Masters in Economics (MECON)

Short description
Two-year economics program built to produce quantitatively skilled analysts able to model markets, evaluate policy, and conduct causal research with direct relevance to Nepal’s economy.

Description
Curriculum centers on microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and applied research. Emphasis on market behavior, policy evaluation, growth dynamics, strategic interaction, and quantitative tools. Electives broaden exposure to development, public policy, environment, political economy, and industry analysis. Training combines lectures, seminars, computation, lab work, and publication-grade research.

Curricular structure (table)

Features
• Training in market mechanics and efficiency conditions
• Game-theoretic reasoning for strategic environments
• Applied causal research methods
• Macroeconomic modeling and policy calibration
• Quantitative and computational competency for public and private sectors
• Critical analytical development through research and publication-quality work

Fee
• Domestic: NPR 451,000 total
• SAARC students: NPR 676,500
• Other international: NPR 902,000

Admission process
• Completion of a 4-year bachelor’s or a master’s degree with CGPA ≥ 2.0/4 or ≥ 45%
• Screening based on quantitative readiness
• Written entrance examination
• Interview
• Final selection by program/department

Job prospects
• Entry to PhD tracks at KU and elsewhere
• Economist roles in central and commercial banks
• Data analyst roles across industries and services
• Consultant roles in ministries at federal and provincial levels
• Economic advisory posts in government
• Quantitative researcher positions in World Bank, ADB, UN, IMF
• Program design roles in NGOs/INGOs
• Freelance analytical and research work
• Teaching positions in colleges and schools