M.A. (Economics)

Eligibility:

• A learner for being eligible for admission to Master of Arts in Economies shall have passed B. A. with Economies from University of Mumbai with Economies  (Minimum 3 papers of 300 Marks) and other than University of Mumbai B.A. with Economics (Minimum 3 papers of 300 Marks) at their V and VI semester are eligible to apply for the programme. For other than Arts Faculty and subjects other than Economics, learners have to appear for a Change of Faculty/Change of Subject Test which will be conducted by the college.

Program Specific Outcomes

• PSO1: Acquisition of subject knowledge and understanding of the principles of both micro and macroeconomics and its applications in the real world.
• PSO2: Demonstrate higher order cognitive skills beyond memorization, such as formulating questions, interpreting data, and constructing and deconstructing arguments.
• PSO3: Display an array of discipline specific competencies – to explain, analyze, predict, engage in critical discussions with respect to various electives offered such as environmental economics, public economics, demography, international finance etc.
• PSO4: Read popular press writings on economic issues and review research articles published in reputed economic journals to develop an insight into the working of Indian economy.
• PSO5: Possess a working knowledge of basic tools of econometrics and statistical software like Python and cultivate the necessary attitude for machine learning.

Undertake and execute a live research project on contemporary issues and exercise research communication skills.

About Mithibai

• Mithibai College of Arts and Chauhan Institute of Science was established in 1961 by Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal to address the growing need for institutions of higher education in the western suburbs of Mumbai.