Periyar University, Salem

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Economics Department of Periyar University takes pride in being one among the best for the study of Economics in this region. It comprises of dynamic faculties with diverse specialization and interests. The M.A. Economics programme was introduced in July 2005.

The teaching methodology at the department combines standard methods of University education with different teaching-learning systems. The faculties endeavours to preserve the vibrate academics atmosphere in order to provide high quality education from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

The students are encouraged to explore beyond the frontiers of the prescribed syllabus, evaluate economic issues and interact with experts from sundry areas of specialization along with accustomed extra-curricular and co-curricular activities: A unique practice of conducting academic clubs like Pragathi and Planning Forum to discuss and disseminate the knowledge of economics among the students and research scholars. Students actively take part in the presentation and discussion of economic ideas.

VISION

Engulf the students in grabbing employability and sustainability in labour market.

MISSION

To provide curricula that provides innovative learning experience among students.
To undertake and encourage high quality research in various branches of Economics.
To web institute-industry interface.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

PROGRAMMES OFFERED	ELIGIBILITY
M.A. (Economics)	A candidate who has passed B.A. Economics or Cooperation or B. Com., or B.B.M. or B.B.A. or B.Sc Mathematics or Statistics Degree examinations of Periyar University or any other University recognised by the syndicate as equivalent there to shall be permitted to appear and qualify for M.A Economics.
M.Phil (Economics)	[as per University Norms]
Ph.D (Economics) (Part time and Full time)	[as per University Norms]
Value Added Course	Broucher

Syllabus

S.No	PROGRAMMES	DETAILS
2023 - 2024 ONWARDS
1	M.A (Economics)	SYLLABUS
2022 - 2023 ONWARDS
1	M.A (Economics)	SYLLABUS
2021 - 2022 ONWARDS
1	M.A (Economics)	SYLLABUS
2018 - 2019 ONWARDS
1	M.A (Economics)	SYLLABUS
2	M.Phil (Economics)	SYLLABUS
2014 - 2015 ONWARDS
1	M.A (Economics)	SYLLABUS
2	M.Phil (Economics)	SYLLABUS

Faculty
Former Faculty

Conference / Workshop

SI.No	Date	Name of the Conference/Workshop
1	13-03-2020 to 14-03-2020	Tow Days National Level Seminar on Indian Agricultural crisis: The Way Forward
2	27-03-2018 to 28-03-2018	Two Days National Workshop on Application of SPSS in Social Science
3	18-01-2018 to 20-01-2018	Workshop on Computing Methods in Social Science Research
4	23-03-2016 to 24-03-2016	National Workshop on Time Series Modelling and Forcasting(TSMF 2016)
5	18-03-2016	National Seminar on Make in India for Sustainable Development

ACTIVITIES

Collaboration with the District Rural Development Agency, Government of Tamil Nadu for Integrated Rural Energy programme in Salem district.
Coconut Development Board, Government of India. Statistical Survey for Concurrent Estimation of Coconut Production in Dharmapurai and Krishnagiri Districts.
National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad conducted survey on Impact of Women Empowerment in National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in Tamil Nadu.
Nirmal Gram Puraskar Conducted by SEVA Society of the Department of Water and Sanitation, GOI, New Delhi. Survey conducted in Salem and Thanjavur District.

FACILITIES

Department of Economics	ClassRoom 1	ClassRoom 2
Smartclass room 1	Seminar Hall	Computer Lab
Department Library

LIBRARY

The Department Library has 2100 reference documents, and more than 100 research reports. In addition to our students and staff, researchers from outside institutions refer these documents.

COMPUTER

The Department is equipped with more than 20 computers with internet connectivity. Both the students and teachers use the computers.

SMARTCLASS ROOM

With the funding from the State Government, a Smart Class Room is being established. This will be used for conducting regular classes and for organising seminars and special lectures

GOLD MEDAL

The Department of Economics provides six Gold Medals every year for outstanding students of PG Degree in Economics.The following Entrepreneurs have instituted gold medals for meritorious Students in Economics.

Salem Sekar Enterprises gold medal.
Narasus Smt.Mahalashmi Ammal gold medal.
AVR Sudarsanam gold medal.
Madhaiyan. M. Thangammal gold medal.

ENDOWMENTS

This Department has got four Endowments such as

Rural Economics – Professor N.Rajamani Endowment.
Industrial Economics – Narasus Smt. Mahalashmi Endowment.
Environmental Economics – AVR Sudarsanam Endowment and
ooperative Madhaiyan. M. Thangammal Endowment.

SCHOLARSHIPS

P.G., & M.Phil., Students

Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship.
Dr. B.R. Ambedhkar Scholarship.
Rajaji Scholarship.

DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

University Research Fellowship.
University Grants Commission.
Tamil Nadu State Co-operative Union.
Indian Council For Social Science Research.
Tamil Nadu Government.

The University Research Fellowship holders have been selected based on the State Level Competitive examination.

ALUMNI

CONTACT US:

Professor and Head
Department of Economics
Periyar University
Periyar Palkalai Nagar
Salem – 636011
Tamil Nadu
India
Ph: 0427-2345766 (Ext.No:259 & 260)
E-Mail : economics@periyaruniversity.ac.in

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