Master of Science (Economics)

1. To facilitate the students to evaluate issues related to the economy, business, public policy and society.
2. To rigorously train students to objectively and critically examine and deduce information pertaining to the core, interdisciplinary and applied learnings.
3. To replenish the analytical and quantitative abilities and problem-solvingm aptitude through academics.
4. To support students to undertake research-oriented activities and evaluate policy decisions motivated through holistic learning outcomes.
5. To empower the students by honing transferable skills for advanced career pursuits

Duration (in months): 24 (Full time)

Eligibility:Graduate from any recognized University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes)

Medium of Instruction: English

Programme Pattern :Semester

Course and Specialization :As per Annexure A

Fee :

	Academic Fee p.a	Institute Deposit	Total
Indian Students
International Students (Under EVBAB)

Assessment :All courses will have 30% internal component and 70% component as external [University] examination.

Standard of Passing :The assessment of the student for each examination is done, based on relative performance. Maximum Grade Point (GP) is 10 corresponding to O (Outstanding). For all courses, a student is required to pass both internal and external examination separately with a minimum Grade Point of 4 corresponding to Grade P. Students securing less than 40% absolute marks in each head of passing will be declared FAIL. The University awards a degree to the student who has achieved a minimum CGPA of 4 out of maximum of 10 CGPA for the programme.

Award of Degree/Diploma/Certificate :Master of Science (Economics) (Development Studies) degree will be awarded at the end of semester IV examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA.

Classification of Credits

Semester	Genric Core	Generic Elective	Specialization Core	Specialization Elective	Open Elective	Audit	Total
Development Studies
1	23	0	0	0	0	0	23
2	19	0	0	0	0	1*	19
3	4	0	12	4	0	1*	20
4	6	0	12	0	0	0	18
Total	52	0	24	4	0	0	80

Annexure A

Catalog Course Code	Course Code	Course Title	Specialization	Credit	Internal Marks	External Marks	Total Marks
Semester : 1
Generic Core Courses
T6040	0602420101	Mathematical Economics		4	60	140	200
T6046	0602420102	Public Economics		4	60	140	200
T6633	0602420103	Advanced Macroeconomics I		4	60	140	200
T6635	0602420104	Advanced Microeconomics I		4	60	140	200
T6637	0602420105	Advanced Econometrics I		4	60	140	200
T6825	0602420106	Research Methodology and Software Application Package I		3	45	105	150
Total				23	345	805	1150
Semester : 2
Generic Core Courses
T6634	0602420201	Advanced Macroeconomics II		4	60	140	200
T6636	0602420202	Advanced Microeconomics II		4	60	140	200
T6638	0602420203	Advanced Econometrics II		4	60	140	200
T6672	0602420204	Growth and Development		4	60	140	200
T6826	0602420205	Research Methodology and Software Application Package II		3	45	105	150
Total				19	285	665	950
Semester : 3
Generic Core Courses
T6904	0602420301	Internship		4	60	140	200
Total				4	60	140	200
Specialiation Core Courses : Development Studies
T6059	0602420309	Development Experience	Development Studies	4	60	140	200
T6049	0602420310	Markets and Instittional Framework of Development	Development Studies	4	60	140	200
T6051	0602420311	Urban Economics Development	Development Studies	4	60	140	200
Total				12	180	420	600
pecialiation Elective : Development Studies
T6050	0602420313	Trade, Aid and Development	Development Studies	4	60	140	200
Total Required Credits				4	60	140	200
Semester : 4
Generic Core Courses
T6706	0602420401	Dissertation		6	90	210	300
Total				6	90	210	300
Specialization Core Courses : Development Studies
T6061	0602420408	Human Development	Development Studies	4	60	140	200
T6060	0602420409	Rural Development	Development Studies	4	60	140	200
T6048	0602420410	Theories and Models of Development and Distribution	Development Studies	4	60	140	200
Total				12	180	420	600