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Christ University offers a B.A. (Honours) in Economics as a full‑time undergraduate degree. 

The programme aims to train students in economic theory, quantitative analysis, social relevance, research methods; students learn to analyze economic problems, policies, and real‑world economic issues with an interdisciplinary approach (e.g. economics + social sciences / humanities) rather than just “commerce‑type” training.

Apart from core economics courses, the syllabus includes electives / non‑core / inter‑disciplinary papers, and may include components like internships, research projects / dissertation (in Honours with Research / advanced modes).

For most applicants, eligibility is: pass 10 + 2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board. 

For the Honours Economics course, Christ typically requires a minimum of 55% in 10+2, regardless of stream (science, commerce, humanities, etc.). 

For students applying under international / NRI / foreign‑qualification categories: there are additional requirements (e.g. English‑medium qualification or proof of English proficiency — IELTS/TOEFL, if from non‑English‑background country).

The List of Major Recruiters includes:

•  HDFC Bank – Banking & Finance 
• Bajaj Finance/Bajaj Finserv – NBFC/Finance
•  Accenture – IT and Consulting
• Wipro – Technology and Services
•  TCS– IT and Consulting
•  Flipkart – E-Commerce
•  PhonePe – Fintech/Digital Payments
•  Asian Paints – FMCG/Industrial
•  Mercedes-Benz – Automotive
• Toyota Kirloskar Motors – Automotive and Manufacturing
•  IndiaMART – B2B Marketplace
•  Indigo/Ivy Homes – Various Industries

Additionally there are other recruiters who have recently participated in Selection Drives including:

•  McKinley Rice
•  Kansai Nerolac
•  Britannia
• PepsiCo/Pepsi Co
•  Reliance Industries
• Tech Mahindra
•  IBM

There are also many startups that participate (many ranging from 30+ to 80+) offering positions in areas of Analytics, Finance, IT, Human Resources and Marketing.

Recruiting companies represent multiple sectors including Banking & Finance, IT/Consulting, FMCG, E-Commerce, Automotive, Manufacturing, Fintech and Startups, providing students with exposure to numerous career options.

Every year, numerous organisations in numerous types of industries participate in GIBS for Campus Placement by visiting the college campus. A lot of companies were present for Campus Recruitment Drive during placement season 2025, ranging from 220 to 260 companies.

There is a wide diversity of industries and types of companies from which students can choose for their careers.
Some examples of companies that participated in GIBS's Campus Recruitment Drive include:

• Accenture – IT & Consulting
• HDFC Bank – Banking & Finance
• Mercedes-Benz – Automotive/Management
• Wipro – IT & Services
• Bajaj Finance – Financial Services
• Asian Paints – FMCG
• TCS – IT & Services
• Flipkart – E-commerce
• PhonePe – Fintech
• Commonwealth Bank – Banking
• Northern Trust – Financial Services
• Apollo Tyres – Manufacturing
• Gallagher – Risk & Insurance
• IVY Homes – Real Estate/Services

Kansai Nerolac – Paints & Coatings
(The above is only a small sample of a number of different types of recruiters that are a part of the GIBS campus placement ecosystem.)

Some of the common types of job roles provided for students by GIBS include:

• Business Analyst
• Marketing Executive/Manager
• Financial Analyst
• HR Executive/HR Specialist
• Operations Manager
• Sales & Business Development Executive
• Consultant/Strategy Associate

Digital Marketing Specialist
Each of these job roles can also be aligned with the following GIBS Specialisations: Marketing, Finance, HR, Analytics, and Operations, along with the various job roles GIBS provides. Overall, GIBS has created a placement ecosystem that includes multinational corporations, BFSI firms, IT/Tech companies, FMCG companies, e-commerce companies, and growth-oriented start-ups that provide opportunities that match student skill set and interests.

GIBS has provided a significant level of placement support and established strong relationships with employers, resulting in impressive salaries for recent graduates. The average salary for new graduates is approximately 16.15 LPA and the average salary for recent graduates is about 7.8 LPA, which reflects the high amount of support provided and the strong relationships GIBS has established with employers. The number of recruiters who take part in GIBS's placement processes exceeds 200, fulfilling multiple sectors including Consulting, Finance, Marketing, Technology, etc. Both internships and final job offers have been emphasized throughout the entire placement process, ensuring students receive a mix of practical experience and full-time work experience. Overall, GIBS provides many competitive job opportunities to help its new graduates find great paying jobs that have excellent growth potential.