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                M.A. In Economics
                  Session-2018-20
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MA Economics is a 2-year full-time or distance learning post-graduation program to sharpen student’s dexterity in areas of finance and management. The minimum eligibility criterion required for Masters degree is 50% aggregate in Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. 

Admission to M.A. Economics is offered by many colleges and universities all over India generally through entrance exams for full-time course while open universities like IGNOUprovide admission on merit basis.Tuition fee for the course ranges from INR 10,000 to 50,000 while for distance mode it is approx. INR 12,000.

During the course time, one gets an in-depth knowledge of core subjects like Microeconomic theory, Macroeconomic theory, and Mathematical Economics.

                                          

Some of the top institutes offering the course are: 

• Acharya Nagarjuna University
• Allahabad Agricultural Institute - Deemed University
• Andhra University
• Annamalai University
• Bangalore University
• Barkatullah University
• Berhampur University
• Bharathiar University
• Bharathidasan University
• Bharati Vidyapeeth
• Calicut University
• Dr BR Ambedkar Open University
• Guru Nanak Dev University
• Himachal Pradesh University
• Indira Gandhi National Open University
• Jiwaji University
• Kakatiya University
• Karnataka State Open University
• Kerala University
• Kurukshetra University
• Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
• Madras University
• Madurai Kamaraj University
• Maharshi Dayanand University
• Maharishi Markandeshwar University
• Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
• Mumbai University
• Nalanda Open University
• Osmania University
• Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University
• Punjab University
• Punjabi University
• Rajasthan Vidyapeeth
• Shivaji University
• SNDT Women's University
• Sri Krishnadevaraya University
• Sri Venkateswara University
• Tamilnadu Open University
• U.P Rajarshi Tandon Open University
• University Of Mumbai
• Utkal University
• Uttaranchal Open University
• Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University
• Loyola College, Chennai
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Presidency College, Chennai
• Miranda House College, New Delhi
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi

A student as Master of Economics can get placed in some of the top finance companies like ICICI Bank, YES Bank, RBS, Kotak and much more with an expected salary of 1.8 lacs to 3 lacs for which one can work in the field of accounts, retail, sales, finance, tax, etc.

                   

MA Economics: Course Highlights

Mentioned below are some of the major highlights of the course. 

Course Level	Postgraduate
Duration	2 years
Examination type	Semester system
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Admission Process	Merit based
Top Recruiters	ICICI Bank, YES Bank, RBS, Kotak etc.
Job Profiles	Branch Manager-retail, Operations Officer, Analyst-broking, Credit officer, Cash Officer and others such.
Course Fees	INR 10,000 to 50,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 2.5 lacs to 4 lacs

MA Economics: What is it About?

MA Economics provides a deep insight of finance and management sectors and civilizes the soft skills of a student which makes him/her face any challenge in public sector, business or in industry. The program edifies latest principles of economic theory. It even gives a practical experience to students through internship programs. 

Begin Your Application Process For M.A Colleges

Someone who is curious about the world’s economy, about how the finances in economy grow. Anyone who has a critical insight to analyze the ups and downs of the financial market. Economics, as we all study in our school books, is the science of production, distribution, and consumption of wealth and this course is for those minds who believe in that definition.

M.A. Economics generally spans 2 years as a full-time course like in Delhi University, JNU, CHRIST University and Amity University. But, if someone opts for distance mode, it may last maximum for 5 years and a minimum of 2 years like in IGNOU, Delhi

MA Economics: Top Institutes 

Here is a list of Top colleges for M.A. Economics where an applicant can move ahead to pursue the Economics degree. 

Name of the Institute	Location	Average Annual Fees in INR
Loyola College	Chennai	5.01K
St Stephen's College	New Delhi	8K
Miranda House College	New Delhi	15.8K
Presidency College	Chennai	865K
Madras Christian College	Chennai	13.6K
Hansraj College	New Delhi	17.3K
Fergusson College	Pune	4.46K
Ramjas College	New Delhi	10.9K
Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce	Pune	-
St. Mira's College for Girls	Pune	3K

Some institutes which offer MA Economics through Distance Learning mode are:

1. IGNOU, New Delhi
2. Delhi University
3. Mumbai University
4. Punjab University
5. Bangalore University
6. Nalanda Open University, Patna

Eligibility for MA Economics

Interested aspirants for Economics degree must fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria.

•  B.A. (Hons) in Economics subject
• A minimum aggregate score of 50% at the level of graduation

Although, eligibility criteria may differ for entrance exam procedure and merit-based admission process. As in, Delhi University eligibility for merit-based admissions is aggregate 50% in B.A. (Hons) Economics done from DU only.

                              

Latest Master of Arts [MA] (Economics) Admission Alert

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MA Economics: Admission Process

Admission to MA Economics is usually done through entrance exams as well as on merit basis. 

Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, Manipal University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and various other universities provide admissions through entrance test. Although, certain colleges like Delhi University reserves certain seats for merit basis admissions along with entrance based admissions.

Colleges like Christ University, University of Hyderabad takes in application only through online/ direct mode as for Merit-based admissions. Department of Business Economic reserves only 50% of its seat for merit-based admission. 

Distance mode of admission also follows a mixed pattern, as Universities like IGNOU, Delhi,and Karnataka State Open University offers direct admissions while some like Savitribai Phule, Pune University conduct entrance exam.

DU DSE MA Economics Admission 2018

M.A. Economics offered by Delhi School of Economics, DU is a 2-year full time coursed inclusive of 6 core compulsory courses and 9 electives. DU DSE MA Economics admission will lead as per department guidelines. 

Registration Process for DU DSE MA Economics

The registration process for MA Economics course starts tentatively in 2nd week of June 2018 and will sum up in the 4th week of June 2018.

• Visit the official department site to register and fill the application form
• Provide personal details, educational details, and work experience (if any)
• Upload scanned photograph and signature
• The last step is payment of application fee

After successfully filling up the application form you will get application number and password which will be later used for downloading admit card and other important documents. 

Eligibility for DU DSE MA Economics

Direct Mode: Candidate must have secured 60% aggregate marks in BA Economics

Entrance Mode: Candidates should have 60% or 1st division or equivalent CGPA in any UG/PG degree in any subject along with clearing the entrance marks with minimum qualifying marks set by the university/ college. 

Minimum Qualifying marks:

• 40% for General Category
• 36% for OBC
• 20% for SC/ST

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MA Economics: Syllabus and Course Description

During 2 years of MA Economics, one has to go through core courses, elective courses, internship programmes and term exams.

This 2-year course is divided into 4 semesters. 2 semesters of 1st year will have 4 core courses with term exams and seminars. In next 2 semesters of 2nd-year students will have to study few elective papers along with core courses. Each course will carry 4 credits and 3rd and 4thsemester will have internship programme and dissertation respectively.

Credit distribution

Semester I	Semester II	Semester III	Semester IV	Total
20	20	20	20	80

Note: Student will have to get 80 credits to get the award of PG degree.

Syllabus for M.A. Economics according to the guidelines provided by UGC contains some of the following courses:

Course Name	Topics Covered	Description
Microeconomics	Consumer Theory Factor Market Equilibrium Production Theory	To enhance the understanding of students in exercising the microeconomic notions.
Macroeconomic Theory	National Income and Output growth Investment Behavior Monetary and Fiscal policy Neo-classical and Keynesian Synthesis The External Sector equilibrium	This course will make students capable of evaluating the ramifications of macroeconomic policies.
Introductory Mathematical Economics	Review of basic concepts and Linear Algebra Constraint Optimization Problems Concept of Matrix and Determinant Single-Variable Calculus: Foundations	To study economics through mathematical approaches.
Statistics And Computer Applications	Descriptive Statistics Probability: Theory and Distribution Statistical Inference Spreadsheet Software Probability Theory Sampling Techniques	To exhibit statistical ways which are applied in the real economic world.
Growth And Development Economics	Growth and development theories Rural development Financial flows to developing countries Industrial Policy and Technological Upgrading	This course studies about the development issues and their solutions for various countries.
Agricultural Economics	Introduction Major Indian Agricultural Aspects Growth and Technological Changes Consumer and Producer theory Demand and Supply of Agricultural products	This course is about the economic knowledge of agricultural sector.
International Finance	Exchange Rates Foreign Exchange Risk and Exposure Balance of Payments Optimum currency area theories Forex Regulatory Framework Derivatives of Currency	With this course student learns about International financial relations.

MA Economics: Career Prospects

After completing Masters in Economics, one can opt for higher studies i.e. M.Phil. /Ph.D. in Economics. Many Institutes provide Ph.D. in Economics where students can apply according to their choice although eligibility and admission criteria may vary from college to college.

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Banking/ Finance/ Retail are actually very propitious sectors to begin your career with and after getting some experience in these sectors one can easily get managerial posts and can make a bright future line for themselves.

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Numerous jobs for Economics postgraduates and their description is as follows. 

Job Designation	Job Description
Branch manager- Retail	A Branch manager have to look after every branch level activity to ensure success in business.
Operations officer-Banking	An individual will have to support the task team in projects and have to indulge in customer meetings.
Analyst- Broking	As an analyst one has to collect and assay data from various sources for company and have to create reports and presentations.
Credit Officer- Retail	Credit Officer have to access documentation and finances of Retail also have to monitor login files and must maintain TAT.
Cash officer	He/She is responsible for cash balancing, receipts, payments and deposits, also have to take care of customer transactions.
Collections manager- Retail	Collects pending dues, handle complaint management and CRM.
Strategy Analyst	The person conducts eminent research by using internal and external database to make a proper strategy for the development of company.