Azim Premji University Bangalore
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Master of Arts (M.A) Economics
M.A Economics
Course
The M.A. in Economics (with specialization in Development and Policy) is designed to closely align with Azim Premji University’s mission to develop competent and committed professionals for the development sector. The MA in Economics is a uniquely designed programme to develop the next generation of Economists with the theoretical knowledge, and technical skills to perform high quality analyses, while at the same time being grounded in the institutional, developmental and ecological context of contemporary India. The programme is designed to draw upon the expertise already present at the University in the areas of development, policy and governance, and education. The programme will help students develop strong technical economic skills along with contextual understanding of development issues facing India. It is intended for students who want to go into the development sector, public policy and also at students who want to pursue further studies in Development, Economics or Public Policy.
- Programme Objective : The programme objective of the MA in Economics is to develop a wide range of skills—the ability to make sense of a complex social reality, a strong aptitude in dealing with abstract numbers and statistics, a sense of the historical context of societies, an understanding of human motivation and a feeling for the moral and ethical underpinnings of social arrangements. The hope for economists is that the knowledge they acquire can be used to help promote a better society.
- Elective courses : Elective courses are offered in the third and fourth semesters and are designed for students to extend their foundational knowledge from the core courses and develop domain expertise in particular fields. We expect to offer electives in the following areas: advanced topics in microeconomics, advanced topics in macroeconomics, labour, governance, gender, health, education, environment, public finance, and data programing. The electives on offer may vary across cohorts depending on student interests and faculty specializations.
- Field Practice : Engaging and challenging field-engagements are envisaged as part of the programme to help students develop their skills in doing field work - applying skills from the Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods course. The field practice allows students to apply classroom learning to development challenges in a variety of contexts. In particular, it offers the opportunity to apply qualitative methods in the field, a skill that many economists are found lacking in.
Duration
The Master of Arts in Public Policy and Governance is a 2 year, 4 semester full time degree programme.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (including Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Commerce, Management, etc.) from a recognized University.
- Undergraduate students who are appearing for their final year examinations and completing their graduation on or before September 2020 are also eligible to apply.
- The offer of provisional admission is valid only on successful completion of graduation.
Entrance Test
- Part 1 : Test will assess the English language capacities and quantitative capacities.
- Part 2 : Applicants will have to write an essay/ data analysis/ problem solving based on their major preference which would assess writing and analytical skills.
Personal Interview
Shortlisted Candidates will be called for a personal interview.
Career Opportunities
- Economist
- Consultant
- Professor
- Policy Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Market Researcher
- Data Scientist
- Statistician.
