M.S. in Quantitative Economics

The M.S.(Q.E.). programme comprises five courses in each of the four semesters. Out of the total of
twenty courses, eight are compulsory and twelve optional. The set of courses to be taken in a semester
depends on the choice of optional courses. Some courses include assignments and /or projects.

This is an advanced course in Economics and its applications with special emphasis on quantitative
methods. On completion of the course, the students would be able to pursue an academic career in
Economics or take up responsible positions in various private and public sector organizations.
1.2 Duration
The total duration of the M.S.(Q.E.) programme is four semesters. An academic year usually starts in
July-August and continues till May, consisting of two semesters with a recess in-between. Usually,
there is a study-break of one week before the semestral examinations in each semester. The timetable of
the classes preferably should not have an off-day at the beginning or the end of the week.