Department
Think Economics. Shape Policy. Lead Debate.
About
The Department of Economics & Policy Analysis at the University of Rasul is committed to developing students' understanding of economic systems, public policy, governance, and development issues. The department offers BS Economics and BS Public Policy & Governance, with a focus on preparing students to analyze real-world economic, social, institutional, and policy challenges through practical approaches.
Our academic approach combines economic theory, policy analysis, governance studies, research methods, data interpretation, and applied learning. The department aims to align its teaching with national higher education standards, market needs, public-sector requirements, and emerging global challenges such as sustainable development, climate change, inclusive growth, energy issues, and institutional reforms. The uniqueness of the department lies in its practical and interdisciplinary teaching approach, supported by qualified foreign faculty, which enables students to learn from diverse academic experiences, international perspectives, and real-world policy debates.
The Department of Economics & Policy Analysis offers a practical, market-oriented, and career-driven learning environment. Our students gain hands-on experience through case studies, field assignments, community projects, seminars, workshops, industrial visits, and visits to policy institutions. The program connects classroom learning with real-world economic, public policy, and climate policy challenges. Students are encouraged to participate in internships and to complete online certifications that enhance their professional and analytical skills. Through this approach, the department prepares students to become skilled graduates capable of contributing to employment, entrepreneurship, research, policy analysis, and community development.
The Department of Economics & Policy Analysis focuses on research areas related to microeconomic and macroeconomic issues, sustainable development, economic equity, and environmental sustainability. Our faculty and students actively explore policy-driven solutions to real economic and social challenges, with special attention to clean environment, inclusive growth, governance, development planning, climate policy, food security, energy issues, poverty, employment, and market-based reforms. The department encourages research that connects economic theory with local, national, and global policy needs, training students as future researchers, economists, policy analysts, think tank professionals, and decision-makers who can contribute meaningfully to sustainable and inclusive development.
Our programs combine economics, public policy, and governance to prepare students for modern public and private sector careers.
Students develop practical skills in analysis, research, communication, policy writing, and decision-making.
Internships, field visits, seminars, workshops, projects, and institutional visits help students apply classroom knowledge to real-world problems.
The department trains students to understand development, environment, equity, and climate-related challenges from a policy perspective.
Students are guided to become future researchers, policy analysts, governance professionals, and development practitioners.
Graduates can work in government departments, banks, NGOs, development organizations, research institutes, academia, public policy institutions, and private sector organizations.
Leadership
Welcome to the Department of Economics & Policy Analysis at the University of Rasul. Our department is committed to providing quality education, practical learning, research skills, and policy-oriented knowledge. We believe that economics and public policy are not only subjects to study, but powerful tools to understand society, solve real-world problems, and contribute to better decision-making. Our core values are academic excellence, integrity, critical thinking, inclusiveness, innovation, and service to society. We aim to prepare students with strong analytical, communication, research, and leadership skills. Our goal is to help students understand economic issues, governance challenges, market trends, public policies, and sustainable development from both theoretical and practical perspectives. We encourage students to learn beyond the classroom through seminars, workshops, field visits, internships, research projects, community engagement, and professional development activities. Our goal is to prepare confident and responsible graduates who can contribute to government institutions, banks, NGOs, development organizations, research centers, academia, public policy institutions, and the private sector. I warmly invite new students to join a department where ideas, evidence, ethics, and policy come together to shape informed decisions and a better future.
Dr. Iqra Mushtaq
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Choose from 2 programmes offered by the Department of Economics & Policy Analysis. Each programme page includes a full scheme of studies, eligibility criteria, fee structure, and career prospects.
Our team
Vice Chancellor, University of Rasul — Professor of Economics
PhD in Agricultural Economics and Business — University of Guelph, Canada
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Explores how economic principles are applied to agriculture, food systems, rural development, and resource use. It focuses on farm productivity, agricultural markets, food security, rural livelihoods, and policies that support sustainable agricultural growth.
Analyzes economic impacts of climate change, environmental challenges, climate adaptation, and policies for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Studies development strategies that promote economic growth while protecting natural resources, reducing poverty, and improving social wellbeing.
Examines how economic growth can benefit all groups of society by reducing inequality, improving opportunities, and supporting fair access to resources.
Explores energy markets, energy efficiency, electricity systems, clean energy transition, and the role of energy policies in economic development.
Investigates how public policies are designed, implemented, and evaluated to improve governance, institutional performance, and public welfare.
Focuses on local and national economic issues, market trends, employment, entrepreneurship, and policy solutions for economic development.
Infrastructure
Well-equipped classrooms that support interactive lectures, multimedia presentations, case study discussions, and group activities.
A dedicated library where students can access books, research materials, reports, and reading resources related to economics, public policy, governance, development, and sustainability.
A technology-supported lab where students can learn data analysis, research methods, report writing, online learning, and basic software skills required for economics and policy analysis.
A space for seminars, workshops, research discussions, policy debates, and guest lectures.
A supportive academic environment where students can meet faculty members for guidance related to coursework, research projects, internships, career planning, and professional development.
Explore our 2 degree programmes, learn from 4 dedicated faculty members, and begin your journey at the University of Rasul.
