Department of Economics is one of the oldest departments established in 1882. The department offers Economics in BA, B.Sc, B.Com and BBA streams. Department of Economics is recognized under the UGC Scheme of College with Potential for Excellence.

It facilitates students to understand public debate about economic policy, including taxation and government expenditure, trade and globalization, health and welfare. Students are also trained and deputed to participate in various inter collegiate events related to economics. The department organizes yearly workshops / seminars on current topics on economics.

New Initiations: 

• Designed and started M.A. in Applied Economics from the Academic Year 2008-2009 which is now re-designated as M.A. in Economics.
• Started interdisciplinary B.Sc Programme with Economics, Mathematics and Statistics from the academic year 2016-2017. 

Regular Activities 

• Econovanza – A State Level Annual Intercollegiate Fest for Economics  students 
• Guest Lectures by Eminent Scholars
• Panel Discussions on Budget and Economic Issues    
• Industrial Visits and Tours for Final Year Students 
   

Distinguished Alumni

• Dr H.A.C Prasad, Senior Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Govt of India.
• Prof. M R Narayana, Centre for Economic Studies and Policy, Institute for Social and Economic Change, DR VKRV Road, Nagarabhavi, Bangalore-72.
• Dr N.K. Thingalaya, Former CMD, Syndicate Bank.
• Dr N.S. Bhat, Former Chairman, PG Dept of Economics, Mangalore University.
• Dr S Udyashankar, Former Director, Dept of MBA, Vivekananda Engineering College, Puttur.