MA Econometrics

Master of Arts in Econometrics

MA Econometrics or Master of Arts in Econometrics is a Post-Graduate Economics Course. Econometrics is the branch of economics concerned with the use of mathematical methods in describing economic systems. The Master of Arts program in Econometrics offers well-balanced training in quantitative methods, economic theory, and applied economics.

The Master of Arts program in Econometrics provides a sound theoretical background in the principles of economics and equips students with analytical tools and techniques for understanding the evolution of the world economy. The main accent is on economic interpretations and applications of considered econometric models.

MA Econometrics Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed a Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Engineering from a recognized University.
• The students should have scored at least 50% aggregate marks with either Mathematics or Statistics as a subject.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

MA Econometrics Syllabus

Syllabus of Econometrics as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA Econometrics Colleges

• University of Madras, Chennai
• Agurchand Manmull Jain College, Chennai

MA Econometrics Course Suitability

• The Master of Arts course in Econometrics is suitable for those who are professional economists for the government, non-government, and corporate sectors.
• The students should have the basic knowledge and skills of econometric analysis and the skills of construction and development of simple and multiple regression models.
• They should also be known for non-linear models and special methods of econometric analysis and estimation, understanding the area of their application in economics.

How is the MA Econometrics Course Beneficial?

• The Master of Arts course in Econometrics is beneficial to know the latest developments in the principles of economic theory, teach applications of theories in analyzing current economic problems, to equip students with tools of econometrics for applied economic research.
• The Econometrics degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as a Ph.D. degree.
• They can become a lecturer in colleges/universities after passing it successfully along with a UGC-NET degree.
• The Master's degree is also beneficial from the point of view of self-business adventures.

MA Econometrics Employment Areas

• Academic Institutes
• Banking Sector
• Financial Sectors
• Government Sectors
• Production Companies
• Transportation Companies

MA Econometrics Job Types

• Analytical Manager
• Commercial Manager
• Commercial Business Consultant
• Financial Analyst
• Quantitative Researcher
• Senior Econometrician
• Teacher & Researcher

 Advanced Course in MA Econometrics

• Ph.D. (Econometrics)