M.A. Economics

(Sustainable Entrepreneurship)

Program Objectives

The MA in Economics program started in the year 2019-20. Department offers skill based course with strong research orientation. Students learn employment skills of economics through research internship and courses of applied statistics, mathematics and econometrics. Students can opt for discipline specific elective subjects, open elective subjects from different institutes of the University. In addition, this program is uniquely designed to increase the employability and to prepare students to work in a Multi-disciplinary work environment. The program offers Major degree in Economics and is open to students opting for minor specializations as per their interests. Pedagogies concentrating on student’s active participation are extensively used in the teaching-learning process.

Eligibility and Admission

  • Maharashtra State Candidate.
  • (i) The Candidate should be an Indian National and having domicile of Maharashtra state and/or born in Maharashtra state.

    (ii) Passed any graduate examination or its equivalent examination with at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken together and the candidate should have appeared in MGMU-CET.

  • All India Candidates
  • (i) The Candidate should be an Indian National.

    (ii) Passed any graduate examination or its equivalent examination with at least 45% marks (at least 40% marks, in case of Backward class categories and Persons with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) in the above subjects taken together and candidate should have appeared in MGMU-CET.

Particulars Amount Remarks
Tuition Fees ₹20000/- Yearly
Application Form & MGMU-CET ₹1500/- One Time
Examination Fees ₹5000/- Yearly
Student Activity ₹1500/- Yearly
UMIS & Student Insurance ₹3000/- One Time
Caution Money Deposit ₹5000/- Refundable
Eligibility Fees ₹5000/- One Time
Alumni Association Membership fees ₹1000/- One Time

Key Features

  • Focus on economic analysis and entrepreneurship research.
  • Theoretical knowledge with practical immersions
  • High quality and experienced Faculty
  • World-class infrastructure and learning facilities
  • Educational culture and hygienic environment
  • Disciplined and learning oriented atmosphere
  • Guest lectures of experts in respective fields
  • Global Exposure and Empowerment Programme
  • Rural – Urban transformation experience through field work and workshops
  • Opportunity of global career local relevance.
  • Motivation for self-study, creativity and innovation
  • Practice of research and data analysis
  • Intensive knowledge with global approach
  • Well-equipped computer lab and library with global access

Note: Please see the detailed courses and curriculum in “Syllabus.”

Institutions, Firms and Services for jobs or employment

  • Private industries, private corporations, commercial organisations, services industries, marketing agencies, business dealers, company outlets, malls.
  • Financial institutions like commercial banking (including nationalised banks, private commercial banks, and cooperative banks), private finance companies, and Micro-finance companies
  • Share market, stock market, capital or fund-flow market
  • Government administrative services, policy and planning departments, government offices at all levels, public sector undertakings and establishments
  • Journalism media houses (including TV, newspapers, magazines, special issues, house magazines)
  • Teacher-ship or faculty in schools, business schools, colleges, universities and other academic or training institutions
  • Research institutions, academic institutions, statistical organisations, data warehouses
  • Non-Governmental Organisations
  • Social, Economic, Political, Industrial organisations
  • Hotels, Hospitals, Hospitality industry, Tourism departments, Tourism companies, Transport companies
  • Disaster management agencies
  • Government statistical, planning and development departments

Scope and Opportunities

  • Economist
  • Indian Economic Service
  • UPSC/ MPSC/Public Sector Service
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Economic Researcher
  • Financial Advisor /Consultant
  • Risk Analyst
  • Professor /Teacher
  • Business Reporter
  • Product Manager/ Supply Chain Analyst
  • Stock Manager
  • Policy Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Actuarial Analyst

Dr. Balasaheb Sarate

M.A., SET & Ph. D. in Economics
Associate of Insurance Institute of India
Master of Mass Com & Journalism (Gold Medal)
Head, Department of Economics
Experence: Field 23 yrs, Research 5 yrs & Teaching 4 yrs
Cell: +91-7030901074/7499438817
Email:[email protected]

Dr. Sheetal Khandre

Assistant Professor, Economics
M.A., MBA & Ph.D. in Economics
Specialization in Macroeconomics,
Statistical Economics & Econometrics
Teaching Experience – 6 Years
Email: [email protected]

Prof. Amol D. Chaudhari

Assistant Professor of Economics, Institute of Social Sciences & Humanities,
M.Sc.(Economics- Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics, Pune), NET, SET, Educator of Competitive Exam Economics
Specialisation : Econometrics, Development Economics
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Shalini Sharma

M.A. & Ph.D. in Economics
Honorary e-Professor, MGM University
Professor & Head, School of Arts & Humanities
Christ University, Delhi Campus
Cell: +91-9911641102
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja

M.A., M.Phil. & Ph.D. in Economics, MBA & B.Sc. Maths & Statistics
Honorary e-Professor, MGM University
Professor, School of Economics Devi Ahilya University (DAVV), Indore
Cell: +91-9926020907
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Jagdish B. Sable

Visiting Faculty
M.A., NET & SET in Economics
Expert in UGC- NET/SET preparation
Cell: +91-8999883712
Email: [email protected]

Prof. Devashish Shedge

Visiting Faculty
M.A, MCJ & NET Communication & Journalism
Specialization – English & Communication
Teaching Experience 8 years UG & PG
Cell:Cell: +91- 8806044486

Dr. Jitendrasinh Jamadar

Visiting Faculty
B.Sc., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Finance)
Teaching Experience: 11 years
Expert in Financial Modelling
Email: [email protected]

Prof. Shriram M. Fartade

Visiting Faculty
M.A., NET, SET Economics & Ph. D. (Pursuing)
Teaching Exp: 04 yrs
Research Experience: 03 years
Cell: 9049205111
Email: [email protected]

1.  Name : Dr. Rekha Shelke
Email-Id : [email protected]
Mobile No : +91-8308833898
Designation: Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts ( MGM University)
Academic Qualification: Ph.D ( Public Relation) ; MMCJ,B.A.(English Honors)
2.  Name : Dr. Shalini Sharma
Email-Id : [email protected]
Mobile No : +91-9911641102
Designation: Honorary e-Professor, MGM University
Professor & Head, School of Arts & Humanities
Academic Qualification: M.A. & Ph.D. in Economics
3.  Name : Dr. Vilas Khandare
Email-Id : [email protected]
Mobile No : +91-9421301538
Designation: Professor of Economics Formerly Dean
4.  Name : Dr. Mark Lindley
Email-Id : [email protected]
Designation: Professor of Eminence MGM University
Expert in Ecological Economics
5.  Name : Mr. Mukund Kulkarni
Email-Id : [email protected]
Mobile No : +91-9225246801
6.  Name : Dr. Kanhaiya Ahuja
Email-Id : [email protected]
Mobile No : +91-9926020907
Designation: Honorary e-Professor, MGM University
Professor, School of Economics
Devi Ahilya University (DAVV), Indore
Academic Qualification: M.A., M.Phil. & Ph.D. in Economics
MBA & B.Sc. Maths & Statistics
7.  Name : Dr. Ganesh Kawadia
Email-Id : [email protected]
Mobile No : +91-9425352521
Designation: Honorary e-Professor, MGM University
Retired Professor of Economics
Expert in Econometrics & Mathematical Economics