Master of Science (Economics)

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Type: Post Graduate Programmes
Faculty: Faculty of Economics & Business
Duration: 2 Years

A postgraduate degree in Economics is especially valuable for those who plan a career in finance, management, law and public policy. In addition to working as Economists or Business Analysts, students with this degree can excel in various positions in Banking, Finance, Management, Business, Journalism, Stock Broking and allied fields or Education.

Eligibility

  • Graduation with 50% marks in aggregate or 45% marks in subject concerned
  • Four Years Honours Programme in Economics

Semesters

4 Semesters

Semester Details

  • Semester - I

    • Microeconomic Theory-1 (C)
    • Macroeconomic Theory-1 (C)
    • Statistical Techniques (C)
    • Public Economics (C)
    • Optional to be selected from Table 1 (E)

    Table 1

    OPT-I : Financial Institutions and Markets
    OPT-II: Rural Economics
    OPT-III: Economics of Environment
    OPT-IV: Economics of Industrialization
    OPT-V: Economics of Planning
    OPT-VI: Demography
    OPT-VII: Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
    OPT-VIII: Economics of Gender and Development
    OPT-IX: Data Science for Economists
    OPT-X: Dissertation3

    Note: 1. C- Compulsory Course; E –Elective;
    2. Only those students will be allowed to opt for dissertation in Semester IV, who have
    scored 65 percent marks in aggregate in semester I, II and III.
    3. in lieu of three optional papers in M.Sc. Economics Semester IV.

  • Semester - II

    • Mathematical Techniques (C)
    • Research Methodology (C)
    • Econometrics Techniques (C)
    • Field work and Report Writing (C)
    • Optional to be selected from Table 1 (E)
    • Optional to be selected from Table 1 (E)

    Table 1

    OPT-I : Financial Institutions and Markets
    OPT-II: Rural Economics
    OPT-III: Economics of Environment
    OPT-IV: Economics of Industrialization
    OPT-V: Economics of Planning
    OPT-VI: Demography
    OPT-VII: Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
    OPT-VIII: Economics of Gender and Development
    OPT-IX: Data Science for Economists
    OPT-X: Dissertation3

    Note: 1. C- Compulsory Course; E –Elective;
    2. Only those students will be allowed to opt for dissertation in Semester IV, who have
    scored 65 percent marks in aggregate in semester I, II and III.
    3. in lieu of three optional papers in M.Sc. Economics Semester IV.

  • Semester - III

    • Microeconomic Theory-II
    • Macroeconomic Theory-II
    • Economics of Development
    • Theory of Statistics
    • Data Science for Economists
    • Term Paper/ Internship and Report Writing

    Table 1

    OPT-I : Financial Institutions and Markets
    OPT-II: Rural Economics
    OPT-III: Economics of Environment
    OPT-IV: Economics of Industrialization
    OPT-V: Economics of Planning
    OPT-VI: Demography
    OPT-VII: Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
    OPT-VIII: Economics of Gender and Development
    OPT-IX: Data Science for Economists
    OPT-X: Dissertation3

    Note: 1. C- Compulsory Course; E –Elective;
    2. Only those students will be allowed to opt for dissertation in Semester IV, who have
    scored 65 percent marks in aggregate in semester I, II and III.
    3. in lieu of three optional papers in M.Sc. Economics Semester IV.

  • Semester - IV

    • Indian Economic Development (C)
    • International Economics (C)
    • Indian Economic Thought (C)
    • Optional to be selected from Table 1 (E)
    • Optional to be selected from Table 1 (E)
    • Optional to be selected from Table 1 (E)

    Table 1

    OPT-I : Financial Institutions and Markets
    OPT-II: Rural Economics
    OPT-III: Economics of Environment
    OPT-IV: Economics of Industrialization
    OPT-V: Economics of Planning
    OPT-VI: Demography
    OPT-VII: Labour Economics and Industrial Relations
    OPT-VIII: Economics of Gender and Development
    OPT-IX: Data Science for Economists
    OPT-X: Dissertation3

    Note: 1. C- Compulsory Course; E –Elective;
    2. Only those students will be allowed to opt for dissertation in Semester IV, who have
    scored 65 percent marks in aggregate in semester I, II and III.
    3. in lieu of three optional papers in M.Sc. Economics Semester IV.