M.Sc Economics

M.Sc Economics has more chances of getting you a job than M.A. Economics. Usually, both have same course structure but the employer will always give preference to M.Sc. Students.

Both subjects are very similar. But I would suggest pursuing an Honors in B.Sc. If you are looking for job opportunities. If you pursue B.Sc. Economics Honors then there are better chance of employment.

MBA in finance has great opportunities in India compared to economics. Tough economics is a much vast field than finance, there are not much job opportunities in this field in India.

Your options are very selective. Both of courses offer good career prospects. You can choose either of any courses on the basis of inclination against subjects and interest. However, you can prefer as (a) M.Sc. In Economics from respective institutes or (b) MBA finance. For more details, kindly visi

Hi Anup, These are some renowned distance education universities from where you can pursue Masters in economics:
IGNOU. Panjab University. Acharya Nagarjuna University
Bharati Vidyapeeth.

Hello Sachin, I think I have answered a similar question recently. M.A. Or M.Sc. In Eco. It's actually a Shakespearean dilemma. But practically after speaking to many prospective employers, I can say with certainty that it does not make much of a difference. Your PG in Economics only matters. That's

Hello Sachin, There are, of course, varied opinions on this subject. But after interacting with many emoyers, I can state with certainty that M.Sc. Has not much of an advantage over M.A. In economics. So, choose the path wisely based on your likes and dislikes.

Depends on your state and marks in 10th and 12th. State provides scholarships to needy students and bright students and also on the basis of caste. Check with your college, they have all the information about scholarships available and they will help you apply for it.

Dear Sachin,
Choosing between M.A. and M.Sc. in economics, you are to see the course contents whether both or which one is with thesis. Go for post graduation with thesis so that scope for doing Ph.D. is kept open. However, Masters in Economics has a bright career prospect as well as salary if proje