
The Department of Economics started functioning with the introduction of the Pre-Degree course in 1981. B.A. in Economics was introduced in the year 1995 with Sociology and History as subsidiary subjects.M.A. Economics was initiated in 2020.
The Economics Association regularly conducts seminars, workshops, and quiz programmes. The department has a well-equipped library with an adequate number of books. The department organizes many programmes of social importance. National and International seminars, workshops, poster exhibitions, quiz and meetings with parents mark the department's calendar. Social exposure programmes include visits to old age homes, hospitals, orphanages and homes for the destitute which equip the students for healthy community life. The department publishes a manuscript magazine every year. The Department offers the Entrepreneurship Development Club (ED Club).
Department Library
A repertoire of books that aid in academic enhancement and develop subject knowledge is provided by the Department Library.
ICT enabled Classrooms
ICT Classrooms (Information and Communication Technologies led Classrooms) with Wifi connectivity makes learning interesting and effective.
Poster Competition
As part of the UN day celebration, the Department conducted a poster competition.
“Nourishing Peace” was the theme of the competition.
Angel G.Oswin from III B.Sc. FCS secured the first position.
Skit Competition
As part of the anti-drug campaign, the P.G. Department of Economics in association with NSS Unit no.58 organized an interdepartmental Skit Competition on 19th October 2022.
“Impact of drug abuse” was the theme of the competition.
Fourteen students from various departments participated in the competition.
Department of Chemistry secured the first position.
Freshers' Day
The official welcoming ceremony of the first-year UG and PG students was held on 17th October 2022.
Seniors rendered a warm welcome to the new members.
Several programmes were organized to entertain the newcomers and to explore their talents.
Shodh Path
P.G. Department of Economics organized the “Shodh Path – The Gate Way to Research,” – the project proposal presentation of students of II M.A. Business Economics on 28th September 2022.
Beneficiaries of this program were the students of II M.A Business Economics, I M.A. Business Economics, and III B.A. Economics.
Total no. of participants: 64
This program helped the students to gain some basic insights into the preliminary steps in research.
e-Governance Workshop
The community lab activity of the P.G. Department of Economics was held on 20th September 2022.
A workshop on e-Governance was conducted at Pakalveedu, Angamaly.
Dr. Priyanka T.R., Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of Economics, Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly handled the session.
Self Defense
P.G. Department of Economics in association with Women Cell organized Life skills training session on Self Defence Techniques on 19th July 2022.
Ms. Rosa K.O.(Sr. CPO, Narcotic Cell, Aluva), Ms.Sindhu M.K.(Sr. CPO, Narcotic Cell, Aluva), and Ms.Ambily M.M.(Sr. CPO, Narcotic Cell, Aluva) were the resource persons.
Nearly sixty students participated in the program.
World Population Day
P.G. Department of Economics in association with NSS Unit no.58 organized an interdepartmental digital poster-making competition on 11th July 2022 in connection with World Population Day 2022.
“A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all - Harnessing opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all” was the theme of the competition.
Nine students from various departments participated in the competition. Hasna P. K. of II M.A. Business Economics secured the first position.
National Statistics Day
Twenty-eight students from various departments participated in the inter-departmental quiz competition.
Maneesha Mohanan and Arunima Prasad (II MA Business Economics) and Saira Banu & Alfiya P A (II MA Business Economics) secured the first positions.
Profile presentation of Indian statisticians done by II MA Business Economics students.
Total no. of participants: 53
Career Guidance
Post-Graduate Department of Economics organised a Career Development Programme for the final year UG and PG students of Economics on 3rd March 2022. They introduced some new short-term courses and career opportunities in it. Mr. Akhil K.R. (Team Manager, Avodha Edutech, Infopark, Kochi), Ms.Aswani I.S.(Academic Consultant, Avodha Edutech, Infopark, Kochi) and Mr. Rinto Thomas(Presentation Officer, Avodha Edutech, Infopark, Kochi) were the resource persons.
Intl. Education Day
The Post Graduate Department of Economics organised an essay writing competition in connection with International Education Day on January 24th, 2022. The theme of the competition was “New Education Policy 2020”. Laya Elizebeth George from III B.A. English got first prize. Nannoor Beegum from I M.Sc Home Science and Ammu P.S. from II B.A. Economics secured second and third prizes respectively.
Christmas 2021
The department-wise Christmas celebration was held on 23rd December 2021. Cake cutting was also held on this occasion. Students celebrated Christmas by singing carol songs. Dr.Laisa Thomas, HOD delivered the Christmas message.
Webinar on IPR
Department of Economics in association with Alumnae Association organized a webinar on the topic ‘An Introduction to IPR’ on 20th December 2021. Dr. Vinitha K.B., Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of Economics, Mar Thoma College, Nilambur, Malappuram was the resource person. The webinar aims to create awareness of the various dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights among the participants. 80 students from the UG and PG in the department of Economics participated in the webinar.
PG Freshers'Day
Fresher’s Day of the first-year PG students was conducted on 3rd November 2021. Second-year PG students welcomed the first-year students. Dr.Laisa Thomas, HOD felicitated the gathering. All the teachers from the PG Department of Economics participated in the program.
Induction 2021
Department of Economics conducted an online Induction program for newly admitted first-year students on 28th September 2021. All the teachers from the Department of Economics, first-year U.G. students, and parents participated in the meeting. Principal Dr.Sr.Rosily A.V. presided over the function. Dr.Laisa Thomas, HOD, and Ms.Rinu K.Louis, class advisor welcomed the parents and students and also gave them an introduction to the B.A. Economics program.
Ponnonam 2K21
Departmental Onam celebration was conducted online. Students from UG and PG actively participated in the celebration. Teachers and students delivered Onam felicitations. A video was prepared by students named Ponnonam 2K21. This video includes Onam songs, dance, and other performances of students.
Alumni meet 2021
The annual departmental alumni meeting was conducted on 7th August 2021. The meeting was conducted through Google meet. The college principal Dr.Sr.Rosily A.V. presided over the function. Dr. Laisa Thomas, Head of the Department of Economics, Dr.Theressiakutty K.M., former Head of the Department of Economics, and Adv. Anitha K.J., Alumni Association Vice President addressed the gathering. 50 members participated in the meeting. An interactive session was also held at the end of the meeting.
PTA Meet
Department of Economics in association with College PTA organized an online PTA meeting for the second-year and third-year UG students on 6th July 2021 through Google meet. The college principal Dr.Sr.Rosily A.V., Dr.Lizmitha Godwin, PTA secretary, and Dr.Laisa Thomas, Head of the Department of Economics addressed the gathering. A total of 90 members participated in the meeting. The main aim of the meeting was to discuss online classes.
Research Methodology
Post-Graduate Department of Economics organized a webinar on Research Methodology in Economics on 23rd March 2021 through Google meet. Dr.Mani K.P., Director, School of Business, Depaul Institute of Science &Technology, Angamaly was the resource person. The resource person explained all the basic points of research methodology and important aspects of UG and PG projects.
NEP 2020
The Post Graduate Department of Economics organized a webinar as part of commemorating the international education day on 25th January 2021The topic of the webinar was ‘NEP 2020: Reflection on Higher education. Dr.Niranjana K.P., Assistant Professor of Education, Farook Training College, Kozhikode was the resource person. She explained the impact of NEP on higher education. The program was conducted through Google meet. All the faculties and students from the Department of Economics very actively participated in the webinar.
Inauguration
The inauguration of the Economics P.G. Programme was held on 20th January 2021. The chief dignitary of the day was the Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Prof. Sabu Thomas. The other dignitaries present were, Dr.Sr.Rosily A.V., Principal, Morning Star, Sr.Reshmi CSN, Education councilor, Dr.A. Jose, Dr.Sudhakaran K.M, Prof Harikrishnan P, Adv.P.Shanavas, (Syndicate members) Dr.Thresiakutty K.M(Former Head of Economics Department) and Dr.Laisa Thomas(Head of Economics Department). Due to the Covid scenario inauguration was conducted on Google meet. The ceremony commenced with a silent prayer. Dr.Sr. Rosily A.V. welcomed the gathering. Sr.Reshmi CSN gave the presidential address. This was followed by the Vice Chancellor addressing the gathering. He specially mentioned the efforts of the College and the Department in the higher education sector. This was followed by felicitations by other dignitaries and a Vote of thanks by Dr.Laisa Thomas.
e-Poster
As part of the UN day celebration, the Department of Economics conducted an E-poster competition. More than ten students from different departments participated in this online competition. Arya T.B. from II B.Sc. Chemistry and Fathima Femiya from III B.Sc. Physics secured first and second position respectively. Devika V.S. from II B.A. Economics got third prize.
Teachers' Day
Department of Economics organized an online teachers' day celebration on 5th September 2020 through google meet. All the teachers, students, retired teachers, and alumni from the Department of Economics gathered through a virtual platform and shared their experiences and memories. Dr.Laisa Thomas, Head of the Department of Economics delivered a welcome to all. The retired teachers were honored on this occasion.
e-Onam
Department of Economics organized an online Onam celebration on 29th August 2020 through google meet. Dr. Laisa Thomas, Head of the Department of Economics delivered onam wishes. Students presented various cultural events through an online platform on this occasion.
Induction(Final yrs)
An online induction programme organized by the Department of Economics for third-year B.A. Economics students on 7th July 2020. All the teachers from the Department of Economics and final year students attended the meeting. The main agenda of the meeting was 'online class'. Dr.Laisa Thomas,HOD provided guidelines to students.
Ponnonam 2K21
Departmental Onam celebration was conducted online. Students from UG and PG actively participated in the celebration. Teachers and students delivered Onam felicitations. A video was prepared by students named Ponnonam 2K21. This video includes Onam songs, dance, and other performances of students.
Alumni Meet
The annual departmental alumni meeting was conducted on 7th August 2021. The meeting was conducted through Google meet. The college principal Dr.Sr.Rosily A.V. presided over the function. Dr. Laisa Thomas, Head of the Department of Economics, Dr.Theressiakutty K.M., former Head of the Department of Economics and Adv. Anitha K.J., Alumni Association Vice President were addressed the gathering. 50 members participated in the meeting. An interactive session was also held at the end of the meeting.
PTA Meet
Department of Economics in association with College PTA organized an online PTA meeting for the second-year and third-year UG students on 6th July 2021 through Google meet. The college principal Dr.Sr.Rosily A.V., Dr.Lizmitha Godwin, PTA secretary, and Dr.Laisa Thomas, Head of the Department of Economics addressed the gathering. Total of 90 members participated in the meeting. The main aim of the meeting was to discuss online classes.
Study Tour
Three day tour programme to Coorg and St. Mary’s Island was organized from 20th to 23rd January 2020. A group of 30 students from final year B.A. Economics along with four faculties participated in the same.
Christmas Celebration
The department wise Christmas celebration was held on 20 December 2019 accompanied by various programmes.
Induction Programme
In association with the Department of Commerce, a tagline competition for students was organized on 20 December 2019. An induction programme was also conducted with this. The programme was hosted by Kerala Blasters.
Debate Competition
An inter-departmental debate competition was conducted by the Department of Economics in connection with the World Population Day on 19th July 2019. The topic of the debate was ‘ India’s Population Growth: A Boon or a Threat’.
Skill Development
Employment Skill Development Programme was conducted for final year UG students of Economics on 20th November 2019. The programme was handled by Sri.Nandakumar, Chief Career Counsellor, Galaxy Educational Services
Food Processing
In association with the Department of Home Science and District Industrial Centre, Ernakulam, Department of Economics organised a two week Food Processing class from February 3rd to 17th, 2020. Vice Principal Dr. Sr. Philo T.J. inaugurated the programme. Dr. Laisa Thomas, HOD of Economics, Dr.Lizmitha Godwin, HOD of Home Science and Sri. Manoj, Director, DIC, Ernakulam felicitated the progrmme in the inaugural function.
Awareness Class
Department of Economics organized an awareness class on Reproductive Tract Infection on 28 June 2019. Final year nursing students of Najath College of Nursing, Aluva handled the class. They focused on women health and hygiene.
Final Year Topper
Scholarship Prize instituted by Dr. Thresiakutty K.M (Former HOD) to the topper in the final B.A University Examination. B.A. Economics
Book Bank
Initiated in 2010, this practice facilitates provision of academic books to students free of cost. Students facing financial difficulties in purchasing text books are given the required educational resources from our book bank. The Book bank include books donated by our alumni as well as puchased by the department. At the end of each semester students return these texts which are then transferred to the deserving students of the next batch.