M.A. Economics is a 2 year full time or distance learning post-graduation programme to sharpen student’s dexterity in areas of finance and management. The minimum eligibility called for this Masters degree is50% aggregate in Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Admissions in M.A. Economics is offered by many colleges and universities all over India generally through entrance exams for full time course while open universities like IGNOU takes admission on merit basis. Tuition fee for the course ranges from 10,000 to 50,000 rupees while for distance mode it is approx. 12,000.

During the course time one will get the in depth knowledge about the core subjects like Microeconomic theory, Macroeconomic theory and Mathematical Economics.

A student as Master of Economics can get placed in top Finance companies like ICICI Bank, YES Bank, RBS, Kotak and many more with an expected salary of 1.8 lacs to 3 lacs for which one can work in the field of accounts, retail, sales, finance, tax, etc.

What is M.A. Economics About?

M.A. in Economics provides a deep insight of finance and management sectors and civilizes the soft skills of a student which makes him/her au fait to face any challenge in public sector, business or in industry. The program edifies latest principles of economic theory. It even gives a practical experience to students through internship programmes.

Who Should Go For M.A. Economics?

Someone who is curious about the world’s economy, about how the finances in economy grow. Anyone who have a critical insight to analyze the ups and downs of financial market. Economics, as we all study in our school books, is the science of production, distribution, and consumption of wealth and this course is for those minds who believe in that definition.

Duration of M.A. Economics

M.A. Economics generally spans for 2 years as a full time course like inDelhi University, JNU, CHRIST University and Amity University.

 But if someoneis opting for distance mode it may last maximum for 5 years and minimum of 2 years like inIGNOU, Delhi

Academic Options after M.A. Economics

After completing Masters in Economics one can move ahead for higher studies i.e. M.Phil. /Ph.D. in Economics. Many Institutes provide Ph.D. in Economicswhere students can apply according to their choice although eligibility and admission criteria may vary from college to college.

Top Institutes for M.A. in Economics are:

Here is a list of Top colleges for M.A. Economicswhere an applicant can move ahead to have a shining future:

Some institutes which offer M.A. Economics through distance learning mode are:

1. IGNOU, New Delhi
2. Delhi University
3. Mumbai university
4. Nalanda Open University, Patna
5. Punjab University
6. Bangalore University

Candidate applying for admission in Master of Arts [MA]  must have a bachelor's degree in relevant stream from a recognised board.