Postgraduate Programme

Master of Arts (Applied Economics)

School of Social Sciences
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Master of Arts (Applied Economics)

  • Duration 2 Years
  • Semester 4
  • Mode Online (Live + Recorded)

Total Fee: 1,00,000 INR

Overview

The postgraduate course in Applied Economics is the flagship programme of the department of economics with intensive specialisations in areas of finance and development. The uniqueness of the programme is the judicious blend of economic theory accounting for interdisciplinarity and empirical measurement tools. Industrial exposure through internships and visits, mastery in scientific analysis through advanced quantitative methods, statistics, econometrics along with engagements in theory such as in Gender Economics,Ethics and Economics, Agricultural Economics and so on and latest soft skills make students competent to take up the most challenging careers in business, industry, public sector and advanced academic research. The programme spanning four semesters intends to impart the necessary skills and capabilities to meet the challenges of the everchanging vibrant economic environment.

Syllabus

Semester 1
  • Adv Microeconomic Theory and Application
  • Adv Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
  • Research Methodology for Applied Economics
  • Statistics for Data Analysis
  • Adv Mathematical Economics
Semester 2
  • Economics of Growth and Development
  • Public Finance and Policy
  • History of Economic Thought
  • Econometric Methods
  • International Trade and Finance
Semester 3
  • Applied Econometrics
  • Operations Research: Methods, Models and Applications
  • Investment Analysis, Valuation and Derivatives
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Economics of Industrial Organisation
Semester 4
  • Economics of Health and Education
  • Population Dynamics: Theory Methods and Policy
  • Environment and Resource Economics
  • Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence
  • Political Economy of India's Development

Fees

MA (English with Communication Studies)

1st Year: Rs.45,000
2nd Year: Rs.55,000
Total- Rs.1,00,000

Programme Fee: INR 1,00,000

Application Fees: INR 1,500 + GST (Non-refundable)

Admission Process Fees: INR 5,000 (Non-refundable)

Examination Fees: INR 3,000 per year

*Flexible EMI options are available for tuition fee payments. Choose a convenient installment plan at checkout to manage your fees with ease.

Cancellation Policy

Application Process

Candidates are required to apply online only through the CHRIST Online website https://online.christuniversity.in. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

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Step-4: Application Fee Payment

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  2. Non-Refundable: The application fee is non-refundable once the application number is generated.
  3. Payment Failure: In case of payment failure, the amount will be refunded within 15 business days.
  4. Printing the Application: A copy of the application can be printed anytime until the selection process is completed.

Why choose this course?

  • Critical Thinking
  • Economic Analysis
  • Research skill
  • Informed Policy making
  • Service learning
  • Industry exposure

What you will learn?

  • Critically analyze and debate economic theories and real-world issues.
  • Confidently present arguments on current economic debates.
  • Conduct research that informs policy and expands understanding.
  • Professionally present research findings and analyses.
  • Plan and manage economic research projects and discussions.
  • Pursue careers in academia, policy-making, and financial sectors.

Career prospects

  • Data analyst
  • Policy analyst
  • Financial consultant
  • Environmental Economist

Admission Queries

CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Online Programmes

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