Online M. Sc. in Economics and Data Analytics
Department of Economic Sciences
About the Program
The M.Sc. [Online] in Economics and Data Analytics is designed to equip students and professionals with advanced knowledge at the intersection of economics and data science. The curriculum blends core economic theory with modern analytical tools, enabling participants to address real-world challenges in finance, policy, and business. The program emphasizes hands-on training in software such as R, Python, MS Excel, and STATA, ensuring participants develop bothconceptual understanding and technical expertise.
Eligibility Criteria
Institute Level Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum CPI 5.5 or 55% marks in the qualifying degree.
Applicants may qualify via:
- A valid score above department-stated cut-off in approved national-level exams as applicable to the program discipline (GATE/JAM/CEED/CAT/GRE/GMAT)
- IIT Kanpur’s online proctored entrance test.
Department Level Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Mathematics at the 10+2 level or at least one mathametics course completed during undergraduate studies.
Exceptions for IITK Online Entrance Test
The following candidates are exempted from the IITK Online Entrance Test*:
- Professionals with over 5 years of relevant experience as defined by the concerned department.
- Applicants with valid national-level test scores above the department specified cutoff.
- Candidates nominated or sponsored by government/defense organizations.
*The department may conduct an interview/written examination only for those candidates who are exempted from taking the IITK online entrance test for admission in the PG online programs.
Fee Structure
| Fee Structure for MSc. | |
| Minimum Duration: 2 year / 6 trimesters | |
| Program Fee (₹) (To be Paid within 1 week of Selection) | ₹1,00,000 |
|---|---|
| Trimester Fee (₹) (To be paid at the begining of Registration for each Trimester) | ₹15,000 |
| Course Fees/Credits | ₹3500 per credit * |
| Minimum Credits | 180 Credits |
| Evalution Fee/Credits | ₹400 |
| Total Fee (₹) | ₹8,92,000 |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | ₹15,000 |
| Continuation Fee | ₹5,000 per inactive trimester |
- 25% fee concession for candidates sponsored/nominated by the Government/PSUs/Defence Organization.
- 15% fee concession in a year for corporate bulk sponsored/nominated candidates (5 or more candidates in a year).
- 40% concession on Program and Course/Tuition Fees for IITK Alumni.
- 100% concession on Program Fee and Trimester Fee for the first four trimesters for eMasters graduates joining M.Sc. in the same department.
* Course fees per credit may vary for interdisciplinary courses.
*** A part of Program fee (₹50,000) has to be deposited to confirm your registration in the programme.
Curriculum Template
Faculty & Instructors
Dr. Sujaya Sircar
Environmental Economics, Labor Economics, Development Economics
Dr. Anna David Thottappilly
Agricultural Economics, Climate Change, Development Economics
Dr. Anurag Singh
International macroeconomics, Monetary economics, emerging market business cycles
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