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MA in Applied Economics @ CDS

CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Prasanth Nagar, Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram 695 011, Kerala, India

MA APPLIED ECONOMICS

(Degree awarded by JNU)

The Centre

The Centre for Development Studies (CDS) was set up at Thiruvananthapuram under the intellectual

leadership of K.N. Raj in 1970 with the mission of promoting research, teaching and training in disciplines

relevant to development. From 1975 onwards the Centre has been conducting an MPhil programme in

Applied Economics and a PhD programme in Economics, both the degrees being awarded by Jawaharlal

Nehru University, New Delhi. CDS is also a recognised centre for the PhD of Kerala University. To

strengthen its contribution to the study of economics, CDS is launching the course MA Applied Economics

from the academic year 2012-13. The degree will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

The Programme

This four-semester programme is intended to equip students with a knowledge of the analytical framework

and empirical methodologies required for the study of contemporary issues in Economics, particularly

with respect to development. The wide range of topics and a balance between theory and application

are the hallmarks of the programme. The students will be exposed to a vigorous research community

consisting of faculty, research students and visitors. With training in economic theory, quantitative

methods and exposure to a variety of data sets, graduates of the programme will be well prepared for

careers in academia, government journalism, the corporate sector and consulting.

Course Content

Students are required to complete sixteen courses within the following structure: 9 core courses and 7

optional courses. One of the core courses is a project in which the student shall work on an empirical

issue under faculty supervVision. The project may be seen as the culmination of the programme, with

the students being given an opportunity to learn by doing.

CORE COURSES OPTIONAL COURSES (current list)

Mathematics for Economics Public Economics; History of Economic Thought

Statistics: Theory and Application Topics in Applied Econometrics

Microeconomics Economics of Technology and Innovation

Macroeconomics Population and Development; Industrial Organisation

Growth and Development Environmental Economics

Econometrics: Theory and Application Gender and Development

International Economics Labour Economics; Law and Economics

Indian Economic Development; and Issues in Indian Agriculture

Project Issues in Indian Industry; and Economic History

Strengths of the Programme

? Backed by 4 decades of experience in research, teaching and training on issues related to

economic development

? Emphasis on analytical and problem- solving skills

? Designed to impart a sound understanding of India's economy and society.

? Occasional lecture by distinguished scholars from India and abroad.

? A World-class library with access to vast online and of? ine resources.

? Computing facilities including the major econometric software and a WiFi network.

Admission

Admission by entrance test. Eligibility is a bachelor's degree in any discipline under the 10+2+3 pattern,

with at least 50% marks. Those appearing for the ? nal examination may also apply.

Commencement

The Programme will commence in July 2012. For details visit website: www.cds.edu

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