Course Overview:
The Bachelor of Business Economics (BBE) offers a comprehensive blend of economics, finance, and business studies. This program equips students with analytical skills and a deep understanding of economic principles, preparing them for careers in business, finance, consulting, and policy-making.
Duration:
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Eligibility Criteria:
10+2 or equivalent with a minimum percentage (usually 50%) from a recognized board, often with a focus on Economics, Mathematics, or Commerce.
Syllabus (Semester-Wise):
Semester 1:
Microeconomics: Principles of microeconomics, including consumer behavior, production, and market structures.
Business Communication: Developing communication skills for business settings.
Business Mathematics: Mathematical techniques applied in economic analysis.
Financial Accounting: Introduction to financial accounting principles and practices.
Principles of Management: Overview of management theories and applications.
Semester 2:
Macroeconomics: Study of national income, inflation, employment, and monetary policies.
Statistics for Business and Economics: Statistical tools for economic and business decision-making.
Cost Accounting: Introduction to cost analysis and control.
Marketing Management: Basic concepts and strategies in marketing.
Organizational Behavior: Understanding behavior within organizations.
Semester 3:
Monetary Economics: Study of money, banking systems, and financial markets.
Econometrics: Application of statistical methods in economic research.
Human Resource Management: Managing people within organizations.
Corporate Finance: Basics of financial decision-making in corporate settings.
Business Law: Legal principles affecting businesses in India.
Semester 4:
International Economics: Theories of international trade and finance.
Operations Research: Techniques for optimizing business operations and economic models.
Indian Economic Policy: Study of the Indian economy, policies, and reforms.
Research Methodology: Techniques for conducting economic and business research.
Development Economics: Issues related to economic development, poverty, and inequality.
Semester 5:
Industrial Economics: Economics of industries and markets.
Public Finance: Study of government revenue, expenditure, and fiscal policies.
Strategic Management: Formulating and implementing business strategies.
Environmental Economics: Economic perspectives on environmental issues and sustainability.
Electives: Specialized subjects such as Behavioral Economics, Game Theory, etc.
Semester 6:
Project Work: Real-world research project involving business economics analysis.
Financial Markets and Institutions: Study of financial systems, markets, and institutions.
Corporate Governance and Business Ethics: Principles of corporate governance and ethics in business.
Global Business Environment: Understanding international business dynamics and global markets.
Viva Voce and Practical Training: Presentation of project work and practical exposure in economic analysis.
Average Fees:
INR 1.5 - 4 Lakhs per annum, depending on the institution and location.
Exams to Attend:
Admission may be based on merit or entrance exams such as:
DU JAT (Delhi University Joint Admission Test)
AIMA UGAT (Under Graduate Aptitude Test)
IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test)
SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)
NPAT (National Test for Programs After Twelfth by NMIMS)
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:
Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Delhi University
Christ University, Bangalore
Loyola College, Chennai
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi
St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore
Fergusson College, Pune
Hindu College, Delhi University
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Kozhikode
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
CMS College, Kottayam
Kristu Jyoti College of Management, Kottayam
Baselius College, Kottayam
Assumption College, Changanassery