About Us

Economics is a fascinating and comprehensive field that provides an intellectual foundation for planning, policy, and decision-making. The Department of Economics at AIUB is committed to promote sustainable development through knowledge, innovation, and research to address socio-economic challenges with the Undergraduate program as Bachelor of Social Science in Economics (BSS in Economics) and the Graduate program as Master in Development Studies (MDS).

 

The BSS in Economics program will strive to build foundations on theoretical and empirical knowledge in economics and to provide rigorous training in applied research. It pledges to impart enriched inclusive curriculum to equip the students with innovative knowledge to contribute to sustainable development. It also aims to instill a deeper understanding and practice of moral and ethical values to address contemporary socio-economic challenges. This program provides a foundation for careers in academics, research, finance, banking, and as an economist in public and private organizations, international or UN agencies, multinational corporations, industrial sectors, public service among other fields.  

 

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

PEO 1	Apply empirical knowledge to find the evidence of economic theories.
PEO 2	Demonstrate the innovative knowledge to promote sustainable development to resolve the challenges in global field of economics.
PEO 3	Nurture future leaders and young economists to become global citizens and world class professionals.
PEO 4	Inculcate a spirit of enquiry to develop moral and ethical values that supports critical analysis of the contemporary socio-economic challenges.

 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

 

PLOs	Description
PLO 1	Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established Economic principles.
PLO 2	Apply theoretical knowledge in their respective professions.
PLO 3	Display the skills and knowledge in solving problems with minimal supervision.
PLO 4	Evaluate critically the appropriateness of different Economic theories.
PLO 5	Display advanced digital literacy which is adequate to perform complex Econometric models for sustainable development.
PLO 6	Communicate and interact effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes.
PLO 7	Demonstrate leadership skill for efficient communication and managing people in different socio-economic fields.
PLO 8	Demonstrate the ability to incorporate entrepreneurial skills and social empowerment in the field of Development Economics
PLO 9	Develop creative and innovative socio-economic ways for equal allocation of resources.
PLO 10	Demonstrate professional knowledge and practical skills in both technical and management to lead a team in critical decision-making environment.
PLO 11	Demonstrate social, professional, environmental, and ethical values.
PLO 12	Show-case global knowledge and competencies to fulfil employment, entrepreneurial and lifelong learning skills.
PLO 13	Contribute significantly to the global Economic development.

 

Why Would you choose BBS in Economics at the Department of Economics at AIUB?

 

• Internationally trained and competent faculty members
• State-of-the-Art IT infrastructure facilities with advanced computer labs technology
• Latest library collections with online library management systems
• Regular international/national visiting professors/professionals to enhance cross-culture dialogue and intellectual exchange
• Student and faculty exchange programs with foreign universities
• Scholarship and waivers for meritorious students
• Wide range of research scope including seminars, workshops and symposiums
• AIUB Journal of Business and Economics [AJBE]
• Dedicated Economics Club (Equilibrium) for arranging academic events, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Internship facilities at research institutions and professional organizations
• Specialized placement office to help students find rewarding employment