The IGNOU MA Economics (MEC) Course aims to offer an opportunity to students for higher studies in Economics. Besides giving the core courses accessible in other universities, it involves themes in some of the emerging areas in economics such as insurance and finance that are assumed to be greatly useful in the present scenario of economic liberalization and globalization. Some of the courses require an understanding of mathematical applications, particularly calculus and linear algebra. Students are expected to be conversant with fundamental mathematics covered at +2 level.
The Programme includes 66 Credits covered through 11 Courses, 9 compulsory and 2 optional. All the courses covered in the first year are compulsory. In the second year, the first four courses given in the list below (MEC6, MEC7, MEC108 and MEC109) are Compulsory while rest are optional.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Duration: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
Fee Structure: Rs. 14,400/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 7,200/- per year
Programme Details:
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credits |
| I Year | ||
| MEC 101 | Microeconomic Analysis | 6 |
| MEC 2 | Macroeconomic Analysis | 6 |
| MEC 103 | Quantitative Methods | 6 |
| MEC 4 | Economics of Growth and Development | 6 |
| MEC 105 | Indian Economic Policy | 6 |
| II Year | ||
| Compulsory Courses | ||
| MEC 6 | Public Economics | 6 |
| MEC 7 | International Trade and Finance | 6 |
| MEC 108 | Economics of Social Sector and Environment | 6 |
| MEC 109 | Research Methods in Economics | 6 |
| Optional Courses (Choose 12 credits only) | ||
| MECE 1 | Econometric Methods | 6 |
| MECE 3 | Actuarial Economics: Theory and Practice | 6 |
| MECE 4 | Financial Institutions and Markets | 6 |
| MECP 101 | Project Work | 6 |
| MWG 11 | Women in the Economy | 8 |
| MGSE 9 | Gender Issues in Work Employment and Productivity (MWG 11 and MGSE 9 To be taken togehter) | 4 |
| MEDSE 46 | Development Issues and Perspectives | 6 |
| Total Credits | 66 |
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