Master of Science in Economics – University of Lahore – Lahore

Course Name:    Master of Science in Economics

Overview

M.Sc. Economics program is designed to develop sound theoretical knowledge of the subject and its application. This program helps the students to grapple tools and skills for advanced studies leading to M.Phil. And Ph.D. Furthermore, it aims at to disseminate comprehensive knowledge focused at applied and quantitative competences.

Number of Semesters:    4

Requirements

B.A/B.Sc. with second division and second division marks in Economics as an elective subject OR B.Com. With second division and second division marks in Economics papers.

Course Duration:     2 years

How to apply:

The University of Lahore (UOL) always believes in attaining higher standards of education. As per HEC requirement, after a complete admission process, a student is enrolled in the university. The University of Lahore admits students whose educational background is sound and who can achieve success in higher education. Applications received for admission in various programmes are reviewed by the concerned departments. The applicants are required to give admission test and interview. The final merit is determined on the basis of past academic performance, score obtained in the admission test and performance in the interview.

Application for admission shall be entertained only on a prescribed form, which is part of the prospectus. Applications received through “e mail’ shall be entertained only if they are followed by a pay order in the name of The University of Lahore and should reach UOL up to last date announced for the admission. Admission shall be granted on the basis of eligibility criteria mentioned for each programme and after passing the admission test & interview arranged by the admission committee of the department.

Applicants, who have appeared in inter / degree level or pre-requisite level examination prescribed for admission in a programme and are awaiting results will be allowed to apply for admission, but they will be given admission only after they have submitted the attested copies of their certificates / degrees within three weeks of commencement of the semester. They will also be required to submit an undertaking that they understand the rules/ policy of the admissions and that if they fail to submit the required documents within the prescribed time, they will not be given admission.

For eligibility criteria reference may be made to each relevant programme / degree.

Each successful applicant will be issued “Admission Letter” by the concerned department.

Director Admissions and Planning, Admission Office

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext: 2176)

Admission In-charge (New Campus)

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext: 2177)

Admission In-charge (Old Campus)

+92 42 111-865-865 (ext: 1235)

Curriculum:

Semester I

Course Title                                Cr.Hrs

Micro-economic Theory-I                        04

Macro-economic Theory-I                        04

Mathematical Economics I                        03

Applied Statistics for Economists                    03

Semester II

Course Title                                Cr.Hrs

Applied Econometrics -I                        04

Research Methodology and Computer Application            04

Islamic Economics                            03

Two Optional Courses (03 Credit Hrs. each)                06

Semester III

Course Title                                Cr.Hrs

Applied Micro-economics-II                        04

Applied Macro-economic-II                        04

International Trade Theory                        03

Two Optional Courses (03 Credit Hrs. each)                06

Semester IV

Course Title                                Cr.Hrs

General Equilibrium & Welfare Economics                04

Development Economics                        04

Issues in Pakistan Economy                        03

Two Optional Courses or M.Sc. Thesis                06