PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
M.Sc. Economics is a full time programme offered by the school. The programme is curated to impart a strong foundation of quantitative economics and econometrics along with specialization options to the students in the fields of Financial Economics and Applied Quantitative Economics and Finance. The curriculum of this programme is designed at par with leading institutions and is tuned to cater to the needs of the industry and academia. The course structure of this programme aligns with the UGC guidelines and adheres to the benchmark at the highest premium institutions in India and abroad. Students enrolled under this programme require to complete 16 courses (96 credits). The programme also offers the provision for research for students where they are permitted to take up a dissertation in the final semester of the programme.
The course offered by the School is designed to train students academically by providing advanced knowledge in economics as well as nurturing their ability to apply them in real life. The course focuses on fostering strong reasoning and analytical skills among students that would prepare them for their career path ahead in industry, academia or policy making.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
The curriculum of the programme is designed to equip students with sound theoretical knowledge and their practical application techniques. Apart from the advanced core courses taught in the first year of the programme like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical methods for Economics and Econometrics, electives in the area of Financial Economics equip the students with knowledge and tools in financial economics theory and practices and macroeconomic policies, and skill to apply quantitative methods to analyse financial markets. The programme imparts expertise in data analytics and computer programming through hands-on-training. Through the comprehensive course structure, students are expected to build interests in emerging areas of economics, have deeper insights into real world economic problems and develop strong quantitative skills to address them.
COURSE STRUCTURES FOR M.Sc. ECONOMICS
| M.Sc Economics with Specialization in Financial Economics | |||
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Year- I |
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Semester I |
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Semester II |
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1 |
Microeconomics |
1 |
Microeconomics II |
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2 |
Macroeconomics |
2 |
Macroeconomics II |
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3 |
Mathematical Methods in Economics |
3 |
Econometrics |
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4 |
Statistical Methods |
4 |
Financial Mathematics |
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Year- II |
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Semester III |
Sl. No. |
Semester IV |
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1 |
International Finance |
1 |
Optional Course IV |
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2 |
Optional Course I |
2 |
Optional Course V |
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3 |
Optional Course II |
3 |
Optional Course VI |
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4 |
Optional Course III |
4 |
Optional Course VII or Dissertation |
| M.Sc Economics with Specialization in Applied Quantitative Economics & Finance | |||
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Year- I |
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Sl. No. |
Semester I |
Sl. No. |
Semester II |
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1 |
Microeconomics I |
1 |
Microeconomics II |
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2 |
Macroeconomics I |
2 |
Macroeconomics II |
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3 |
Mathematical Methods in Economics |
3 |
Econometrics |
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4 |
Statistical Methods |
4 |
Financial Mathematics |
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Year- II |
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Sl. No. |
Semester III |
Sl. No. |
Semester IV |
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1 |
International Finance |
1 |
Optional Course IV |
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2 |
Optional Course I |
2 |
Optional Course V |
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3 |
Optional Course II |
3 |
Optional Course VI |
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4 |
Optional Course III |
4 |
Optional Course VII or Dissertation |
| M.Sc Economics (General Stream without Specialization) | |||
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Year- I |
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Sl. No. |
Semester I |
Sl. No. |
Semester II |
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1 |
Microeconomics I |
1 |
Microeconomics II |
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2 |
Macroeconomics I |
2 |
Macroeconomics II |
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3 |
Mathematical Methods in Economics |
3 |
Econometrics |
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4 |
Statistical Methods |
4 |
Indian Economy |
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Year- II |
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Sl. No. |
Semester III |
Sl. No. |
Semester IV |
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1 |
Development Economics |
1 |
Optional Course IV |
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2 |
Optional Course I |
2 |
Optional Course V |
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3 |
Optional Course II |
3 |
Optional Course VI |
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4 |
Optional Course III |
4 |
Optional Course VII or Dissertation |
Admission Process:
- Application: Visit https://apply.xim.edu.in/ to apply online.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview.
- Selection: The final selection will be based on academic performance and interview results.
Accommodation:
On-campus accommodation is available with necessary amenities, including Wi-Fi, study rooms, and recreational facilities.
Library:
The university library offers a vast collection of books, journals, and online resources in Economics and related fields, with access to international databases and e-journals.