Master of Science (M. S.) in Quantitative Economics
·Indian Statistical Institute, 203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata – 700108 Web: www.isical.ac.in/~deanwebFor information contact: Head, Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre, 7. S. J. S. Sansanwal Marg, Near Qutab Hotel, opposite Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi 110016. The Institute campus in Kolkata is about 12 km from the city centre and Delhi campuses are about 20 km from the city centres. Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Economics/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Physics or a B. Stat. degree from the Indian Statistical Institute. Engineering Graduates are also eligible. Candidates should have knowledge of Economics and Mathematics at the B.A. / B.Sc. pass level. Stipend Rs. 1200/- per month. Selection of candidates is based on academic record, written tests and interviews conducted by the Institute. Due consideration will be given to SC/ ST/ OBC/ Physically Challenged. Scope: The Master of Science in quantitative Economics Course is offered at the Kolkata and Delhi Centres of the Institute. This is an advanced course in Economics and its application with special emphasis on quantitative methods. Entrance Test: The selection tests will comprise of objective and/or short answer questions in both Economic and Mathematics at the Bachelor’s degree level. Seats: Last year 43 students in Kolkata and 51 students in Delhi were called for interview. Course structure: There will be 8 compulsory courses and 12 optional courses. First Year Semester – I: Microeconomics – I, Game Theory – I, Statistics, mathematical Methods and One Optional Course. Semester – II: Microeconomics – II, Macroeconomics – I, Econometric Methods – I and Two Optional courses. Second Year Semester – I: Macroeconomics – II, and Any Four from the list of Optional Courses. Semester – II: Any Five from the list of Optional Courses. List of Optional Courses: Computer Programming and Applications, Econometric Methods – II, Econometric Applications – I, Econometric Applications – II, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Sample Surveys: Theory and practice, Bayesian Econometrics, Mathematical Programming with Applications to Economics, Game Theory – II, Economic Development – I, Economic Development – II, Intertemporal Economics, Modern Growth Theory, Industrial Organization, Theory of Planning, Social Accounting, Agricultural Economics, Public Economics, Regional Economics, International Economics – I, International Economics – II, Advanced Topics in International Economics, Monetary Economics, History of Economic Thought, Social Choice and Political Economy, Incentives and Organizations, Privatization and Regulations, Environmental Economics, Theory of Finance – I, Theory of Finance – II, Theory of Finance – III, Political Economy and Comparative Systems, Selected Topics – I, Selected Topics – II. The Institute has hostels for male and female students in its premises in Kolkata, Delhi. Sale of forms: 10.2.09 to 6.3.09 Last date: 27.3.09 Entrance Test: 10.5.09
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·Indian Statistical Institute, 203 Barrackpore Trunk Road, Kolkata – 700108 Web: www.isical.ac.in/~deanwebFor information contact: Head, Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre, 7. S. J. S. Sansanwal Marg, Near Qutab Hotel, opposite Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi 110016. The Institute campus in Kolkata is about 12 km from the city centre and Delhi campuses are about 20 km from the city centres. Eligibility: (i) A good academic record with M.S. (QE), M.Stat, M.A./ M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Statistics/ mathematics/ Economics/ Econometrics or, (ii) outstanding mathematical maturity withstatistics as the main subject. A candidate possessing Master’s degree in any subject with Mathematics/ Statistics at B.A. / B.Sc. (Pass) level is also eligible. The Institute has hostels for male and female students in its premises in Kolkata, Delhi. Sale of forms: 10.2.09 to 6.3.09 Last date: 27.3.09 Entrance Test: 10.5.09
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