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Masters Degree (M.Sc.) in Economics  
M.Sc. program in Economics is being offered in collaboration with Anna University. It consists of 4 Semesters. In the first and second semesters, the students will learn all the basic theory courses including Quantitative techniques and Econometrics. Starting from the second semester the students will get the opportunity to specialize in any three of the thrust areas such as

 

bullet Environment Economics
bullet International Economics
bullet Capital Markets and Financial Services
bullet Industrial Economics
bullet Energy Economics

They also study 2 core papers in Public Economics and Indian Public Finance in the third and fourth semesters. There is a dissertation work in the final semester. The enrolment for the course is being done on the basis of national level competitive entrance exam conducted by Anna University. The top 3 rankers are provided merit scholarships.

Eligibility for Admission

B.Sc (Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Science / Physics (with 55%) or B.A (Economics/ B.Com / B.B.A. (with 55%) with +2 Mathematics)

Basis of Selection

Admission to both the courses will be through a common entrance examination. The syllabus for the entrance examination is given in the annexure in the application form. Admission is solely based on the marks secured in the entrance examination. Minimum entrance marks for admission is 30%. Students obtaining ranks in the entrance examination will be awarded fellowship of Rs. 2500/- pm based on merit in the entrance examination. Three fellowships each are available for both M.Sc Economics and M.Sc Financial Economics courses.

Application Procedure

The same form can be used for applying to one or both the courses.

Application form for Entrance Examination and admission can be obtained in person from 19.04.10 from the Examination Centre, Anna University, Chennai 600 025 on payment by Demand Draft for Rs. 600/- ( Rs. 300/- for Tamil Nadu SC/ST candidates)

Application forms can also be had by post on payment by sending a Demand Draft for Rs. 600/- (Rs. 300/- for Tamil Nadu SC/ST candidates) (which includes postal expenses) to The Director (Admissions), Anna University, Chennai 600 025. The Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of ‘The Director (Admissions), Anna University, payable at Chennai obtained on or after 10.05.2010.

 

Important Dates

 Date of issue of application forms 19.04.2010
 Last date for receipt of completed application forms 20.05.2010
 

Refer to MSE website www.mse.ac.in for details about the institute and the course. Refer to Anna University website http://www.annauniv.edu/msc2010 for admission procedure. Complete details are available in the instructions to candidates attached with the application form.




 
 

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