How good is Mumbai University's Kalina campus for M.A. in Economics? How is the course compared to a similar masters degree from Delhi School of Economics or Madras School of Economics?

Delhi School of Economics, Madras School of Economics, and Mumbai School of Economics and Public Policy are reputed institutes for offering quality education in Economics. If you are considering the Mumbai region, Mumbai University’s Kalina campus is a good institute to do a Master’s in economics. The college has a good syllabus which covers almost 8 core papers in the first two semesters. Students get the opportunity of doing a summer internship which is assisted by MSEPP. These internships ensure students can confidently enter the corporate world after completing their courses. In the Mumbai region, IGIDR and MSEPP are the best options for pursuing MA in Economics with good curriculums. IGIDR should be the first preference if you can score well enough in the entrance exam. A close second is MSEPP but it has a heavy dropout percentage.

Madras School of Economics, Chennai: Courses, Fees, Admission 2023, Placement

Madras School of Economics, also popular as MSE, came into existence in 1995 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Institute offers PG and PGDM courses approved by AICTE. The college is known for its PGDM courses. There are Integrated MA as well as research-oriented Ph.D. courses available at the college. Applications are accepted in both online and offline mode. Admissions are conducted on the basis of Merit and Entrance score.

Table of Contents

Madras School of Economics Highlights
Madras School of Economics Important Dates

Madras School of Economics Courses Offered

Madras School of Economics Admissions

4.1 How to Apply?

Madras School of Economics Placements
Madras School of Economics Facilities
Madras School of Economics Faculty

Madras School of Economics Overview

FAQs

Madras School of Economics Highlights

Institute Name	Madras School of Economics, MSE
Established \| Institute Type	1995 \| Private
Approved by	AICTE, MHRD
Accreditation	NAAC “A”
Set by	Government of India
Entrance Exams	CUCET/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA/ GMAT/ CAT/ CMAT
Courses Offered	PGDM. MA, Ph.D., Integrated MA, PGD
Popular courses	PGDM and MA
Application Mode	Online and Offline
Application Fees	INR 1,500
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam followed by Personal Interview
Counseling	CUTN
Top Recruiters	American Express, ABInBev, Wells Fargo, Accenture, PayPal, Ford, HP, Deloitte
Facilities Available	Wi-Fi campus, hostel, annual events, library, Computer facilities
Official Website	https://www.mse.ac.in/

Madras School of Economics Important Dates

Event	Dates
Last Date to Apply for PGDM	May 02, 2023
Last Date to Apply for PhD Full-time and Executive	April 21, 2023
BA and MA Admission Process	May 15, 2023 – June 16, 2023

Madras School of Economics Courses Offered

Madras School of Economics conducts 2 year full-time MA and PGDM professional courses on campus. The details of every course and specialization is tabulated below:

Courses	Details
PGDM	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Must have secured minimum 60% in 10th, 12th and Graduation from recognized University, with mathematics at 10+2. Specializations: Finance, Research and Business Analytics Selection criteria: Valid score in entrance exam like CAT, GMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT
MA	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Must have secured a minimum of 55% in Graduation from recognized University, along with mathematics at 10+2 level. Specializations: General Economics, Financial Economics, Actuarial Economics, Applied Quantitative Finance, Environmental Economics Selection Criteria: On the basis of CUCET score followed by CUTN counseling
Integrated MA	Duration: 5 years Eligibility: Must have secured a minimum of 60% at 10+2 with mathematics from a recognized University. Specialization: Economics Selection criteria: Merit Basis
PGD	Duration: 11 months Eligibility: Must be either undergraduate, master’s degree holder, or doctoral student in quantitative disciplines. Selection criteria: On merit basis
Ph.D.	Duration: 3 years Eligibility: Must have passed MA/M.Sc./M.Phil. in Economics from a recognized Board. Must have secured at least 55% marks in qualifying exam Specialization: Economics Selection criteria: On the basis of CUCET or UGC JRF score followed by personal interview

Note: Cut Off marks for OBC and SC/ST/PWD candidates are relaxed by 5% and 10% respectively

Read More: MSE Courses and Fees

Madras School of Economics Admissions

Candidates seeking admission to courses at MSE must get themselves enrolled for the respective entrance exams on or before the due date. Selection depends on one’s eligibility, entrance score as well as interview performance.

Admissions to MA courses are as per the guidelines of the affiliating University.
Selection is based on the score of CUCET for the academic year.
For Ph.D. courses, candidates with CUCET or UGC JRF score will be preferred and those shortlisted will be finalized after a round of personal interview.
For PGDM courses, the college takes into account the score of entrance exams like XAT/ GMAT/ CAT/ CMAT etc. followed by personal interview.
Admissions are made to eligible students who qualify both the entrance exam as well as the personal interview that follows.
Merit list based on cut-off will be released after the entrance exam and accordingly students will be called for counselling/interview.

Read More: MSE Admission

How To Apply?

To apply for PGDM course 2020-22, candidates need to download the brochure and application form online from the official website.
The form can be filled online as well
Fill out the details and submit the same before the due date
Filled application form can be mailed at pgdmadmission@mse.ac.in
Application fee is INR 1500, payable via NEFT with details
- Madras School of Economics

Indian Overseas Bank, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai

Account no: 163501000002345

IFSC code: IOBA0001635

MICR code: 600020120

For Ph.D. admissions, eligible students need to register online with research journal details.
- Application fee is INR 500.
- Candidates with CUCET or UGC JRF score will be preferred
- Shortlisted students will be finalized after a round of personal interview

Important Dates

Event Name	Date
CAT Exam Date	November 27, 2022
CMAT Exam Date	April 09, 2022
ATMA Exam	May 29, 2022

Madras School of Economics Placements

Annually MSE organizes recruitment drives for final year students on campus. Many renowned firms from different sectors participate to hire meritorious students.

Total of 114 students were offered job opportunities and 61 students were offered internships
The highest salary package offered was INR 16.5 lakhs per annum and the average package turns out to be INR 9.7 lakhs per annum
Of major sectors, BFSI recruited majority of students, almost 30%
Highest Stipend for internship offered was INR 1 lakh per month and average was INR 40,000 per month
Research sector hired majority of students for internships
Top recruiting firms include American Express, ABInBev, Wells Fargo, Accenture, PayPal, Crisil, Dvara, Ford among others
Before final interview process, students are prepared by means of mock interviews and pre-placement talks by recruiters
Students are selected for the final face to face recruitment process either on campus or tele-conferencing. GD is optional

Madras School of Economics Facilities

Being an established academic institution, MSE offers various facilities for its students on campus. Below are details of the few:

Library: It has a collection of over 20005 volumes including 9943 books, 5449 reports, 358 theses, 3337 working papers, 111 occasional papers, 807 discussion papers and 100 National & International journals
Advanced Computing Systems: MSE has state of art computing facilities with latest hardware, software and supporting equipment. All computers are connected via 100 mbps ethernet based LAN spread over entire campus
Hostel accommodation: MSE hostels are within campus premises with all required facilities for a healthy living
Smart Classrooms: At MSE, the classrooms are technically advanced with proper seating capacity and other facilities for advanced learning
Wi-Fi enable college campus
Cultural and Sports Events

Madras School of Economics Faculty

MSE, Chennai has a well experienced set of faculty members with several years of relevant experience. The Director of the college is DR. K.P Shanmugam, who is a Ph.D. and M.Phil. degree holder from University of Madras.

Majority of the teaching staff at the college are Ph.D. degree holders in respective stream
There are teaching staff of professors and assistant professor levels along with various supporting staff members
Every faculty at MSE have specialized in their respective area of research
There is a total of 14 Ph.D. teaching staff along with other teaching faculty

Madras School of Economics Overview

MSE stands out as an A grade academic institution offering relevant specializations for PGDM and MA courses. Located at the heart of the city of Chennai, makes it accessible as well. The degree is affiliated by CUTN and acceptable worldwide.

Students are provided 100% placement assistance. Recruitment and internship opportunities are numerous for meritorious students.

Throughout the year, the campus is made alive by several activities and events both cultural and sports. Overall, the institution aims in nurturing the overall personality of a student making them ethical and reliable.

FAQs

Ques. What is the reservation policy at the college?

Ans. For admission purposes, the University reserves a certain number of seats for students belonging to reserved category. This includes ST/SC/OBC as well as differently abled candidates. The reservation policy is as per the guidelines of the University and the state.

Ques. What all entrance exams are acceptable?

Ans. Admissions depends on the score of qualifying exams that include National level entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT, GMAT etc. Also, the central university conducted CUCET score is acceptable for admissions to various courses here. For details contact the college administrative cell.

Ques. Does the college offer placements to students?

Ans. Yes, at MSE there is an active placement cell headed by a placement officer that conducts recruitment and internship opportunities for final year students. Placements however completely depends on one’s academic performance as well as performance in the interview.

Ques. Can I get admitted for distance education or correspondence course from here?

Ans. No, as of now the college only offers full time academic programs. However, Ph.D. courses are available in both full time as well as part time mode. There is no provision for distance or correspondence courses. The college has hostel accommodation for outstation candidates. Visit the official website for details.

Ques. Are the courses here approved and affiliates?

Ans. Yes, the courses at MSE are accredited by NAAC and approved by AICTE. On successful course completion, a candidate receives a valid degree from the University as well which is acceptable worldwide.