Master's programs
On-Campus
Postgraduate Courses
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) offers the Master of Statistics [M Stat], Master of Mathematics [M Math], Master of Science in Quantitative Economics [MS (QE)], Master of Science in Quality Management Science [MS (QMS)], Master of Science in Library and Information Science [MS (LIS)], Master of Technology in Computer Science [M Tech (CS)], Master of Technology in Cryptology and Security [M Tech (CrS)] and Master of Technology in Quality, Reliability & Operations Research [M Tech (QROR)], providing rigorous training in statistics, mathematics, economics, computer science and related quantitative disciplines, with strong emphasis on analytical and theoretical foundations. For updated information regarding these courses, eligibility, admissions, etc., you may visit the Admissions Page.
This is a two-year advanced programme in Economics and its applications, with special emphasis on quantitative methods. On successful completion of the programme, a student will be able to pursue an academic career in Economics or take up responsible positions in various private and public sector organisations. It is offered simultaneously at Kolkata and Delhi.
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for admission to this programme, an applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree of three or more years’ duration, in any discipline.
Curriculum.
The two-year programme consists of a total of twenty credit-courses distributed over four
semesters. There are many elective courses including project and thesis. The courses other
than project and thesis are allocated four hours per week.
*Students having Mathematics and/or Statistics as major/honours subjects at their Bache-
lor’s level may take suitable other courses including Econ298 (Basic Economics) (in con-
sultation with the appropriate Teachers’ Committee) in lieu of Math271 and Stat271
