Economics

Offered Program

M.Phil(Economics)
- 2 Years Program
- Morning Shift
Degree Requirements
- 24 Credit Hours Course Work + 6 Credit Hours Thesis (CGPA 2.50/4.00)
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- Online Admission Form

Offered Courses

1st Semester

Sr	Course Title	Course Code	Type	Cr Hours
1	Advanced Microeconomics	ECO- 714	Compulsory	03
2	Advanced Macroeconomics	ECO- 724	Compulsory	03
3	Advanced Econometric Methods	ECO- 741	Compulsory	03
4	Choose any Elective Course	ECO-	Elective Subject	03

2nd Semester

Sr	Course Title	Course Code	Type	Cr Hours
1	Topics in Development Economics	ECO-751	Compulsory	03
2	Research Methods in Social Sciences	ECO- 811	Compulsory	03
3	Choose any Elective Course	ECO-	Elective Subject	03
4	Choose any Elective Course	ECO-	Elective Subject	03

3rd + 4th Semester

Sr	Course Title	Course Code	Type	Cr Hours
1	Research Thesis	Thesis	Compulsory	06
Total Credit Hours				06

Total Credit Hours from Semester 1st to 4th = 30

List of General Education Courses:

Sr	Course Title	Course Code	Cr Hours
1	Advanced Mathematical Economics	ECO- 731	03
2	Topics in International Economics	ECO- 761	03
3	Topics in International Finance	ECO- 812	03
4	Globalization and Economic Integration	ECO-813	03
5	Optimization in Economics	ECO-814	03
6	Topics in Human Resource Development	ECO-815	03
7	Issues in Health Economics	ECO- 816	03
8	Topics in Labor Economics	ECO-817	03
9	Topics in Environmental Economics	ECO-818	03
10	Climate Change Modeling	ECO-819	03
11	Energy Economics and Policy	ECO-820	03
12	Public Sector Economics	ECO-821	03
13	Public Policy	ECO-822	03
14	Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modeling	ECO-823	03
15	Topics in Applied Economics	ECO-824	03
16	Experimental Economics	ECO-825	03
17	Topics in Transport Economics	ECO-826	03
18	Topics in Industrial Economics	ECO-827	03
19	Topics in Urban Economics	ECO-828	03
20	Topics in Applied Econometrics	ECO-829	03
21	Issues in Banking and Finance	ECO-830	03
22	Advanced Monetary Economics	ECO-831	03
23	Monetary Policy	ECO-832	03
24	Governance and Institutions	ECO-833	03
25	Issues in Agricultural Economics	ECO-841	03
26	Food and Agricultural Policy	ECO-842	03

Thesis research

After the completion of course work with a CGPA of 2.5/4.00 or above the student will develop a research proposal on a suitable topic under the supervision of an assigned teacher preferably from the department. The synopsis after its approval by Departmental Research Committee (DRC) will be submitted to the Graduate Research Management Council (GRMC) for its final approval. After the completion of research on the approved topic the revised manuscript will be submitted to the GRMC, through Dean of the Faculty for its external evaluation from the panel of experts proposed by the department. Finally, the student will defend the thesis in an oral exam conducted by the external examiner approved by the GRMC. The defense will be held in the department under the supervision of the Head Department of Economic.

Offered Program

Ph.D Economics)
- 5 Years Program
- Morning Shift
Degree Requirements
- 24 Credit Hours Course Work + 6 Credit Hours Thesis (CGPA 2.50/4.00)
Apply Now (Online)
- Online Admission Form

Offered Courses

1st Semester

Sr	Course Title	Course Code	Type	Cr Hours
1	Topics in Microeconomics	ECO- 713	Compulsory	03
2	Topics in Macroeconomics	ECO- 723	Compulsory	03
3	Choose any Elective Course	ECO-	Elective Subject	03

2nd Semester

Sr	Course Title	Course Code	Type	Cr Hours
1	Advanced Research Methods	ECO-783	Compulsory	03
2	Topics in Econometrics	ECO- 792	Compulsory	03
3	Choose any Elective Course	ECO-	Elective Subject	03

Optional courses:

Sr	Course Title	Course Code	Cr Hours
1	Advanced Mathematical Economics	ECO- 731	03
2	Issues in Development Economics	ECO- 752	03
3	Topics in International Economics	ECO- 761	03
4	Topics in International Finance	ECO-812	03
5	Globalization and Economic Integration	ECO-813	03
6	Optimization in Economics	ECO-814	03
7	Topics in Human Resource Development	ECO-815	03
8	Issues in Health Economics	ECO- 816	03
9	Topics in Labor Economics	ECO-817	03
10	Topics in Environmental Economics	ECO-818	03
11	Climate Change Modeling	ECO-819	03
12	Energy Economics and Policy	ECO-820	03
13	Public Sector Economics	ECO-821	03
14	Public Policy	ECO-822	03
15	Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modeling	ECO-823	03
16	Topics in Applied Economics	ECO-824	03
17	Experimental Economics	ECO-825	03
18	Topics in Transport Economics	ECO-826	03
19	Topics in Industrial Economics	ECO-827	03
20	Topics in Urban Economics	ECO-828	03
21	Topics in Applied Econometrics	ECO-829	03
22	Issues in Banking and Finance	ECO-830	03
23	Advanced Monetary Economics	ECO-831	03
24	Monetary Policy	ECO-832	03
25	Governance and Institutions	ECO-833	03
26	Issues in Agricultural Economics	ECO-841	03
27	Food and Agricultural Policy	ECO-842	03

Comprehensive examination

Only the candidate with 3.00/4.00 CGPA in the course work is eligible to appear in the comprehensive exam. Comprehensive exam will be conducted in two parts (oral and written). It is compulsory to pass both separately. Written exam will be of 65% and oral of 35%. Oral exam will be conducted only for those candidates who pass the written exam. The Ph. D candidates are required to pass a comprehensive examination with 60 % marks. The department will offer comprehensive examination for Ph. D candidates twice in a calendar year; first in fall semester and second during Spring session. A student can avail a maximum of two chances to clear the comprehensive exam otherwise admission will be canceled.

Thesis research

After passing the comprehensive examination the candidate will develop a research proposal on a suitable topic for PhD degree under the guidance of a supervisor assigned by the department and approved by the GRMC. After completion of the research on the approved topic, the student will prepare a draft dissertation. The supervisor will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the manuscript and it is being free from plagiarism (less than 20 %). The submission of final draft and its forwarding to the GRMC is predicated on the publication / formal acceptance of at least one paper relevant to the subject of student’s dissertation in an HEC approved Research Journal of “Y” category. Finally, the student will defend the thesis orally. The defense will be conducted in the department under the supervision of the Dean Faculty / Head Department of Economic at Islamabad.