Economics
The Department of Economics of Kirti College was established in 1954 with the inception of Kirti College. In 1979, Business Economics was introduced in the Commerce Stream of College. In 2021, it expanded its wings to Post Graduate Course i.e. M.A. in Economics. Department has achieved several milestones and produced a galaxy of eminent personalities.
- Fully Qualified and Regular Faculty
- Two Professors, Two Associate Professors, Post Graduate Program since 2020-21
- Bi-lingual Teaching, Experiential and Participatory Learning
- Field Visit to Rice Research Centre, BSE, NSE, RBI. A.D. Shroff Memorial Elocution Competition
- MoU with Sports For All (SFA) for students
- Internship program. Workshop on Research Methodology and Dissertation Writing
| SR. NO. | PROGRAMME NAME | DEGREE CERTIFICATE | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.A. (Economics) | Degree (03 Yrs) | Aided |
| 2 | M.A. Economics (By Papers) | Degree (02 years) | Aided |
| 3 | B.COM (Business Economics) | Degree (03 Yrs) | Aided |
- The Economics Department of Kirti College promotes academic excellence through diverse activities.
- Organizes the A. D. Shroff Memorial Elocution Competition to develop public speaking, critical thinking, and awareness of current economic issues.
- Conducts Srujan, an academic festival featuring guest lectures by experts from academia and industry.
- Arranges field visits to institutions like the Reserve Bank of India, National Stock Exchange, Bombay Stock Exchange, rice research centres, and the Institute of Insurance for practical exposure.
- Encourages postgraduate students to undertake dissertations, enhancing research and analytical skills.
- Organizes workshops on research methodology for both UG and PG students to build strong research capabilities.
- These activities ensure holistic development, industry exposure, and academic enrichment of students.
| Student Name | Programme & Batch | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Dhiraj Bafna | M.A. (2024–25) | Passed the NISM Series VIII (Equity Derivatives) Certification Examination with 92.5% marks |
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation / Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhiraj Vimalchand Bafna | Authorised Business Partner, Mirae Asset Sharekhan |
| 2 | Shraddha Kudalkar | Security Officer, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) |
| 3 | Namita Palav | Branch Manager, Geojit BNP Paribas, Dombivli Branch |
Faculty
Dr. D.S. Manwar
Head of Department & Professor
M.A., Ph.D & NET
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
Dr. V.S. Sontakke
Prabandhak of DES, Pune, Professor
M.A., MBA & NET RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Dr. (Mrs.) S.V. Parab
Associate Professor
M.A., NET & SET
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Prof. C.M. Joshi
Associate Professor
M.A., NET & SET
MICRO ECONOMICS