MSS in Economics

Duration:

12 Months

Schedule:

Evening

Total Credits:

36

Entry Time:

January/May/September


Programme Summary

The MSS in Economics at Metropolitan University is an innovative one-year program designed to provide students with a solid background in scientific reasoning, mathematical tools, and statistical techniques that will best enhance their future employment opportunities in the public and private sectors.  Our carefully crafted courses include(but not limited to): (i) Applied Econometrics; (ii) Time Series Econometrics; (iii) Computational Methods in Economics; (iv) Economic Forecasting; (vi) Energy Economics and Policies; (vii) International Economics; (viii) Macroeconomic Modeling.

The strong quantitative and applied focus of the required curriculum trains students to analyse, understand and also to plan policies and strategies for efficient utilization of resources.  It also gives them an edge in gaining admission to top-flight PhD programs in the field of economics.

Objectives of MSS in Economics Programme

Not available !



Fees and Funding

Admission Fee
(One time)		 Registration
Fee
(Per term)		 Co-curricular Activities Fee
(Per term)		 Campus Activities
Fee
(Per Month)		 Monthly Installment of Credit fees
(Calculated on the basis of Credit System)**
20,000 10,000 500 1000 2000


Eligibility for Admission

Students seeking admission in the MSS in economics program must meet the following criteria:

  1. Have a bachelor degree in Economics or have completed the following undergraduate courses from a reputed university: Microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematical economics, statistics for economists, econometrics, and at least 6 credits of 300/400 level courses in economics.
  1. Have exemplary records in GRE General Test and, for applicants who did not complete their undergraduate courses in an English medium institution, have a TOEFL score of 620 (paper based tests) or 260 (computer based tests)
  2. Candidates without GRE General test results must successfully pass MU admission test.


How to Apply

The completed Application Form must be submitted to the Admissions Office with the following documents:

  1. Photocopies of Birth Certificate/ National ID/ Passport
  2. Four (04) copies of Passport size colour photographs
  3. Blood Group
  4. Original and one set of Photocopy of all Educational Certificates & Mark sheets.


Career

Careers in Economics are diverse as well as rewarding. A degree in Economics can help a person to work in different sectors such as banking, business, financial consultancy, teaching, data analysis and so on. Depending on a person’s area of interest, an Economics degree helps him/her to develop analytical skills which will enable him/her to successfully enter multiple industries as a professional economist.

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