What's the use of doing msc economics?does it help understand stock market? What are your suggestion on integrated msc eco+btech CS in BITS?

Hey ashiq,

There are abundant opportunities for economic in today’s world. Economics is something that will never go out of scope. It’s a subject that is required in almost every field, be it running of a state or running of a company. Economists are also very sought after, especially in a developing country like ours. They also have immense opportunities abroad. Various industries like economic forecasting firms, data analytics companies, Public Sector units such as TERI, FICCI, NCAER, RBI etc provide employment opportunities. Research is also another useful area in economics. For research you can do a Phd and continue your studies. Some of the great job prospects are as follows:

· Economist: they research and analyze market trends. They are often consulted by big companies before investments.

· Financial Manager: they will be controlling all the monetary aspects of any organization that you are managing. They will also look after the budgeting and expenditure.

· Policy Analyst : this is mostly related to public policies. They analyze the economy and makes everybody aware. Also issue suggestions to the government and policy makers.

· Teaching: you can be a professor in a college or a teacher in a school. The opportunities become better after a Phd.

· Mutual Funds Manager: The fund manager is basically in charge of what stocks, bonds or other assets the fund will buy with investors' money. Essentially, the fund manager will function as a stock-picker.

· Litigation consultant   : A litigation consultant is brought into a case, other than an attorney or similar employee, who helps a litigator improve the chances of winning a case by elevating the attorney’s performance.

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