About the School of Economics and Public Policy

Learning at the School of Economics (SoE) at RV University focuses on holistic education that creates critical thinking individuals with strong disciplinary understanding, broad perspective of issues and problems gained through multiple lenses, and hands-on experiences and skills to take on challenges and solve problems at the workplace and in real life. To facilitate such an education, the curriculum at SoE balances theoretical courses with courses that are based on practical applications, skills, and experiential learning. Students are encouraged to take up research, projects and self-study to stimulate their critical and analytical abilities and become independent thinkers and practitioners.

Why Study Economics?

Strong Foundations
  • Emphasis on theories
  • Understanding of contemporary issues and historical processes
Multidisciplinary Learning
  • Engage and learn from other disciplines
  • Build multidisciplinary perspective
Learning by Doing
  • Apply classroom learning to real life situations
  • Gain knowledge through experience
Explore, Examine, Excel
  • Get acquainted to multiple fields within the discipline
  • Study and special in the areas of choice
Global Employability Skills
  • Awareness of current affairs and social processes
  • Numerical and statistical fluency
  • Sound conceptual grounding
  • Presentation of economic logic and arguments with global examples
Multiple Specializations
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Business Economics
  • Computational Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Environmental Economics
  • Health and Education Economics
  • International Economics
Promising Career Tracks
  • Data Analytics
  • Public Policy
  • Finance and Banking
Career Roles
  • Diplomats
  • Policy evaluators and developers
  • Trade and international exchange advisors
  • Climate and sustainability advocates
  • Corporate strategists
  • Bank and Insurance advisors
What we Offer?
Undergraduate Programmes

Duration: 4 Year Programme

    • B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics specialisation in Data Analytics
    • B.Sc. (Hons.) Economics specialisation in Development Studies and Public Policy
    Eligibility
    10+2 or equivalent (CBSE, ISC, IB, Cambridge, State
    Boards and other Govt. recognised boards)
Postgraduate Programmes

Duration: 2 Year Programme

    • M.Sc. Economics - specialisation in Data Analytics
    • M.Sc. Economics - specialisation in Financial Economics
    • M.Sc. Economics - specialisation in Development Studies and Public Policy
    • M.A. Public Policy and e-Governance
    Eligibility
    Minimum 50% in undergraduate degree; Students with economics background are preferred.

Ph.D.
Students interested in research can join as part- time or full-time scholars.

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Dr. Pushkarni Panchamukhi

Associate Dean,
School of Economics and Public Policy

Dean’s Message

Dear students,
Welcome to the School of Economics, RV University.

As a part of a very vibrant campus at RV University, the School of Economics and Public Policy offers a holistic education that creates critical thinkers with a strong disciplinary understanding. As we launch our B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc programmes in Economics, we are excited to offer students a specialization in Data Analytics and Development Studies & Public Policy at the undergraduate level and Data Analytics, financial Economics or Development Studies & Public Policy at the postgraduate level.

Cognizant of India’s socio-economic position globally, the School of Economics and Public Policy stimulates an environment where students inquire into the real issues of development and gain insights through research, projects and self-study to stimulate their critical and analytical abilities to become independent thinkers and practitioners. With regular internship and capstone projects, as well as research dissertations, you get sound training to face placement interviews or present your research at national and international conferences.

Campus Amenities

  •  Metro connectivity at doorstep
  •  Library
  •  Auditorium
  •  Gymnasium
  •  Bank
  •  Post office
  •  Food court
  •  Dining Hall
  •  Medical Centre
  •  Counselling Centre
  •  Recreational centre
  •  Sports facilities & sports grounds

Collaborations and industry connect

COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Admission Process
  • STEP - 01
    Complete Online Application

    Select the Course and Fill out the Application form. Apply online
    https://admissions.rvu.edu.in/

  • STEP - 02
    RVU Selection Process

    Complete the course-based Selection Process

  • STEP - 03
    Selection Letter Issued

    Subject to Fulfillment of Eligibility and Admission Process

  • STEP - 04
    Programme Registration

    On Receipt of Registration Fee as specified in the Selection Letter

  • STEP - 05
    Provisional Admissions Letter

    Issued upon Completion of the Selection Process

University Campus, RV Vidyanikethan Post, 8th Mile, Mysuru Road, Bengaluru - 560059
Mobile: +91 95136 73775, +91 89511 79896 | Email: admissions@rvu.edu.in

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