DEPARTMENT OF M.A. IN ECONOMICS
About:
St. Philomena’s College, established in 1946, is one of the leading institutions in Mysore known for its academic excellence and holistic development of students. We take pride in offering a comprehensive Master of Arts (MA) programme in Economics, designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the dynamic field of economics.
Program Overview:
The MA in Economics programme at St. Philomena’s College is a two-year postgraduate course aimed at providing students with a deeper understanding of economic theories, policies, and their real-world applications. With a curriculum carefully crafted to meet industry demands and academic standards, the programme offers a perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills development.
Highlights of the Program:
Rigorous curriculum covering core areas of economics
- Expert faculty with vast teaching and industry experience
- State-of-the-art infrastructure and well-equipped classrooms
- Extensive library resources and access to digital databases
- Guest lectures and workshops by renowned economists
- Research projects and internships for practical exposure
- Collaboration opportunities with leading research institutes
Vision:
The department envisions achieving excellence in teaching and significant research to provide quality education to students, and prepare professional leaders to address the emerging global economic and social challenges.
Mission:
To prepare students for acquiring applied knowledge of economics to enhance their employability and entrepreneurship.To equip students with skills to formulate and implement theoretical and applied research work that will contribute to knowledge fornurturing future researchers and specialists in economics.To provide a vibrant and innovative environment for students to acquire knowledge necessary for developing themselves into qualifiedprofessionals.
Course Structure:
The MA in Economics programme consists of four semesters, with a well-structured curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and a dissertation.
Software we Train:
- SPSS
- EViews
- Stata
- Advance Excel
Carrier Opportunities:
Graduates of our MA Economics programme are well-equipped to pursue a variety of career paths in both the public and private sectors. They can find opportunities in:
- Academic institutions and research organizations
- Economic research and analysis
- Financial institutions and banks
- Government agencies and policymaking bodies
- International organizations and NGO
Eligibility:
(Eligibility Criteria as per University of Mysore)
B.A with Economics as a Major/Optional subject,B.Sc Economics, B.Com,BBA,BBM, BCA, B.Sc with Statistics, Mathematics and Physics.
Note: Students are Eligible to apply for PG Economics only after successfully clearing PG entrance examination in Economics.
https://stphilos.ac.in/admissions/pg-courses/m-a-in-economics/
Bachelor Degree in respective subjects with 45%(40% for SC/ST and Category I candidates)
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