Master of Arts in Economics- MAEC

Master of Arts in Economics- MAEC

MAEC programme aims to develop the abilities of the learners to explain the functioning of the economy and enhance their analytical skills to enable them to get the jobs in the market. It is a semester based program with a total duration of 2 years.

Minimum Duration – 2 years

Maximum Duration – 4 years

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum three years Bachelor Degree from an IGNOU-recognized University.

Documents Required During Admission

1. Bachelor’s Transcript
2. Bachelor’s Provisional / Degree / Convocation Certificate (Any One)
3. +2 Transcript
4. SLC Marksheet
5. Citizenship (If Date of Birth is mentioned in A.D.) or Valid Passport or National Id Card (Any One)
6. 3 PP size and 2 Auto size Photo

Course structure

Total Course – 13/14

Total Credits – 80

Course Code	Title of the Course		Credits
1st Year
MEC 101	Microeconomic Theory and Analysis		6
MEC 102	Macroeconomic Theory and Analysis		6
MEC 203	Quantitative Methods		8
MEC 104	Economics of Growth and Development		8
MEC 109	Research Methods in Economics		6
MEC 205	Indian Economic Policy		6
2nd Year
MEC 106	Public Economics		6
MEC 107	International Trade and Development		6
MEC 110	Money, Financial Institutions and Markets		8
Note: The student must opt any area of specialization out of the four groups A,B,C,D by completing 20 credits from that particular group.
Group A# Specialization in Data Analytics	MECE 101	Introductory Econometric Methods	4
	MECE 102	Advanced Econometric Methods	4
	MCS 226	Data Science and Big Data (From MCA Programme of IGNOU)	4
	MCS 224	Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (From MCA Programme of IGNOU)	4
	MECP 202	Project Work-II	4
Total Credits			20
#All the courses of this group are available only in English
	MECE 101	Introductory Econometric Methods	4
Group B# Specialization in Energy and Environmental Economics	MECE 102	Advanced Econometric Methods	4
	MECE 104	Economics of Environment and Social Sector	6
	MECP 201	Project Work-I	6
Total Credits			20
Group C Specialization in Insurance and Finance	MECE 101	Introductory Econometric Methods	4
	MECE 102	Advanced Econometric Methods	4
	MECE 103	Actuarial Economics	6
	MECP 201	Project Work-I	6
Total Credits			20
Group D Specialization in Social Policy	MECE 101	Introductory Econometric Methods	4
	MGPE 6	Gandhi’s Economic Thoughts	4
	MWG 111	Women in the Economy	8
	MGSE 009	Gender issues in Work, employment and productivity	4
	MECP 202	Project Work- II	4
Total Credits			24

Examination:

The examination is conducted physically by IGNOU in Nepal under the direct supervision of “The Embassy of India” in Kathmandu and Biratnagar.

Evaluation:

The evaluation system of IGNOU is based upon ‘Assignment’ , ‘Term End Examination’ and ‘Project Work’ (if opted).

• Assignment – 30%
• Term End Examination – 70%
• Project Work – 100%