MSc Applied Economics

Applied Economics is a management science that revolves around the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. It ensures the smooth dealing, interactions, and behaviours of economics agents and analyses how economies work in different given circumstances. The Master of Sciences in Applied Economics is a two-year degree program after graduation. It deals with developing analytical and technical skills of students to learn to utilize these skills and practical experience to identify and analyse the economic problems and come up with a practical solution. The degree concentrates on skills companies require in the practical field to get in-depth knowledge about the local and world economy—for instance, data analysis, communication, negotiation skills, leadership, management, and teamwork.

Core Courses

  • Language Proficiency
  • Economics English
  • Econometrics Development
  • Applied Economics
  • Econometrics Development
  • International Economics
  • International Economics
  • Public Economics
  • Monetary Economics
  • History of Economic Thought

Eligibility Criteria

  • 14 years of education in relevant field.
  • 50% marks in previous degree.
  • Passing marks in Entry test

Scope

The scope of MSc in Applied Economics will never fade because economists with skills and passion are in high demand in various sectors and institutes, both in the government and private sectors. For example, companies hire economists for their financial department to have a deep insight into their business economic cycle. It is such a remarkable degree program with many career opportunities that students pursue, even having a background in pre-engineering at an intermediate level. Moreover, government institutes such as the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics hire fresh, professional graduates of economics. Moreover, public and private banks also recruit skilled economists for better understanding, analysis, and solutions of problems related to banking and for smooth functioning of the economic cycle of the financial department. Some of the career opportunities in Pakistan for economist are as follow:

  • Economist
  • Consultant
  • Professor
  • Policy Analyst
  • Budget Analyst
  • Market Researcher
  • Data Scientist
  • Statistician

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