Program Overview

Faculty of Management, Commerce and Arts (FoMCA)

The Faculty of Management, Commerce and Arts (FoMCA) offers a range of programs in management, commerce, and arts.

Programs

• Undergraduate
  • BBA(Hons)
  • BBA (Business Analytics)
  • B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce)
  • B.Com (Hons) Accounting
  • B.Com. (Hons.) FinTech
  • BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management)
  • BBA (Hospitality & Tourism Operations)
  • Integrated MBA
  • B.A. (Hons./Hons. With Research)-Journalism and Mass Communication
  • BPES (Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports)
  • B.A. (Liberal Arts)
  • B.A. (Hons) Economics
  • B.A. (Hons) English
  • BFA (Applied Art)
• Postgraduate
  • M.Com (Financial Analysis)
  • MBA (Master of Business Administration)
  • MBA (Business Analytics)
  • MBA in Real Estate Management
  • MA (Journalism & Mass Communication)
  • M.A (International Relations)
  • MA (Economics)
  • MA (English)
  • MFA (Applied Art)
• PhD
  • PhD

Master of Arts - Economics

The M.A. Economics programme at Manipal University Jaipur is a two-year postgraduate programme that provides advanced training in economic theory, quantitative methods, and applied economic analysis.

Overview

The programme is designed to strengthen analytical thinking and develop the ability to understand and address contemporary economic and policy issues through rigorous academic engagement and applied learning. The curriculum includes advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Indian Economy, Public Economics and Policy, Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Monetary Economics, and International Economics.

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the programme, candidates must meet the admission criteria, which can be found on the university's website.

Program Fee

The program fee for the M.A. Economics programme is as follows: | Program | Fee | Indian () | International ($) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | MA Economics | Tuition (Annual) | 63,000 | 1,990 | | | Registration (One Time) | 10,000 | 300 | | | Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 10,000 | | | | Total (At the time of admission) | 83,000 | 2,290 |

Course Structure

The course structure for the M.A. Economics programme is as follows:

Semester 1

• Microeconomics I
• Macroeconomics I
• Fundamentals of Mathematics & Statistics
• Indian Economy
• Application of Data Science in Economics

Semester 2

• Microeconomics II
• Macroeconomics II
• Mathematical Economics
• Intermediate Econometrics
• Open Elective

Semester 3

• Public Economics and Policy
• Environmental Economics
• Development Economics
• Dissertation
• Summer Internship/field work
• Discipline specific elective I
• Discipline specific elective II
  • Health Economics
  • Regional Economics
  • Rural Economics
  • History of Economic Thought
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Game Theory

Semester 4

• International Economics
• Monetary Economics
• Operation Research in Economics
• Discipline specific elective III
• Discipline specific elective IV
  • International Financial System
  • Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Labor Economics
  • Neuroeconomics
  • Comprehensive Economics

Placements and Internships

The university has a strong placement record, with many students being placed in top companies. Some of the notable placements include:

• Mansi Sharma, B.A. (Hons.) Economics III Year, HDFC Bank
• Viashnavi Joshi, B.A. (Hons.) Economics III Year, Astha credit & Securities Ltd.
• Divya Surana, B.A. (Hons.) Economics III Year, Hem Securities
• Mansi Goel, B.A. (Hons.) Economics II Year, Waft Education social trust
• Nandini Mittal, B.A. (Hons.) Economics II Year, Top Luxury Property.com
• Simran Singh, M.A. Economics II Year, R.K Builders
• Riti Poddar, B.A. (Hons.) Economics III Year, Growspace M2M
• Paritosh Bhushan, B.A. (Hons.) Economics III Year, Bucketlist
• Dakshita Agarwal, B.A. (Hons.) Economics III Year, Sahitya Bhawan
• Atharv Apahale, B.A. (Hons.) Economics III Year, The India craft project

Student Thoughts

Some of the students who have completed the programme have shared their experiences:

• Vidul Tyagi, Department of Economics
• Dhananjay, Department of Economics
• Apoorva Lakhotia, Department of Economics
• Gaurang, Department of Economics
• Sher Singh, Department of Economics
• Mohit Kumar, Department of Economics
• Bhawini, Department of Economics
• Kajal, Department of Economics
• Nimish, Department of Economics
• Arushi, Department of Economics

University Recognitions and Accreditations

The university has received several recognitions and accreditations, which can be found on the university's website.