Program Objective

The M.Sc. programs at BITS Pilani University have integrated degree programs without any intermediate B.Sc. degree. The integrated nature of the programs and their analytical and engineering science contents give them a professional character and enable students to participate usefully in corporate and research jobs. Considering the current market scenario and recent surge in demand for people specialising in Economics and Finance, Department of Economics & Finance of BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus offer programs such as integrated M.Sc. (Economics) and Minor in Finance.

The main objective of M.Sc. (Economics) program is to impart students with a rigorous and hands-on training in Economics, with special emphasis on analytical and problem-solving skill, and in-depth understanding of the theoretical and empirical construct in the field of Economics. This will make the students acquire a level of subject knowledge, enabling them to achieve high quality skills suitable for various professions, especially in the field of data analysis and economic policy making.

Eligibility for admission

Minimum Academic Qualification:

(a) Candidates should have passed the 12th examination of 10+2 system from a recognized Central or State board or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and adequate proficiency in English.

(b) The candidate should have obtained a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects (if he/she has taken Mathematics in BITSAT) or a minimum of aggregate 75% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects (if he/she has taken Biology in BITSAT) in the 12th examination, with at least 60% marks in each of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/ Biology subjects.

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Program Structure

The structure and requirements of the M.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics program is as follows:

	Discipline Core Courses
Year	Semester I	Semester II
II	ECON F211: Principles of Economics	MGTS F211: Principles of Management
	ECON F212: Fundamentals of Finance & Accounting	ECON F241: Econometric Methods
	ECON F213: Mathematical & Statistical Methods	ECON F242: Microeconomics
	ECON F214: Economic Environment of Business	ECON F243: Macroeconomics
		ECON F244: Economics of Growth & Development
Practice School 1 (PS -1)*
III	ECON F311: International Economics	ECON F341: Public Finance: Theory & Policy
	ECON F312: Money Banking & Financial Markets	ECON F342: Applied Econometrics
	ECON F313: Issues in Economic Development	ECON F343: Economic Analysis of Public Policy
IV	Discipline Electives	Discipline Electives
Practice School 2 (PS -2)*

List of Electives for M.Sc. (Hons.) Economics program:

1	ECON F351: Indian Economic Development
2	ECON F352: Management of Banks and Financial Institutions
3	ECON F471: Resources and Environmental Economics
4	ECON F353: Energy Economics and Policy
5	ECON F411: Project Appraisal
6	ECON F412: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
7	ECON F422: Functions and Working of Stock Exchanges
8	ECON F354: Derivatives and Risk Management
9	ECON F413: Financial Engineering
10	ECON F414: Creating and Leading Entrepreneurial Organizations
11	ECON F415: New Venture Creation
12	ECON F355: Business Analysis and Valuation
13	ECON F356: Strategic Financial Management
14	ECON F357: Management Control Systems
15	Econ F314: Industrial Economics
16	ECON F435: Marketing Research
17	ECON F434: International Business
18	ECON F418: Quantitative Analysis of International Trade
19	FIN F414: Financial Risk Analytics and Management
20	BITS F314: Game Theory
21	ECON F314: Behavioral Economics
22	FIN F314: Investment Banking and Financial Services