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Am I eligible for applying to MA Economics in DSE if I have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science Engineering?
Anyone who has completed his/her graduation in any stream can get admission to DSE for MA in Economics. The only eligibility criteria are at least 60% marks in the aggregate ( in the graduation program)
Earlier there was an additional requirement that the aspirant must have studied at least one Maths paper during their graduation. But the recent criteria do not even require that. However, DSE focuses a lot on Math, and having an Engineering background will definitely give you an edge over other candidates.
Recently DSE has witnessed many non-economic students willing to shift their careers in economics and want to pursue Master's in Economics. This shift among students stems from the increasing demand for economists globally in different domains of jobs like Analyst, Economist, Researcher, Data Scientist, etc.
As an MA in Economics aspirant, one thing to keep in mind is that although the entrance exam is easy, the program is quite rigorous and can be extremely stressful at times. So only a true Economics fan should go for it.
Is an MBA in IB at DSE or an MBA from IIM Amritsar?
- Location: DSE is located in Delhi, which is a hub for business and industry in India.
- Delhi University Tag: DSE is a part of the prestigious Delhi University, which adds to its reputation.
- Small batch size: DSE has a smaller batch size which allows for a more personalized learning experience.
- Return on Investment: DSE has a great return on investment and it can be considered a good start towards your career.
Why are Delhi School of Economics and other better ROI colleges like JBIMS and many more for an MBA not as popular as FMS?
Here are some of the reasons that should be mentioned:
- DSE MBA was founded in 1986, whereas FMS was founded in 1954.
- An older institute has more alumni to leverage for placements and thus more alumni to build credibility in the institute branding.
- Until 2015, DSE offered a "Master" degree in HR/OD and IB, titled Master of Organization Development and Human Resources and Master of International Business. Two things stand out: i) HR/OD and IB are niche areas to enter in comparison to an MBA-Fin and MBA-Marketing. ii) A MHROD/MIB has lower popularity than an MBA.
- FMS has significantly more industry exposure than DSE, owing primarily to alumni/family of alumni/friends of alumni.
- Quality of Faculty: Though both FMS and DSE are run by DU, what DU lacks in academic-focused faculty is more than made up for in FMS, which has regular mandatory industry guest lecturers.
- The higher cut-off in FMS (relative to DSE) year after year ensures (though is not guaranteed) a certain quality benchmark of students coming in, leading to increased competition and peer learning. Something DSE could think about.
Who are some of the famous alumni of Delhi School of Economics?
Some of the famous alumni of Delhi School of Economics includes :
- Prannoy Roy : Co-founder and Executive co-chairperson of New Delhi Television (NDTV).
- Rishi Raj Gupta (2005) : Director of HR - India, APAC Partnerships and F2, Facebook.
- Avinash Kohli (2005) : Executive Director - Global Talent Development at Boeing.
- Gaurav Ahluwalia (1997) : Managing Director, Human Resources at JPMorgan Chase.
- Ashish Taneja (2002) : Vice President Human Resources at RBS.
- Kavita Dasan (1998) : Head - People Practices, ABP News Network.
- Sachin Khurana (2007) : Chief People Officer & Vice President - People Practice at Happiest Minds Technologies.
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