Aims & Objectives

The main objective of this course is to provide the students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the foundations of Economics with the help of basic concepts of economics, theories of economics and various approaches related to the economics subject.

Course highlights

M.A. Economics is a two years course introduced with Core Economics subjects, Inter-disciplinary subjects and electives, which help the students to understand the basic relation of Economics with other subjects. The M.A. Economics course is being run in 'Regular Mode' and 'External Mode'.

Eligibility

1) Any graduate in any faculty of a statutory University or of any other institution recognized by the UGC is eligible for admission to the first year of M.A. course.
2) A Foreign student can be admitted only as a 'Regular Student' to the M.A. course after completion of all the technical necessities. (such as 'Visa', 'Medical Certificate', 'Passport', 'Police Registration Papers' and other essential technicalities)

Course Pattern

2 Years Semester pattern with credit system.
Course pattern - 60:40
60 Marks Theory Exam
40 Marks Internal or Assignments

Admission Procedure

• Admission is open during every academic year in the months of July/August/September
• Last date for M.A. (Economics) Regular students is 31st August without late fee and 31st Sept. with late fee.

Course Structure

2 Years Course of M.A. Economics
04 Semesters of 2 Years
At every Semester, internal and external evaluation will be done.

Passing Criteria

40% in internal and external evaluation

Syllabus

• For MA-Economics-Syllabus-2024 Click Here

Course/Programme Outcome

M.A. in Economics is a programme introduced under Nehru Institute of Social Sciences, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune with the following outcomes:
• Provide specific background in economics and help to improve the understanding of applied Economic analysis.
• Prepare the students for variety of challenging careers related to economics branch through innovation in teaching and research
• Develop comprehensive understanding of interdisciplinary issues of society with central theme of Economics
• Promotes the research knowledge among the students
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME
• Knowledge of the background of Economics subject.
• Prepare students for challenging career related to teaching and research
• Promote interdisciplinary understanding

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Career scope and Job Opportunities at Exit point : -

• Teaching profession in colleges & universities
• Government employment- viz., Indian Economic Services, RBI, NABARD, Indian Statistical Services
• Competitive examinations- Banking, MPSC, UPSC
• Industry- as Economic Analyser, Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Management Consultant, Business Consultant, Economist
• Research organisations- can work as researcher