MA Economics

Introduction

Twoyearprogramme embedded with master thesis provides thorough knowledge of cutting-edge techniques in theoretical and applied economics

Programme Specific Outcomes

1. PSO1: Imparting skills to analyze and evaluate the policy making decisions using principles of economics.

2. PSO2: Capacity to use appropriate statistical tools and software for data analysis.

3. PSO3: Successfully entering Indian Economic Services, banking or other sectors after qualifying various competitive exams

4. PSO4: Aspire to pursue a research based advanced degree in economics

5. PSO5: Gain foothold in teaching career on the strength of one’s conceptual and pedagogical understanding.

Salient Features

• Skill Development: Focus on research and data analysis through hands on experience on statistical software packages.

• Professional Enhancement: Subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance personality and employability.

• Software Skills: Exposure to data analysis using statistical software's like E-Views, SPSS, MS-Excel, etc.

• Awareness of Contemporary Issues: Courses to build awareness about contemporary issues and challenges in global economy.

PROGRAMME CODE: DE3423-S

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME:

Minimum Duration 2 Years, Maximum Duration 4 years

Evaluation System:

30% Internal Assessment (Class Assessment - CA) based on the assignments to be submitted by the Student 70% End Term Theory 

Semester Wise Subjects

1. Semester - 1

   1. DECO525 MICROECONOMICS THEORY AND ANALYSIS – I

   2. DECO526 MACROECONOICS THEORY AND ANALYSIS – I 

   3. DCAP145 - FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY  (CA + Theory + Practical)

   4. DECO604 INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 

   5. DGEN530 FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH

2. Semester 2

   1. DECO529 MICROECONOMICS THEORY AND ANALYSIS - II 

   2. DECO530 MACROECONOICS THEORY AND ANALYSIS - II 

   3. DQTT501 MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMISTS 

   4. GE-I GENERIC ELECTIVE I

   5. DMGN832 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. Semester 3

   1. DECO606 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS 

   2. DECO538 ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

   3. DECO528 MONETARY THEORY AND POLICY 

   4. DECO532 PUBLIC ECONOMICS 

   5. GE-II GENERIC ELECTIVE II

   6. Term Paper |OR|1 Course from the GE Basket 1 which is not chosen as Generic Elective (GE).

4. Semester 4

   1. DECO512 ECONOMICS OF DEVELOPMENT 4 30 70 0

   2. DECO607 TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT 4 30 70 0

   3. GE-III GENERIC ELECTIVE III 4 30 70 0

   4. GE-IV GENERIC ELECTIVE IV 4 30 70 0

   5. DISSERTATION | OR | Next 2 courses from GE Basket 2 & 3 of same area from which the course chosen interm paper

Generic Elective - Choose any one Elective from: Data Science, Finance, Human Resource, Marketing, English, History, Political Science, Sociology

Generic Elective Basket - 1 (For semester 2nd)

• DCAP790 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (Data Science)

• DFIN546 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Finance) 

• DHRM619 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (Human Resource)

• DMKT512 DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING (Marketing)

• DENG539 ACADEMIC ENGLISH (English)

• DHIS551 HISTORY OF INDIA UPTO AD 650 (History) 

• DPOL525 POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS IN INDIA (Political Science)

• DSOC515 FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIOLOGY (Sociology)

Generic Elective Basket - 2 (For semester 3rd)

• DCAP792 DATA SCIENCE TOOLBOX (Data Science)

• DFIN544 CORPORATE VALUATION (Finance)

• DHRM615 INDUSTRIAL RELATION AND LABOUR LAWS (Human Resource)

• DMKT613 CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR (Marketing)

• DENG514 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE (English) 

• DHIS553 HISTORY OF INDIA FROM 650-1200 AD (History)

• DPOL527 PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE IN INDIA (Political Science)

• DSOC506 GLOBALIZATION AND SOCIETY (Sociology)

Generic Elective Basket 3 (For Semester 4th)

• DCAP794 ADVANCE DATA VISUALIZATION (Data Science)

• DFIN611 SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (Finance)

• DHRM521 HUMAN RESOURCE METRICS AND ANALYTICS (Human Resource)

• DMKT687 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (Marketing)

• DENG519 POST-INDEPENDENCE INDIAN LITERATURE (English)

• DHIS632 WOMEN IN INDIAN HISTORY (History)

• DPOL650 COMPARATIVE POLITICAL ANALYSIS (Political Science)

• DSOC507 GENDER AND SOCIETY (Sociology)

Generic Elective Basket 4 (For Semester 4th)

• DCAP737 MACHINE LEARNING (Data Science)

• DFIN526 FINANCIAL ANALYTICS (Finance)

• DHRM611 COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT (Human Resource)

• DMKT622 PRODUCT AND BRAND MANAGEMENT (Marketing)

• DENG527 POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURES AND CULTURAL STUDIES (English)

• DHIS631 TWENTIETH CENTURY WORLD (History)

• DPOL617 POLITICAL PROCESSES IN INDIA (Political Science)

• DSOC614 SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH (Sociology)

Note:

1. Students can adopt only one area from generic elective basket that will be applicable for the whole program.

2. In case of Term Paper student may choose one course against Term Paper from the Generic Basket 1 which is not chosen as Generic Elective (GE) and in case of Dissertation student may choose two courses against Dissertation from Generic Basket 2 & 3 of the same area from which the course chosen in Term Paper.

3. If student opt for Term Paper, then student is eligible to complete Dissertation in Term 4.

4. If student opt for course in place of Term Paper, then student will not allowed to opt Dissertation. Student is allowed to complete two courses as per guidelines.

Programme Fee (Including Examination Fee): 

Option 1: Rs 7500 per semester

Option 2: Rs 13000 per year

Option 2: Rs  24000 if paid in lump-sum

Cost of Admission Application Form:

Rs 600/- one time only