MPhil Applied Economics
The Department of Economics has been offering MPhil Applied Economics since 2009. This program of quality education and training in Economics at postgraduate level was started in response to a dire need of the society. This graduate program aims to expose its students to the depth of theoretical knowledge as well as the breadth of its practical applications. A highly
qualified and supportive faculty, thoroughly engaging and empowering environment, effectively well-placed learning and research infrastructure and enthusiastically designed and delivered academic commitment makes this Department immensely appealing and attractive, both for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
qualified and supportive faculty, thoroughly engaging and empowering environment, effectively well-placed learning and research infrastructure and enthusiastically designed and delivered academic commitment makes this Department immensely appealing and attractive, both for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Admission Criteria
● A 4-year BS (Hons) degree from an HEC recognized University in the discipline of Economics with a minimum of 2.5 CGPA. 48 credit hours in Economics and a total of 130 credit hours in the entire degree program are required
OR
● A Conventional MSc in Economics with a minimum of 60% marks
● Two Reference Letters (at least one must be from a previous Teacher) are required
NOTE: Acceptance is based upon the 1) departmental test, 2) interview and 3) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, statement of purpose and English language proficiency. Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript within the due dates.
● A 4-year BS (Hons) degree from an HEC recognized University in the discipline of Economics with a minimum of 2.5 CGPA. 48 credit hours in Economics and a total of 130 credit hours in the entire degree program are required
OR
● A Conventional MSc in Economics with a minimum of 60% marks
● Two Reference Letters (at least one must be from a previous Teacher) are required
NOTE: Acceptance is based upon the 1) departmental test, 2) interview and 3) an overall evaluation of the candidate, including: academic achievement, statement of purpose and English language proficiency. Provisional admission can be sought by students awaiting final results. Their admission will only be confirmed once they have submitted their complete official Transcript within the due dates.
● One of the oldest departments of Economics in the country (Established in 1915)
● One of the highest number of PhD faculty members in a department of Economics in the country (13 PhDs)
● Regularly reviewed and updated course curriculum to keep the learning experience at par with development in the field of Economics
● A peer reviewed, Y-Category HEC recognized annual research Journal titled “Forman Journal of Economic Studies” (Volume 13, Published in 2017)
● Annual National Research Conference held to expose students to issues of contemporary significance in the field of Economics
● Computer Research Laboratory with latest and licensed Software versions of Eviews, Stata, SPSS – Multimedia installed in the lab to train students with hands-on exposure
● Regular Lectures and Seminars, inviting experts and policy makers to speak about issues pertaining to the areas of their expertise
● Ewing Memorial Library offering Books, Journals, periodicals, electronic databases, HEC digital library and E-Books
● Open-door policy by faculty members, ensuring an environment of optimal student-teacher interaction for academic support
● Rigorous research standards to ensure quality research and capable researchers
● A good reception of MPhil graduates in Public and Private sector enterprises in the fields of Academia, Banking, Research, Public Policy and Non-Government Organizations
● One of the highest number of PhD faculty members in a department of Economics in the country (13 PhDs)
● Regularly reviewed and updated course curriculum to keep the learning experience at par with development in the field of Economics
● A peer reviewed, Y-Category HEC recognized annual research Journal titled “Forman Journal of Economic Studies” (Volume 13, Published in 2017)
● Annual National Research Conference held to expose students to issues of contemporary significance in the field of Economics
● Computer Research Laboratory with latest and licensed Software versions of Eviews, Stata, SPSS – Multimedia installed in the lab to train students with hands-on exposure
● Regular Lectures and Seminars, inviting experts and policy makers to speak about issues pertaining to the areas of their expertise
● Ewing Memorial Library offering Books, Journals, periodicals, electronic databases, HEC digital library and E-Books
● Open-door policy by faculty members, ensuring an environment of optimal student-teacher interaction for academic support
● Rigorous research standards to ensure quality research and capable researchers
● A good reception of MPhil graduates in Public and Private sector enterprises in the fields of Academia, Banking, Research, Public Policy and Non-Government Organizations
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Fee structure
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Funding Options
● PEEF Scholarships available for eligible students
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