Academics
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Programme |
Duration (Semesters) |
Current Intake |
Minimum Credits Required |
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Integrated MA |
10 |
30 |
209 |
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MA Economics |
4 |
75 |
84 |
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MA Financial Economics |
4 |
37 |
84 |
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PhD (Economics) |
12 |
19 |
14 |
M.A. Economics
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PROGRAMME |
MA ECONOMICS |
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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES |
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The MA programme in Economics has been designed to expose the students to mainstream and heterodox approaches in theory, with necessary tools and techniques. The programme equips the students with analytical skills to engage with conceptual and empirical dimensions of the economy, policy, polity and society. Besides the standard courses like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Trade, Growth, Public Finance, Game theory and Econometrics, the core courses also include Classical Political Economy and Political Economy of Development, which makes it a well-rounded programme. The programme also offers a range of optional courses that enable the student to acquire specialised knowledge in specific theoretical and applied branches of Economics, Development Economics, Economics of Discrimination, Health Economics, Transitional Economics, Environmental Economics, Labour Economics, Financial Economics, Financial Econometrics, Time Series, New Institutional Economics, Behavioural Economics and so on. Knowledge of high school level mathematics is expected from the prospective candidates as a minimum qualification, as several courses have mathematical orientation. Project work is optional, and opportunities for internships with banks, companies, research institutions, and NGOs during vacations are facilitated. The credit structure is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. |
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M.A. Financial Economics
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PROGRAMME |
MA Financial Economics |
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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES |
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The MA Programme in Financial Economics has been designed to expose the students to alternative paradigms of economic and financial theories and of global financial markets. The students would also be equipped with necessary analytical tools and techniques by way of an in-depth training in econometric and time series techniques, and other quantitative methods. The focus of the training would be on practical applications and hands-on experience through assignments and projects, to enable them to competently analyse the market trends, and handle big data sets to aid the decision-making process. Keeping these objectives in mind, the two-year programme offers a judicious mix of core and electives along with a project to be submitted at the end of the programme. Internships with industry, banks and financial institutions would be an integral part of the programme. The programme also includes a mandatory dissertation project of eight credits spread over two semesters in the broad domain of finance. The credit structure is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. |
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Integrated M.A
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PROGRAMME |
Five Years Integrated MA(Economics) |
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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES |
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5-year Integrated Masters of Arts (IMA) programme in Economics under National Education Policy 2020, offers exit options for students. After completing three years, students obtain a Bachelor’s degree; after four years, an Honours degree. Upon successful completion of the entire five years, students receive the IMA degree in Economics. The programme has a common component with other departments in Social Sciences along with Economics during the first three years. The students spend the first three years of study at the College for Integrated Studies, after which they branch out to the respective allotted discipline. EXIT OPTION/S Students admitted to the 5-year Integrated MA programme in Economics may exit with a three-year BA degree after completing 129 credits including one internship of 2 credits. They may also exit after four years with a BA Honours degree, having obtained 169 credits and completed two internships. |
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Ph.D. (Economics)
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PROGRAMME |
Ph.D. (Economics) |
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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES |
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PhD programme consists mainly of research work leading to a thesis on an approved topic. The thesis is expected to meet rigorous academic standard seen as a contribution to knowledge and will be defended in an open viva-voce examination. PhD programme requires course work of 14 credits, which includes Research Methodology and Research Publication Ethics as compulsory courses. The course work must be completed within two years of the PhD programme. |
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Programme |
Subject |
Intake |
Minimum Qualification |
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Integrated MA |
Economics |
30 |
With a minimum of 60% marks at +2 level of education |
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MA |
Economics |
75 |
A Bachelor’s degree in Economics with at least 50% marks in aggregate and at least 50% marks in Economics; OR Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks in any of the allied subjects viz. Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or any of the Social Sciences Disciplines. |
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MA |
Financial Economics |
37 |
A Bachelor’s degree in Economics with at least 50% marks in aggregate and at least 50% marks in Economics; OR Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks in any of the allied subjects viz. Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or any of the Social Sciences Disciplines AND Mathematics/Mathematics for Economists/ Mathematical Economics/ Statistics/Quantitative Methods at + 2 level or at undergraduate level. |
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Ph.D |
Economics |
19 |
MA in Economics (with at least 55% marks or Equivalent Grade) OR Master’s degree in the allied subjects ( Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, and Management or any of the Social Sciences disciplines) with at least 55% marks or Equivalent Grade OR a four-year BA Honours (with Research) in Economics with 75% marks, or Bachelors (Honours with Research) in allied subjects ( Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, and Management or any of the Social Sciences disciplines) with 75% marks. |
ADMISSION PROCESS
Admissions to the MA and the Integrated MA programme will be through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by the National Testing Agency.
Admission to the PhD programme will be based on the UGC JRF/NET (in Economics) Scores. The weightage between UGC JRF/NET Score and Interviews will be 70:30. Only candidates shortlisted in the qualifying exam will be called for an interview. The candidates will have to submit a research proposal at least 2 days before the interviews.
Interview Weightage for Ph.D
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Sl. No |
Weightage being considered |
Marks |
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1. |
Domain Knowledge |
15 |
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2. |
Research Proposal and its defense |
15 |
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Total |
30 |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
5 Year Integrated MA: The 5-year Integrated MA programme in Economics consists of 209 credits. Candidates admitted to this programme will join the College for Integrated Studies of University of Hyderabad in the first three years of the programme.
In this programme, the students can opt for a three-year BA degree after obtaining 129 credits including one internship for 2 credits. They can also secure 4-year BA Honours degree with 169 credits including internships. To secure a five-year MA degree they have to obtain 209 credits, which includes a final year dissertation for 20 credits.2-Year MA: A minimum of 84 credits must be earned by the student to be eligible for the award of the MA degree in Economics and Financial Economics.
Assessment methods: There are a minimum of three internal evaluations and one end-of-semester exam. The internal assessment carries 40% weightage. The best two scores of the internal assessment will be used to calculate the final grade. The end-semester examination Carries 60% weightage.