ADMISSIONS
M.A.S. / M.PHIL. PROGRAMME
FALL SESSION : 2021 - 22
AERC APPLIED ECONOMICS RESEARCH CENTRE
(INSTITUTION OF NATIONAL CAPABILITY IN APPLIED ECONOMICS)
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
PROGRAMME STRICTLY BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND PURE MERIT
The Applied Economics Research Centre announces Admissions into its 10th Annual
Session of M.A.S./M.Phil. programme (Fall). The Applied Economics Research Centre
(AERC), University of Karachi, is a leading research and teaching institute in the country
imparting advanced training in applied economics since 1979. This Programme trains
students to work in research organisations, academic institutions, financial and banking
institutions, development agencies and the private sector. Graduates from AERC are
currently holding high level positions in organisations like The World Bank, UNDP, State
Bank of Pakistan, Universities and the private sector.
PART-I COURSES OFFERED (Based on 42 Credit Hours)
First Quarter (Compulsory) Fourth Quarter (Compulsory)
► Urban Economics
Microeconomics-1
Issues in Pakistan's Economy
► Monetary Economics
Macroeconomics-1
>> Applied Econometrics & Computer Applications > Environmental Economics & Natural Resource
Mathematics for Economists Research Methodology
► Economics of Human Resource
Second Quarter (Compulsory) Fifth Quarter (Any 2 Courses as Optional)*
► Portfolio Management & Investment Analysis
Econometrics-1
► Microfinance
>> Microeconomics-11
► Agriculture Economics
▸ International Economics
Economic Finance
Macroeconomics-11
Industrial Economics
► Health Economics
Third Quarter (Compulsory)
Islamic Economics
► Economic Though & Political Economy
Econometrics-11
International Trade
Labor Economics
Development Economics Public Finance
Population Economics and Demography
>> General Equilibrium and Welfare Economics Project Evaluation
Business Economics
On successful completion of Part 1, students may be eligible for the terminal degree of M.A.S. in Economics
PART-II THESIS REQUIREMENT
► In Part Il successful students are required to write and subsequently defend a thesis in one of the specialized fields.
FACILITIES
► Highly qualified faculty
Excellent research library (full depository of IMF, ADB & World Bank Publications)
► Well-equipped computer lab Individual student counseling
ELIGIBILITY
► Masters / 4 years Bachelors degree in Economics, Economics and Finance, Business Administration, Commerce,
Mathematics, Statistics or related equivalent degree from a HEC recognized University / Institution in at least 2nd Division.
>> Applicant seeking admission on the basis of DEGREE other than those awarded by Public Sector Universities of Pakistan
must submit the Equivalence Certificate issued by the Equivalence Committee of the University of Karachi
► Candidates awaiting their final exam results can also apply, at their own risk. They MUST have to submit their final
transcript before the commencement of 2nd Quarter.
► The eligible candidates will be required to qualify an admission test (sample test papers are available on AERC's website).
GAT (Subject) conducted by NTS or GRE (Advanced Economics). Test scores in the last two years may be acceptable
in lieu of the test.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Admission Test
January 03, 2021 Orientation Day
January 22, 2021
Interviews
January 06, 2021 ► Refresher Course:
January 25, 2021
► Display of list of selected Candidates January 08, 2021 ► Commencement of the Classes February 08, 2021
TEST CENTRE
THE ADMISSION TEST WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021 AT THE APPLIED
ECONOMICS RESEARCH CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, KARACHI AT 10:30 A.M. SHARP
FEE
All students joining the programme will be required to pay Quarterly Tuition Fee Rs. 12,000/- per course in advance.
ADMISSIONS IN M.A.S. / M.PHIL. PROGRAMME IN ECONOMICS : 2021-22 (FALL)
HOW TO APPLY: Completed Application on prescribed Application Form (available on AERC's website or obtained
from Graduate Studies Programme Office, AERC) with CASH / PAY ORDER of Rs. 1,000/- only, must be received
by DECEMBER 28, 2020.
APPLY TO: Graduate Program Officer, Room # 121, First Floor,
Applied Economics Research Centre, University of Karachi, Karachi
Phone: (021) 99261541-3 Ext.: 260. Fax: (021) 9926 1545 Email: gsp@aerc.edu.pk Web: www.aerc.edu.pk
NOTE: Incomplete Application Forms will not be accepted
* Subject to the availability of Faculty
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