1. To facilitate the students to evaluate issues related to the economy, business, public policy and society.
2. To rigorously train students to objectively and critically examine and deduce information pertaining to the core, interdisciplinary and applied learnings.
3. To replenish the analytical and quantitative abilities and problem-solvingm aptitude through academics.
4. To support students to undertake research-oriented activities and evaluate policy decisions motivated through holistic learning outcomes.
5. To empower the students by honing transferable skills for advanced career pursuits
Duration (in months) :- 24 (Online)
Eligibility :- Graduate from any recognised University/ Institution of National Importance with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes).
Medium of Instruction :- English.
Programme Pattern :- Semester
Course and Specialization :- As per Annexure A.
Fees | Academic Fee p.a | Institute Deposit | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Indian Students | INR 70,000 | - | INR 70,000 |
International Students | INR 70,000 | - | INR 70,000 |
Assessment :- All courses will have 30% internal component and 70% component as external [University] examination.
Standard of Passing :- The assessment of the student for each examination is done, based on relative performance. Maximum Grade Point (GP) is 10 corresponding to O (outstanding). For all courses, a student is required to pass both internal and external examination separately with a minimum Grade Point of 4 corresponding to Grade P. Students securing less than 40% absolute marks in each head of passing will be declared FAIL. The University awards a degree to the student who has achieved a minimum CGPA of 4 out of maximum of 10 CGPA for the programme.
Award of Degree :- Master of Science (Economics) (Development Studies) degree will be awarded at the end of semester IV examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA.
Sample Degree Certificate :-
Annexure A :-
Course Title | Credit | Internal Marks | External Marks | Total Marks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Generic Core Courses | ||||
Mathematical Economics | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Public Economics | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Advanced Macroeconomics I | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Advanced Microeconomics I | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Advanced Econometrics I | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Research Methodology and Software Application Package I | 3 | 45 | 105 | 150 |
Total | 23 | 345 | 805 | 1150 |
Course Title | Credit | Internal Marks | External Marks | Total Marks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Generic Core Courses | ||||
Advanced Macroeconomics II | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Advanced Microeconomics II | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Advanced Econometrics II | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Growth and Development | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Research Methodology and Software Application Package II | 3 | 45 | 105 | 150 |
Total | 19 | 285 | 665 | 950 |
Course Title | Specialization | Credit | Internal Marks | External Marks | Total Marks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Generic Core Courses | |||||
Internship | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 | |
Total | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 | |
Specialization Core Courses : Development Studies | |||||
Development Experience | Development Studies | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Markets and Institutional Framework of Development | Development Studies | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Urban Economics Development | Development Studies | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Trade, Aid and Development | Development Studies | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Total | 16 | 240 | 560 | 800 |
Course Title | Specialization | Credit | Internal Marks | External Marks | Total Marks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Generic Core Courses | |||||
Dissertation | 6 | 90 | 210 | 300 | |
Total | 6 | 90 | 210 | 300 | |
Specialization Core Courses : Development Studies | |||||
Human Development | Development Studies | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Rural Development | Development Studies | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Theories and Models of Development and Distribution | Development Studies | 4 | 60 | 140 | 200 |
Total | 12 | 180 | 420 | 600 |
Semester | Internal Credits | External Credits | Total Credits | Total Marks |
---|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 1150 |
Semester 2 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 950 |
Semester 3 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 1000 |
Semester 4 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 600 |
Total | 0 | 80 | 80 | 3700 |
Programme Highlights