MA Economics

Master of Arts in Economics

MA Economics or Master of Arts in Economics is a Post-Graduate Economics Course. Economics includes a comprehensive and thorough study of Economics as a discipline at an advanced level. The Master of Arts in Economics postgraduate degree course generally covers the study of principles of economic theory, microeconomics, macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, applications to specific industries, public policy issues, etc. Master of Arts in Economics is a two years duration course and the syllabus is divided into four semesters.

MA Economics Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed a Graduation degree in any stream.
• However, many of the reputed universities demand a graduation degree with Honours in Economics or Economics as one of the subjects studied in graduation from any of the recognized universities/colleges of the country for admission to M.A (Economics) degree course.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes demand a minimum of 45-50% marks in graduation as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this course and some also conduct entrance examinations to get admission to their M.A (Economics) degree course. Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e., total marks aggregated in the final exams of graduation and the entrance exam.

MA Economics Syllabus

Syllabus of Economics as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA Economics Colleges

• Rajiv Gandhi University, Papum Pare
• Goa University, North Goa
• University of Kashmir, Srinagar
• Barkatullah University - BU, Bhopal
• Jadavpur University, Kolkata

MA Economics Course Suitability

• Applicants who have some qualities like solving problems with logical thoughts, observation, inference from data, and presenting ideas in compelling writing and speech, etc., are the most suitable candidates for this course.
• Candidates who want to contribute their cooperation in India’s economic development and growth through their innovative techniques and policies undoubtedly can go for this Master’s degree course.
• Those who want to go for a wide variety of careers dealing with the flow of money, from accountant to investment banker, money manager to personal finance consultant are suitable for it.

How is the MA Economics Course Beneficial?

• The Master of Arts in Economics degree serves as a basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as a Ph.D. degree in Economics.
• On successful completion of this degree, a student can apply for the UGC-NET or JRF exam; success in these exams makes teaching or research a good option.
• The Master of Arts in Economics degree holders can opt for further higher studies and careers in various specializations of Economics such as Micro and Macro Economics, Economics of Agriculture, Economic Statistics, Development Planning, International Economics, Home Economics, Monetary Economics, Fiscal Economics, Economics of Growth and Development, Environmental Economics, Regional Economics and many more.
• Economics postgraduates can take up research work in various fields of India’s national security problems including international relations, geostrategic, geopolitical, socio-economic, tactical aspects of war, etc.
• The greatest scope of doing a Master of Arts in Economics is that it not only makes you eligible but also gives you a better chance to qualify for the IES (Indian Economics Services) exam.
• Law schools are a very common destination nowadays for recent postgraduates in economics.

MA Economics Employment Areas

• Agricultural Economics
• Custom Departments
• Corporate Sectors (Marketing and Accounts Sections)
• Economic Consulting Firms
• Finance, Commerce, and the Banking Sectors
• Import / Export Companies
• UPSC

MA Economics Job Types

• Accountant
• Business Analyst / Corporate Analyst
• Financial Analyst / Investments Analyst
• Investment Banker
• Market Analysts / Securities Analyst
• Money Manager / Marketing Manager / Operations Manager
• Personal Finance Consultant
• Research Associate

Advanced Course in MA Economics

• Ph.D. (Economics)