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Master of Arts
Duration
- 2 Years
Eligibility
- Graduation with Minimum 50% of marks in Economics / Statistics / Mathematics / Commerce / Business Administration / Accountancy
Admission Calendar
- Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: June 30, 2024
- The MA Economics program is offered by ICFAI School of Social Sciences a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE).
- Following the vision oftheNew Education Policy, the ICFAI School of social Sciences aims to emerge as a place of value- laden and vibrant teaching and research activity.
- Over the years, the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) has earned the reputation of being among the best providers of top-quality education and research outputs in Business and Management, followed by Law, Faculty of Science & Technology and Architecture.
| Admission Calendar | |
| Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form | June 30, 2024 |
| Interviews | June 11-15, 2024 |
| Registration | July 26, 2024 |
| Commencement of preparatory Classes | July 29, 2024 |
| Commencement of regular Classes | August 02, 2024 |
Sl. No | Semester-I | Credits | |
1 | Microeconomics-I | 3 | |
2 | Macroeconomics-I | 3 | |
3 | Statistics for Economists | 3 | |
4 | Mathematics for Economists | 3 | |
5 | Data Analysis for Economists | 3 | |
Sl. No | Semester-II | Credits | |
1 | Microeconomics-II | 3 | |
2 | Macroeconomics-II | 3 | |
3 | Econometrics | 3 | |
4 | Financial Economics | 3 | |
5 | International Trade and Finance | 3 | |
Internship (8 Credits) | |||
Sl. No | Semester-III | Credits | |
1 | Applied Econometrics | 3 | |
2 | Development Economics | 3 | |
3 | Elective Stream consist of 2 Courses | 3+3 | |
4 | Dissertation and Viva | 3 | |
Sl. No | Semester-IV | Credits | |
1 | Public Economics | 3 | |
2 | Indian Economy | 3 | |
3 | Elective Stream consist of 2 Courses | 3+3 | |
4 | Dissertation and Viva (continued) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 68 | |
- Each Course Carries 3 Credits
- Total Credits of the Program: 68
- Minimum CGPA for qualifying: 5.5
Sl. No | Elective Stream | Subjects/Courses |
|---|---|---|
| A | Corporate Finance | 1.Capital Structure and Dividend Policy 2. Corporate Strategic Actions |
B | International Finance and Risk Management | 1. International Finance 2. Risk management in Financial Institutions |
C | Data Science | 1. Mathematics and Statistics for Machine learning 2. Machine learning in Economics |
- Dissertation and Internship opportunities
- Cutting-edge and industry-relevant courses to gain practical insights into modern economic analysis and quantitative empirical methods
- Curriculum designed by distinguished experts in both academia and industry to meet the latest industry standards
- Curriculum is designed to help develop advanced research skills to prepare students for further studies and research opportunities in India and abroad
- Career growth and employment opportunities in diverse fields, including finance,public policy, consulting and more
- Elective streams such as Public Finance, Corporate Finance, Agricultural Economics, Labour Economics, International Finance and Risk Management, Monetary Economics, Industrial Organization and Data Science for Economists
- Placement Assistance
Admission Modalities
Eligibility
Graduation with Minimum 50% of marks in Economics / Statistics / Mathematics / Commerce / Business Administration / Accountancy
IFHE Admissions Office,
# 65, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad - 500 082, Telangana State. Ph: 040-23440966, Toll-free: 1 800 599 0767
Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:
(a) Online Application Applicants can apply online by filling up t he Application Form available at www.ifheindia.org/MA-Economics and make payment of ₹ 500 towards the cost of an application using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card) / Internet Banking through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.
(b) Download of Application Form Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.ifheindia.org/MA-Economics and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Bank Demand Draft of ₹ 500 drawn on Scheduled Commercial Bank towards the cost of the application in favor of "IFHE-Fee Collection A/c-MA- Economics" payable at Hyderabad.
Fee Schedule
Selected candidates are required to pay the fee as per the schedule given below:
| Particulars | Due Date | Fee (amount in Rs ₹) MA (Economics) |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | On Interview Day | 10,000 |
| Semester I Fee | July 10, 2024 | 75,000 |
| Semester II Fee | December 28, 2024 | 75,000 |
| Semester III Fee | July 29, 2025 | 75,000 |
| Semester IV Fee | December 23, 2025 | 75,000 |
| TOTAL | 3,10,000 |
Students are required to pay a caution deposit of Rs. 5,000 for MA (Economics) along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting dues, if any, to the students on completion of the program.
Limited hostel rooms are available at the campus. Day Scholars can avail bus facility from City to IFHE Campus on payment basis.
MA (Economics) Program | |||
Aggregate Percentage of marks in graduation or its equivalent | ≥ 90 | ≥80 - < 90 | ≥70 - < 80 |
Total amount of Scholarship (`)* | 45,000 | 30,000 | 18,000 |
Scholarship Amount per semester (`) | 11,250 | 7,500 | 4,500 |
* Above scholarship amount would be adjusted equally in 4 installments for 2 year program in each semester fee payable.
Several public and private sector banks provide educational loans to applicants. Applicants seeking educational loans may approach the respective bank branches. The Financial Aid cell at IFHE facilitates the bank loan process wherever required finaidcell@icfaiuniversity.in.