Introduction
The two-year Associate Degree Program in Economics (ADP in Economics) is intended to give students a thorough understanding of economic theories, practices, and trends of diverse nature, for instance, Business Economics, Globalization, Banking Economics etc. The program is designed with care to provide students with the information and abilities needed for a fruitful and significant career in the field of economics. Students will get a solid foundation that equips them with the opportunities and challenges of the modern, dynamic economic landscape through demanding coursework and real-world experiences. The Associate Degree Program in Economics is skill-focused, specifically crafted to equip the young generation with practical market knowledge and tactics in a short time frame. This program aims to facilitate their entry into professional environments and support fresh graduates in becoming entrepreneurs.
Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate (equivalent to 12 years of education) with at least 45% marks.
Award of Degree
To be eligible for the award of the Associate Degree in Economics, the student is required to complete prescribed coursework of at least 65 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.
Scheme of Study
| Total Credit Hours | 66 |
| Total Semesters | 4 |
| Duration | 2 years |
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| Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| CS101 | Introduction to Computing | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ECO302 | Principles of Microeconomics | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ENG101 | English Comprehension | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MTH100 | General Mathematics | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | General Education | Social Sciences | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ETH202 | Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | General Education | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | |||||
| ISL202 | Islamic Studies | General Education | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ECO303 | Principles of Macroeconomics | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ECO402 | Microeconomics | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ENG201 | Business and Technical English Writing | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ETH100 | Effective Citizenship | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| STA301 | Statistics and Probability | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PAK301 | Pakistan Studies | General Education | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ECO403 | Macroeconomics | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ECO501 | Development Economics | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ECO606 | Mathematical Economics I | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU403 | Art, Crafts and Calligraphy | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT602 | Entrepreneurship | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PAK522 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | General Education | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ECO601 | Business Econometrics | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ECO603 | International Economics | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT411 | Money & Banking | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| STA630 | Research Methods | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| GSC101 | General Science | General Education | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PHY101 | Physics | General Education | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||