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Economics is a subject whose scope is not just limited to business, finance and government, but it also has importance in areas such as crime, education, family, health, law, politics, religion, social institutions, war and science. This field, mainly focused on the behavior and relationships of people and society, is extremely diverse. To pursue higher education in Economics, students can take admission in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level courses. Apart from this, diploma, distance courses and certification courses are also available in this subject. All these courses have different eligibility criteria and students are taught about economic principles, mathematics, economic models and methods of analysis. Here is a detailed description of the various courses offered in the field of Economics.

Types of Economics Courses- UG & PG

Types of Economics courses can be categorised based on the mode of study and the specialisation.

Full Time Economics Courses: This is a classroom-based undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree course that has a three-year or two-year course duration respectively. Apart from these, candidates can also pursue Diploma courses in Economics. 

Online/Distance Learning Economics Courses: There are many platforms offering online courses in Economics.

Certifications in Economics: Candidates can pursue certifications like CA, CS, CFA etc to get a deeper insights in Economics.

Popular Economics Courses - UG & PG

The popular UG and PG level Economics courses are given below:  

UG Economics Courses PG Economics Courses
BA (Hons) Economics MA in Economics
BA Economics + Commerce MA in Applied Economics
BSc in Economics MSc in Agricultural Economics
BSc in Politics, Economics and Analytics Integrated MA in Economics
BSc in Economics with Data Science MA Economics with specialization in Energy Economics

Economics Degree Courses – UG

UG courses in Economics can be pursued after 10+2. Check the details of the UG courses below:

Duration of the course

3 years

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 from a recognised board with minimum aggregate marks in any stream

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 30,000- INR 1 L

Entrance Exams

There are many exams being conducted for Economics courses. Some of them are:

What after Undergraduate Course

Candidates can further proceed for PG courses or can work on positions like Sales Analyst, Financial Analyst etc.

The undergraduate courses in Economics are given below:

  • BA (Hons) Economics
  • BA Economics + Commerce
  • BSc in Economics
  • BSc in Economics with Data Science
  • BSc in Politics, Economics and Analytics
  • BA (Business Economics)
  • BCom (Applied Economics)
  • BCom (Business Economics)
  • BBE

Distance Economics Courses- UG

Online Economics Courses

Besides Distance Economics courses, there are colleges offering courses in online mode. In an online Economics course, candidates need not attend physical classes; however, the lectures are delivered in an online mode. After completion of the course, the certificate is disbursed in the name of the qualifier. Several institutes as well as MOOC platforms like upGrad, Coursera, edX, among others offer online courses in Economics. Refer to the table below for key highlights of the online courses:

Course Features

Course Details

Duration of course

From 15 days to 3 months

Course fees

INR 1000 to INR 2000

Eligibility

Candidates should have passed Class 12

Course Providers

Udemy. Coursera, Alison etc.

What after an online course?

Candidates can pursue MCom, MBA, or any other PG course; job profiles including Banker, Economic Officer, Risk Analyst, Investment Consultant, Financial Analyst, Business Executive, Tax Consultant, etc. are offered to such candidates.

Candidates can opt for the following courses:

Course Online Platform
Financial Markets Coursera
Trading Strategies in Emerging Markets Coursera
Micro Economics: Price and Trade Alison
Fundamentals of Economics Alison
Political Economy and Economic Development Edx

Economics Degree Courses – PG

PG courses in Economics can be pursued after completion of a UG course having Economics as one of the main subject . The details are tabulated below:

Duration of the course

2 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate degree in Economics from a recognised university with minimum aggregate marks

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 50,000- INR 2 L

Entrance Exams

What after Postgraduate Course

Opportunities can be found in government enterprises, financial institutions, Indian Economic Services, RBI, Research companies, etc.

The postgraduate courses in Journalism are tabulated below:

  • MA in Economics
  • MSc in Financial Economics and Administration
  • MBA/PGDM
  • MCom in Applied Economics
  • Executive MBA/PGDM
  • MFSc
  • MPhil in Business Finance & Economics
  • FPM

Specialisations in Economics

 Candidates pursuing the PG courses in Economics can also specialise in the below mentioned areas:

  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Public Administration
  • Finance
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Operations
  • Business Economics
  • International Economics
  • Applied Econometrics
  • Public Policy
  • International Relations
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Popular Economics Colleges in India

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Economics. Students interested in pursuing a career on Economics, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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Popular Economics Specializations

Following are the most popular Economics Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

    Popular Economics UG Courses

    Following are the most popular Economics UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

    UG Courses

    Popular Economics PG Courses

    Following are the most popular Economics PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

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