MS Economics

Introduction

Economics play a significant role in our daily life and most importantly it is one of the major concern of our country. A degree in economics can help you prepare for careers that need your ability to quantify, analyse data, and solve problems. The scope of MS Economics in Pakistan is wide as well as abroad. Students who have a keen interest to solve the various issues faced by the economy of the country are encouraged to pursue MS Economics. A number public and private sector universities offer MS Economics.

Duration

The duration of MS Economics is two year, equivalent to four semesters.

Affiliations and Accreditations

A number of Higher Education Commission recognized universities offer MS Economics in both public and private sector. Some of the universities offering MS Economics are mentioned below.

Lahore University of Management Sciences
University of Management and Technology
The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur
Gomal University
University of Agriculture
COMSATS University
International Islamic University
National Defence University
National University Of Modern Languages, Islamabad
Institute of Business Administration
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology
Bahria University
Virtual University
Government College University, Lahore
Lahore College for Women University
University Of Education
University Of The Punjab
National College Of Business Administration And Economics, Lahore
Khawaja Fareed University Of Engineering & Information Technology
Pir Mahar Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University
University Of Sialkot
Gift University
Institute Of Business Management
Lahore Leads University
Minhaj University
National College Of Business Administration And Economics, Lahore
University of Central Punjab

Scope and Career

After acquiring a postgraduate degree in Economics, students can look into the following careers.

financial institutions
international consulting firms
NGOs
private sector corporate
consulting firms

Courses and Syllabus

Some of the courses as per the curriculum proposed by the Higher Education Commission for a postgraduate degree in Economics are as follows.

Advanced Microeconomics
Advanced Macroeconomics
Advanced Econometrics
Methodology of Economics Research
Public Sector Economics
Advance Monetary Economics
Issues in Development Economics
Topics in Labour Economics
Topics in International Economics
Globalization and Economic Integration
Topics in Islamic Economics
Topics in Experimental Economics
Topics in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
The Economics of Climate Change
Topics in Economics of Happiness and Well-Being
Issues in Health Economics
Topics in Financial Economics
Research Methodology in Economics
Development Economics and Sustainability
History of Economic Thought in Contemporary Perspective
International Trade
Public Finance
Gender, Work and Economy
Population Dynamics
Sociology of Gender Issues

Related Courses

MS Business Analytics
MS Finance
MS Marketing
Master’s in Business Administration

Further Study Options

Students after acquiring a master’s degree in Economics can pursue a doctoral degree and do research work within the country or abroad.

Study Abroad Options

PhD Economics at NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Norway
PhD Accounting, Economics, and Finance at University of Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
PhD Economics at Maynooth University, Ireland
PhD Economics at Deakin University
PhD Economics at University of Bristol, England, United Kingdom
PhD Business and Economics at Monash University