MA Economics

Two-year MA in Economics under Tribhuvan University designed to build advanced competence in microeconomics, macroeconomics, development, quantitative methods, econometrics, public economics, and applied research, preparing graduates for academic, analytical, and policy careers.

Program delivers structured training in economic theory, mathematical and statistical tools, development planning, welfare analysis, monetary and public economics, econometrics, Nepalese economy, and applied thematic areas. Students complete core courses with optional specialization in fields such as mathematical economics, environmental economics, agricultural development, energy economics, trade and finance, HR development, and tourism economics. Offered in both semester and annual systems. Degree is completed after finishing all required papers across two academic years.

Curricular structure (semester system)

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

Curricular structure (annual system – summary)

First Year

• Microeconomic Analysis
• Quantitative Techniques
• Economics of Development and Planning
• Research Methodology + History of Economic Thought / Basic Economics
• Optional (one): Agricultural Development / Mathematical Economics / Population Economics / Industrial Economics / International Economics / Environmental & Natural Resources Economics / Tourism Economics

Second Year

• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Monetary Economics
• Public Economics
• Economy of Nepal
• Optional (one): Energy Economics / Human Development Economics / Health Economics / International Finance & Economic Cooperation / Transport Economics / Thesis Writing

Features

• Two-year postgraduate degree
• Options for specialization through electives
• Scholarships and fellowships through CEDECON, NRB, TU
• Student exchange opportunities via international partnerships
• Research grants for faculty; medals for top-performing students
• Annual system and semester system available depending on campus

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree with major in Economics from TU or any TU-recognized university
• Candidates from mathematics, statistics, and management backgrounds may apply
• For CEDECON: application submission + entrance exam conducted by TU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Admission criteria

• Mandatory entrance exam (usually in December)
• Merit list based on bachelor’s marks + entrance exam performance
• Enrollment based on departmental intake capacity

Job prospects

• Economic analyst
• Policy researcher
• Development economist
• Banking and financial sector roles
• Government planning and statistical offices
• NGOs/INGOs in economic development and research
• Teaching and academic positions
• Consulting roles in trade, energy, environment, and public finance