MSc in APPLIED ECONOMICS
COURSE OVERVIEW
54,439,200 UZS
per course
75,870,000 UZS
per course
1 year - full time
2 years - part time
Course description
The MSc in Applied Economics course aims to provide successful students with a deep, systematic, and structured knowledge of economic theories and principles, as well as the practical skills which will enable them to develop a career as a professional economist or economic consultant. Students develop the ability to understand contemporary economic problems in micro and macroeconomics, development economics, and finance, as well as learning to apply advanced knowledge to analyse policy measures and their impact on government, businesses, and citizens’ welfare. Additionally, students learn to effectively communicate the outcomes of econometric analyses and give advice to policymakers and business leaders to assist them in making better decisions.
How you will study
In a fast-changing global environment, the course seeks to provide students with the specialized knowledge needed to pursue professional careers in the private, public or institutional sectors as economists or consultants, who exhibit an extensive knowledge of both economic theories and their applications in the real world.
The philosophy of the course emphasises:
- the application of economic theories and methods to solve economic problems;
- the behavioural analysis of economic agents;
- the development of policy appraisal and evaluation skills;
- how to put the acquired skills into practice to advise governments and businesses on what actions they should to take (i.e. appraising alternative strategic options or using econometrics to evaluate the effectiveness of previous decisions).
Course structure
The course consists of six core modules and two optional modules. The course structure is validated by the University of Westminster (UK) every five years. This may change, if necessary, in order to adapt to feedback received from a variety of sources.
• Microeconomic Analysis
• Macroeconomic Fluctuations and Analysis
• Econometrics
• Economic Growth and development
• Applications of Data Analysis
• Dissertation
Economic Consultancy, Monitoring and Evaluation
Green Economy and Sustainability
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirement for admission onto the programme is a first degree in Economics/Mathematics/Statistics or related subjects with a minimum of second lower class honors (2:2 or equivalent) and demonstrate interest and motivation in the subject area.
Applicants must have:
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Had their first or second degree (or equivalent) taught and assessed in English; or
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IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing or another English Language Test recognised by the University of Westminster.
We accept the TOEFL (IBT (In person test) for entry to our programmes. We also accept TOEFL ‘My Best Scores’ where it relates to TOEFL iBT test results.
Please note that the TOEFL Home Edition (Online test) is not accepted for entry to WIUT degree programmes.
- TOEFL should be 88 overall with a minimum of 21 in Writing
CAREERS
A practical approach makes our economics MSc ideal not only for those with a technical background, but also other backgrounds such as the social sciences or humanities, who wish to launch careers in banking and finance, international trade, or the public sector.
Graduates employed at
COURSE LEADER
Akhliddin Malikov
Akhliddin has seven years of work experience in higher education and has held both leadership and teaching positions in the department of Economics at WIUT. He holds degrees from Cardiff Metropolitan University (BA) and King's College London (MA).
He has been teaching Introduction to Political Economy and International Economics for undergraduate and graduate students since 2017. His latest research focuses on income inequality and political economy of financial inclusion.
Akhliddin has also gained extensive professional experience by providing consultancy services to international organizations such as UNDP, FAO and ILO.
WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY
Head of Anti Money Laundering Department TBC Bank
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Principal Researcher
Centre for Economic Research and Reforms
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Associate Lecturer
Westminster International University in Tashkent
