The M.A. Economics program at Chanakya University equips students with the analytical, quantitative, and research skills needed to understand and address complex economic challenges. The curriculum integrates diverse economic theories, real-world applications, and India’s socio-economic context to develop well-rounded professionals. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, the program prepares students for careers in academia, policy-making, research, and roles in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Through innovative pedagogy and experiential learning, students engage with pressing economic issues while developing a critical and holistic perspective. This program aligns with the evolving needs of the economy and society.

Eligibility Criteria

60% and above (or equivalent grade) in an undergraduate program conducted by a recognized authority/ institution in India or abroad.

Chanakya Edge

  • Research Publications & Analytics based
  • Business Enterprise Consulting Model
  • Innovative courses based on Indic Perspectives in Content/ Outcome
  • Competitive Practicum for Civil Services
  • Teacher-Researcher-Consultants as Faculty mentors
  • Case Studies as Live Curriculum
  • International Institutions based Internship
  • Corporate & Community based Collaborative Learning
  • Gaming and Simulation based Pedagogy

Programme Highlights

  • Contemporary content with context.
  • Data-driven and technology-assisted methods.
  • Faculty resources, guides, and mentors.
  • Outcome-based instruction assessment and counselling.
  • Focus on research and self-learning.
  • Special emphasis on Indian heritage of knowledge and practices.

Faculty

Prof. K. V. Raju

Professor Emeritus

Ph.D., Sardar Patel University, Gujarat

Economic Advisor to the C.M., Government of Uttar Pradesh
Prof. H. S. Ashok

Professor of Psychology, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Bangalore University

Honorary Professor at Centre of Education Social Sciences
Prof. Ashwin Kumar A. P.

Dean, Academics

Ph.D., Manipal University

Former Director, Centre for Learning Futures, Ahmedabad University
Dr. Padmavathi B.S.

Deputy Director- Academics, Chanakya University

Ph.D., Bangalore University

Former Director, Centre for Educational and Social Studies (CESS)
Dr. Vinayachandra Banavathy

Director, Centre for IKS

Ph.D., Pondicherry University

Director Indica Yoga, Guest Faculty at University of Ghent, Belgium
Dr. Rajesh Aruchamy

Associate Professor, School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Dr. Ramakrishna Pejathaya

Associate Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Rastriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati

Dasha Avadhani-Poet
Dr. Vinayak Rajat Bhat

Associate Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Rastriya Sanskrit Samsthana, Sringeri

Co-author of the Text book on IKS
Dr. Naveen Bhat

Associate Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Central Sanskrit University, Delhi

Author, Researcher
Dr. Priyanka Dwivedi

Assistant Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Bangalore University

Speaker & Faculty Trainer
Dr. Charu Ratna Dubey

Assistant Professor of International Relations, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Researcher, Taipei University, Taiwan
Sri Saurav Sarmah

Assistant Professor of International Relations, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Sinologist
Sri Ajay Chandra

Assistant Professor of Psychology, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.Sc., Bangalore University

Sri Giridarshan M.

Assistant Professor of Economics, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.A., University of Mysore

Formerly with Toyota Motors
Sri Deepak Raj Pandaya

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.A., Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

Researcher at University of Hamburg
Dr. Sindhu D. M.

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Central University of Karnataka

Former Faculty, Central University of Karnataka
Shubhashri Gopalkrishna Kamalapur

Assistant Professor, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M.S.W., KSET

Dr. Swaraj Kumar Dey

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., in economics from IIM Kozhikode

Dr. Renjith Raj

Assistant Professor of Economics

M.A, Ph.D., UGC NET

Ms. Isha Sharma 

Assistant Professor, Economics

Masters in applied economics, Centre for Development Studies, JNU, Thiruvananthapuram

Sri Sujit Kumar Chowdhury

Professor of Practice, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

M. Phil.(Sociology), JNU, New Delhi

Former Chief Postmaster General of Bihar State
Prof. Rajendrakumar Joshi

Adjunct Faculty

Ph.D., IIT Mumbai

Faculty Trainer- Philosopher
Paul A. Barresi

Visiting Faculty of Political Science and International Relations, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Ph.D., Boston University

Professor, Southern New Hampshire University (U.S.A.)
Prof. Habil Narahari Rao

Visiting Faculty

Ph.D., Universität des Saarlandes, Germany

Former Privatdozent (Adj. Professor), Universität des Saarlandes, Germany
Dr. Sudarshan H. L.

Visiting Faculty

Ph.D.

Psychotherapist
Dr. Rema M. K.

Visiting Faculty

Ph.D.

Counsellor
Sri Shivanand Shivaling Saidapur

Teaching Assistant

M.A., Rani Channamma University, Belagavi

Former Reseach Fellow, India Studies Unit, CESS
Sri Vinay Iyer

Research Assistant

B.Sc., Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu

Sri. Heddari Ravikumar

Visiting Faculty

M.A., University of Mysore

Researcher
Sri. Keshava Chandra

Visiting Faculty

M.A.

Author and Poet
Kum. Gargi L. Shanbhag

Research Assistant

M.A., Manipal University

Author, Researcher
Sri. Soham Satish Deshmukh

Project Fellow

M.A., Azim Premji University, Bengaluru

Political Theorist

Career Opportunities

1.Research Scientists/Policy Makers: 

  1. Research Scientists at Think Tanks/Corporates/Universities: 

  • Responsibilities: Data Collection, Data Analysis, Report Making  

  • Skills Required: Subject Proficiency, Data Analytics, Software/Programming language knowledge, Strong hold on the area of research. 

  1. Young Professionals at NITI Aayog/ UNDP/ World Bank/ADB/WTO: 

  • Responsibilities: Conducting research, Preparing reports 

  • Skills Required: Strong Analytical Skills, Proficiency in Econometrics and Statistical Modelling, Subject Knowledge 

  1. Bureaucracy:  

A. Indian Economic Services:  

  • Responsibilities: Data Analysis of different ministries, Designing Schemes, Research.        

  • Skills Required: Subject Proficiency, Mathematical Skills, Knowledge of Indian Economy  

B. Grade B officer at the Department of Economic and Policy Research at RBI: 

  • Responsibilities: Data Analysis emphasizing on macroeconomics variables, monetary policy formulations, economic forecasting. 

  • Skills Required: Subject Proficiency, Mathematical Skills, Knowledge of Indian Economy 

  1. Corporate Opportunities/Consultancy:  

Risk Analyst, Investment/Financial Advisor, Market Analyst 

  • Responsibilities: Data Analysis, Interpretation of data 

  • Skills: Big Data, Programming language/Software for data analysis, Data Analysis Skills 

  1. Teaching: 

  • Responsibilities: Teaching & Research 

  • Skills Required: Strong Subject Proficiency, Interest in Research and Innovation,  

   5. Other Non-Traditional Jobs: 

Environmental Economist, Developmental Economist, Law Economist, Agricultural Economist 

  • Responsibilities:  Data Analysis, Ground-level Research 

  • Skills Required: Subject Proficiency, Problem Solving Skills, Tools required for research, Efficiency with Data.

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