M.Sc Financial Economics at MSCE

Manipal

Advance your expertise at the intersection of economics and finance

The Master of Science in Financial Economics program integrates economics and finance to prepare you for careers that demand sharp analytical ability and applied financial knowledge. Across four semesters, you learn to apply economic principles to financial systems and institutions, equipping yourself to address banking, investment, consulting, and research challenges.

While pursuing the MSc in Financial Economics at Manipal, you experience an academic environment that associates theory with practice. Through seminars, case studies, workshops, software training, and industry projects, you gain relevant, future-focused, and globally competitive skills. Continuous evaluation and flexible electives within the MSc Financial Economics program allow you to refine your expertise in chosen areas and let you benefit from exposure to international collaborations and practical financial applications.

Program Highlights

Integrated Framework: Gain a balanced education through a Master’s degree in Financial Economics, which links economic theory with applied financial practice.

Software-Driven Analysis: Build competence in tools like SPSS and R for econometric modelling and research.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Gain knowledge shaped by academic experts, alumni feedback, and industry stakeholders.

Holistic Learning: Engage in case studies, seminars, projects, and workshops that sharpen analytical and communication skills.

Specialisation Flexibility: Choose MSc Financial Economics course electives that align with your interests and career goals.

Lab Work

Courses in financial econometrics and data modelling, using tools such as SPSS and R.

Research Scope

Institution-supported projects through research centres like the Centre for Business Analytics and the Centre for Economics & Social Networking.

Internships

International and domestic internships with leading banks, consulting firms, and financial institutions, and exchange programs.

Lab Work

Courses in financial econometrics and data modelling, using tools such as SPSS and R.

Lab Work

Courses in financial econometrics and data modelling, using tools such as SPSS and R.

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Submit Eligibility documents

Personal Interview (PI)

Screening

Provisional admission Offer

Selection Criteria

Screening based on PI & Previous Academic Records or PGCUET score.

Note

Provisional Admission offered to shortlisted candidates

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Social Science, Engineering, or Science (with Statistics as one of the subjects) from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

Program Highlights

Integrated Framework: Gain a balanced education through a Master’s degree in Financial Economics, which links economic theory with applied financial practice.

Software-Driven Analysis: Build competence in tools like SPSS and R for econometric modelling and research.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Gain knowledge shaped by academic experts, alumni feedback, and industry stakeholders.

Holistic Learning: Engage in case studies, seminars, projects, and workshops that sharpen analytical and communication skills.

Specialisation Flexibility: Choose MSc Financial Economics course electives that align with your interests and career goals.

Lab Work

Courses in financial econometrics and data modelling, using tools such as SPSS and R.

Research Scope

Institution-supported projects through research centres like the Centre for Business Analytics and the Centre for Economics & Social Networking.

Internships

International and domestic internships with leading banks, consulting firms, and financial institutions, and exchange programs.

Lab Work

Courses in financial econometrics and data modelling, using tools such as SPSS and R.

Lab Work

Courses in financial econometrics and data modelling, using tools such as SPSS and R.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Master the application of economic and financial models to contemporary markets and institutions.

Develop advanced quantitative and statistical competencies for research and decision-making.

Acquire proficiency in financial software and econometric analysis for practical applications.

Understand professional ethics and corporate governance principles in finance.

Enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills for leadership roles.

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Submit Eligibility documents

Personal Interview (PI)

Screening

Provisional admission Offer

Selection Criteria

Screening based on PI & Previous Academic Records or PGCUET score.

Note

Provisional Admission offered to shortlisted candidates

Selection Criteria

Screening based on PI & Previous Academic Records or PGCUET score.

Note

Provisional Admission offered to shortlisted candidates

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Foundation in economic theory, finance, and quantitative methods, along with Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Economics, Financial Econometrics, Research Methods in Financial Economics, and Ethics & Finance, along with training in SPSS and R.

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program fees

General:

INR 5,70,000

Total Program fees

NRI/Foreign:

USD 8,900

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

M.Sc Financial Economics at MSCE

Advance your expertise at the intersection of economics and finance

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

2 Years

INR 5,70,000

USD 8,900

Program Highlights

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

2 Years

INR 5,70,000

USD 8,900