BS Economics with Data Analytics

 

BS Economics with Data Analytics

The BS Economics with Data Analytics is a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary program that blends rigorous economic theory with advanced data analytics, preparing students to solve real-world problems through evidence-based decision-making. By integrating hands-on learning in data analytical tools, the program empowers graduates to analyse complex economic data, uncover insights, and drive strategic outcomes across sectors like finance, public policy, development, and technology. In an era where data shapes every major decision, this program cultivates a new generation of economists equipped to lead with intelligence, innovation, and impact.

A. Why BS Economics with Data Analytics?

  • a) Where Critical Thinking Meets Computation
  • b) Make Smarter Decisions with Data-Driven Insights
  • c) Launch your career as an Economic Analyst / Data Scientist
  • d) Explore diverse career paths: (Finance, Banking, Tech, Policy Research Centers)
  • e) Integrate AI with Economics

B. Career Paths

  • a) Economic Analyst
  • b) Data Analytics (Banking & Firms)
  • c) Program Analyst (International organizations)
  • d) Public/Private Sector Economist
  • e) Market Analyst
  • f) Academician & Research track

C. Key Job Markets

  • a) Economic Analyst: State Bank, NADRA, PBS, Ministry of Planning and Development, PIDE
  • b) Data Analytics (Banking): Banks, Insurance firms, Securities firms
  • c) Data Analytics (Firms): Data Consultant e.g. Dignosco, Rephero Global, Forsight Research
  • d) Program Analyst (International organizations): UNDP, World Bank, UNICEF, USAID, NGOs
  • e) Academia & Research: Research Assistant, Ph.D. track

D. Scholarships

1) Intermediate Level Students
% of Marks Tuition Fee Exemption Continuation Criteria
80% to 84.99% 25% SGPA 3.5 & Above
85% to 99% 50% SGPA 3.5 & Above
Position Holder (Board) 100% SGPA 3.5 & Above
2) A-Level Students
Grades Tuition Fee Exemption Continuation Criteria
Straight A* 100% SGPA 3.5 & Above
At least two A* (with no less than A in other subjects) 50% SGPA 3.5 & Above

E. Scheme of Studies

Category Code Credit Hours
General Education GE 30
Major (Disciplinary) MAJOR (D) 72
Minor MINOR 12
Allied/Interdisciplinary Courses ALLIED 12
Internship INTERNSHIP 3
Final Year Project FYP 3
Total   132–136

  • Course Duration: 4 Years

  • Total Credit Hours: 136

  • Semester: 8

 

Semester 1 – Credit Hours: 18

Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs. Category Pre-requisite
1. -ECO- Microeconomics 3 MAJOR-1 –
2. – Data Science Fundamentals 3 (2+1) ALD 1 –
3. ENG6102 Functional English 3 GE1-FE –
4. MATHS6101 Quantitative Reasoning I 3 GE2-QR1 –
5. COMPS6101 Applications of ICT 3 (2+1) GE3-AI –
6. ISL6101/ISL6102 Islamic Studies / Ethics 2 GE4-IS –
7. TQL6405/ESS6406 The Quranic Learning / Ethics of Social Services 1 GE5-QL –
 

Semester 2 – Credit Hours: 18

Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs. Category Pre-requisite
1. -ECO- Macroeconomics 3 MAJOR-2 –
2. MATHS6102 Quantitative Reasoning II 3 GE6-QRII MATHS6101
3. -ECO- Statistics 3 MAJOR-3 –
4. PAK6101 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan 2 GE6-IC –
5. ENG6304 Expository Writing 3 GE7-EW ENG6102
6. CCE6101 Civics and Community Engagement 2 GE8-CE –
7. – Pak Studies 2 GE9 –
 

Semester 3 – Credit Hours: 17

Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs. Category Pre-requisite
1. -ECO- Advanced Microeconomics 3 MAJOR-4 Microeconomics
2. -ECO- Data Analysis and Statistical Methods 3 MAJOR Statistics
3. -ECO- Issues in Pakistan Economy 3 MAJOR-5 Macroeconomics
4. – Artificial Intelligence 3 (2+1) ALD II –
5. – Mathematical Economics 3 MAJOR-6 –
6. – Entrepreneurship 2 GE10-EL –
 

Semester 4 – Credit Hours: 17

Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs. Category Pre-requisite
1. -ECO- Advanced Macroeconomics 3 MAJOR-7 Microeconomics
2. -ECO- Islamic Economics 3 MAJOR-8 Microeconomics
3. -ECO- Econometrics I 3 MAJOR-9 –
4. BIO6005/BIO6003 Ecology/Environmental Sciences 3 (2+1) GE11-NS –
5. ECO Introduction to Environmental Economics 3 MAJOR-10 –
6. CHINESE6401 Chinese Language 2 GE12-AH –
 

Semester 5 – Credit Hours: 18

Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs. Category Pre-requisite
1. -ECO- International Economics 3 MAJOR-11 Micro & Macroeconomics
2. -ECO- Research Methods 3 MAJOR-12 Statistics-I
3. -ECO- Applied Econometrics 3 MAJOR-13 Econometrics-I
4. – Data Visualization Technique for Economist 3 (2+1) MINOR-1 –
5. – Resource Economics 3 MAJOR-14 –
6. – Development Economics 3 MAJOR-15 –
 

Semester 6 – Credit Hours: 18

Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs. Category Pre-requisite
1. -ECO- Monetary Theory 3 MAJOR-16 –
2. -ECO- Project Appraisal 3 MAJOR-17 –
3. -ECO- Managerial Economics 3 MAJOR-18 Microeconomics & Statistics
4. ECO- Economics of Digital Innovation 3 – –
5. – Programming Fundamentals 3 (2+1) MINOR-2 –
6. COMS6105 Management Information System 3 ALL-4 COMPS6101
 

Semester 7 – Credit Hours: 16

Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs. Category Pre-requisite
1. -ECO- Banking and Finance 3 MAJOR-19 –
2. -ECO- Introduction to Game Theory 3 MAJOR-20 Intermediate Microeconomics
3. -ECO- Agriculture Economics and Food Security 3 MAJOR-21 Intermediate Macroeconomics
4. -ECO- Behavioral Economics 3 MAJOR-22 Intermediate Micro & Macro Economics
5. – Data Structures and Algorithms 3 (2+1) MINOR-3 –
6. FYP6700 Final Year Project 1 1 FYP –
 

Semester 8 – Credit Hours: 14

Sr. No. Course Code Course Title Cr. Hrs. Category Pre-requisite
1. -ECO- Green Innovation and Digital Sustainability 3 MAJOR-23 Intermediate Microeconomics
2. -ECO- Fiscal Policy and Public Finance 3 MAJOR-24 Intermediate Macroeconomics
3. -ECO- WTO, Globalization & Economic Integration 3 MAJOR-25 Intermediate Macroeconomics
4. – Platform and Architecture for Data Science 3 (2+1) MINOR-4 –
5. FYP6700 Final Year Project 2 2 FYP –
Total Degree Credit Hours 136