Department of Economics, Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Open University(DEPSSOU), Bilaspur  was established in 2005.

They develops and produces courses for delivery through open learning and distance education mode.

Their objective is to provide opportunities for higher education to larger segment of the population and to promote the educational well being of the community in general.

They offer Bachelor, Masters and Ph.d Programs in Economics through open learning and distance education mode.