planning and national economic outputs of Nepal
  •  To gain knowledge of broad terms like public finance, nepalese industry and trade, national infrastructures from the synthesis of economic principles,   matrices         and issues to solve national problems of this frontier.
  •  To advance with applied areas of study in academic research, report writing, market based data collecting and processing skills and techniques.
  •  To develop careers from academic qualifications in areas of monetary involvement, reforms and developments of economic growth and sustainence.

Specializations

The BA Economics program at TU is already a specialization course. However, the students will still retain the ability to study a full core subject to meet the requirement for the completion of the course.. The secondary field of study could be subjects from any of the other specializations offered under the BA banner by the university. Other specialization courses within BA include:

  • BA in Anthropology
  • BA in Film Studies
  • BA in Geography
  • BA in Hindi
  • BA in History
  • BA in Linguistics
  • BA in Nepali History, Culture and Archeology
  • BA in Nepali Bhasa
  • BA in Nepali
  • BA in Population studies
  • BA in Psychology
  • BA in Rural Development
  • BA in Social Work
  • BA in Sociology
  • BA in Economics
  • BA in Buddhist Studies
  • BA in English
  • BA in Home Science
  • BA in Journalism and Mass Communication
  • BA in Music
  • BA in Political Science
  • BA in Sanskrit
  • BA in Strategic Studies

Admission Requirements in BA Economics

The admission criteria for the BA Economics program at TU are very low when compared with other programs offered by the university. The candidate need not appear for any interview or entrance exam. They only need to fulfill the following academic criteria:

  • The candidate must have successfully completed the +2 or an equivalent degree from Tribhuvan University (TU) or a board/institution/university recognized by TU, regardless of the chosen stream.

Career Prospects

As the world today leans more and more into the capitalist philosophy, money and the value associated with it becomes more and more important for entities at all levels— individuals, businesses, financial institutions, conglomerates, governments, and even international affairs.
The graduates of TU’s BA Economics program are equipped with the right set of skills to help all of the aforementioned entities understand the world of economics more richly and analytically facilitating decision-making on all levels. So the career opportunities for economists are quite broad. One can find employment in financial institutions, private or public businesses, NGOs, international agencies, and even governments.
 

Apply now!

Explore Colleges Nepal today to figure out the best BA Economics college for you. At the same time, you can get in touch with the experts at Colleges Nepal who will help you find the right institutions and get acquainted with the right people to help you advance in your academic pursuits!

To learn more about other BA courses at TU, check out our Bachelor of Arts page under TU programs.