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ANNEXURE – 4
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM – STRUCTURE
FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014–15
B.A. ECONOMICS
SEM Part – I Part – II Part – III Part – IV
Part – V
(6th Hr)
ACC
(6th Hr) SLC
I
Sem.
I
Lang
(6)
II Lang
(6)
Core
(5)
Core
(5)
Allied Commerce
(6)
SBE GK
(2)
– Total
(30)
NCC/NSS/PED.
(3)
Com.Eng
(2)
Comp.Lit
(1) – –
II
Sem.
I
Lang (6)
II
Lang (6)
Core
(4)
Core
(5)
Allied
Commerce (6)
SBE QA &
VA
(2)
Elec.
EVS (1)
Total
(30)
NCC/NSS/PED.
(3)
Com.Eng
(2)
Comp.Lit
(1) –
Law
and Society
III
Sem.
I
Lang
(6)
II Lang
(6)
Core
(4)
Core
(4)
Allied Economics
(6)
NME
(2)
SBE
(2)
Total
(30)
NCC/NSS/PED.
(3)
Com.Eng
(2)
Comp.Lit
(1) – Human Rights
IV
Sem.
I
Lang (6)
II
Lang (6)
Core
(4)
Core
(4)
Allied
Economics (6)
NME
(2)
SBE
(2)
Total
(30)
NCC/NSS/PED.
(3)
Com.Eng
(2)
Comp.Lit
(1) –
Environmental
Economics
V
Sem.
Core
(6)
Core
(6)
Core
(5)
Core
(5)
Elec.
Project (5)
SBE
Major (2)
Elec.
W.S. (1)
Total
(30) –
Com.Eng
(2)
Comp.Lit
(1)
Skill Devt – Career
Guidance
(3)
Population
stusies
VI
Sem.
Core
(5)
Core
(5)
Core
(4)
Elec.
(6)
Elec.
(6)
SBE
Major (2)
Elec.
VBE (2)
Total
(30) –
Com.Eng
(2)
Comp.Lit
(1)
Skill Devt – Career
Guidance
(3)
––
TOTAL 180
Hrs
I Language – Tamil
II Language – English
SBE – Skill – Based Electives
GK – General Knowledge
QA &V A – Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Aptitude
SLC – Self – Learning Course
EVS – Environmental Studies
W.S. – Women Studies
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CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM – STRUCTURE
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE JOINED FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014–15 ONWARDS
B.A. ECONOMICS
Sem
Part
Course Subject Hrs. 6th Hr.
Cr. Adl. Cr.
Exam (Hrs)
Marks
Allotted
Int. Ext.
I
I Lang. – I
Tamil – I
6 3 3 25 75
II Lang. – II
English – I
6 3 3 25 75
III
Core Micro Economics – I 5 5 3 25 75
Core Money 5 5 3 25 75
Allied
Commerce Principles of Accounting–I 6 5 3 25 75
IV SBE - I General Knowledge 2 2 2 – 100
V Extension activities
NSS / NCC / PED
3 – – –
Additional Courses
Communicative English–I
2 – – –
Computer Literacy
1 – – –
II
I Lang. – I
Tamil – II
6 3 3 25 75
II Lang. – II
English – II
6 3 3 25 75
III
Core Banking 4 4 3 25 75
Core Micro Economics – II 5 4 3 25 75
Allied
Commerce Principles of Accounting–II 6 5 3 25 75
IV
SBE - II Quantitative Aptitude and
Verbal Aptitude 2 2 2 – 100
EVS Environmental Studies 1 1 2 – 100
V Extension activities
NSS / NCC / PED
3 – – –
Additional Courses
Communicative English–I
2 1 3 25 75
Computer Literacy
1 – – –
SLC Law and Society 3 3 – 100
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Sem
Part
Course Subject Hrs.
6th
Hr. Cr.
Adl.
Cr.
Exam
(Hrs)
Marks
Allotted
Int. Ext.
III
I Lang.– I
Tamil – III
6 3 3 25 75
II Lang – II
English – III
6 3 3 25 75
III
Core Public Finance 4 3 3 25 75
Core Applied Economics 4 3 3 25 75
Allied
Econo. Economic Statistics - I 6 5 3 25 75
IV NME - I Fundamentals of Economics-I 2 2 2 25 75
SBE- III Marketing 2 2 2 25 75
V Extension
activities
NSS / NCC / PED
3 – – –
Additional
Courses
Communicative English–II
2 – – –
Computer Literacy
1 – – –
SLC Human Rights 3 3 – 100
IV
I Lang.– I
Tamil – IV
6 3 3 25 75
II Lang. – II
English – IV
6 3 3 25 75
III
Core Foreign Trade 4 3 3 25 75
Core Labour Economics 4 3 3 25 75
Allied
Econo. Economic Statistics - II 6 5 3 25 75
IV NME- II Fundamentals of Economics-II 2 2 2 25 75
SBE– IV Salesmanship 2 2 2 25 75
V Extension
activities NSS / NCC*/ PED* 3 1 3
25
*40
75
*60
Additional
Courses
Communicative English–II
2 1 3 25 75
Computer Literacy
1 – – –
SLC Environmental Economics 4 3 – 100
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Sem
Part
Course Subject Hrs.
6th
Hr. Cr.
Adl.
Cr.
Exam
(Hrs)
Marks
Allotted
Int. Ext.
V
III
Core Indian Economy – I 6 5 3 25 75
Core Planning & Growth 6 5 3 25 75
Core Mathematical Methods 5 4 3 25 75
Core Macro Economics 5 4 3 25 75
Elective-I Project *Report;@Viva
5 5 – 40 [*30:@10]
60 [*50:@10]
IV SBE - V Basics of Computer 2 2 2 25 75
WS Women Studies 1 1 2 – 100
Additional
Courses
Communicative English–III 2 – – –
Computer Literacy 1 – – –
Skill Development – Career
Guidance 3 – – –
SLC Population Studies 4 3 – 100
VI
III
Core Economic Thinkers 5 4 3 25 75
Core Mathematical Economics 5 4 3 25 75
Core Indian Economy - II 4 4 3 25 75
*Elec.-II Paper –I 6 5 3 25 75
*Elec.-III Paper -II 6 5 3 25 75
IV SBE - VI Economics of Insurance 2 2 2 25 75
VBE Value Based Education 2 2 2 – 100
Additional
Courses
Communicative English–III
2 1 3 25 75
Computer Literacy 1 1 3 – 100
Skill Development – Career
Guidance
3 2 3 – 100
TOTAL
180 36 140 20
*Elective II and III: Each elective paper has two choices, select any one.
II.1 Principles of Management II.2 Rural Economics III.1 Entrepreneurship Development
III.2 Human Resource Management
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ALLIED – ECONOMICS FOR COMMERCE
Sem Title of the Paper
Hrs.
Cr.
Duration
of Exam
(Hrs)
Marks Allotted
Internal External
I Managerial Economics 6 5 3 25 75
II Economoic Development of India 6 5 3 25 75
ALLIED – ECONOMICS FOR HISTORY
Sem Title of the Paper
Hrs.
Cr.
Duration
of Exam
(Hrs)
Marks Allotted
Internal External
III nghJg; nghUshjhuk; – I 6 5 3 25 75
IV nghJg; nghUshjhuk; – II 6 5 3 25 75
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B.A. ECONOMICS: Those Who Have Joined From The Academic Year 2014–15 Onwards Under CBCS System
Core Subject INDIAN ECONOMY – I Code: 14153501
SEMESTER V
6 Hrs/Week Credits 5
Objectives:-
The purpose of this paper is to enable students to have an understanding
of the various issues of the Indian economy so that they are able to
comprehend and critically appraise current Indian economic problems.
UNIT – I: [18 Hrs]
Meaning of under development – characteristics of under
development – determinants of development and growth – obastacles to
economic development.
UNIT – II: [18 Hrs]
Consequences of population growth in under developed countries
– highlights of 2011 census – theory of demographic transition –
population problem in India – remedial measures.
UNIT – III: [18 Hrs]
Objectives of modern states (Gov’t) – functions of modern welfare
state – Role of planning commission in India – objectives of twelfth five
year plan.
UNIT – IV: [18 Hrs]
Meaning of capital formation – causes for low capital formation in
India – Meaning of human capital – importance – poor human capital
formation in India.
UNIT – V: [18 Hrs]
Meaning of poverty – causes of poverty in india – causes of
inequalities of income – measures undertaken by the Gov’t to remove
poverty – causes for unemployment in India.
TEXT BOOKS: 1. Sankaran S., Indian Economy, Margham Publications, Chennai
REFERENCES:
1. Gaurav Datt and Ashwari mahajan, S.Chand & company, New
Delhi.
Core Subject PLANNING AND GROWTH Code: 14153502
SEMESTER V
6 Hrs/Week Credits 5
Objectives:-
To give awareness about the systems followed in Economic planning. UNIT – I: [18 Hrs]
Planning – Meaning – Definition – Features of Economic Planning
– Case for and Against Economic Planning.
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UNIT – II: [18 Hrs]
Need for Planning – Objectives of Planning – Physical and
Financial Planning – Short Term Planning – Perspective Planning.
UNIT – III: [18 Hrs]
Planning Machinery in India – NITI Aayog Conditions for
Successful Planning – Five Year Plan (Brief note only) – Twelfth Five year
plan.
UNIT – IV: [18 Hrs]
Economic Development – Meaning – Definition – Difference
between Economic Development and Economic Growth – Obstacles to
Economic Development.
UNIT – V: [18 Hrs]
Rostow’s Stages of Growth – Big Push Theory – Balanced Growth
Theory – Unbalanced Growth Theory.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Balasubramanian N.S., Venugopalan V., Planning and Growth, Uma Sugant Publications, Madurai.
REFERENCE: 1. Jhingan M.L., The Economics of Development and Planning,
Vrindha Publications Private Limited, Delhi.
Core Subject MATHEMATICAL METHODS SEMESTER V Code:14153503
5 Hrs/Week Credits 4
Objectives:-
To create basic idea about mathematics
UNIT – I: [15 Hrs]
Introduction – Meaning – Uses of Mathematical Techniques in
Economic Analysis – Basic Rules of Arithmetic Operations – Fraction –
Algebraic Symbolism.
UNIT – II: [15 Hrs]
Equation – Linear equation with one variable – Simultaneous
linear equation with two variables.
UNIT – III: [15 Hrs]
Application of linear function in Economics with reference to
linear demand function and linear supply function only – Quadratic
equation (by using standard quadratic formula only).
UNIT – IV: [15 Hrs]
Set Theory – Definition – Types of Set – Universal Set – Operations
on Sets – Difference of Sets – Complement of a Set – Demargans law –
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Venn diagram (for 2 & 3 Sets) – Problems for 2 Sets and 3 Sets using
Venn diagram.
UNIT – V: [15 Hrs]
Logarithm – Definition – Formula (product, quoted, exponent) –
Calculation using logarithmic tables (Simple Problems).
TEXT BOOKS: 1. Bose D., An Introduction to Mathematical Methods, Himalaya
Publishing House, Mumbai, 2001.
2. Vedamanickam, Mathematical Methods, G.V. Book Publications,
Madurai.
REFERENCES:
1. Archibald G.C., and Richard Lipsey G., A Mathematical Treatment
of Economics, All India Traveller Book Seller, New Delhi, 1984.
2. Sancheti D.C., and Kapoor V.K., Business Mathematics, Sulthan
Chand & Sons, New Delhi, 1992.
3. Taro Yamne, Mathematics for Economics, Prentice Hall of India,
Private Limited, New Delhi, 1995.
4. Veerachamy R., Quantitative Methods, New Age International
Publishers, New Delhi, 2002.
Core Subject MACRO ECONOMICS Code: 14153504
SEMESTER V
5 Hrs/Week
Credits 4
Objectives:
To teach students about Macro economic analysis technique, presenting
some models that will help them to understand the way in which the
overall economy operates.
UNIT – I: [15 Hrs]
Macro economics – meaning – definition – nature and scope –
importance – limitations.
UNIT – II: [15 Hrs]
National Income – meaning – definition – concepts – methods of
measuring national income – difficulties in calculating national income.
UNIT –III: [15 Hrs]
Employment – Meaning of full employment, unemployment, Under
employment – types of unemployment – say’s law of market – effective
demand – phases of business cycle only.
UNIT –IV: [15 Hrs]
Meaning of Consumption Function – factors determining
consumption function – Keynes psychological law of consumption –
types of investment – factors determining MEC.
UNIT –III: [15 Hrs]
Multiplier – Meaning – assumption – working of multiplier –
Acceleration Principle – limitations.
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TEXT BOOK:
01.Cauvery .R, and Sudhanayak U.K., Macro Economics, S. Chand
and Company, New Delhi.
REFERENCE:
01.Sankaran .S, Macro Economics, Margham publications, Chennai.
02.Jhingan M.L., Macro Economics, Vrindha Publications (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi.
Elective PROJECT Code: 14153505
SEMESTER V
5 Hrs/Week Credits 5
Every student must undergo a project work in the fifth semester.
Students have to select a topic related to Economics.
Every student will be assigned to a staff member who will provide
necessary guidance.
Students should present the project in the class room.
Students should submit a written report.
Viva–voce examination will be conducted at the end of the
semester.
Project work will be awarded marks on the following basis:
Internal = 40 Marks External = 60 Marks
Report = 30
Viva = 10
Report = 50
Viva = 10
Total = 40 Total = 60
Part – IV BASICS OF COMPUTER Code: 14443515
Skill Based Elective–Major SEMESTER V
2 Hrs/Week Credits 2
Objectives:-
To have a basic knowledge about the computer, so as to be competitive in
their career development.
UNIT – I: [6 Hrs]
Computer – meaning – the First Generations(1946) – The Second
Generations (1947) - The Third Generations (1965) –
UNIT – II: [6 Hrs]
the Fourth Generations (1976 – 1985) – The Fifth Generations.
UNIT – III: [6 Hrs]
Characteristics of computers – problem solving using computers –
classifications of computers.
UNIT – IV: [6 Hrs]
Categories of keys – categories of computer printers – types of
memory.
UNIT – V: [6 Hrs]
Operating system – steps – facilities of modern operating system –
personal computer operations.
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TEXT BOOK: 1. Rajaraman V., Fundamentals of computer, Prentice – Hall of
Indian Pvt Ltd, New Delhi. REFERENCE:
1. Carpinelli J.D., Computer systems organizing and Architechture, Addison mesley Boston M.A..
Self Learning Course–Major POPULATION STUDIES SEMESTER V Code: 14803513
Addl. Credits 4
Objectives:
To have an adequate knowledge about the population study.
UNIT – I:
Definition of Demography – scope of the study – nature of the
study - advantages of Population study.
UNIT – II:
Population growth – causes – effects – suggestions to control the
growth of population.
UNIT – III:
Malthusian theory of population – Optimum theory of population –
Theory of Demographic Transition.
UNIT – IV:
Significant feature of census – problems connected with census –
advantages of census – stages in the collection and compilation of
census data.
UNIT – V:
Distribution of population – uneven population distribution –
basic concepts – factors affecting population distribution.
TEXT BOOK:
01. Hans Raj, Fundamentals of Demography, Surjeet Publication,
Delhi, 2007.
REFERENCES:
01. Jhingan M.L., Bhatt B.K., Desai J.N., Demography, Vrindha
Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
Core Subject ECONOMIC THINKERS Code: 14153601
SEMESTER VI
5 Hrs/Week
Credits 4 Objectives:-
To have a basic idea about the economic thought.
UNIT – I: [15 Hrs]
Approaches to the study of economic thought – significance of
History of economic thought – Economic thought of Hebrews – economic
ideas of Plato – contributions of Aristotle to economic thought.
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UNIT – II: [15 Hrs]
Factors shaping Mercantalism – main ideas of Mercantalism -
main ideas of Physiocrats – practical ideas of Physiocrats.
UNIT – III: [15 Hrs]
Characteristic features of classical school – Smith’s economic
ideas on division of labour, capital and Canons of Taxation – Malthusian
theory of population – Ricardo’s ideas on rent.
UNIT – IV: [15 Hrs]
Alfred Marshall’s view on consumption, internal and external
economies, time element, Representative firm and Quasi rent – ideas of
A.C. Pigou – main ideas of Karl Marx.
UNIT – V: [15 Hrs]
Economic ideas of Kautilya – Thiruvalluvar, Gandhiji, Jawaharlal
Nehru and Amartya Sen.
TEXT BOOK: 1. Jhingan M.L., Girija M, Manimegalai A., and Sasikala L., History
of Economic thought, Vrinda Publications (P) Ltd, Delhi.
2. Lohanathan V., A History of Economic thought, S. Chand & Company Ltd, New Delhi.
REFERENCE: 1. Sankaran S., A History of Economic Thought, Margham
Publications, Chennai.
2. Blathia. H.L., History of economic thought, Vikas Pulishing House Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
Core Subject MATHEMEATICAL ECONOMICS Code: 14153602
SEMESTER VI
5 Hrs/Week
Credits 4 Objectives:-
To create an idea about the Mathematical Economics and create an idea
about application of mathematicas.
UNIT – I: [15 Hrs]
Matrices – Meaning – Types of Matrices – Operations of Matrices.
UNIT – II: [15 Hrs]
Determinants – Inverse of a Matrix – Solution of linear equations
by Crammer’s rule – Input output analysis.
UNIT – III: [15 Hrs]
Differentiation – Meaning – Rules of differentiation – Higher order
differentiation – Application of derivatives in economics.
UNIT – IV: [15 Hrs]
Average and Marginal Cost – Average and Marginal Revenues –
Maxima and Minima – Profit and Sales Maximization.
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UNIT – V: [15 Hrs]
Linear Programming – Introduction – Formation of linear
programming – Problem and its solution by graphical method only.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Bose D., An Introduction to Mathematical Methods, Himalaya Publishing House.
2. Ranganath G.K., Sampangiram C.S., and Rajaram Y., A Text Book
of Business Mathematics, Himalya Publishing House, Mumbai. REFERENCES:
1. Allen R.G.D., Mathematical Analysis for Economists, London, 1986.
2. Chiang A.C., Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics,
London, 1974. 3. Kothari C.R., Quantitative Techniques, Vikas Publishing House
Private Limited, New Delhi, 1991.
4. Mehta B.C., and Madnari G.M.K., Mathematics for Economists, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi, 1992.
Core Subject INDIAN ECONOMY - II Code: 14153603
SEMESTER VI
4 Hrs/Week
Credits 4 Objectives:-
The purpose of this paper is to enable students to have an understanding
of the various issues of the Indian economy so that they are able to
comprehend and critically appraise current Indian economic problems.
UNIT – I: [12 Hrs]
Role of agriculture in economic development – problems of
agriculture – causes for low productivity in agriculture – suggestions for
raising agricultural productivity.
UNIT – II: [12 Hrs]
Agricultural marketing – features – defects – functions of regulated
markets – advantages of co-operative marketing in India.
UNIT – III: [12 Hrs]
Objectives of agricultural price policy – Instruments – functions of
Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices (CACP) – objectives of
Public Distribution System(PDS) - Measures to solve the food problems.
UNIT – IV: [12 Hrs]
Role of industrialization – Effects – objectives of industrial
licencing policy – criticism of new industry al policy of 1991.
UNIT – V: [12 Hrs]
Role of small scale and cottage industries in Indian economy –
problems – meaning of industrial sickness – causes – rehabilitation of
sick units.
TEXT BOOKS: 1. Sankaran S., Indian Economy, Margham Publications, Chennai
REFERENCES:
1. Gaurav Datt and Ashwari mahajan, S.Chand & company, New
Delhi.
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*Elective - Any TWO papers to be selected from the following FOUR ELECTIVES:
*Elective 1. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT Code: 14153604
SEMESTER VI
6 Hrs/Week Credits 5 Objectives:-
To make the students in getting elaborate idea about management.
UNIT – I: [18 Hrs]
Management – Definition – Nature – Management Science or Art –
The Management Process – Administrative Vs Management –
Management by objectives.
UNIT – II: [18 Hrs]
Planning – Definition – Characteristics – Benefits – Elements of
planning – Limitation – Requisites for effective planning.
UNIT – III: [18 Hrs]
Decision Making – Characteristics – Types of Decision Making –
Decision Making Process – Guidelines for effective Decision Making.
UNIT – IV: [18 Hrs]
Staffing – Definition – Steps in Staffing Process – Selection
Procedure – Training – Methods of Training – Methods of performance
appraisal.
UNIT – V: [18 Hrs]
Direction – Importance – Techniques – Role of Supervisor –
Maslow’s Theory of Motivation – Qualities of a leader.
TEXT BOOK: 1. Natarajan K., and Ganesan K.P., Principles of Management,
Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi, 2009. REFERENCE:
1. Dinkar Pagare, Principles of Management, Sultan and Sons
Private Limited, New Delhi, 2007.
*Elective 2. RURAL ECONOMICS Code: 14153605
SEMESTER VI
6 Hrs/Week Credits 5 Objectives:
To have an adequate knowledge about the rural economy
UNIT – I: [18 Hrs]
Rural Economics – Nature – need – scope – structure and features
of Rural Economy.
UNIT – II: [18 Hrs]
Factors influencing erop pattern – role of agriculture in economic
development – distinction between – agriculture and industry –
contribution of agriculture to India’s economic development.
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UNIT – III: [18 Hrs]
Agricultural problems – causes for sub-division and fragmentation
– causes for low productivity in agricultural productivity.
UNIT – IV: [18 Hrs]
Main features of cottage industries – classification of cottage
industrials – importance of village industries – role of cottage and small
scale industries – problem of small scale and cottage industries.
UNIT – V: [18 Hrs]
Rural independents – causes of rural indebtedness –
consequences of Rural indebtedness – measures to remove rural
indebtedness – Regional rural Bankers – National Bank for Rural
Development.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Sankaran S., Rural Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai.
REFERENCES:
1. Sankaran S., Rural Economics, Margham Publications, Chennai
*Elective 3. ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT Code: 14153606
SEMESTER VI
6 Hrs/Week Credits 5 Objectives:-
To create an idea about the entrepreneurship and create an awareness
about starting a small scale industry.
UNIT – I: [15 Hrs]
Entrepreneur – definition – characteristics of an entrepreneur –
functions of entrepreneur – entrepreneur Vs manager – types of
entrepreneurs - characteristics of an intrapreneur – entrepreneur Vs
intrapreneur
UNIT – II: [15 Hrs]
Entrepreneurship Development Programmes – three tier approach
– objectives of entrepreneurship development programmes – phases of
entrepreneurship development programmes – concept of women
entrepreneurs - types of women entrepreneurs – problems of women
entrepreneurs – suggestions to overcome the problems of women
entrepreneurs.
UNIT – III: [15 Hrs]
Motivating factors to become entrepreneur – Entrepreneurial
competencies – hard skill – soft skill – entrepreneur and Economic
development – Difference between entrepreneur and entrepreneurship –
Factors affecting Entrepreneurhip growth.
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UNIT – IV: [15 Hrs]
Starting a SSI – business idea – preparation of preliminary report
– forms of ownership – preparation of detailed project report – location –
procurement of land – apply for registration – apply for term loan and
working capital loan – apply for subsidy – place order for machinery –
power connection – insurance – procurement of raw material –
recruitment and training of staff – establish product distribution
network – trial run – commencement of production
UNIT – V: [15 Hrs]
Institutional support to entrepreneurs – State Industrial
Development Corporation (SIDCO) – Industrial and Technical
Consultancy Organisation of Tamilnadu (ITCOT) – District Industries
Centre (DIC) – Tamilnadu Industrial Investment Corporation (TIIC)
TEXT BOOK:
1. Gordon E., and Natarajan K., Entrepreneurship Development,
Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
REFERENCE:
1. Khanka S.S., Entrepreneurial Development, S.Chand and Co, New
Delhi.
2. Vasant Desai, Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development,
Himalaya Publishers House, Mumbai.
*Elective 4. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Code: 14153607
SEMESTER VI
6 Hrs/Week
Credits 5 Objectives:
UNIT – I: [18 Hrs]
Human Resource Management – Meaning – Function – Nature –
Importance – Objectives of Human Resource Management.
UNIT – II: [18 Hrs]
Human Resource Planning – Definition – Importance –
Characteristics – Objectives – Factors influencing Human Resource
Planning – Human Resource Planning at various levels.
UNIT – III: [18 Hrs]
Organisation – Definition – Process of Organisation – Importance –
Organisation structure – Formal and Informal organisation.
UNIT – IV: [18 Hrs]
Communication – Meaning – Nature – Importance – Elements –
Types of Communication – Merits and Demerits – Barriers to effective
Communication – Measures to overcome Communication Barriers.
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UNIT – V: [18 Hrs]
Motivation – Definition – Nature and Characteristics of Motivation
– Importance – Process – Financial and Non–Financial Incentives –
Maslow’s Need Hieraching Theory and McGrow’s Theory of X and Y
Motivation.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Jeyasankar J., Human Resource Management, Margham
Publications, Chennai, 2007.
REFERENCE:
1. Khan Sherwant N.V., Human Resource Management, Galgotia
Publiations Private Limited, New Delhi, 2006.
Part – IV ECONOMICS OF INSURANCE Code: 14443615
Skill Based Elective–Major SEMESTER VI
2 Hrs/Week Credits 2 Objectives:-
To create an awareness about the various insurance policies in practice.
UNIT – I: [6 Hrs]
Functions of Insurance – importance of Insurance – benefits of
Insurance.
UNIT – II: [6 Hrs]
Classification of Insurance - Insurance Documents.
UNIT – III: [6 Hrs]
Meaning of Life Insurance – essential factors of Life Assurance –
policy on the basis of duration, term insurance policies, endowment
policies, on the basis of premium payment, participation of profits,
number of persons assured and payment of policy amount.
UNIT – IV: [6 Hrs]
Aims of LIC – advantages of life insurance – important function of
LIC – role of LIC in National Economy.
UNIT – V: [6 Hrs]
Duties of development officers – qualities of successful
development officier – duties of insurance agents – qualities of a
successful agent.
TEXT BOOK: 1. Dr. Periasamy P., Principles and Practice of Insurance, Himalaya
Publishing House, Mumbai. REFERENCE:
1. Dr. Premavathy N., Principles and Practice of Insurance, Sri Vishnu Publications, Chennai.
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B.A. Economics: Those who have joined from the
academic Year 2014–15 onwards under CBCS System
EVALUATION PATTERN
Internal : 25 Marks External : 75 Marks
INTERNAL:
Test – 20 (average of the better two of the three tests conducted)
Assignment – 5
Question Paper Pattern:
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
Part – A : 6 1 = 6
(Multiple Choice)
Part – B : 2 7 = 14
(Either /Or)
Part – C : 2/3 10= 20
*40
Part – A :10 1 = 10
(Multiple Choice)
Part – B : 5 7 = 35
(Either /Or)
Part – C : 3/510 = 30
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* Internal test mark 40 will be converted to 20.
SBE & NME
INTERNAL EXTERNAL
Part – A : 3 1 = 3
(Multiple Choice)
Part – B : 1 7 = 7
(Either /Or)
Part – C : 1/2 10= 10
20
Part – A :15 1 = 15
(Multiple Choice)
Part – B : 3/5 10 = 30
Part – C : 2/415 = 30
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The Assignment Component of any one of the subjects (except
Non-Major Electives and other Department Papers) in the III and IV
Semesters in UG COURSES (as decided by the Head of the Department
on Rotation Basis) should be in the form of REPORT (as per the
guidelines) on the HANDS ON EXPERIENCE GAINED by the students
from their:
Part-time job (or)
Self-Employment (or)
Making of Hand made Products (or)
Survey on Marketing of goods and services (or)
Maintenance and Servicing of Equipments (or)
How things Work (or)
Working Principles of Toys/gadgets…. Models (or)
Making of working Models using some Concepts
Students should maintain a work diary which should be
monitored by the course teacher guided by a Monitoring Committee
of the concerned department.