The Department of Economics at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) has been offering the undergraduate program since 1915. The Department has evolved over time, adding resources, introducing new and wider range of courses, upgrading curricula and adding new scholars to bring it up to par with contemporary needs. Located in, purpose built Business and Social Sciences building, it has facilities like well-equipped classrooms, seminar rooms, lecture halls, computer labs and interactive smart classrooms.
The department operates with a mission to provide quality education in the field of Economics by exposing 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 graduate programs.
This program was launched in 2009 with an objective of providing a high quality research based education in line with market demand by preparing its students with sound academic foundations and an attitude of lifelong learning.
This two year program is offered to students who have completed their 16 years of education in the field of Economics. The program consists of a two semester course work (27 credit hours) followed by a research thesis (12 credit hours) being supervised by a PhD faculty member. The graduates of the MPhil program have been well received in the market.
Merit-based financial awards including a Merit Scholarship (75% tuition fee waiver) and limited Teaching Assistantships (50% tuition fee waiver) are available.
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.
- 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
Dr Muhammad Ali Bhatti
Chairperson & Associate Professor
PhD (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
MPhil (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
Ext: 367
Room # 209, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Tanvir Ahmed
Associate Professor
PhD (Development Economics) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
MA (Economics), University of the Punjab, Lahore
MSc (Computer Science), University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Ext: 400
Room # 006, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Zahid Iqbal
Associate Professor
PhD (Government College University, Faisalabad)
MPhil (GCU, Lahore)
Ext: 366
Room # 208, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Hafiz Rizwan Ahmad
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCU, Lahore)
MPhil (GCU, Lahore)
MA (PU, Lahore)
Ext: 398
Room # 223, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Uzma Hanif
Assistant Professor
Postdoc (London School of Economics and Political Science, UK) in Climate Change and Indus River System Floods
PhD (University of the Punjab, Lahore) Economic Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture Sector
MPhil (GCU, Lahore) A Comparative Study of Power Generation Technologies in Pakistan
Ext: 401
Room # 226, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Ghulam Shabbir
Associate Professor
PhD (NCBA&E, Lahore)
MPhil Economics (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
Ext: 390
Room # 217, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Abdul Jalil Khan
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCU, Lahore)
MAS (Applied Economics Research Center, University of Karachi)
Ext: 399
Room # 224, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Muhammad Naveed Tahir
Assistant Professor
PhD Economics (University Lumiere Lyon II, France)
MS Economics (University Lumiere Lyon II, France)
Ext: 364
Room # 007, Business and Social Sciences Building
Azma Batool
Assistant Professor
PhD Scholar (International Islamic University, Islamabad)
MPhil( Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
MSc (LUMS, Lahore)
MSc (Gold Medalist) (International Islamic University, Islamabad)
Ext: 387
Room # 218, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Muhammad Salahuddin Ayyubi
Assistant Professor
PhD (UCP Lahore)
MPhil (UCP, Lahore)
MA (GCU, Lahore)
Ext: 391
Room # 219, Business and Social Sciences Building
Dr Humna Ahsan
Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Manchester, UK)
Ext: 380
Room # 206, Business and Social Sciences Building
Ayesha Anwar
Assistant Professor
Guardian Hope Tower
MPhil (GCU, Faisalabad)
MA (University of Agriculture, Faisalabad)
PhD Scholar (GCU Faisalabad)
Ext: 393
Room # 225, Business and Social Sciences Building
Zafar Manzoor
Lecturer
MPhil (Applied Economics) (FCCU)
Room # E-218-2, Business and Social Sciences Building
Ext: 387
Fatima Tariq
Lecturer
MS (Lahore University of Management Sciences)
Room # E 206 Business and Social Sciences Building
Ext: 445
Fee Structure
| MPhil Applied Economics | |||||||||
| Program | 2019FA | 2020SP | Total Fee Year Excluding tax | ||||||
| Tuition Fee | Admission Fee for Fall Admissions | Security for Fall Admissions | Total | Tuition Fee | Admission Fee for Spring Admissions | Security for Spring Admissions | Total | ||
| MPhil Applied Economics | 126,500 | 17,000 | 15,000 | 158,500 | 126,500 | 17,000 | 15,000 | 158,500 | 285,000 |
Funding Options
- Merit Scholarship (75% tuition fee waiver) available
- Limited Teaching Assistantships (50% tuition fee waiver) available
- PEEF Scholarships available for eligible students
Dr Muhammad Ali Bhatti
Chairperson & Associate Professor
PhD (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
MPhil (Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad)
Ext: 367
Room # 209, Business and Social Sciences Building
Admission Timeline:
| A | Admissions Begin | December 1, 2019 |
| B | Last Date to Submit the Form | January 17, 2020 |
| C | Admission Test | Date: January 23, 2020 Time: 11:00am Venue: E-201 |
| D | Interview | Date: January 28, 2020 (For all the updates check university website) Time: 10:00 am Venue: E-201 |
| E | Merit List Displayed | January 31, 2020 |
| F | Last Date for Fee Submission | February 7, 2020 |
| G | Classes Begin | February 10, 2020 |
Required Documents:
- An attested copy of the original Matriculation / O level result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
- In case of O Level, a minimum of 8 subjects must have been passed
- An attested copy of the original Intermediate / A level / High School result (web downloaded results are not acceptable)
- In case of A Level, a minimum of 3 subjects must have been passed
- A and O Level and American High School Students have to submit a copy of their Equivalence Certificate (Attested and stamped from IBCC)
- Attested copies of the final transcript of 4-year Honors / 2-year Conventional Bachelors and / or 2-year Conventional Masters degree
- FCCU students need to attach the attested copy of their official Baccalaureate transcript
- Students can submit their Transcript at least till the 7th semester at the time of form submission. If offered admission they must submit an attested copy of their complete official Transcript within 30 days of the beginning of the semester
- Students having a foreign Bachelors Degree must get their Equivalence from HEC
- Two reference letters
- Statement of purpose (300 – 500 words) describing the reason(s) why the student is applying to the program, long-term goals and the reason(s) for selecting Forman Christian College
- Two recent passport-sized photographs
- One copy each of the student’s CNIC and of the father/guardian
Attach all the required documents including the paid challan form to the Admission form and submit it in the Admission Office. All applicants must collect their Admit Slip from the Admission Office.
In case you are not located in Lahore then you can send us the Admission Form along with all the required documents through Courier. You would need to make a Pay Order of Rs. 3000 from any Branch of HBL in the name of Forman Christian College. Then send us the Courier at Admission Office, Ahmad Saeed Administration Building, Forman Christian College, Ferozepur Road, Lahore 54600 by January 17, 2020.