Master of Arts in Economics & Master of Social Sciences in Economics
1. Introduction:
The Department of Economics of the University of Kelaniya has been conducting Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Social Sciences (MSSc) degree programs since 1998. The courses have been prescribed according to the general regulations for postgraduate degrees offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
1. Master of Arts Degree Program in Economics by Course Work - One-Year Degree Program
2. Master of Social Sciences Degree Program in Economics by Research(Course Work + Thesis) -Two-Year Degree Program
| 2. Entry Qualifications: |
Master of Arts Degree in Economics (MA) Bachelor’s Degree (SLQF 5 or SLQF 6) from a recognized university with Economics as a subject or any other academic or professional qualifications approved by the Board of Study, Faculty of Social Sciences and by the University Senate. Master of Social Sciences Degree in Economics (MSSc) Bachelor’s Degree (SLQF 6) with a Class (First or Second) from a recognized university with Economics as the main subject or any other academic or professional qualifications approved by the Board of Study, Faculty of Social Sciences and the University Senate. |
| 3. SLQF Level: |
Master of Arts Degree in Economics (MA): Level 09 Master of Social Sciences Degree in Economics (MSSc): Level 10 |
4. Course Content:
Master of Arts Degree in Economics (MA):
|
Course code |
Course Unit Title |
Type |
Credits |
|
ECON 53015 |
Advanced Economic Theory – Microeconomics |
C |
5 |
|
ECON 53025 |
Advanced Economic Theory – Macroeconomics |
C |
5 |
|
ECON 53035 |
Mathematics and Statistics |
C |
5 |
|
ECON 53045 |
Economic Thought, Growth and Development of Sri Lanka |
C |
5 |
|
ECON 53065 |
Project Analysis and Management |
O |
5 |
|
ECON 53075 |
Resource Economics and Natural Resource Management |
O |
|
|
ECON 53085 |
International Trade and Commercial Policy |
O |
|
|
ECON 53095 |
Econometrics |
O |
|
|
ECON 53105 |
Research Methodology for Economics |
O |
5 |
|
ECON 53115 |
Independent Dissertation |
O |
|
|
Total Number of Credits |
30 |
||
Master of Social Sciences Degree in Economics (MSSc):
|
Course code |
Course Unit Title |
Type |
Credits |
|
ECON 53015 |
Advanced Economic Theory – Microeconomics |
C |
5 |
|
ECON 53025 |
Advanced Economic Theory – Macroeconomics |
C |
5 |
|
ECON 53035 |
Mathematics and Statistics |
C |
5 |
|
ECON 53045 |
Economic Thought, Growth and Development of Sri Lanka |
C |
5 |
|
ECON 53055 |
Monetary Economics and Public Finance |
O |
5
|
|
ECON 53065 |
Project Analysis and Management |
O |
|
|
ECON 53075 |
Resource Economics and Natural Resource Management |
O |
|
|
ECON 53085 |
International Trade and Commercial Policy |
O |
|
|
ECON 53095 |
Econometrics |
O |
|
|
ECON 53105 |
Research Methodology for Economics |
C |
5 |
|
ECON 6301W |
Thesis |
C |
30 |
|
Total Number of Credits |
60 |
||
5. Syllabus:
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Master of Arts Degree in Economics (MA): |
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Master of Social Sciences Degree in Economics (MSSc): |
6. Objectives of the Program:
The other objective of this degree program is to enhance the knowledge, critical thinking and strategies of postgraduate students to select and use the Economic tools which need to be employed in the areas of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and development approaches.
| 7. Program Type: |
Master of Arts Degree in Economics (MA): Coursework + Research - Onsite Master of Social Sciences Degree in Economics (MSSc): Coursework - Onsite |
| 8. Time Duration: |
Master of Arts Degree in Economics (MA): Time Duration is one year. The programme is expected to start in January each year and end in December. Examinations are scheduled at the end of coursework, and continuous assessments are conducted throughout the programme.
Master of Social Sciences Degree in Economics (MSSc): Time Duration is two years. The coursework is expected to start in January each year and end in December. Examinations are scheduled at the end of coursework, and continuous assessments are conducted throughout the programme. Another year is allocated for the research. |
| 9. Evaluation Procedure: |
Master of Arts Degree in Economics (MA): The assessment structure is based on examinations (80%) and assignments (20%).
Master of Social Sciences Degree in Economics (MSSc): The assessment structure for the coursework is based on examinations (80%) and assignments (20%). The thesis is evaluated by two examiners. Additionally, research is reviewed by two reviewers continuously. |
10. Contact Details:
| Coordinator: Sinhala Medium | |
| Name: |
Dr. G.K.R.Jayaweera |
| Contact Number: | 0767783680 |
| Email Address: |
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| Coordinator: English Medium | |
| Name: | Prof. Nawarathna Banda |
| Contact Number: |
0716209187 |
| Email Address: |
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| Program Assistant: | |
| Name: |
Mr. Vimukthi Priyashan |
| Contact Number: |
0789320076 0750510629 |
| Email Address: |
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| General Contact Details: | |
| Contact Number: | 0112914488 |
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