MA Economics (Master of Arts in Economics)
This course prepares candidates for the fulfilling world of accounts, retail, sales, finance and tax in the public, business, or industrial sector. Candidates are trained to analyze the ups and downs of the financial market, pursue independent research, use complex statistical data, contribute to social issues and specialize in qualitative and quantitative research methods. Theoretical knowledge, technical skills to perform high quality analyses and exposure to the institutional, developmental and ecological aspects of the economy are highlighted during the course. Candidates who are curious about the world’s economy and about how the finances in an economy increase and grow will find this course interesting. The course includes principles of economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics and quantitative analytical methods and their applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
MA Economics course details
| Duration | 2 years |
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| Level | Master Programme |
| Mode of Admission | Merit /Management |
| Fee Detail | Merit Quota Seats :- Rs.30,000 to Rs.60,000 |
| Management Quota Seats :- Rs.75,000 to Rs.1,50,000 | |
| Admission Process |
Merit- College will be inviting the Application, Interested candidates can apply once the applications are open. |
List of Top MA Economics Colleges in Bangalore
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Christ University
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Course name: MA Economics
Affiliations:
Christ University (Deemed)
Eligibility: Candidates applying for the above programmes must possess a recognised undergraduate degree with minimum 50 percent marks. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience.
Duration: The duration of the programme shall be a minimum of 2 years to a maximum of 4 years with one year extension given to students upon payment of an extension fee.
Campus Location: Christ University, Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560029, Karnataka, India
Distance:
The University is well connected with Airport, Railways & Bus
Distance From Bangalore Airport : 41 km
Distance From City Bus Stand :10.4 km -
St.Joseph's College(AUTONOMOUS)
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Course name: MA Economics
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Candidates applying for the above programmes must possess a recognised undergraduate degree with minimum 50 percent marks
Duration: 2 Years,Full Time, Post Graduation Programme
Campus Location: 36, Langford Rd, Bheemanna Garden, Langford Gardens, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027
Distance:
The college is well connected with Airport, Railways & Bus
Distance from Railway Station : 7 kms
Distance from Airport : 39.2 kms -
Mount Carmel College (MCC)
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Course name: MA Economics
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Candidates applying for the above programmes must possess a recognised undergraduate degree with minimum 50 percent marks
Duration: 2 Years, Full time, Post Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Mount Carmel College # 58, Palace Road, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052
Distance:
Mount Carmel College is located on Palace Road, Bangalore. Bangalore, the Silicon Valley or the Garden City as it is rightly known, has been the hub for students seeking to pursue academics. The city's connectivity via a well developed road, air and rail transport system makes it convenient for students to travel.
Distance from Airport is 32.3km
Distance from Majestic(Central Railway Station(SBC)) is 4.4 km -
Kristu Jayanti College
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Course name: MA Economics
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Passed BA Degree examination of Bangalore University (with Economics as one of the triple majors) or BA (Economics) of any other University as equivalent thereto Secured not less than 50% of the marks in the aggregate For SC/ST/Cat.-I students and blind students, the minimum percentage of marks required shall be less by 5%
Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Post graduate Programme
Campus Location: K. Narayanapura, Kothanur (PO, K Narayanapura Main Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560077.
Distance:
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to College: 26.6 km
- Distance from City Railway station to College: 18.8 km
- Distance from City Bus stand to College: 19.5 km
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Jain University
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Course name: MA Economics
Affiliations: Jain University
Eligibility: The minimum qualification required to apply is a bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate marks in respective discipline from a recognized University.
Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Post graduate Programme
Campus Location: School of Humanities & Social Sciences #1/1-1, Atria Towers, Palace Road Bengaluru - 560001
Distance:
Distance From Bangalore Airport to College : 16.4 km
Distance From Bangalore Railway Station to College : 18 km -
Jain College
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Course name: MA Economics
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university.
Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Post graduate Programme
Campus Location: # 15, Vasavi Temple Road Opposite to Vijaya Bank V V Puram, Bangalore – 560 004 Karnataka, India
Distance:
The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
VV Puram Campus-
- The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 37.6 km
- The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 5 km
Jaya Nagar Campus
- The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 42 km
- The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 9.4 km
R R Nagar Campus
- The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 43 km
- The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 9.5 km
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Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS)
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Course name: MA Economics
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Candidates with 40% in aggregate in all the optional subjects and 50% of marks in the cognate subject at the Bachelor’s Degree level. Candidates with B.A., B.Sc., or B.Com Degree are eligible to apply, Should have scored 55% in the Language concerned in the degree course.
Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Post graduate Programme
Campus Location: Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road Acharya PO, Soladevanahalli Bangalore-560 107, India
Distance:
The College is well connected to Bus stations, airport and railway station
Distance from airport is 35.6 km
Distance from Central bangalore Railway Station(SBC) is 21.8 km
Distance from Yeswanthpur Railway Station is 14.5 km -
SEA College of Science, Commerce & Arts
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Course name: MA Economics
Affiliations:
Bangalore University
Eligibility: Candidates who have secured 40% marks in the aggregate of all subjects and 50% marks in the cognate subject at the Bachelor’s degree level.
Duration: 2 Years, Full time, Post Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Ekta Nagar, Basavanapura, Virgonagar P.O, K R Puram, Bangalore – 560049, India.
Distance:
The College is well connected to Air, Railways and Bus
Distance from Airport is 36 km
Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 18.7 km
List of MA Economics colleges
Syllabus of MA Economics
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Placement of MA Economics
Career opportunities are available in government and private industries. Potential career roles:
- Branch Manager
- Operations Officer
- Credit officer
- Cash Officer
- Collection Manager
- Accountant
- Research Associate
- Business Analyst
- Corporate Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Investments Analyst
- Market Analysts
- Investment Banker
- Personal Finance Consultant
- Securities Analyst
Top Recruiters for MA Economics students
Popular Recruiters:
- ICICI Bank
- YES Bank
- RBS
- Kotak
- JP Morgan Chase
- Axis Bank
- Goldman Sachs
- IDBI Bank
- Fidelity Solutions
- Bandhan Bank
- Citi Bank
- HSBC
