Economist

To be an economist. You need to have an indepth knowledge about economics. For this i would suggest you to go for Masters in economics from a good college which will help you understand the basic nuances of economic policies and how economy chain runs. For this I would suggest you few good colleges like UPES Dehradoon, DSE, christ college, ashutosh college Kolkata. They have good economics faculty among the rest. UPES is one of the best place to study MA Economics as they provide specialization in Energy Economics in their curriculum which is very unique course and will open door for you to work in Consultancy firms
, Energy Research Organization
, Business Chambers (CII, ASSOCHAM, FICCI)
, Energy Business Firms etc.

Hi Swameeka,
This dynamic, challenging and rewarding profession is awarded by Financial Planning Standards Board of India.
The program's innovative course content help you apply your knowledge and skills to problems professionals face in today's market.
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The opportunities are plentiful and growing fast across the globe. Companies such as JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Fidelity, Citi Bank, Franklin Templeton, HDFC Bank, Kotak, American Express, Reliance, HSBC Bank and ING are a few among the various market leaders that actively recruit CFPs.
Salary Packages-
Certified Financial Planner Rs 154,444 - Rs 893,964
Financial Planner Rs 176,169 - Rs 817,029
Business Analyst, Finance/Banking Rs 120,805 - Rs 993,293
Senior Financial Analyst Rs 390,668 - Rs 599,153
Financial Advisor Rs 297,476 - Rs 707,497
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Hi,
To become an Economist you need to specialise in Economics. Economists study and analyze the relationship between supply and demand of goods and services and how they are produced, distributed and consumed. They provide information to management that affects decisions on marketing and pricing of products, economic forecasts, and the effect of government policies on business. Economists also help in solving problems like unfair wages, rapid population growth, people migration to city centers, high crime incidence, and loss of human resources due to overseas migration.
Post class 10, take up Economics and Mathematics as your core subjects, further on do a bachelors in Economics from a very good institute followed by a Postgraduate and a doctrate degree in Economics or related field.
Hope this helps. All the best.

Hi Yukti,
In order to become an economist I would recommend you to pursue your post graduation in the field of Economics to have more options later.
An MBA in Economics, M.A. Economics, Masters in Business Econnomics, M.Sc Economics with Econometrics or Masters in Applied Economics could be your choices.
By obtaining an advanced degree in economics, you gain more flexibility as to where you can gain employment and you have the chance to obtain a higher salary in the field.
A post graduation in Economics can offer many entry-level jobs in banking, finance, insurance, stock markets, sales and marketing as well as corporations like consulting firms or government departments. You can also begin your career with government enterprises, public undertakings, investment firms, business journals and newspapers.
The Indian Economics Services and Reserve Bank of India are also excellent options open to those who want to join government services. If you have keen interest in higher studies and research you can opt for M.Phil. and Ph.D. and thereby aspire to take higher position in public and private sector.
You may choose to enter non-profit institutions like NGOs. Economic consulting is another option available for you. However, the foremost growth potential for economists lies in the private sector and most notably in scientific research and consulting firms.
A few good Universities for Economics studies are:
Delhi School of Economics
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Symbiosis Center for Management, Pune
Mumbai University
Calcutta University
You may check with the universities in person for more details. Hope this helps. If you need further help or guidance, you could revert. All the best.