Masters in Economics

Overview

Masters in Economics is designed with a clear emphasis on emerging global issues like trade, technology, environment, natural resources, currency and finance, regulatory economics, information economics, which makes it unique and distinct from conventional. This programme provides sound theoretical background in the principles of Economics and equips students with analytical tools and techniques for understanding the evolution of the world economy. Apart from preparing students for advanced research work, the programme also aims at training students as professional economists for the government, non-government and the corporate sectors.

Career Options

Many careers are open after Masters in Economics and may offer the potential to use the skills and knowledge that you have gained through studying Economics. Your interpersonal skills, however, are likely to be even more important. Some of these careers include:

• Economist
• Financial Analyst
• Business Development Associate
• Economic Consulting
• Professors, Teachers

Major Subjects

• Micro Economics
• Statistics for Economics
• Mathematics for Economists
• Public Economics
• International Economics
• Research Methodology
• Econometrics
• Macro Economics
• Basic Mathematical Economics
• Statistics for Economists
• Islamic Economics
• Major Issues In Pakistan Economy
• International Trade Theory And Finance
• Econometrics: Theory And Applications
• Development Economics : Theory And Policy
• Advanced Mathematical Economics
• Applied Economics And Computer Application
• Investment And Project Appraisal
• Managerial Economics
• History Of Economic Thought
• Comparative Economic System
• Environmental Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Human Resource Development And Management
• Economic Principles, Strategies And Techniques Of Marketing

Admission Requirements

Requirements for Masters in Economics:

• Candidate should have 14 years of education.
• Candidates should have graduate degree from recognized college or university. A background in a social science will be a plus point but not essential feature.
• Candidates who are more than 26 years old shall not be entitled for admissions unless relaxation is granted by the Vice Chancellor for special reasons on the recommendations of the Chairman.
• Foreign students must route their applications through the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan.
• Admission will be made on merit, subject to the regional quota.

(These rules are applied for government universities of Pakistan)