ABOUT COLLEGE
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Overview
The Economics Department at Govt. Degree College established 1968 – Venkatagiri ,Nellore dt.offers Economics in BA Degree. The teaching methodology seeks to provide students with a strong theoretical foundation and to create a continuous interest and involvement with the real life applications of economics. Many of the students go on to do further studies, research and internships in fields related to economics and finance. Economics is of relevance to every individual. The Department provides a strong foundation in economic theories and principles but with a particular focus on examining their relevance to practical world. Students will be asked to analysis the economic environment and policies, to assess the impact of external factors.
Vision
- To understand the value of economy and various economic policies through study and analysis in the context of globalization
Mission
- To make the students aware of modern trends in economic policies through discussions and workshops.
- To enhance Enterprenewship capabilities suitable to urgent demand through field trips, awareness programmes and invited lectures, study projects.
Objectives
- To Get exposure to an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the various fields of Economics
- To Develop awareness and skills in various spheres of Economics.
- To Demonstrate skills in collaborating effectively with other disciplines.
- To Develop the basic skills in students required to conduct and interpret research.
- To Demonstrate in-depth understanding of professional identity and standards.
Courses/Programmes
| Programme | Programme Name | Group/Subject |
|---|---|---|
| UG | BA | History - Economics - Pol. Science (EM) |
CBCS system is followed for all UG/PG programmes
Programme wise Student Profile (Current Year Data)
| Programme name | Name of the Group | Student Strenth | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |||
| BA | History - Economics - Pol. Science (EM) | 34 | 20 | 54 |
| Grand Total | 34 | 20 | 54 | |
Teaching and Non-Teaching Posts
| Post | Sanctioned | Filled |
| Teaching Posts | 01 | 01 |
| Guest Faculty | Nill | Nill |
| Non-Teaching (Store Keeper) | 00 | 00 |
Programme wise Student – Teacher ratio
| S.No. | Programmee | Studnet teacher ratio |
|---|---|---|
| BA | History - Economics - Pol. Science (EM) | 1:54 |
Strengths and Achievements
SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
Strengths
- Qualified, motivated and Competent Faculty with a blend of high experience and young and energetic dynamism.
- Effective Teaching-Learning process. Practical oriented with special emphasis on learning with teachers as facilitators.
- Well equipped library with sufficient number of books.
- Supporting weaker students through remedial & tutorial classes
- Good infrastructure
- Consistent & good pass percentage.
Weaknesses
- Limited Job-opportunities..
- Limited scope to introduce various combinations
- The socio-economic background of many of the students
- Most of the students are of first generation
Opportunities
- To train and counsel students to become more employable.
- Improving enrolment
- Improving the optimum usage of ICT in teaching learning
- Exploring the starting of new Job-oriented courses
Challenges
- Attracting good students because of more colleges in the town..
- Accepting, adapting and updating the technologies – Teaching and learning
- Sustaining quality along with access
- More placements
- Generation of resources for research facilities in the department
Future Plans
- To conduct life skill development programmes regularly
- To improve the employability of students.
- To start multidisciplinary job oriented courses.
- To conduct a national seminar