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Overview
The MSc in Financial Economics is a niche two year full time program that aims to facilitate students to bridge the gap between economic theory and practical aspects of finance. Globally, the financial sector has been experiencing a phenomenal growth and is witnessing dramatic and drastic changes with sophisticated operations, which has led to increased demand for financial practitioners. This program is developed to meet the increasing demand for specialists in finance and economics sought by financial institutions, companies and public sector organizations. The course combines economics, finance, statistics and mathematics and imparts rigorous training in the area of financial economics. This program helps the students to enhance their analytical skills, which will prepare them for wide range of career opportunities and also research opportunities in the area of economics and finance.
The MSc in Financial Economics program involves holistic development through interactive classes, use of case studies, group discussion, seminar, guest talks by industry experts, projects, events and training by workshops. The courses in the program are designed in close consultation with all the stakeholders including students, alumni, and subject and industry experts.
Features of MSc in Financial Economics offered at Department of Commerce:
- Coverage of Basic pre-requisites through lectures/training to get familiar with key concepts and techniques;
- Focus on the skills demanded by both financial institutions and consulting firms;
- Core courses in Asset pricing, Economics, Corporate finance, Financial Econometrics, Research methods in financial economics, Ethics & Finance
- Training in use of Software Applications like SPSS, R, etc
- Open elective courses that are chosen from a wide range of topics to allow the development of individual skills and specialisations.
Evaluation of student academic performance through internal assessment which includes mini projects ,assignments ,viva voce ,practical exam, midterm exams, quizzes etc and end term examination
Eligibility and Admission Process
Qualification:
Pass with Bachelors / Master’s degree in Management / Commerce / Economics / Mathematics / Social Science / Science (with Statistics as one of the subjects) from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent
Admission Process:
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Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Course Structure
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Key Dates & Deadlines
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Mar 15 25
Mar ' 25
Last date to Apply
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Tentative Course Commencement Date
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Indian Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
International Students Apply
Manipal Academy of Higher Education not only caters to one’s academic needs, but also lays emphasis on all-round development of its students.
Career Paths
Career options for students at DOC are in accounting, marketing, logistics auditing, finance, insurance, and banking sectors. With DOC, one you also have the opportunity to choose an out-of-the-box career option, like one in travel and hospitality, depending on the path and degree one you chooses. Career options for our students are vast and there are interesting profiles to work if they play with their strengths.
Campus Placements
Upon completion of their respective courses, the students of our department have been able to secure jobs in a number of reputed organisations/ companies so far; Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Visskan Aviation Pvt Ltd are a few of them.
Facilities
The Center for supply chain education and research
The center strives to provide mastery in Supply Chain Management (SCM) best practice and distinguish itself as an industry expert with specialised, high level knowledge and skill.
The Center for Managing Family Business
Established with a novel framework for quality research in the area of entrepreneurship and family business and to provide a platform for dissemination of knowledge through training and development.
Center for Consultancy, Training and Industry Interface
The center aims to achieve excellence in training and undertaking projects related to social development by partnering with companies and project agencies.
International Center for Business Studies
The center’s vision is to be a globally recognised center in the area of international academic program and research by 2020.
Center for Business Analytics
The Center for Business Analytics was incubated with a vision to achieve excellence in consulting, advisory, training and educating through leveraging the power of analytics.
Center for Advanced Learning in Finance and Accounting
The mission of the center is to diffuse knowledge that empowers the aspirants to develop, support and steward financial and accounting education.
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