Our Programs

Undergraduate Programs

• B.Sc in Economics
The B.Sc. Economics program aims to help students in gaining knowledge and understanding of economic principles and concepts and link them to changing economic and business environment. It will also help develop problem-solving skills using numerical and statistical/econometric methods. Suitable blend of teaching methods, stressing both on conventional learning tools and active student involvement in the learning process, will equip students with range of transferable personal and intellectual skills required to face challenges in careers in higher learning in academia, government, business, finance (Banking sector, local and multi-national companies in different sectors) and the development agencies.
The following skill sets are to be developed during the program:
• Gain knowledge of basic economic principles, theories and usage of theories, models to explain real world phenomenon and their policy implications
  **Theoretical Understanding skill- The ability to recognize universal features of economic reality.
  **Empirical cognitive skill The ability to recognize empirical trends of economic data.
• Attain the ability to combine and apply theoretical knowledge with numerical and statistical/econometric methods to conduct empirical research
  **Mathematical (Numeracy) skill The ability to express theoretical insights in mathematical format.
  **Statistical and econometric skill The ability to analyze data using techniques of statistical and econometric analysis.
• Disseminate research findings successfully (develop writing and presentation skill)
  **Communication (thematic) skill The ability to use standard presentation techniques using charts, graphs, tables and equations.
  **Rhetorical skill- the ability to argue persuasively using logic and facts, for debates, essays.

B.Sc in Economics programs

Graduate Programs

• M.Sc in Economics
  The M.Sc. in Economics program will help students gain advanced and rigorous training in modern economics to prepare for a career as a professional economist or analyst, and ability to teach at college level. The program will sharpen problem-solving skills through application of numerical and statistical/econometric methods to have deeper understanding of economic issues. Suitable blend of teaching methods, stressing both on conventional learning tools and active student involvement in the learning process, will equip students with range of transferable personal and intellectual skills required to face challenges in careers in academia, government, business, finance (Banking sector, local and multi-national companies in different sectors) and the development agencies.

  The following skill sets are to be developed during the program:

  • Gain knowledge and understanding of advanced economic theories and usage of theories, models to explain real world phenomenon and their policy implications
    **Theoretical Understanding skill- The ability to recognize universal features of economic reality.
    **Empirical cognitive skill The ability to recognize empirical trends of economic data.
  • Attain the ability to combine and apply theoretical knowledge with numerical and statistical/econometric methods to conduct empirical research
    **Mathematical (Numeracy) skill The ability to express theoretical insights in mathematical format.
    **Statistical and econometric skill The ability to analyze data using techniques of statistical and econometric analysis.
  • Disseminate research findings successfully (develop writing and presentation skill)
    **Communication (thematic) skill The ability to use standard presentation techniques using charts, graphs, tables and equations.
    **Rhetorical skill- the ability to argue persuasively using logic and facts, for debates, essays.

M.Sc in Economics programs