Meet the faculty members involved in teaching, academic mentoring and student development in the Department of Social Sciences.
Department FacultyDepartment of Social Sciences
Developing economic understanding, communication skills, statistical knowledge and entrepreneurial abilities for sustainable agricultural development.
About the Department
The Department of Social Sciences provides students with essential knowledge of agricultural economics, marketing, finance, agricultural extension, rural communication, statistics, information technology and entrepreneurship. It also focuses on developing students' communication, leadership, analytical and professional skills.
The department integrates classroom learning with practical exercises and skill-oriented activities to prepare students to address challenges in agriculture and agribusiness.
Disciplines Offered
Agricultural Economics
Crop production economics, agricultural marketing and farm finance.
Agribusiness Management
Entrepreneurship, agribusiness opportunities and market analysis.
Agricultural Extension
Transfer of technology, rural communication and farmer outreach.
Bioinformatics
Information technology and computational applications in agriculture.
Agricultural Statistics
Statistical methods, data analysis and mathematical applications.
English and Tamil
Language proficiency, communication and comprehension skills.
Computer Science
Digital literacy and computer applications for academic and professional use.
Library
Learning resources, reference materials and information services.
Physical Education and Yoga
Physical fitness, well-being, discipline and healthy lifestyles.
Production Unit
Agri-Business Incubation Centre
Supports entrepreneurial thinking and the exploration of business opportunities in agriculture and allied sectors.
Hands-on Training and Skill Development
- Identifying and analysing problems faced by farmers.
- Conducting group discussions and brainstorming sessions to develop leadership qualities.
- Assessing demand, supply and price determination of agricultural commodities using market data and software.
- Performing SWOC analysis to identify opportunities in agribusiness.
- Training in statistical software such as SPSS, SYSTAT and R.
- Using internet resources for assignments, study materials and project reviews.
- Developing listening, speaking, reading, writing and comprehension skills.