Economics
Department Code: ECO
The Department of Economics is committed to providing quality education, promoting research, and developing the professional and analytical skills of its students. The department offers BS Economics, MS Economics, and PhD Economics programs designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge, quantitative expertise, and critical thinking abilities required to address contemporary economic challenges.
The primary objective of the department is to prepare students as competent professional economists capable of serving in a wide range of public and private sector organizations, both nationally and internationally. The academic programs incorporate modern qualitative and quantitative approaches to economics, enabling students to develop a strong understanding of economic theory, econometric techniques, data analysis, and policy evaluation.
The Department of Economics takes immense pride in its distinguished alumni community, whose members have established successful careers in academia, government institutions, financial organizations, research centers, and the corporate sector. Our graduates continue to make valuable contributions as economists, researchers, educators, policymakers, and development practitioners, serving in both public and private organizations across Pakistan and around the world.
Through excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, the Department of Economics strives to cultivate future leaders and professionals who can contribute effectively to economic development and informed decision-making in an increasingly complex global economy.
• The department envisions producing skilled economists, researchers, and policymakers who can contribute to sustainable economic growth and address emerging economic issues at national and international levels.
The department mission is to nurture competent economists who can apply economic knowledge to address contemporary socio-economic challenges and contribute effectively to sustainable development at national and global levels.
Programs Offered
| Program | Duration | Entry Requirements |
| BS Economics | 4 Years (8 Semesters) |
Minimum 12-year education with a minimum of 45% marks in intermediate |
| Advance Diploma in Applied Health Economics | Minimum 1 Academic Year Maximum 2 Academic Year |
16 Years of education in relevant field with minimum 50% marks (in annual system) or 2.50/4.00 CGPA (in semester system). |
| MS Economics | 2 Years (4 Semesters) |
BSc in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA 2.0/4.00 or equivalent (55%), UW Entry Test or GAT-General (Minimum 50% Marks) or GRE-General (Minimum 50 Percentile) |
| Ph.D. Economics | 3 Years (6 Semesters) |
MS/MPhil Degree in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00 or equivalent (70%), UW Entry Test (Minimum 70% Marks) or GAT-Subject (Minimum 60% Marks) or GRE-Subject (Minimum 60 Percentile) |
Talent Showcase
Dr. Waqqas Qayyum
BS Economics
Assistant Professor and Incharge Academic Affairs at the International Institute of Islamic Economics (IIUI). A pioneer Master’s graduate of the University of Wah, he completed his MSc Economics in 2007 with distinction and was awarded a Gold Medal. He acknowledges the university’s strong academic foundation and mentorship in shaping his professional journey and continued success in academia.