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Course Description:

 

          All students admitted to the Ph.D. program will be required to complete 32 credit hours of 600/700 level approved courses of the department of Economics. A waiver of up to maximum of 24 credits hours will be given to course work completed previously by students. The waiver will be at the discretion of the Ph.D. Admission Committee. However two 700 level courses of 8 credits (4 credits each) must be successfully completed by all the Ph.D. students. These courses shall be in continuation of their M.A./M.Sc./M.Phil. level courses in various areas of specialization.
          Each student is required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to remain a student.
          Each student shall be required to pass comprehensive written and oral examination for confirmation of his/her formal admission.
          Once the candidate has passed these comprehensive examinations, he/she will work on his Ph.D. dissertation and submit an outline and will present at least one seminar on his/her dissertation.

COURSE LIST OF 600 SERIES:

Course Code

Title of Course

   E600 Topic in Advanced Microeconomic Analysis.
   E601 Capital and Growth
   E610 Topics in Advanced Macroeconomics
   E611 Topics in Advanced Monetry Economics
   E612 Public Sector Economic
   E615 Workshop on Research Methodology
   E620 Topics in Development Economic
   E621 Plnning Techniques
   E624 Topics in Regional Economics
   E630 Topics in Advanced International Trade
   E640 Tpics in Agricultural and Resource Development
   E650 Optimization Techniques in Economics
   E652 Applied Econommetrics
   E660 Applied Economics
   E681 Human Capital Formation and human Resource Development


COURSE LIST OF 700 SERIES:

Course Code

Title of Course

   E700 Topic in Economic Theory
   E701 Topics in Welfare Economics
   E702 Topics in Capital andGrowth
   E710 Applied Macro-Economics
   E711 Issues in Monetry Theory and Policy
   E712 Issues in Public Sector Economics and Fiscal Policy
   E720 Issues in Economic Development: Theory & Policy
   E724 Topics in Regional Economics
   E730 Issues in International Economics
   E740 Issues in Agricultural and Resource Development
   E750 Topics in Quantitative Economics
   E752 Topics in Advanced Econometrics
   E755 Topics In Industrial Economics
   E757 Advanced Planning Methods
   E760 Topics in applied Economics
   E761 Topics in Economics Problems in Pakistan
   E762 Issues in Environmental Economics
   E764 Economics of Energy
   E770 Topics in Islamic Economics
   E780 Topics in Labour Economics
   E781 Topics in Human Resource Development

 

Applying:

 

          Ph.D program shall be open only to persons holding the following qualifications:

  • An M.Phil degree or its equivalent degree in the relevant subjects from a recognized University.
  • A college/University teacher or a member of the research staff of a research organization who has shown undoubted promise for research and holds M.A./M.Sc. degree, may be recommended by the Admission Committee for admission to Ph.D. program.
  • After Successful completion of two semesters, a student registered for M.Phil degree may be recommended by the Admission Committee to the Advanced Studies and Research Board for transfer to Ph.D. program, provided that the student has completed two semesters in course work, obtaining overall aggregate of 75%. Such transfer shall be effective from the beginning of 3rd semester but the time spent by M. Phil. students (course work) shall be counted towards residence requirement for Ph.D. program.


           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.

  • The application shall be submitted to the Chairman of the department in which the student wishes to pursue his studies.
  • All applications received in the department shall be scrutinized for eligibility by the Chairman of  the Department in consultation with the Registrar.
  • The applications of eligible candidates shall be considered by the Department admission committee which shall be constituted by the Vice-Chancellor.
  • The admission Committee, when satisfied, shall recommend to the Advanced Studies and Research board, the names of candidates who are found suitable for studies leading to Ph.D. degree.
  • The admission shall be approved by the Advanced Studies and Research Board.
  • A "notification of registration" for each candidate approved for admission to Ph.D. course by the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be issued by the University.
  • Each student so selected shall be required to register within 30 days from the date of issue of the notification of registration, failing which the admission of the selected candidate shall be deemed as cancelled.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES:

  • 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. Intermediate certificate and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  2. Bachelor's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  3. Master's degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  4. M.Phil degree and Detailed Marks Certificate.
  5. Character Certificate from the institution last attended.
  6. Domicile Certificate of the Candidate.
  7. No Objection Certificate (in case of in-service candidate).
  8. I.D. Card of Candidate.
  • Originals must be produced later, when required.
  • Foreign students must route their applications through the Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

  • The period for completion of Ph.D. program shall be counted from the date of registration.
  • The minimum period for completion of Ph.D. program shall be three years whereas the maximum period shall be six years.
  • A Ph.D. student may be required to complete course work of upto 24 credit hours if he does not hold a M.Phil. or equivalent degree.
  • A Ph.D. student shall be required to pass a comprehensive examination (written as well as oral) before the submission of his thesis. If the student does not pass the comprehensive examination in first attempt he may given one more chance on the recommendation of his Supervisor.
  • The registration of Ph.D. Student shall be deemed as cancelled if he does not pass the comprehensive examination even in the second attempt.
  • After passing the comprehensive examination but before the submission of his thesis, a Ph.D. student will give one seminar on topic relevant to his field of research.

                The following Application Forms are not yet operational but in near future you will be able to apply through them.This form should be printed and filled in triplicate and submitted before the due date and according to the procedure laid down by the University for that purpose.

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 and research work in this field.

 
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