पाटलिपुत्र स्कूल ऑफ इकोनोमिक्स
Patliputra School of Economics
[A Centre of Excellence Established by Education Department,Government of Bihar]
M.A. in Economics
The two-year (four-semester) M.A. in Economics programme of the PSE follows the choice-based-credit system (CBCS). The M.A. in Economics degree is conferred by the Aryabhatta Knowledge University (the Institution providing affiliation to all degree programmes of the PSE) on the candidate who fulfils the requirements as specified in the M.A. Ordinances. To run this programme, the PSE faculties (also some guest faculties, whenever required) take full responsibility of teaching and evaluating the various courses.
The M.A. in Economics Programme of the PSE is designed to provide the students rigorous trainings on the ever-expanding knowledge base in economics, both theoretical and applied. The students are exposed not only to alternative theoretical paradigms in economics but also trained to improve their analytical and quantitative skills for evaluating the policies emanating from the theories. The students undergoing such trainings become well-equipped to undertake studies at a higher (doctoral) level, and join academic profession or to adopt professional career in the corporate / government sectors.
The Course Structure for the M.A. in Economics Programme at the PSE is as follows:
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Semester |
Course Type |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit |
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FIRST SEMESTER |
Core |
Microeconomics I |
ECPG1CC01 |
5 |
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Macroeconomics I |
ECPG1CC02 |
5 |
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Mathematical Methods in Economics |
ECPG1CC03 |
5 |
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Statistics and Introductory Econometrics |
ECPG1CC04 |
5 |
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Development Economics |
ECPG1CC05 |
5 |
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Skill-Based (Optional) |
One from SWAYAM / MOOCS |
0 (Non-credit) |
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SECOND SEMESTER |
Core |
Microeconomics II |
ECPG2CC06 |
5 |
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Macroeconomics II |
ECPG2CC07 |
5 |
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Econometric Methods |
ECPG2CC08 |
5 |
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Elective |
Elective 1 |
5 |
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Elective 2 |
5 |
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Skill-Based (Optional) |
One from SWAYAM / MOOCS |
0 (Non-credit) |
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THIRD SEMESTER |
Core |
International Trade Theories and Policy |
ECPG3CC09 |
5 |
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Indian Economic Development |
ECPG3CC10 |
5 |
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Software Applications of Econometrics |
ECPG3CC11 |
5 |
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Elective |
Elective 3 |
5 |
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Elective 4 |
5 |
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FOURTH SEMESTER |
Core |
Environmental Economics |
ECPG4CC12 |
5 |
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Public Economics |
ECPG4CC13 |
5 |
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Field Survey and Report Writing |
ECPG4CC14 |
5 |
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Elective |
Elective 5 |
5 |
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Elective 6 |
5 |
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Total Credits |
100 |
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Basket of Elective Courses for M.A. in Economics Programme Offered by the PSE |
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Semester |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit |
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SECOND SEMESTER |
Financial Economics |
ECPG2EC01 |
5 |
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Industrial Organisation |
ECPG2EC02 |
5 |
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Monetary Economics |
ECPG2EC03 |
5 |
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Health Economics |
ECPG2EC04 |
5 |
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Labour Economics |
ECPG2EC05 |
5 |
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History of Economic Ideas |
ECPG2EC06 |
5 |
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THIRD SEMESTER |
Corporate Finance and Financial Institutions |
ECPG3EC07 |
5 |
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Advanced Econometrics |
ECPG3EC08 |
5 |
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Behavioural Economics |
ECPG3EC09 |
5 |
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Urban Economics |
ECPG3EC10 |
5 |
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Agricultural Economics I |
ECPG3EC11 |
5 |
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Law and Economics |
ECPG3EC12 |
5 |
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FOURTH SEMESTER |
International Finance |
ECPG4EC13 |
5 |
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Advanced International Trade |
ECPG4EC14 |
5 |
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Resource Economics |
ECPG4EC15 |
5 |
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Human Development |
ECPG4EC16 |
5 |
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Agricultural Economics II |
ECPG4EC17 |
5 |
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Bihar Economy |
ECPG4EC18 |
5 |
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Basket of Open Elective Courses Offered by the PSE |
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Semester |
Course Title |
Course Code |
Credit |
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SECOND |
Health Economics |
ECPG2OE01 |
5 |
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History of Economic Ideas |
ECPG3OE02 |
5 |
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THIRD |
Indian Economic Development |
ECPG2OE03 |
5 |
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FOURTH |
Human Development |
ECPG4OE04 |
5 |
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Bihar Economy |
ECPG4OE05 |
5 |
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The Patliputra School of Economics (PSE) has been established by the Education Department, Government of Bihar, as a Centre of Excellence at the heart of the city of Patna, Bihar.