“The Science of Economics is made for the benefit and development of the world.”

From an economy on the brink of disaster in the mid-sixties to an economy with great potential, India has come a long way. The Department of Economics has been providing the best of resources for an ever increasing need of trained manpower in the industry.

The department has been providing an adequate number of books / Journals in the library. The lecturers use LCD projectors for teaching. Notes and other Subject content are provided to students via the Intranet. The lecturers are competent in computer teaching and learning. The lecturers are involved in academic counselling of students. The students are encouraged to voice their difficulties at a personal and academic level to the lecturers.
Vision
A community of young men and women with intellectual capacities to challenge existing and new economic problems with innovative and humane solution.

Mission
To promote mastery of knowledge, understanding and application of Economics.

Objectives

  • To bridge the gap between Economic theory and reality.
  • To inspire students to pursue higher studies in Economics.
  • To promote the acquisition of competencies and skills necessary for career success.

Faculty:-

NAME:  Prof. Savio P. Falleiro
DESIGNATION:  Professor
ADDRESS: H. No. 12, St. Joaquim Road, Borda, Margao, Goa – 403602
QUALIFICATION: Ph.D
EXPERIENCE: 30 yearsPROFILE :

Over 30 years experience in Higher Education, involving Teaching and Administration. Was Rosary College Vice Principal for 04 terms (12 years). Was Principal of Fr. Agnel College, Pilar, Goa, for 05 years where he helped the College to secure the prestigious NAAC A+ Grade. Has published numerous research papers in various international/national research journals, including in SCOPUS and UGC listed journals. Book titled “Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS on Households” published by SAGE International was among top ranked bestsellers on Amazon. Recognised as PhD guide in Economics by Goa University. Recipient of numerous awards; is/was member of various academic/non-academic committees of Goa University, Directorate of Higher Education, and others. Area of expertise is Health Economics.


NAME:  Ms. Sonia Vaz
DESIGNATION:  Assistant Professor
ADDRESS: Cuncolim
QUALIFICATION: MA Economics
EXPERIENCE: 26 yearsPROFILE : Ms. Sonia Vaz is an Assistant Professor and In charge of the Economics Department. She joined Rosary College in 1994.  Through the years, she has held various important administrative positions in the college. She has attended several Seminars, Workshops and Conferences organized by the College and other institutions. She has co-authored papers, ‘Online Shopping Preference among Women in Select Areas in Salcete Taluka’ (2017) and ‘An Empirical Study of E-retailers Impact on the Brick and Mortar Retail Stores in South   Goa’ which were published in  Special Issue of International Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies 2 and Peer Reviewed ISSN Indexed online International Journal under Special Issue respectively. She has co-presented a paper titled ‘Challenges of COVID-19 to the World’ at an International E-Conference organized by Government of Maharashtra in association with Government Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities. Apart from teaching, her interests are Reading, watching movies and Travelling.


John Xavier DSouza - EconomicsNAME:  John Xavier D’Souza
DESIGNATION:  Assistant Professor
ADDRESS: H.No9/A, Povon Wada, Kerim, Pernem, Goa

QUALIFICATION:  MA Economics, NET

EXPERIENCE: 14 years

Mr.John Xavier D’Souza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics . He joined Rosary College in the year 2007. He taught papers like Public Finance, Microeconomics, International Economics and Economics of Resources. He has presented papers on topics like Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable development of the Agricultural sector etc. at International, National and State Level Seminars. Besides teaching, he has provided cricket and table tennis coaching for the College Boys team from 2008 till 2014.


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NAME:  Vembly  Megna Colaco

DESIGNATION:  Assistant Professor

ADDRESS: Velim

QUALIFICATION: MA Economics

EXPERIENCE: 3 years

PROFILE : Ms. Vembly Megna Colaco is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics. She has presented a paper titled ‘Women Entrepreneurship in India – Changes and Challenges’ at National Conference on ‘Youth Entrepreneurship in Current Competitive Arena’. Her other publications include ‘Sustainable Agriculture and Economic Growth’ in Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research and ‘An Analysis of LED ban in fishing Industry – Case study of Cutbona Jetty’ in Scientific Agriculture (ASAG).


 NAME:  Ivy Simoes
  DESIGNATION:  Assistant Professor
ADDRESS: H.No 5/A Adsulim Benaulim Salcete Goa
QUALIFICATION:  M.A Economics ( N.E.T) , B.ed  ( P.G Social Science, Economics)
EXPERIENCE: 5 years
PROFILE : Ms. Ivy Simoes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics .She has completed her higher secondary education in Rosary Higher secondary, Navelim and has done her graduation in Rosary College. She completed her Masters in Goa University thereafter she joined Fr. Basilio Andrade memorial HSS Majorda, after which she completed B.ed. She has also worked in Damodar college of Commerce, Margao. Her area of specialisation is International trade, Human resource development and Indian Economy. Apart from teaching her interests are cooking, gardening and reading

NAME: Dale Georgina Antonia Da Cruz
DESIGNATION:  Assistant Professor
ADDRESS: H. No. 429, Baga, Velim, Salcete, Goa
QUALIFICATION: MA Economics

PROFILE :Ms Dale Da Cruz is an assistant professor in the Department of Economics. She has completed her M.A. in Economics from Goa University and her graduation from Rosary College of Arts and Commerce. Her area of specialization is International Trade and Human Resource Development


Name: Canisa Colaco
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address: NavelimQualification: MA Economics

Profile : Ms Canisa Colaco is an assistant professor in the department of economics. She has completed her masters from Goa University and is an alumni of our college. Her area of specialization is growth and development. Apart from teaching her interests are reading,art,craft and cooking.


Name : Irena Peidade Mesquita
Address : Majorda Salcete Goa
Qualification :  BCom, MA Economics
Experience : 5 Years
Profile :  Ms. Irena Peidade Mesquita is an Assistant Professor in Economics. She has completed her graduation from St Xaviers College, Mapusa Goa. And has completed her Master’s from Goa University in the subject of Economics.Her area of specialization is Development Economics, Environmental Economics , Indian Economy.