The present-day job market provides immense opportunities for Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Research Analysts, Business Analysts, Research Officers, and Statistical data analysts. All these positions are available in Government, Private, Corporate and MNC organisations. These specialised positions require a good knowledge of Statistics, Maths, Economics and Computer Data Analysis Software Packages. Most of the higher education institutions are offering convention post-graduate programs in pure Statistics, Maths or Economics. A combination of all the three disciplines which makes the student more suitable for the emerging employment opportunities does not exit in almost all Universities and Colleges in India.
In order to fill this gap and make the student adequately trained in Quantitative and Software skills required for the positions of Analysts, the post-graduate program, M.Sc. (Quantitative Economics) is started in CSIBER, Kolhapur since 2016-17
The post-graduate program, M.Sc. (Quantitative Economics) has been started in CSIBER, Kolhapur from 2016-17. The program focuses on combination of discipline sof Statistics, Maths and Economics.
The program is targeted at meeting the needs of the industry I the form of Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Research Analysts, Business Analysts, Research Officers, and Statistical data analysts.
Objectives of the Program
Program Specific Outcome (PSOs)
The specific objectives of the Master’s degree course are:
PSO 1: To provide training in Quantitative Techniques for analysing economic problems
PSO 2: To train the students in the use of economic software packages
PSO 3: To prepare the students for placement as economic analysts in banks, financial institutions and Govt. organizations
PSO 4: To provide all the skills and knowledge for making the student an applied economist
STRUCTURE OF M. SC. (QUANTITATIVE ECONOMICS)
2019-20
SEMESTER-I
|
Sub. Code |
Subject |
Credits |
Contact Hours |
Int.Marks |
Ext. Marks |
Total Marks |
|
CC-101 |
History of Economic Thought |
4 |
60 |
40 |
60 |
100 |
|
CC-102 |
Microeconomics |
4 |
60 |
40 |
60 |
100 |
|
CC-103 |
Mathematics for Economic Analysis |
4 |
60 |
40 |
60 |
100 |
|
DSE-101 (Any one) |
DSE-101-A Statistical Methods for Economics DSE-102-B Demography |
4 |
60 |
40 |
60 |
100 |
|
GE-101 (Any one) |
GE-101-A Environment& Development GE-101-B Office Automation GE-101-C Fundamentals of Management GE-101-D Indian Social Problems & Services |
4 |
60 |
40 |
60 |
100 |
|
AEC-101 |
AEC-101-A: Introduction to Ms-Excel |
4 |
60 |
40 |
60* |
100 |
|
Total Credits |
24 |
360 |
240 |
360 |
600 |
*There will be no written exam for AEC-101-A. However, there will be external evaluation at the end of the semester which will be coordinated by the department.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc. (Quantitative Economics)
Graduates in B. Com, B.B.A, BCA, BA (Economics), B.Sc. (Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science)
CHH. SHAHU INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION & RESEARCH (CSIBER), KOLHAPUR- 416 004
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR M.Sc. (Quantitative Economics) FOR THE YEAR 2019-20
Reopening day 17-06-2019
Teaching Schedule: M.Sc. (Q.E.). Semester – I & III
|
Duration dates |
Teaching Hrs. per day |
No. of working Days |
Total Teaching Hours |
|
|
08-07-2019 |
13-07-2019 |
02 |
06 |
(06 x 02) = 12 |
|
15-07-2019 |
20-07-2019 |
02 |
06 |
(06 X 02) = 12 |
|
22-07-2019 Sem-I |
31-072019 |
05 |
09 |
(09x05) = 45 |
|
01-08-2019 |
31-08-2019 |
05 |
24 |
(24 X 05) = 120 |
|
02-09-2019 |
30-09-2019 |
05 |
23 |
(23 X 05) = 115 |
|
01-10-2019 |
19-10-2019 |
05 |
14 |
(14 X05) = 70 |
|
21st October, 2019 to 2nd November 2019: Diwali Vacation |
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|
04-11-2019 |
30-11-2019 |
05 |
24 |
(24 X 05) = 120 |
|
Total |
106 |
494 |
||
Preparation Period1st Dec’ 2019 to 3rd Dec’ 2019
Semester-I End Examination: 4th Dec’ to 31st December’2019
Teaching Schedule: M.Sc. (Q.E.). Semester – II & IV
|
Duration dates |
Teaching Hrs. per day |
No. of working Days (90 days) |
Total Teaching Hours |
|
|
01-01-2020 |
31-01-2020 |
05 |
27 |
(27 X 05) = 135 |
|
01-02-2020 |
29-02-2020 |
05 |
25 |
(25 X 05) = 125 |
|
01-03-2020 |
31-03-2020 |
05 |
25 |
(25X 05) = 125 |
|
01-04-2020 |
15-04-2020 |
05 |
13 |
(13x05) = 65 |
|
Total |
90 |
450 |
||
Number of Working Days : 106 + 90 = 196
Total number of Contact Hours for M. Sc.(Q.E.). Sem- I : 470 hrs
Total number of Contact Hours for M. Sc.(Q.E.).SemI- III : 494 hrs
Total number of Contact Hours for M. Sc.(Q.E.).SemI- II : 450 hrs
Total number of Contact Hours for M. Sc.(Q.E.).SemI- IV : 450 hrs
Events:
Welcome Function : August Traditional Day : December
Sports Event: December Outstation Organisation Visit :January
Farewell Function : March
List of Holidays:
|
1. |
Republic Day |
5. |
Ambedkar Jayanti |
9. |
Bakari Eid |
|
2. |
Rang Panchhami |
6. |
Maharashtra Day |
10. |
Ganesh Chaturthi |
|
3. |
Gudi Padva |
7. |
Ramjan Eid |
11. |
Dasara |
|
4. |
Shiv Jayanti |
8. |
Independence Day |
12. |
Christmas |
End of Academic year 2019-20: 11/05/2020 Reopening Day of Academic year 2020-21: 15/06/2020
FAQS
Q.1. Is M.Sc,(Quantitative Economics)degree given by University of CSIBER Institute?
A.1. M.Sc.(QE) degree is offered by Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Since CSIBER is an Autonomous Institute under Shivaji University, the course is designed by CSIBER and final degree is give by the University.
Q.2. Does M.Sc.(Quantitative Economics) have approval of Statutory Bodies?
A.2. Yes. The program M.Sc.(Q.E.) has been started from the academic year 2016-17 after getting the approvals from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, and Government of Maharashtra. The degree is mentioned in the Govt Gazette.
Q.3. Is M.Sc,(Quantitative Economics) under Arts or Science faculty?
A.3. The M.Sc.(Q.E.) degree is under Faculty of Science of Shivaji University, Kolhapur?
Q.4. Can I appear for NET/SET exam after completing M.Sc,(Quantitative Economics)?
A.4. Yes. The candidates passing M.Sc.(Q.E.) or in their final year are eligible to appear for NET/SET in economics.
Q.5. What is the eligibility criteria for taking admission to M.Sc,(Quantitative Economics) program?
A.5. Graduates in B.Com, BBA, BCA, BA (Economics), B.Sc. (Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science) are eligible to apply for the program
Q.6. Are B.E/B.Tech students eligible to apply for the course?
A.6. As on date B.E/B.Tech students are not eligible for this program. But a request letter is already sen to the University to include B.E./B.Tech students who have done a paper in Economics/Maths/Statistics in the eligibility. The response is awaited.
Q.6. What are the job prospects of the M.Sc.(Quantitative Economics) program?
A.6. The M.Sc.(Q.E) program focuses on jobs as Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Economic Analyst, Statistical Analyst, Research Officer, Research Analyst, Research Associate.
Q.7. Are there reservations for backward class students in the M.Sc,(Quantitative Economics) program?
A.7. Yes.Reservation for special categories such as SC, ST, NT, OBC, etc. will be as per the rules of Government of Maharashtra and Shivaji University, Kolhapur
Q.8. Can I apply for Government jobs after completing M.Sc.(Quantitative Economics)?
A.8. Yes. For all Government Research and Data Analysis positions in IES, ISS, MPSC, Public Sector banks, Universities and Research Institutions, M.Sc.(Q.E.) students are eligible.