The Master of Arts degree in Applied Economics aims at providing students with the ability to apply theoretical knowledge and analytical skills to describe economic problems and issues and their causes and find solutions to them. The programme provides a solid foundation in Economics, an overview of contemporary economic issues and policy and exposure to the field of application. In the context of a rapidly globalizing economy, there is an increasing demand for postgraduates equipped with these skills and knowledge.
Applicants with the following qualification may be admitted to follow the Master of Arts degree in Applied Economics:
- A Bachelor’s degree, OR
- An equivalent qualification as accepted by the Board of Study, AND
- Two years of work experience.
The programme intends to cater to graduates who have obtained their first degree from a discipline other than Economics and who aspire to obtain postgraduate training in Applied Economics. Prior work experience enables students to apply their training to work environment settings.
Courses offered:
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | C/O |
ECN 651 | Economic Theory | 03 | C |
ECN 652 | Quantitative Methods | 03 | C |
ECN 653 | Contemporary Issues in Regional and Global Economy | 03 | C |
ECN 654 | Research Methods in Economics | 03 | C |
ECN 655 | Public Economic Policy in Sri Lanka | 03 | C |
ECN 656 | Project Formulation and Evaluation | 03 | O |
ECN 657 | Economics of Finance and Investment | 03 | O |
ECN 658 | Resource Economics | 03 | O |
ECN 659 | Industrial Economics | 03 | O |
ECN 660 | Energy Economics | 03 | O |
ECN 661 | Health Economics | 03 | O |
MGT 641 | Auditing and Assurance | 03 | O |
MGT 642 | Special Forms of Audit Engagement | 03 | O |
ECN 696 | Guided Project | 06 | C |
Students should complete 24 credits from courses and 6 credits from the guided project to complete the degree.