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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSThe Department of Economics of St.Teresa's College is the oldest department, started in the year 1937. It has completed 70 years and celebrated its Sapthathi year in 2007-2008. The Department offers both an undergraduate and postgraduate course in Economics. The B.A Degree course in Economics (Main) was started in the year 1937,whereas Economics as a subsidiary for History main was started long back in 1927. The Postgraduate course was started in 1995.
Research Centre
In 2010, the Department was elevated by the Mahatma Gandhi University as a Research Centre. The Centre is equipped with a computer lab to help data analysis, project design and presentations. The faculty consists of 8 members with 2 PhD and 3 MPhil Degree holders while another five are currently pursuing their doctoral research programme .The department has considerable student strength and has produced good results and several ranks at the university level.
List of Faculty
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Head of the Department
Dr. Nirmala Padmanabhan, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D
Ph.No: 2350519
Smt. Sujatha R.E., M.A., M.Phil.
Dr. Thushara George, M.A., UGC NET M. Phil., Ph.D
Smt.Mary Liya C.A. ,MA, UGC NET
Smt. Anupa Jacob M.A, B.Ed, UGC NET
Dr.Swathy Varma P.R. M.A ,Ph.D
Smt. Pearly Antony O. M.A, M.Ed,UGC NET
Guest Faculty
Sreepriya C.S M.A,UGC NET
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Dr.Helan A.P(Sr.Teresa)-Our former Head of the Department is the current Principal of the College
***OUR STARS***
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1.Ms.E.Murree
2.Ms.Ammu V.K
3.Smt.Alice Noble
4.Smt.Sarala Panikar
5.Smt.Annie George N.
6.Smt.Maria Augusta Alankara V
7.Dr.Leela Manjooran
8.Smt.Salimma Abraham
9.Dr.Alice M.J
VISION
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- To mould Empowered, Empathetic and Environmentally sensitive Women Economists
- To train students in economic analysis with particular emphasis on mathematical economics, create a research aptitude for policy development and to empower them to become potential leaders and scholars.
- To inculcate a sense of social responsibility in them so that they become socially productive citizens.
MISSION
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- To offer courses in Applied Economics so that it will enable the students to have a better understanding of current affairs in policy matters.
- To facilitate comprehension of social, demographic, technological and business dynamics so that students can contribute intelligently to policy debate.
- To create potential researchers who can enrich the nation through policy prescriptions.
- To encourage women to make a positive impact on society through synergies within and outside the student community across the college/region/national boundaries.
Courses Offered
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B.A Economics (CBCSS)
M.A Economics (PGCSS)
Open Course-Foundations of Environmental Economics
Open Course-Logic and Reasoning Aptitude
Choicebased Course-Econometric Methods
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT
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- Research Centre
- UGC/NET Coaching
- Student Capability Enhancement Scheme(SCES)
- Minor UGC Project
- Extension activities -TROP
- MUN(Model United Nations)
- Department Journal-Journal of Environment and Society
- Value Education Classes
- Remedial Coaching Classes
- Research oriented Activities
- Practical Experience for Students from External Sources
- Mother Digna Lecture Series
- ICT enabled learning process
- Enhancing Capabilities beyond classroom
-Environment Awareness Training programme
-e-Governance
-Student Achievements
-Department Activities
Department Activities for the year 2012-13
-Celebrate Platinum Jubilee of the Department-Basic theme :-Environment and Society.
-Mobilising Gramasabha in Kuzhupilly Panchayat and help in Gender/Child Budgeting
-Work towards establishing Zero waste Zone in Vytilla
-Work in association with the Corporation of Kochi to spread greater awareness about proper solid waste management so as to mould a cleaner, healthier and environment friendly city
-Chalk out Internship programmes with institutions and firms to enhance employability of students.
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PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS2012-13 | 
Mother Digna Lecture series by Mr.Dileep Ranjekar,CEO,Azim Premji University .Topic-Higher education opportunities and career prospects -29-1-2013 | 
The Department of Economics ,St Teresa's College and Centre for Socio-economic & Environmental Studies together organized a public lecture on the topic titled 'Churning the Earth: The Making of Global India' by Dr.Aseem Shrivastava on 19th October 2012. | 
Inauguration of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the Department of Economics and Launching of e-Governance Project on September 19th 2012 | 
MOTHER DIGNA PLATINUM JUBILEE LECTURE SERIES
DR.GITA GOPINATH,PROFESSOR,HARVARD UNIVERSITY | 
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Economics Association Inauguration for the academic year 2012-13 | |
Department Activities for the Academic year 2011-2012
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- Student Capability Enhancement Scheme(SCES)
- TROP(Teresian Rural Outreach Program) at Pizhala
- Model United Nations(MUN)-Workshop & Conference
- Talk on Career Guidance
- Economics Association Inauguration
- Workshop on Gender Sensitization
- Green Initiative-Vegetable Cultivation at Kakkanad
- Paper Presentation by the Faculty and Students
- Planning Forum Activities
- Grama Sabha Training
- Colloquium on Twelfth Five Year Plan
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Public Lecture by Dr.Michael Tharakan,Vice-chancellor,Kannur University conducted by the Department of Economics,St.Teresa's College, in collaboration with CSES | 
ACTIVITIES OF THE PLANNING FORUM FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2011-2012
Colloquium on Approach to the Twelfth Five Year Plan by Dr.Montek Singh Ahluwalia,Deputy Chariman ,Planning Commission
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GRAMASABHA | 
KOCHI MUN WORKSHOP -2011-17TH SEPTEMBER 2011
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-The Department of Economics is hosting the first ever MUN in Kerala , in collaboration with MUN India , a social enterprise for conducting National MUN's. The workshop will be held on September 17th 2011 at Audio Visual room, Arts Block.The purpose of this workshop is to give first time MUN ers a brief of idea of what a MUN is and teach them the basic skills of diplomacy.more
for more details visit www.kochimun.com
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KOCHI MUN CONFERENCE 2011-SEPTEMBER 30th -OCTOBER 2nd 2011
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The Kochi Model United Nations 2011 IS a joint venture of Department of Economics, St.Teresa's college and Model United Nations India . The inaugural ceremony held at St.Teresa's college Elysium was a befitting start to the 3 day long endeavour aimed to popularize the concept of MUN.Veteran Journalist and novelist, Sree C.Radhakrishnan, in his inaugural address, spoke about the need for global democratic institutions like UN for solving world's problems. He emphasized that a paradigm shift both emotionally and intellectually is required for the management of resources. It is up to the youth to find effective solutions and ensure a world that is capable of meeting the needs of future generations. Former MP and expert on international relations and politics Dr.Sebastian Paul delivered the key note address.MUN is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy and the United Nations agenda. In a MUN, the participants role play as diplomats representing a nation or an NGO in a simulated session of an organ (committee) of the United Nations | | |
TROP -PIZHALA A GREEN INITIATIVE
In June when the world reflects upon the importance of environment by planting saplings or through speeches, women of Pizhala have set an example by harvesting their vegetables cultivated using organic farming techniques. This harvest is part of the TROP,a project initiated by the Department of Economics of St.Teresa's College with the help of St.Francis Xavier Church, Pizhala.
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Workshop on Gender Sensitization-"Gender Equality for Women Empowerment
Workshop on Gender Sensitization-"Gender Equality for Women Empowerment-Challenges and Opportunities " on August 18th 2011 in the Arts Block Auditorium. The workshop is Sponsored by Education International,Canadian Teachers Federation and AIACHE......More
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Economics Association Inauguration for the academic year 2011-2012
Inauguration of the Economics association and Felicitation of Dr.Sr.Tresa, Principal ,St.Teresas College(former Head of the Department of Economics)on 13th July 2011 .The Department activities for the year 2011-2012was inaugurated by Dr.martin Patrick,reader for research centre for economics,Maharaja's college,Ernakulam.
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TALK ON CAREER GUIDANCE
With an embolden interactive session on "career opportunity" for PG and UG students, the department of economics kick-started the very first event of the department activities, on 8th June 2011.In the morning session Dr.Jeemol Unni faculty of IRMA enunciated about various avenues open up to the students in sundry fields of study.
In the Afternoon session,Dr. Rakesh Basant faculty of IIM,Ahmadebad spoke and interacted with the students highlighting on internships, providing a real insight into today's educational scenario.
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Department Activities for the Academic year 2010-2011
Inauguration of the Economics Association and the opening of Mother Digna Memorial Lecture series
by Dr.K.S.SASIKUMAR,V.V.Giri,National Labour Institute
TROP-The Department of Economics undertook an extension Activity at Pizhala Grama panchayat in Ernakulam District
UGC/NET Coaching started on July 10th 2010.
Alumni Meet -July 10th 2010
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UGC coaching Programme for Life Science and Social Science was inaugurated by Rev. Sr. Francis Ann, provincial and manager on 15th July 2010. The Department of Economics is conducting N.E.T coaching on every Saturdays.
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