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M.Sc. Applied Economics

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Eligibility Criteria  

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

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.

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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.

Semester I (14 Credits)

Courses

Credits

Integral Economic Philosophy

02

Advanced Microeconomics

04

Advanced Macro Economics

04

Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods

04

Semester II (16 Credits)

Indian Economic Development

04

Advanced Econometrics

04

International Trade & Global Economy

04

Economics of Growth & Development

04

(Note: Semesters I & II shall have University Core for 20 Credits)

Semester III (Specializations)

Data Analytics (20)

Development (20)

Game Theory. 4

Agriculture & Rural Economics. 4

Data Analytics with R. 4

Environmental Economics. 4

Time Series Analysis.4

Public Economics.4

*Business Economics. 4 /*Behavioural Economics. 4

*Financial Economics. 4 /*Co-operation & Third Sector. 4

*Electives

Semester IV (10 Credits)

Industrial Economics

02

Political Economy & Governance

02

Law, economics & Development

02

Demographic Studies (Labor/ Gender)

02

Emerging Domains (Health/ Innovation/ Circular/ Energy)

02

Project & Dissertation

04

(Note: 3 courses to be chosen from 5 for 6 credits. Project is Mandatory)

Semester 1

Sl.No

Title of the paper

1

Advanced Microeconomics

2

Advanced Macroeconomics

3

Mathematics for Economic Analysis

4

Statistical Methods in Economics

Semester 2

Sl.No

Title of the paper

1

Basic Econometrics

2

International Economics

3

Economics of Growth and Development

4

Research Methods in Economics

Semester 3

Sl.No

Title of the paper

1

Advanced Econometrics

2

Environmental Economics and Climate Change

3

Public Economics

4.

Dissertation

Semester 4

Sl. No

Title of the Paper

1.

Dissertation* (Publication)

2.

Indian Economy: Growth and Challenges

3.

Electives

*: Students need to make a publication from their dissertation (in ABDC/Scopus indexed journals).

Sl.No.

Title of the Paper

Electives (choose any three)

1.

Game Theory

2.

Health Economics

3.

Agricultural Economics

4.

Demographic Studies

5.

Managerial Economics

6.

Indian Public Finance and Fiscal Federalism

7.

Data Analysis: Using R/Python

8.

Behavioral Economics

 

 

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