PG
Programme Level
2 Years
Duration
VBSPU
Affiliating University
About the Programme
Develops advanced understanding of economic theory, policy, development, markets and contemporary economic issues through analytical and research-based learning.
Learning Objectives
Core Economic Theory
Understand the decision-making process in market situations such as perfect competition, monopolistic competition, monopoly and oligopoly, along with welfare economics.
National Income & Growth
Comprehend national income, the classical and Keynesian theories of employment and the multiplier, and the distinction between economic growth and development.
Public & Policy Economics
Understand the role of government, public expenditure and taxation in correcting market failures, and analyse the agriculture, industry and finance dimensions of Indian economic policy.
Applied Research (Dissertation)
Apply learned economic principles to real problems through a research dissertation, including questionnaire/interview-schedule preparation and independent economic thinking.
Learning Outcomes
Monetary Economics
Familiarity with monetary theory, the quantity theory of money, monetary institutions and policy, international monetary economics and monetary policy in India.
International Economics
Understand the concept, need, significance and scope of international economics, approaches to international trade, global economic integration and international organisations.
Econometrics & Quantitative Methods
Basic econometrics knowledge – regression with qualitative independent variables and dynamic econometric time-series models – alongside quantitative techniques for empirical economic analysis.
Economic Research Methodology
Familiarity with economic research design, sampling techniques, classification, tabulation, correlation and index numbers as tools for independent research.
Advanced Indian Economy
Critical understanding of the Indian economy, able to engage with macro-level issues using theoretical grounding in macroeconomics and development.
Credit-Wise Distribution
Semester-wise paper titles and credits as per the V.B.S. Purvanchal University M.A. Economics Syllabus (NEP 2020)
Semester VII
24 Credits- Micro Economic Theory5
- Public Economics5
- History of Economic Thought5
- Indian Economic Policy5
- Dissertation4
Semester VIII
24 Credits- Macro Economics5
- Economics of Growth and Development5
- Dissertation4
- Any 2 of 4 Electives*5+5
*Electives: Agriculture Economics, Industrial Economics, Mathematical Economics, Computer Application in Economic Analysis.
Semester IX
24 Credits- Monetary Economics5
- International Economics5
- Dissertation4
- Any 2 of 4 Electives*5+5
*Electives: Statistics, Environmental Economics, Economic Planning, Econometrics.
Semester X
24 Credits- Master Dissertation4
- Viva-Voce4
- Any 4 of 7 Electives*4+4+4+4
*Electives: Demography, Co-Operation, Economics of Infrastructure, Research Methodology, Quantitative Methods, Labour Economics, Advance Indian Economy.
An optional Semester XI (Ph.D. Course Work) covering Research Methodology, Contemporary Economic Issues and Computer Application in Research is available for students who wish to continue beyond the two-year M.A. — see the full syllabus for details.
Downloads
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| Syllabus (M.A. Economics) | View PDF |
| Teacher Notes | Coming Soon |
| Previous Year Question Papers | Coming Soon |
Eligibility
Candidates should have completed the qualifying examination prescribed by the University for admission to this programme, with the minimum marks specified in the current year's admission guidelines.