MA in Economics
Batch of
Next generation economists for a better India.
Our programme helps you make sense of complex social realities with strong technical and economic skills. We help you develop an aptitude for dealing with abstract numbers and statistics with a strong understanding of Indian economy, economic theory, tools of analysis, and the ability to use these in practical scenarios in current economic and development issues.
Why study with us?
- For a clear understanding of the Indian economy, real world institutions and economic development in the Indian context.
- To develop tools of analysis, theory and concepts for practical application to current economic and development issues in the Indian context.
- For a study of courses that help you understand historically grounded schools of thought within economics.
- To experience an innovative pedagogy with problem-based learning, flipped classrooms and collaborative learning with the use of real economics data sets.
- To train in communication for public and academic audiences, skills in problem solving and analysis and conducting independent research.
Career opportunities
The skills of economics are hugely valuable for the public, private and non-profit sector. We hope to train professionals who will bring their abilities with commitment in the development sector.
Our alumni
We are proud of our graduates who are now working in the following organisations
- Andhra Pradesh Centre for Financial Systems and Services, Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Azim Premji Foundation
- Bajaj Auto Finance
- Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy
- Ernst and Young
- Jameel Poverty Action Lab
- Mindshare Analytica
Course structure
Our courses gives you a sense of the plurality of economic schools of thought that are historically grounded. We put real world issues at the forefront of our programme.
These courses will support you in developing the skills and foundation necessary for a thorough understanding of economics, especially from the context of contemporary India and its development. We ensure that you are trained in using your economics knowledge in various contexts.
Our core courses train you in foundational knowledge and skills necessary for understanding economics from the developmental context of contemporary India. The courses cover traditional economic theory and methods, as well as the institutional developmental and ecological concerns we face in India.
Microeconomics: Theory and Applications I
Core
A microeconomic model of a developing economy to understand land, credit, and labour.
Macroeconomics: Theory and Applications I
Core
The principal problems of developing economies with a focus on policy.
Political Economy: Theories of Power
Core
This course introduces students to foundational, theoretical and conceptual tools of Political Economy.
Statistical Methods with R
Core
The course trains the students in statistical methods using the open-source software R.
Introduction to Research and Qualitative Methods
Core
An introduction to research methods in economics.
Microeconomics: Theory and Applications II
Core
This course focuses on standard models in areas including competition, prices, taxation, and public goods.
Macroeconomics: Theory and Applications II
Core
This course introduces students to the study of macroeconomic dynamics.
Political Economy of International Development
Core
This course introduces students to various ways in which power has shaped global flows of labour, capital and goods through history.
Applied Econometrics with Stata
Core
This course introduces students to Stata, which is another widely used statistical software package that is often a requirement for employment.
Communicating Economics
Core
How do you communicate economics in different contexts?
Econometrics of Impact Evaluation
Core
Using statistical tools to build what-if scenarios and estimate causal effects.
Elective courses are offered in the second year and designed for you to extend your foundational knowledge. You can develop domain expertise in particular fields of advanced topics in microeconomics, advanced topics in macroeconomics, governance, gender, health, education, environment, public finance, and data programming.
We also offer you the opportunity to conduct an independent study or engage in real economic analysis outside of the classroom with an internship.
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
Elective
The course surveys macroeconomic theory and its evolution through the use of rigorous mathematical and logical models.
Advanced Microeconomic Theory
Elective
The course will delve into some selected areas of microeconomic theory where there has been active research in recent years and give students the understanding and the tools to engage with these areas.
Applied Multivariate Statistics
Elective
This course aims to introduce the students to concepts and techniques of summarising, visualising the geometry, and analysing such dependent, multivariate data.
Economics of Climate Change
Elective
Understand climate change through an economic lens.
Economics of Identity
Elective
How does a sense of self determine and affect economic outcomes?
Feminist Economics
Elective
How do gender differences determine social outcomes?
History of Economic Thought (HET)
Elective
Where do current theories of modern economics come from?
Money, Banking and Financial Markets
Elective
This course seeks to prepare students to better understand money, balance sheets and the particular institutions of the financial world.
Independent Study
Students also have the possibility of taking an independent study under the guidance of an economics faculty member on a specialized topic of interest for additional credits. This will include intensive self-study, or a extended essay and research report. The option of an independent study must be exercised in consultation with the concerned faculty member and will be evaluated and approved by the economics faculty on a case by case basis.
We relate to the world not only through the intellect but also with our bodies and creative abilities. In this set of courses and workshops, you will explore aesthetic, physical and expressive traditions. You can choose workshops in art, music, theatre, dance and sports or fitness.
We offer you the option of choosing one of two tracks of study.
Internship
The Masters Internship is one of two optional tracks available to all students. It has two components, namely a Master’s Internship and Community Engagement. The Master’s Internship entails an eight-week engagement, typically with a civil society organisation or government official to gain insight into economic work in the development sector. In Community Engagement, students spend two-weeks with local communities to bring about an improvement in some social or environmental outcomes. With an internship, you will be able to put your knowledge into practice in a context and do real economic analysis in the world.Thesis
With a thesis, you can develop your academic abilities to demonstrate your research skills and knowledge of theory and analysis.You will demonstrate knowledge of economic theory, analytical depth of subject area and empirical skills through a chosen research topic that you will intensively engage with. You will evaluate your research methods and create a manuscript.
You will get a chance to participate in engaging and challenging field engagements, which will help you develop your skills in field work. You will learn to apply your classroom learning to a variety of contexts.
Field Practice in Economics
Field
A prerequisite course in research methods.
Total 80 credits
