MS
Economics & Finance (HEC approved)
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
Introduction The Department of Economics plans a new two-year MS program in Economics & Finance, which equals 18 years of education. This program is in line with Higher Education Commission (HEC) curriculum. The MS in Economics & Finance is an applied Economics degree geared towards students who wish to pursue their career as applied economists in commerce, financial institutions, ICMA, CIMA, Stock markets, government and academic areas. In addition, an excellent preliminary training will be provided to those who wish to pursue further research for a PhD in the areas of Economics & Finance. The demand for such a program has been apparent to us for quite some time and we have developed the curricula keeping in view the challenging needs and problems of our country in particular and those of the world in general.
Scope regarding Marketing, Social and Employment perspective MS Programs The master of Science in Economics & Finance program offers a professional graduate course of study designed to provide competency in management and to acquaint the student with a variety of business activities. The MS degree program is both decision and policy oriented and focuses on key aspects of modern business administration. It is a 2-year degree program offered by the Department of Economics to working professionals. It is also prepares students for a variety of leadership positions in complex contemporary world and teaching careers. Students will be able to get competent skills of solving complex problems and expedite in modern research. Students will be able to get awareness and knowledge of Social, Ethical, and professional values relevant to Economics & Finance Research. The MS program in Economics is designed to prepare graduates for managerial and administrative roles in business, industry and government on the national and international levels.
Progam Learning Objectives
Admission Requirement Sixteen years of schooling or four-year of relevant education after intermediate with minimum 45% MAJU Admission Test Interview
Duration This is normally a 2-year of program comprising of course works and thesis.
Degree Requirements Each candidate for the MS Economics & Finance degree is required to complete 30 credits hours with minimum of 2.5 CGPA.
Study Plan of MS Economics & Finance With Thesis Semester-I
Cr.Hrs
Semester -II
Cr.Hrs
EC5000
Advanced Microeconomics
3
MG5130
Quantitative Research Methods
3
EC5400
Advanced Research Methods
3
EC5010
Advanced Macroeconomics
3
FN5300
Strategic Finance
3
FN5310
International Finance
3
Total : 3
Total : 9
Semester-III
Cr.Hrs
EC6400
Thesis (Phase –I)
3
EC6100
Elective –I (Economics)
3
FN6500
Elective –I (Finance)
3
Semester-IV EC6410
Cr.Hrs Thesis Phase -II
3 Total : 3
Total : 9
Without Thesis Semester-III
Cr.Hrs
EC6100
Elective –I (Economics)
3
FN6500
Elective –I (Finance)
3
EC6310
Elective –II ( Economics)
3
Semester-IV FN6530
Cr.Hrs Elective-II ( Finance)
3 Total : 3
Total : 9
Core Courses 1.EC5000 Advanced Microeconomics 2.EC5400 Advanced Research Methods 3.FN5300 Strategic Finance 4.MG5130 Quantitative Research Methods 5.EC5010 Advanced Macroeconomics 6.FN5310 International Finance
Elective Courses 8.1 EC6100 Advanced Mathematical Economics (EE-1) OR 9.1 EC6310 Issues in Pakistan Economy(EE-2) 9.2 EC6320 Agricultural economics(EE-2) 10.1 FN6500 Advanced Portfolio Management(EF-1) 10.2 FN6510 Advanced Investment Banking(EF-I1) 11.1 FN6520 Financial Risk Management(EF-III) 11.2 FN6530 Financial Derivatives(EF-IV)
Why Choose MAJU ? Faculty include foreign qualified PhDs
Career opportunities & internships
Disciplined social environment
Recognized by HEC & approved by PEC
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