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Course Description/List:

 

            The Degree program of M.Sc. Economics will be completed on earning 60 required credits in the manner shown below:

  • A minimum of 57 credits of coursework must be completed by the students. Details of various courses and credits are  given hereunder:
  • 9 compulsory courses with 36 credits.

FIRST SEMESTER

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   E300 Micro-economic Theory 4 Credits
   E310 Micro-economic Theory 4 Credits
   E350 Mathematics for Economists 4 Credits
   E357 Statistics for Economists 4 Credits

 

SECOND SEMESTER:

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   E301 General Equilibrium & Welfare Economics 4 Credits
   E352 Introduction to Econometrics 4 Credits

 

THIRD SEMESTER:

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   E400 Micro-economic Analysis 4 Credits
   E410 Micro-economic Analysis 4 Credits

  

FOURTH SEMESTER:

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   E460 Seminar in Applied Economics and Research Paper 4 Credits

OR

   E490 M. Sc. Thesis 4 Credits
  • 21 Credits will be earned from amongst the optional courses.
  • At the end of the forth semester there will be a comprehensive written and oral examination of 3 credits (marks equally  divided between written and oral exam).
  • Students should register and pass at least 2 courses of 6 credits in one of the areas i.e. International Trade, Public  Finance, Development Economic and Monetary Economics.
  • Students can register two courses with a maximum of 6 credits amongst the following courses run by other departments
    with  the permission of the chairman.
  1. All courses of  M.sc. level offered by the Mathematics Department.
  2. All the courses of M.Sc. level offered by the Computer Sciences Department.

 

OPTIONAL COURSES:

Course Code

Title of Course

Credits

   E300 Microeconomic Theory 4 Credits
   E301 General Equilibrium and Welfare Economics 4 Credits
   E302 Selected Topics in Economics 3 Credits
   E310 Macroeconomic Theory 4 Credits
   E320 Development Economics 3 Credits
   E350 Mathematics for Economists 4 Credits
   E351 Statistics for Economists 4 Credits
   E352 Introduction to Econometrics 4 Credits
   E353 Computer Application in Economics 3 Credits
   E354 Advanced Mathematics for Economists 3 Credits
   E400 Microeconomic Analysis 4 Credits
   E401 Welfare Economics 3 Credits
   E402 Game Theory in Economics 3 Credits
   E410 Macroeconomic Analysis 4 Credits
   E411 Monetary Theory 3 Credits
   E412 Monetary Policy 3 Credits
   E413 Open Economy Macroeconomics 3 Credits
   E414 Dynamic Macroeconomics 3 Credits
   E415 Public Finance 3 Credits
   E416 Fiscal Policy 3 Credits
   E417 Business Economics 3 Credits
   E418 Cost-Benefit Analysis and Project Evaluation 3 Credits
   E419 Financial Theory of the Firm and Capital Markets 3 Credits
   E420 Development Policy 3 Credits
   E421 Comparative Economic System 3 Credits
   E422 History of Economic thought 3 Credits
   E423 Demographic Economic 3 Credits
   E424 Economics of Transport 3 Credits
   E425 Regional Economics 3 Credits
   E426 Economics of Housing 3 Credits
   E427 Urban Economics 3 Credits
   E430 International Trade theory 3 Credits
   E431 International Monetary Economics 3 Credits
   E432 Political Economy 3 Credits
   E440 Agricultural Production Analysis 3 Credits
   E441 Agricultural Economics 3 Credits
   E452 Econometric Methods 3 Credits
   E453 Econometric Models 3 Credits
   E454 Production Economics 3 Credits
   E455 Industrial Economics 3 Credits
   E456 Economic forecasting & Forecasting Models 3 Credits
   E457 Planning Techniques 3 Credits
   E460 Seminar in Applied Economics and Research Paper 3 Credits
   E461 Seminar in Economic Problems of Pakistan 4 Credits
   E462 Economics of Environment 3 Credits
   E463 Health Economics 3 Credits
   E464 Economics of Natural Resources 3 Credits
   E470 Islamic Economics 3 Credits
   E480 Labor Economics 3 Credits
   E481 Human Resources Development 3 Credits
   E482 Economics of Poverty and Income Distribution 3 Credits
   E483 Economics of Social Integration 3 Credits
   E484 Independent Study 3 Credits
   E485 Research Methodology 3 Credits
   E490 M.Sc. Thesis 4 Credits

 

Applying:

 

          Admissions are opened twice a year for this course. Admissions are given only on  Self-Financed basis in August while in December-January admissions are given on Regular as well as on Self-Financed basis.The University shall call for these admission applications through proper media each year.

  • Candidate with Bachelor Degree requiring more than two years intermediate or professional degree for example: B.Sc. Engineering,/B.E./MBBS/B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Pharmacy, BCS Computer Science, B.ED., etc are not eligible.
  • Ten seats will be given strictly on merit on Self-Finance basis in Spring semester admissions.
  • One seat in each department of the University has been reserved for admission of the children of Shaheeds/Disabled of Army Personnel of Indo/Pak War 1965 and 1971 and would be offered on the nomination of G.H.Q.
  • One seat is reserved for Minorities for admission in each department of the University subject to production of certificate from the institution last attended that the candidate belongs to the Minority Community.


          The application forms can be collected from Manager, Bookbank/Book Shop of the University by paying a fee of Rs.100/-. Those wishing to apply shall have to submit properly filled-in admission application forms to the admission office of the University by the last date advertised for such a purpose.


          Merit Lists for this course will be displayed on the notice board of the concerned department and successful candidates will have to pay the dues before the last date mentioned in the list, otherwise their seats will stand cancelled and these seats will be given to a candidate from waiting list in order of merit. 


          Eligibility Criteria for this course is:

  • Economics (B.Com. and BBA not eligible).

           Merit formula for this course is:

FTM = 800 ( MOF/TM + MOB/TM ) + NCC + HQ

Where:

FTM     = Final Total Marks.
MOF     = Marks Obtained in Intermediate Certificate.
MOB     = Marks Obtained in Bachelor's Degree.
TM      = Total Marks in the Relevant Examination.
NCC     = National Cedit Corps (20 Marks)
HQ      = Hafiz-e-Quran (20 Marks).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES:

  • Candidates who are more than 26 years old shall not be eligible for admissions unless relaxation is granted by the Vice Chancellor for special reasons on the recommendations of the Chairman.
  • Candidate who has graduated 18 months before the date of application must explain what he has been doing during this period.
  • In case of incorrect information/concealment of facts, University will have the right to refuse/cancel an admission or expel a student.
  • Copies of the following documents should accompany the application:
  1. Matric Certificate.
  2. Intermediate certificate and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  3. Bachelor's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  4. Domicile Certificate of the Candidate.
  5. No Objection Certificate (in case of in-service candidate).
  6. N.C.C. certificate (if applicable).
  7. Certificate for Hifzi Quran.
  8. I.D. Card.
  • Originals must be produced later, when required.
  • N.C.C. and H.Q. credit of 20 marks each will be added as given in the formula.
  • Candidate finally selected for admission will be required to produce a Migration Certificate (in original) on joining the University.
  • Candidates having obtained certificates/degrees from Foreign Universities / Institutions should provide equivalence certificate and conversion of Grades into marks from University Grants Commission, Islamabad/Inter Board Committee of Chairman in case of Matric and Intermediate level certificates.
  • Foreign students must route their applications through the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan.

 

             The following Sample On-line Application Forms are not yet operational but in near future you will be able to apply through them.

 

Click ADMISSIONS  for more information about admission procedures

 

Faculty List:
 

PROFESSOR/CHAIRMAN:

Dr. M. A. Chaudhary

 

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS:

Dr. M. Aslam
Dr. Eatzaz Ahmed

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS:

Dr. Aliya H. Khan
Dr Abid Aman Burki
Mrs. Nishat Sohail Malik
Dr. M. Tariq Javed
Dr. Mushtaq A.Khan

 

LECTURERS:

Mrs. Shafqat Shehzad
Mr. Najmi Yousuf
Mr. M. Sarfraz Lashari

 

Job Opportunities:
 

            The Demands for true and dedicated professionals in the field of Economics is growing rapidly in the prevailing job market. Almost every organization is looking for the Professionals which can take them to the top of whichever sector they are competing in. This course of Economics in Quaid-i-Azam University is prepared keeping in view the demands of the job market. This is the reason that almost all the graduates from this course find the job opportunities according to their learned skills and approach.
             The graduates of this course are offering their services mostly in the Government as well as in the Private sector  which is offering very lucrative job packages for them. Some also find job prospects abroad in reputable International Economic and Financial organizations. The students also have an opportunity to proceed abroad for further studies in this field.

 
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