The Department of Economics at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) has been offering the undergraduate program since 1915. The Department has evolved over time, bringing it up to par with contemporary needs by building resources, introducing wide range of courses, upgrading curricula and adding new scholars. Currently there are 400 baccalaureate students majoring in Economics and it is rated as one of the most popular degrees at FCCU.
The program provides a thorough understanding of economic theories pertaining to global economic issues with special focus on Pakistan’s economy. It also enables the students to perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses in research and present the findings effectively. The degree enhances the students’ personal and professional decision-making capacities. Further, it encourages them to contribute in policy formulation and participate in the economic development of Pakistan.
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics
- Perform quantitative research skills to critically analyze economic issues
- Apply economic theory in wide range of real life problems and suggest policy changes
- Effectively communicate economic ideas in oral and written form
- Use their knowledge and abilities for the welfare of the people
- Practice ethical and moral values in their professional and personal lives
- Describe careers that apply economics in public, private, and international institutions
Roadmap for BS (Hons) Economics
Eligibility criteria For BS (Hons):
- Students who have passed their Intermediate
- A- Level students who have cleared at least 3 principal A-Level exams (not AS Level) Equivalence attested from the IBCC Needed .
- A- Level students who have given their A levels exams in October, November and are awaiting results are eligible to apply, they need to attach a copy of the statement of entry.
- Students who have done their American High School. Equivalence needed attested from the IBCC .
- Students who have done their Intermediate from the Technical Board
- Students applying for BS (Hons) Biotechnology must have done FSc Pre-Medical or should have studied Biology and Chemistry in A-Level.
Dr Shabib Haider Syed
Chairperson & Professor
PhD (Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad)
Post Doc (Australia)
MA (Government College, Lahore)
Ext: 365
Room # 207, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Muhammad Ali Bhatti
Associate Professor
PhD (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
MPhil (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
Ext: 387
Room # 209, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Tanvir Ahmed
Associate Professor
PhD (Development Economics) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
MA (Economics), University of the Punjab, Lahore
Ext: 400
Room # 006, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Zahid Iqbal
Associate Professor
PhD (Government College University, Faisalabad)
MPhil (GCU, Lahore)
Ext: 366
Room # 208, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Hafiz Rizwan Ahmad
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCU, Lahore)
MPhil (GCU, Lahore)
MA (PU, Lahore)
Ext: 398
Room # 223, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Uzma Hanif
Assistant Professor
Postdoc (London School of Economics and Political Science, UK) in Climate Change and Indus River System Floods
PhD (University of the Punjab, Lahore) Economic Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture Sector
MPhil (GCU, Lahore) A Comparative Study of Power Generation Technologies in Pakistan
Ext: 401
Room # 226, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Ghulam Shabbir
Associate Professor
PhD (NCBA&E, Lahore)
MPhil Economics (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
Ext: 390
Room # 217, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Abdul Jalil Khan
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCU, Lahore)
MAS (Applied Economics Research Center, University of Karachi)
Ext: 399
Room # 224, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Muhammad Naveed Tahir
Assistant Professor
PhD Economics (University Lumiere Lyon II, France)
MS Economics (University Lumiere Lyon II, France)
Ext: 364
Room # 007, Business and Social Sciences Building
Azma Batool
Assistant Professor
PhD Scholar (International Islamic University, Islamabad)
MPhil( Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
MSc (LUMS, Lahore)
MSc (Gold Medalist) (International Islamic University, Islamabad)
Ext: 387
Room # 218, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Muhammad Salahuddin Ayyubi
Assistant Professor
PhD (UCP Lahore)
MPhil (UCP, Lahore)
MA (GCU, Lahore)
Ext: 391
Room # 219, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Humna Ahsan
Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Manchester, UK)
Ext: 380
Room # 206, Business and Social Sciences Building
Ayesha Anwar
Assistant Professor
MPhil (GCU, Faisalabad)
MA (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad)
PhD Scholar (GCU Faisalabad)
Ext: 393
Room # 225, Business and Social Sciences Building
Zafar Manzoor
Lecturer
Fatima Tariq
Lecturer
FOR BS (HONS) | ||||||||||
| 2018 FALL | 2019 SPRING | Total Fee Year Excluding tax | Per Credit Rate | |||||||
| Tuition Fee | Admission Fee for Fall Admissions | Security for Fall Admissions | Total | Tuition Fee | Admission Fee for Spring Admissions | Security for Spring Admissions | Total | |||
| BS (Hons) | 115,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 140,000 | 115,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 140,000 | 255,000 | 7,077 |