Job Prospects for MA Economics

Asked by: Guest - 13 Jun 16

If I pursue BA Economics and do a masters in the same, how good would be the job prospects?

Our expert said - 13 Jun 16

It depends whether the student wants to have a career in public or private sector. Students can also choose to take UPSC entrance and aim for IES. If they want to study further, they can go ahead with Ph D. Reputed institutes like Indian Statistical Institute and Delhi School of Economics provide good opportunities to have a successful career. Some of the career prospects with MA Economics are:

- Analyst
- Consultant and strategist
- Research work
- Economic forecasting firms
- Market forecasting
- Mutual fund manager
- IT firms as economist
- Policy Research Department in RBI
- Teaching faculty / Lecturer or Professor ( require clearing NET- National Eligibility Test)