The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics is designed to introduce students to fundamental micro and macro-economic theories, to enable them critically think and apply data analysis techniques for the study of contemporary economic problems. The curriculum is designed to familiarize students to various economic choices society faces and acquaint them with skills to exercise judgment in evaluating public policy. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in both private and public enterprises and pursue graduate studies in the field.

The Department has currently around 180 students in the regular and 120 in the extension program in the undergraduate program. In addition to undergraduate program, the department offer a postgraduate program containing 7 regular and 72 extension students in two programs (MSC in Natural & Environmental Economics and MSC in Development Economics)