VisionTo equip students with both theoretical and applied knowledge of economics, conducting research on socio-economic problems at national and international level aiming to ensure inclusive development.
MissionThe mission of the BSS (Hons) in Economics Program is to provide students, through both teaching and research, a better understanding of the local, national, and global economic issues that our society will confront in present times and in the future.
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Broad Objectives:
The BSS program ensures that a student has a comprehensive grasp in core understanding of economics. Courses in the program ensure to open a window of opportunities for the students to acquire knowledge of advanced level and enter the careers of their respective choices.
Specific Objectives:
• To produce graduate and future leaders with strong and comprehensive training in the domain of economics
• To engage in policy and development-oriented research advocacy and public services that would promote efficiency, equity, competitiveness, and environmental sustainability
• To ensure that students have enough knowledge on economics for their career in non-academic environment
• To ensure that students is passionate about learning and applying economics in their life and for the betterment of the country
Intake : Once in a Year
Application Duration : 10 November 2025 - 07 December 2025 for the admission session 2025-2026.
Method of Application : Online through the "Admission Link" of https://admission.bup.edu.bd/Admission/Home
Course Duration : Years: 04 Semester: 08
Total Credit Hours : 129
Eligibility for Admission
Candidates from General Certificate of Education (GCE) O and A level background must pass in minimum 05 (five) and 02 (two) subjects respectively having minimum 26.5 points in total based on the following scale:
| Grade | Point |
| A*/A | 5.00 |
| B | 4.00 |
| C | 3.50 |
| D | 3.00 |
Admission Test Syllabus
Candidates will have to sit for a written test (MCQ) of 100 marks. The marks distribution is as follows:
(a) English - 40
(b) General Knowledge - 40
(c) Bangla - 20
Exam Type
Admission Test will be taken in MCQ System and 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Weightage
(1) MCQ=55%,
(2) HSC/Equivalent Result=25% and
(3) SSC/Equivalent Result=20%
Total=100%
Written Tests will be held as per the following schedule:
| Faculty | Date & Day of Written Test | Time of Written Test |
| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
10 January 2026 Saturday |
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM |
International students should visit the following link: https://internationalstudents.bup.edu.bd/
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