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At LPU, BSc ( Hons) Economics is a mixture of conventional economics courses and modern-day analytical tools. The program is capable of opening new opportunities especially for the students who wish to pursue a higher degree in the field of economics as it includes the subjects of economics starting from basics to the advanced one including the course on econometrics which is high in demand. Education is imparted under the semester system and or improved learning, emphasis is laid on Seminars and Case-Based Teaching.
Nowadays, knowledge of statistical tools and their applicability is highly required by big industries. This demand is fully kept in mind when the curriculum is designed. LPU provides the students with the following options:
a. Core and Elective Courses
b. Language and Communication Skills
c. Open Minors
d. Workshops and Seminar Courses
Last but not the least, Pathways are also floated which assist the student to achieve his/her dream. Three pathways such as Corporate Jobs, Government Jobs, and Higher Studies are offered to the student in the fourth term. More emphasis and hands-on training through workshops on SPSS, Data Analysis, Excel Modelling, Computer Applications, etc.
LPU provides International Exposure and Credit Transfer options to the interested students to opt for semester year or summer school in countries like Canada, England, Australia, and many more.
Salient Features:
Contemporary Issues: Courses to build awareness about contemporary issues and challenges in the global economy.
Software Skills: Exposure to data analysis using statistical software like SPSS, MS-Excel, etc
Professional Enhancement: In addition to core curricula, the course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability.
After completion of the course you can become:
Professional Economist.
Financial Risk Analyst.
Data Analyst.
Finance Analyst

The campus placements 2020-21 for MBA students kicked off to a flying start which saw 210 multinational companies from Banking, E-Commerce, IT, Healthcare, Retail, Business Analytics, FMCG Tourism & Hospitality sectors recruiting fresh talent from Chandigarh University (Best MBA Placements University in Punjab). Global companies like Amazon, Flipkart, IBM, Deloitte, Earnest & Young, Danone Foods, KPMG, Reliance Industries, Bank of America, VIVO, ICICI Bank, ITC selected large chunk of MBA students. The year 2020 saw a jump of 20% in placement offers while a surge of 15% was registered in number of companies visiting campus for placements in comparison to last year. The highest package offered by the Indian multinational for MBA touched Rs. 18 LPA by Go Winning while the highest international package of Rs. 28 LPA was offered by Amazon at Berlin. Both average and median salary packages offered to MBA students at Chandigarh University touched a new high in 2020. More than 30 companies recruited students from Banking & Finance specializations while 100 multinationals recruited students with Marketing and Business Analytics specialisation. A total of 30 companies recruited students with HR specialisation while 20+ MNCs students of IT specialisation. Some of the companies which offered the highest packages included IT Companies Amazon & Mindtree which offered 28 LPA and 14 LPA respectively, Financial & Consultancy Global firm Deloitte, which offered Rs. 8 LPA package to MBA students. Besides that ICICI Bank made record number of 95 selections in a single day during campus placements 2019-20. There has been a surge of 30% in the Multi-Nationals offering a package of Rs. 5 Lacs or more and the number has touched 50 this year.