Founded in 2003, Economics and Social Sciences (ESS) department of BRAC University has now expanded to 19 full-time faculty members, 500 students and an alumni body of 300 graduates. More than half of the faculty members obtained their respective Ph.D. degree from internationally reputed universities of advanced countries of the world, and have strong teaching, research and publication records. The department’s young bright teachers are dedicated to developing their academic careers and contributing to development of students’ all-round development. All faculty members are committed to close engagements with students to develop their intellectual curiosity and motivation for learning. The department encourages students to ask questions and challenge conventional ideas. ESS seeks to make students understand the broad economic and social realities they live in, both in Bangladesh and this globalized world, and to develop critical insights and analysis to help them determine solutions. Along with emphasis on growth as all-rounded individuals with strong ethical values, ESS prepares students both for the job market and for graduate studies and research.
Academic Programs
- Bachelor of Social Science in Economics (BSS in Economics)
- Bachelor of Social Science in Anthropology (BSS in Anthropology)
- Master of Science in Applied Economics (MS in Applied Economics)