M.Sc Economics

Master of Science in Economics

M.Sc Economics or Master of Science in Economics is a postgraduate Economics course. It is a social science that analyses the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The duration of the Master of Science degree program in  Economics is mostly two academic years but it may vary from institute to institute and maybe on a part-time basis by certain institutes.

The Master’s degree course in Economics is an important and valuable one that provides many job opportunities to the candidates after having passed it successfully. The syllabus for the Master of Science course in Economics is divided into two semesters.

M.Sc Economics Eligibility

• The candidates should complete their B.Sc degree under any registered University with Economics subjects with 50% or above marks.
• The admission criteria for this course may vary from place to place and in various colleges and Universities, it conducts entrance exams plus interviews for the admission of the students.

M.Sc Economics Syllabus

Syllabus of Economics course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc Economics Colleges       

• University of Jammu, Jammu
• Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research - IGIDR, Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur

M.Sc Economics Course Suitability

• Students who are interested in Economics and have skills in problem-solving - extracting relevant information, drawing conclusions, and making logical recommendations whilst considering the wider social and political influences are most suitable for this course.
• Those who have analytical skills such as analyzing research methods, methodologies, data, conclusions, and recommendations, critically evaluating government policy, and assessing performance against home and global economies are also a good match for it.
• Applicants have numeracy skills in handling complex data presented in a numerical form, using this data to draw conclusions and make recommendations as well as applying mathematical and statistical analysis methods to the data also have the ability to pursue this course.

How is the M.Sc Economics Course Beneficial?

• This degree course enables the candidates to go for various banking, investment, and insurance jobs that cover a wide range of employers including investment and commercial banks, building societies, broking firms, independent financial advisers, and insurance and reinsurance companies.
• Candidates have also the option of going for higher degree programs in their respective subjects aiming to become teachers/lecturers both at school and college levels respectively.

M.Sc Economics Employment Areas

• Audit Departments
• Educational Institutes
• Financial Companies
• Financial Departments (Industry)
• Stock Exchanges

M.Sc Economics Job Types

• Assistant Portfolio Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Economist 
• Financial Analyst
• Health Economics Director
• Lecturer & Professor
• Market Access Manager
• Quant Developer/Researcher
• Senior Quantitative Analyst

Advanced Course in M.Sc Economics

• PhD (Economics)