MA (Hons) Economics

Master of Arts Honors in Economics

MA (Hons) Economics or Master of Arts Honours in Economics is a Post-Graduate Commerce programme. Economics states how individuals, firms and the government make choices. It is a way of thinking about the world that enables us to understand and improve decision-making and throws light on issues such as the environment, unemployment, inflation, poverty, globalisation and trade.

During the Master of Arts Honours course in Economics, students are equipped with a range of quantitative, analytical and communication skills. The duration of the Master of Arts Honours course in Economics is five years. during this five years term, both graduation and post-graduation are covered. The Master of Arts Honours course in Economics may also be said a dual degree programme. After passing the Master of Arts Honours course successfully, students have widespread job opportunities both in the government and private sectors.

MA (Hons) Economics Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 from a recognized School Board.
• The candidate must have passed the intermediate level with 50% aggregate marks with Economics, Mathematics and Commerce as one of the subjects.

MA (Hons) Economics Syllabus

Syllabus of (Hons) Economics as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA (Hons) Economics Colleges

• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh
• Maharshi Dayanand University - MDU, Rohtak

MA (Hons) Economics Course Suitability

• Students should have the ability to reduce complex problems to simple components and statistical techniques to test theories.
• They should know to use incentives upon behaviour as they attend to different types of people.
• They should possess analytical and critical thinking; effective oral and written communication of ideas.
• They must be up to date about things happening in the economic world.

How is the MA (Hons) Economics Course Beneficial?

• After passing it successfully, students can apply for Indian Economic Services, PSUs and other public-sector banks.
• Students have a good option for further higher studies like M.Phil. and PhD for enhancing educational qualifications and job promotions.
• Another bright area for students is economic journalism with many job opportunities.

MA (Hons) Economics Employment Areas

• Commerce / Finance Ministries
• Public / Private Banks
• Financial Department (Industry)
• MNCs / BPO's / KPI's / NGOs
• Stock Exchanges

MA (Hons) Economics Jobs

• Economist
• Economics Teacher / Lecturer
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Market Advisor
• Statistician
• Stock Broker

Advanced Course in MA (Hons) Economics

• PhD (Economics)