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 Programme:
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 AND MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
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
Career 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 NGOs
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/
Eligibility
Bachelor Degree in respective subjects with 45%(40% for SC/ST and Category I candidates)
Present Faculty:
BOS Minutes of the Meeting.
