BUILDING ON A LEGACY: THE CHANAKYA WAY
The Art of Optimization and the Science of Decision-Making guiding society to turn scarcity into opportunity and ideas into prosperity”. Undergraduate students are offered courses from introductory to intermediate economic theories to have a strong grasp on fundamental economic principles. Students also gain the necessary statistical skills to use data from the real world to test economic theories. We prepare students for a wide range of employment valuing analytical and quantitative skills.
Eligibility Criteria
60% and above (or equivalent grade) in PUC/12th/any other equivalent exam conducted by a recognized authority/institution in India or abroad.
Chanakya Edge
- Strong foundation with teacher-researcher-consultants as faculty mentors: Learn from a distinguished faculty that combines academic excellence with real-world expertise, offering mentorship from teachers, researchers, and industry consultants.
- Case studies as live curriculum: Engage with real-world economic challenges through dynamic case studies, ensuring that learning is rooted in practical, contemporary issues.
- International institutions-based internship opportunities: Gain valuable international exposure with internships at leading global institutions, equipping you with insights into global economic systems and practices.
- Corporate & community-based collaborative learning: Experience hands-on learning through partnerships with industry leaders and the community.
- Initiatives, fostering a deep understanding of economics in both corporate and societal contexts.
- Gaming and simulation-based pedagogy: Participate in interactive simulations and gaming methods that bring economic theories to life, enhancing decision-making, strategy development, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent infrastructure and learning spaces: Learn in cutting-edge facilities designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and intellectual growth, supporting a dynamic, immersive learning experience.
- Research publications & analytics-based business enterprise consulting model: Engage in high-impact research projects and analytics-based consulting, collaborating with businesses to provide data-driven solutions, fostering practical knowledge application and entrepreneurial thinking.
- Innovative courses based on Indic perspectives in content/outcome: Explore unique courses that integrate Indic philosophies, values, and wisdom, applying them to contemporary economic challenges and shaping well-rounded, ethical leaders.
- Competitive practicum for civil services: Prepare for success in civil services with specialized training and competitive practicum opportunities, providing students with the tools, strategies, and real-world insights needed to excel in India’s prestigious civil service exams.
Programme Highlights
Liberal education at Chanakya, an opportunity to create your own academic portfolio:
- Choose Foundation Courses from over 50+ course options.
- Select Minors from across 6 Schools (Data Science to Development Studies).
- Courses are Transdisciplinary (AI and Society to Visual Communication)
- Knowledge is Transformational (Studio with Calligraphy to Coding)
- Teaching is Experiential (Gaming to Simulation to Events)
- Assessments are Appraisals (No Failure, but Feedback for Improvement)
- Ambience is Joyful (35+ Activity Clubs, Evening Engagements)
Career Opportunities
| 1.Research Scientists/Policy Makers |
Research Scientists at Think Tanks/Corporates/Universities Responsibilities: Data Collection, Data Analysis, Report Making Skills Required: Subject Proficiency, Data Analytics, Software/Programming language knowledge, Strong hold on the area of research. |
| 2. Young Professionals at NITI Aayog/ UNDP/ World Bank/ADB/WTO Responsibilities: Conducting research, Preparing reports Skills Required: Strong Analytical Skills, Proficiency in Econometrics and Statistical Modelling, Subject Knowledge |
| 3. Bureaucracy |
| 4. A. Indian Economic Services Responsibilities: Data Analysis of different ministries, Designing Schemes, Research. Skills Required: Subject Proficiency, Mathematical Skills, Knowledge of Indian Economy |
B. Grade B officer at the Department of Economic and Policy Research at RBI Responsibilities: Data Analysis emphasizing on macroeconomics variables, monetary policy formulations, economic forecasting. Skills Required: Subject Proficiency, Mathematical Skills, Knowledge of Indian Economy |
| 5. Corporate Opportunities/Consultancy |
| A. Risk Analyst, Investment/Financial Advisor, Market Analyst Responsibilities: Data Analysis, Interpretation of data Skills: Big Data, Programming language/Software for data analysis, Data Analysis Skills |
| B. Teaching |
| Responsibilities: Teaching & Research Skills Required: Strong Subject Proficiency, Interest in Research and Innovation |
| 6. Other Non-Traditional Jobs |
Environmental Economist, Developmental Economist, Law Economist, Agricultural Economist Responsibilities: Data Analysis, Ground-level Research Skills Required: Subject Proficiency, Problem Solving Skills, Tools required for research, Efficiency with Data. |
Student Engagement
Session on “Exploring Paths and Opportunities in Economics”
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