The Indira Gandhi National Open University has prolonged its outreach beyond the borders of the country. The globalization of higher education, mainly via the distance mode of shipping, has given an altogether exceptional angle to the go border transport of IGNOU’s academic packages in numerous international locations. The International Division came into existence after the international operations of the University. The Division established on 16 October, 1997 as a Cell and was upgraded to the fame of a full-fledged Division in 2002. From 1996 onwards, the International Division has been assigned the task of offering and promoting the academic programs of IGNOU by way of organising bilateral and multi-lateral co-operations with numerous partner institutions and organizations/universities throughout the globe. At present, IGNOU is offering academic programs in 35 countries across the globe via 62 Partner Institutions.
So, if you are living in Nepal and looking for study at IGNOU University, now you can easily do that because IGNOU offers different courses for overseas students in Nepal with over 20+ courses in the country.
If you are looking for study options in Nepal then you have come to the right place. GullyBaba is an online study portal that provides complete information on the international division’s units of IGNOU and study material for the course. IGNOU not only offers courses in India, but also provides program courses across different countries.
ICA - the Award winning center as the "Best Overseas Partner Institution 2010, 2013 and 2014" for the Best Services by Indira Gandhi National Open University University and winner of "Best Distance Education B-School of Nepal 2013" was established in 1997 and has been providing educational services to the nation since then. In 2002, it became the first Overseas Study Center (OSC) of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in Nepal. It is one of the pioneer Institutions of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in Nepal. The study center is approved by the Ministry of Education, Government of Nepal. It is also the only educational institution from Nepal to become the member of Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU refer www.aaou.net) .It has been providing internationally acclaimed degrees through the ODL Mode of education in Nepal.
MEC OR Master of Arts in Economics is a Master degree conferred to students. Like any other college course, MEC course duration is minimum of 2 years and maximum of 4 years.
With the academic session of July 2019, the IGNOU has adopted the Choice Based Credit System presented by the University Grants Commission. The Choice-based Credit System, which is on offer at the Master degree level, gives adaptability to the students to study the subjects/courses of their needs and interests.
IGNOU Nepal international division follows the same guidelines of Indira Gandhi National Open University. Nepal FRSI’s (through Regional Centres in India) and to Overseas can now adopt the IGNOU MEC courses depending upon their needs and Students' requirements.
MEC stands for Mathematics, Economics, Commerce| ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA OF ADMISSION |
| MASTER’S DEGREE
MIN. AGE- NO BAR MAX. AGE- NO BAR |
| COURSE DETAILS |
| DURATION (MIN.)- 2 YEAR
DURATION (MAX.)- 4 YEARS MEDIUM TO INSTRUCTION – ENGLISH |
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: Student Handbook and Prospectus are additionally accessible on IGNOU’s official site www.ignou.ac.in. Data about the courses given here is partial and ought not to be treated as complete. The organization would offer another course than those referenced here. Students are advised to check with the institution for the most recent information concerning the course.
Those looking for admission in IGNOU MEC Courses in NEPAL can apply through the IGNOU Online admission portal within the stipulated time period.