B.Sc. Economics

The B.Sc. Economics Programme at MIT-WPU provides a holistic and stimulating learning experience. You'll cover topics from Financial Economics to Statistics for Economics, or Labour Economics, Health Economics and Corporate Social Responsibility, so make sure to be knowledgeable across sub-disciplines.

You’ll also develop practical skills via courses like Machine Learning with Python, Risk Management, and Portfolio Management. Such skills matter in today’s job market, preparing you for careers as a data analyst, financial risk analyst, management consultants or policy analyst.

It is an application-oriented programme, with projects, industry visits, and expert interactions. These actions provide you with field expertise and strong relations. It also focuses on a global viewpoint, providing you with a clearer understanding of how governments, markets and societies interact within the rapidly changing world of economics.

Major Tracks

• Financial Economics
• Applied Economics
• International Economics

Programme Highlights

• Interdisciplinary Curriculum : The programme integrates core subjects like economics, finance, and policy with practical, hands-on learning in advanced areas such as Machine Learning and Risk Management.
• Industry Exposure : Gain real-world insights through internships, industry visits, guest lectures, and seminars delivered by corporate leaders from top firms like EY, KPMG, and NABARD.
• Global Perspective : Understand the interplay between economies, markets, and politics on a global scale, preparing you for a dynamic world.
• Applied Learning : Participate in immersion programmes embedded in the academic schedule to build diverse perspectives and enhance practical knowledge.
• Learn through Research and Case Studies : Gain insights and knowledge through case studies and research spanning global economies and have hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art tools such as STATA, R, Excel, and Python for real-time analysis.

Career Prospects

• Environmental Economist
• Industrial Economist
• Macroeconomist
• Econometrician
• Urban Economist
• Development Economist
• Financial Risk Analyst
• Investment Banker
• Corporate Finance Manager
• Financial Consultant
• Policy Economist
• Economic Policy Adviser
• Research Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Market Research Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Actuarial analyst