Department of Economics & Finance
Department of Economics & Finance
The Economics and Finance department at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus offers various academic programmes and research-focused courses in economics, finance and management, emphasizing a strong conceptual foundation to promote the application of knowledge to real-world issues. Since its inception in 2008, it is committed to adopting the best pedagogical methods to train future leaders and researchers. Our students and research scholars excelled in both academics and industry. We provide opportunities for our research scholars to engage in interdisciplinary projects and acquire industry-relevant skills. Our faculty, recognized in their fields, hail from prestigious institutions like IITs, IIMs, IGIDR, ISI, ISEC, UoH and JNU. The department has secured funding from notable national and international bodies such as ICSSR, NHRC, IIBF, SANDEE, Shastri-Indo Canadian Institute, ERIA and ADB. Faculty expertise spans Development Economics, International Economics, Behavioral Economics, Regional Economics, Money and Banking, Financial Economics and Management, among other areas.
Our Vision
and Mission
Vision: The department is committed to providing exceptional training in economics, finance, and management, focusing on strong conceptual foundations and real-world application, while preparing students for success in various sectors and promoting a research-driven environment for faculty, scholars and students.
Mission:
1. The department is committed to employing the best pedagogical methods to train future leaders and researchers in economics, finance and management.
2. We strive to inspire innovative thinking among our students, equipping them to contribute effectively to addressing the pressing issues and challenges facing both the nation and the world.
Programmes Offered
B.E. Electronics & Computer
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Pharmacy
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Humanities & Social Sciences
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Campus: All Campuses
Research
High-quality research with numerous funded projects and a repertoire of highly talented and motivated research scholars (Ph.D students/project staff) provides the department with a vibrant research environment. The faculty have high-quality publications and patents to their credit. The Department of Biological Sciences is a recipient of the FIST (Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure) grant from the Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India, for the development of research and teaching infrastructure.
Research-based Consultancy
For Further Information Contact
Prof. Rishi Kumar
Head Of Department, Economics and Finance
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar
Shameerpet Mandal, Hyderabad - 500078
Phone: 040-66303699
E-mail: hod.ecofin@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
Departmental Office:
Room # K-218, Economics and Finance
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Jawahar Nagar
Shameerpet Mandal, Hyderabad - 500078
Phone: +91 40 66303876
E-mail: ecofin.office@hyderabad.bits-pilani.ac.in
Scholars
Mou Jana
Ph.D. Supervisor - Prof. Swati Alok,
Co. Supervisor - Ph.D. Status - Ongoing
Venkata Sai Bhanu Sachin Amirapu
Ph.D. Supervisor - Prof. Nivedita Sinha, Prof. Aruna Malapati
Co. Supervisor - Ph.D. Status - Ongoing
G Srineha
Ph.D. Topic - Investment Banking Research in Understanding Market Volatility
Ph.D. Supervisor - Prof. Thota Nagaraju
Co. Supervisor - Ph.D. Status - Ongoing
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