Postgraduate
M.Sc. in Applied Economics
The curriculum of M.Sc. in Applied Economics offers a rigorous basis for much of the advanced thinking in the Economics discipline. The emphasis will be on developing strong computational skills among students and understanding economic concepts and theories. A special focus will be given on the field of financial economics and analysis of the financial markets. The students will be equipped with statistical software that will help them to work with real-world data. Professional, communicative and creative skills will be developed among the students. The students will also be equipped with research tools and software (For example, Mendeley, LaTex etc.) . Innovative and interactive teaching-learning software (like, Explorable Explanation) will be used for the learning and evaluation process. The program is balanced with comprehensive deliverable projects that will increase the scope of employability of the students. The students will be encouraged to attend internship programs to enhance their professional maturity during the program.
Eligibility: Honours/Major or with a minimum of 140 credit points in Economics or Mathematics or Statistics or allied subject at undergraduate level or equivalent
Duration
2 Years
Full-Time
Intake
30
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
SEMESTER I
Microeconomics I
Macroeconomics I
Mathematical Methods I
Statistical Techniques
Statistical Analysis using Computer Software
Computer Programming using Python
History and Evolution of Economic Thought
SEMESTER II
Microeconomics II
Macroeconomics II
Mathematical Methods II
Econometrics
Computer-aided Econometric Applications
Machine Learning and Data Science Fundamentals
English Communication Skills
Specialization: Financial Economics
SEMESTER III
International Economics
Game Theory
Advanced Econometrics
Money, Financial Market and Institutions
Financial Economics
Project I
Research Methodology
SEMESTER IV
Development Economics
Public Economics
Computer- aided Advanced Econometrics
International Finance
Financial Derivatives and Corporate Finance
Project II
Detailed Syllabus