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Everything You Need to Know about Master of Arts in Economics (MEC) From IGNOU

Published on Wednesday July 27, 2022 14:49 by Umesh Singla

About Master of Arts in Economics (MEC) 

The MA in Economics (Economics) Program offers learners the possibility of further study in Economics as well as providing the core classes offered in other universities.  It provides themes in new areas of economics such as insurance, finance, and computer applications, which will be crucial in the  era of liberalization and globalization.

Highlights of the Course

Name of Program: Master of Arts in Economics

Duration :  2 Years

Maximum: 5 Years

Qualification Criteria: Bachelors degree or a higher degree in any discipline from a recognized university

Age Bar: No Bar

Program Fees: 12,000/-

Accessible Medium: English & Hindi

Master of Arts in Economics (MEC) Course Details

  • MEC stands for Mathematics, Economics, Commerce
  • Students can choose to study MEC group subjects after their Matriculation
  • MEC course offers various career opportunities in the Commerce stream
  • MEC course offers various career opportunities in the Arts stream
  • MEC course offers various career opportunities in Education and Teaching field.
  • Students can pursue their diploma courses and certification courses in MEC subjects. After successful completion of courses, employment opportunities increases.
  • In MEC Course, Mathematics is useful in the development of the brain and various aspects of students.
  • In MEC Course, Economics helps students to understand the economy of the nation and it is a vast subject in the Humanities stream.
  • In MEC Course, Commerce helps students to understand trade and business.
  • There are various top universities in the world which offer various courses in Mathematics, Economics and Commerce subjects.

Here Is a List of the Courses Offered by IGNOU

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First Semester

Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MEC-101 Micro Economic Analysis 6
MEC-002 Macro Economic Analysis 6
MEC-103 Quantitative Methods for Economic Analysis 6
MEC-004 Economics of Growth and Development 6
MEC-105 Indian Economic Policy 6

Second Semester

COURSE CODE TITLE OF THE COURSE CREDITS
MEC-006 Public Economics 6
MEC-007 International Trade and Finance 6
MEC-108 Economics of Social Sector and Environment 6
MEC-109 Research Methods in Economics 6
                   Optional Courses (Choose 12 Credits Only)
MECP-101 Project Work- MECP-101 6
MECE-001 Econometric Methods 6
MECE-003 Actuarial Economics: Theory and Practice 6
MECE-004 Financial Institutions and Markets 6
MECE-002 Computer Applications in Economic Analysis 6
MPA-15 Public Policy and Analysis 8
MPA-17 Electronic Governance 4

NOTE:- Students can also download the Student's Handbook and Prospectus from the university's website at www.ignou.edu. Please note that the information provided here is partial and hence should not be construed as comprehensive. So, you may find that some courses are not listed here. If students have any questions about the course, they should contact the university.