Department of Economics
About Us
The Department of Economics had its beginning right from the inception of the college itself in 1964, with the first batch of humanities. The Department became fully functional in 1968 when the college was upgraded to a senior institution. The first Principal Rev. Msgr. Peter Uralil, who was in charge of the Department, gave it the impetus to develop further. In 1968, with the starting of the BA Degree Programme in Economics, the full-fledged undergraduate Department of Economics came into existence with Rev. Dr Simon Kottoor as the HOD. So far, 50 Batches of undergraduate students passed out from this Department. The Department has a strong Alumni Association. The Department celebrated its golden jubilee initiated by the Economics Alumni Association. Several academic and non-academic programmes are conducted every year for the all-round development of our students. From 2011 onwards, the Department has been conducting a certificate course in Human Rights and Duties Education with the UGC sponsorship. From 2016 onwards, the Department began conducting PSC coaching for students of the college to equip them for competitive examinations. At present, Sri. Thomas K C, (HOD), Sri. Prince Joseph and Ms Haritha Ramesh (Guest) are the faculties serving in the Department.
Programmes Offered
BA Programme in Economics
Former Faculty Members
Late Rev.Fr. Peter Uralil
BA Honours from University of Madras; Date of appointment: 01-05-1964; Appointed as first Principal in 1964; Principal of SD College Kanjirapally from 1974 to 1980; Retired from service on 31-03-1981
Rev. Simon Kottoor
Late Dr. C J Joseph (HOD)
MA in Economics from Kerala University; P.hD from Calicut University; Specialised in agriculture economics; Appointed on 21-07-1964; Retired from service on 31-03-1992
Prof. MC Peter
MA Economics From Kerala University; Appointed on 17-07-1971; Retired from service on 31-03-2002
Dr. M M Thampi (HOD)
MA from Jabalpur University; M.Phil from Cochin University; P.hD from Cochin University; Specialised in Industrial Economics; Appointed on 16-09-1974; Retired from Service on 31-03-2005
Late Prof. N M Mathew
MA in Economics from Jiwaji University Gwalior; Retired from Service on 26-04-2006
Prof. A J Joseph
MA in Economics from Kerala University; Appointed on 11-10-1982; Retired from service on 31-03-2008
Prof. K L Jose (HOD)
MA from Kerala University; Appointed on 03-01-1979; Retired from Service on 31-03-2009
Prof. Jojo Joseph Korah (HOD)
MA from Kerala University; Appointed on 17-10-1980; Retired from Service on31-05-2012
Achievements (Students)
2019-2020
1. Amal Binu Of BA Economics Semester VI elected as chairman of college union 2019-2020
2. Parvathy Shankar of BA economics semester VI elected as Vice Chairperson of the college union
3. Nevil T Saji, semester I, Department of Economics, won gold medal in Kerala state senior men ‘Kurash Championship’ 2019-20
4. Athira G II year student won III rd price in Golden Jubilee essay competition
Achievements (Teachers)
2019-2020
1. Sri. Thomas K C awarded the best organiser of State level Model Parliament competition conducted by Government of Kerala
2020-2021
1. State Level Webinar on “Covid-19: Economic Impact” conducted on 11-08-2020. Dr. Jomon Mathew (Assistant Professor, University College Thiruvananthapuram) and Dr.C Pradeep ( Director, Core Matrics Technologies Thiruvananthapuram) were the resource persons.
2. National Level Paper Presentation Competition conducted for College Students in association with Research cell and IQAC on 06-11-2020
3. PSC Coaching for Students to equip competitive examinations
Activities 2019-2020
1. Association inauguration and fresher’s day on 26th July 2019
2. Orientation on research methodology
3. Panel discussion on ‘Industrial investment in Kerala opportunities and challenges” on 16th December 2019
4. Golden Jubilee valedictory ceremony of the department on 3rd January 2020
5. PSC Coaching for Students to equip competitive examinations