Master Of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics is a postgraduate degree that builds on undergraduate economics with advanced microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, econometrics and applied research.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in economics or a related field, with the minimum marks set by the admitting university |
| Entrance Route | CUET-PG is the common route for postgraduate admission at participating universities (this replaced several universities' own standalone postgraduate entrance tests in recent years); other universities use merit or their own entrance process. |
What the course covers
- Advanced microeconomics and macroeconomics
- Econometrics and quantitative research methods
- Development economics, public economics and international economics, among the elective areas typically offered
- A research dissertation at most institutions
Career direction
Graduates commonly move into research, policy analysis, banking, financial services, teaching, or continue to a Ph.D. in Economics.