Welcome to the Department of Economics at Government Saiha College. We provide high-quality UG education aligned with modern academic standards. We offer a dynamic undergraduate curriculum designed to decode complex economic systems, market behavior, and public policies. Our department equips students with strong analytical, quantitative, and critical-thinking and problem-solving skills essential for analysing modern local and global socio-economic challenges.
Through engaging lectures, research projects, and seminars, our dedicated faculty fosters in interactive environment that prepares students for diverse career paths in banking, public administration, research and development, corporate and higher studies.
Join us to gain a deep understanding of economic principles and empower yourself to drive meaningful change in society.
Year of Establishment: To be updated
Head of the Department: Dr L B Ngoze, Assistant Professor
Vision
To be the center of excellence in economic education and produce transformative and innovative economic studies in Mizoram, fostering analytical minds, ethical leadership, and empowered citizens, capable of addressing regional and global socio-economic challenges.
Mission
Deliver strong foundation in economic theories, quantitative methods and policy analysis through quality teaching.
Encourage critical thinking focused on the unique socio-economic landscape and development needs of the Mara Autonomous District Council (MADC) region and Mizoram.
Equip students with analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills essential for higher education and professional careers.
Provide holistic education and mentorship to bridge socio-economic gaps and promote sustainable community growth.
Promote and encourage students in adapting to change in environment, whether jobs, skills, learning etc.
Built an environment where students are encouraged creativity in many forms where traditional values are promoted and practised.
Programmes & Curriculum
The Department offers a 3-Year bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics subject under the Mizoram University curriculum framework.
Foundational Theory: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Institutions & Market
Applied & Policy Economics: Public finance, International Trade
Development & Regional focus: Indian Economy, Environmental economics, Economics of Growth and Development, Agriculture Economics, Demography
Quantitative Techniques.
The Department also contributes to the relevant Minor, Multidisciplinary Course (MDC), components of the undergraduate programme, as applicable.
Faculty & Student Strength
The Department has three faculty members, comprising:
Regular Faculty: 1
Casual Faculty: 2
Detailed information on faculty qualifications, academic profiles, publications, research work, and professional achievements is available through the faculty profile in the college website.
The Department's Major student enrolment is as follows:
I Semester: — 18
III Semester: — 7
V Semester: — 9
Total: — 34
Academic & Departmental Activities
The Department promotes learning beyond the conventional classroom through a range of academic and literary engagements. These activities provide students with opportunities to apply their knowledge, develop confidence, and engage with language and literature in practical and creative ways.
Major departmental activities include:
Extensive one-on-one student mentoring
Seminars, workshops and faculty development programmes
Guest lectures and academic interactions with higher secondary schools
Online interaction with various experts in different fields of studies
Extensive and regular library usage with faculty- in- charge
Voluntary community outreach
Participation in college-level academic and cultural programmes
Partnership with leading banks in Siaha district
Partnership with various Entrepreneurship Development Centres (EDCs) and incubation centres
Mock lectures by students as part of student-centred leaning activity.