PRDS COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE
The Department of Economics offers BA Economics Honours with specialization in Finance. The course builds up the theoretical knowledge of economic principles with microeconomics,macroeconomics and econometrics.The specialization along with theoretical knowledge aims at providing a balanced mix of foundational studies and specialised knowledge. The students undergoing the course are expected to develop an understanding of financial system of the economy, investment and portfolio management, financial accounting. The combination of Economics with Finance is one of the most sought after course globally as it has high end career opportunities with attractive salary packages along with skills for personal finance management.
Mrs. Saranya Ajithkumar is the Head of the Department of Economics. She joined the Department of Economics in 2025 as a Guest Lecturer. She completed her graduation from Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum, and post-graduation from Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, securing the second rank from the University of Kerala, and cleared the UGC NET in 2014. She has teaching experience as an ad-hoc faculty at Fatima Mata National College, Kollam, and NSS Hindu College, Changanacherry, and has published six international and one national paper in addition to presenting at national and international conferences. She has been inducted into the pool of Academic Counsellors at Sree Narayana Guru Open University. She is currently pursuing her PhD at MG University, with research interests in Gender Studies and Developmental Economics.
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