Applied Economics - Economics The University of Lahore

Overview

The Applied Economics - Economics program of The University of Lahore integrates economics with core management fields, making it especially relevant to sectors such as education, public service, and international institutions. The electives in the programme cover key areas such as monetary economics, institutional economics, development policy, international trade, econometrics, welfare economics, public sector economics, and economic growth models, offering you specialised knowledge and practical insights. In your final year, you can opt to either pursue a thesis or choose two elective courses, allowing you to customise your academic journey according to your research interests.

Career Prospects

• The MPhil Economics programme opens diverse and rewarding career avenues for graduates across public, private, and international sectors. Graduates are well-prepared for positions in government ministries such as Finance, Commerce, Economic Affairs, and Planning & Development, as well as institutions like the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), State Bank of Pakistan, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Bureau of Statistics, Taxation Departments (FBR), and various planning & development departments. They can also pursue careers in commercial and central banking, insurance companies, and stock exchanges.
• Internationally, opportunities exist with renowned organisations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organization (WTO), Asian Development Bank (ADB), United Nations agencies including UNICEF and UNDP, and European Union missions. MPhil graduates are also highly valued in research and policy institutions like the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Centre for Economic Research in Pakistan (CERP), Institute for Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS), Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PIIA), and the Punjab Economic Research Institute (PERI).
• The programme further prepares graduates for roles in academia, both in public and private universities, as well as in multinational corporations, consultancy firms, financial advisory services, policy think tanks, economic reporting and media houses, market research companies, and development organisations such as USAID and DFID. This degree also serves as a solid foundation for pursuing doctoral studies or advancing into specialised research and policy-making roles.