University of the Punjab.

Master of Business Economics (MBEcon) Self-Supporting (Afternoon)

School of Economics
Faculty of Business, Economics and Administrative Sciences

INTRODUCTION There is an ever-increasing demand in the country for people who possess sound knowledge of economic theory on the one hand and of business science on the other, so that they can solve the problems of business enterprises in the economy. This demand has further intensified, especially in the presence of current wake of denationalization and privatization of public sector enterprises. To cater this fast growing demand, Department of Economics, University of the Punjab, has responded by offering a specialized and structured degree programme of Master of Business Economics (MBEcon). OBJECTIVES 1. This programme is aimed at producing entrepreneurial class that will help in promoting industrial growth of the economy. 2. The participants of the programme are expected to undertake research in Economics, Management, Finance, Marketing and Banking. 3. The participants of the programme would be trained to work as Professional Economists, Managers, Financial Analysts, Bankers and Business Executives. 4. The MBEcon degree holders are expected to compete with holders of MBA / MPA / M.A. (Economics) / M.Sc. (Statistics) / M. Com. degrees in both private and public sectors at national and international level. INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENT A student will have to complete at least six-weeks internship with a national or international organization during or after completing the coursework requirement for MBEcon. Seats Merit = 69 Reserve = 04 Total = 73 Duration 02 Years Teaching System Semester System Session Begin September/October Credit Hours / Years -

Course Outline Merit = 69 Reserve = 04 Total = 73 Admission Criteria Eligibility and Distribution of Seats:   BA / B.Sc / B.Com 2nd division marks in Economics. BA. B.Sc / B.Com 60 Graduates with PGDAE (PU) 09   Admission Criteria: Basic Additional Marks: Subject Marks: • Marks of Economics out of 200 Marks • ¼ marks of the Subject (Either Statistics or Mathematics of 200 Marks elective or optional) in which the marks are higher. • ¼ marks of the Subject (Either Statistics or Mathematics of 100 Marks in B.Com) in which the marks are higher. • For PGDAE graduates, Basic Criteria plus total marks obtained in PGDAE out f 1000. • Hafiz-e-Quran 20 marks Merit Formula: Academic record 100% • If any merit seat for B.A. / B.Sc. candidates remains vacant after fourth/final list, it will be filled from PGDAE candidates. Department School of Economics Faculty Business, Economics and Administrative Sciences