Master of Arts [MA] (Economics) From Christ University, Bangalore

M.A. Economics is a 2 year full time or distance learning post-graduation programme to sharpen student’s dexterity in areas of finance and management. The minimum eligibility called for this Masters degree is50% aggregate in Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Admissions in M.A. Economics is offered by many colleges and universities all over India generally through entrance exams for full time course while open universities like IGNOU takes admission on merit basis. Tuition fee for the course ranges from 10,000 to 50,000 rupees while for distance mode it is approx. 12,000.

During the course time one will get the in depth knowledge about the core subjects like Microeconomic theory, Macroeconomic theory and Mathematical Economics.

A student as Master of Economics can get placed in top Finance companies like ICICI Bank, YES Bank, RBS, Kotak and many more with an expected salary of 1.8 lacs to 3 lacs for which one can work in the field of accounts, retail, sales, finance, tax, etc.

What is M.A. Economics About?

M.A. in Economics provides a deep insight of finance and management sectors and civilizes the soft skills of a student which makes him/her au fait to face any challenge in public sector, business or in industry. The program edifies latest principles of economic theory. It even gives a practical experience to students through internship programmes.

Who Should Go For M.A. Economics?

Someone who is curious about the world’s economy, about how the finances in economy grow. Anyone who have a critical insight to analyze the ups and downs of financial market. Economics, as we all study in our school books, is the science of production, distribution, and consumption of wealth and this course is for those minds who believe in that definition.

Duration of M.A. Economics

M.A. Economics generally spans for 2 years as a full time course like inDelhi University, JNU, CHRIST University and Amity University.

 But if someoneis opting for distance mode it may last maximum for 5 years and minimum of 2 years like inIGNOU, Delhi

Academic Options after M.A. Economics

After completing Masters in Economics one can move ahead for higher studies i.e. M.Phil. /Ph.D. in Economics. Many Institutes provide Ph.D. in Economicswhere students can apply according to their choice although eligibility and admission criteria may vary from college to college.

Top Institutes for M.A. in Economics are:

Here is a list of Top colleges for M.A. Economicswhere an applicant can move ahead to have a shining future:

Some institutes which offer M.A. Economics through distance learning mode are:

1. IGNOU, New Delhi
2. Delhi University
3. Mumbai university
4. Nalanda Open University, Patna
5. Punjab University
6. Bangalore University

Aspirants seeking admission to 2 year Full-time Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

A candidate who has passed any Undergraduate degree examination with 50 % aggregate marks from any recognized University in India or abroad recognized by UGC / AIU are eligible to apply. (Applicants who are in the final year of their studies should have secured 50% or above aggregate in all the Semesters / Years of Undergraduate Examinations conducted so far) Students appearing for their final degree examinations in March-May 2019 are also eligible to apply.

Admission will be based on qualifying examination marks and a Personal Interview. 

The candidates shall pay a programme fee of INR 20,000.00 for the programme. Subsequently they will register for individual courses by paying between INR 5,000 - INR7, 000 depending on the course.