Madras School of Economics

About MSE: Madras School of Economics (MSE) is one of the premier institutions in the country for post-graduate teaching and research in Economics, Finance, Environment, Management and Data Science. MSE offers two two-year full-time programmes – Master of Arts (MA) and Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM). The MA programme has five specialisations, in General Economics, Financial Economics, Actuarial Economics, Environmental Economics and Applied Quantitative Finance. 

Madras School of Economics PGDM Admission:  Madras School of Economics (MSE) closed the applications for admission to its Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Finance and Research and Business Analytics for the academic session 2025 -27. MSE PGDM Program is 2-year (6 trimesters) PGDM Programmes approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt of India.

Madras School of Economics, Post-Graduate Teaching & Research in Economics, Finance & Management Recognized as “Institute of Special Importance ” by Government of TamilNadu. 

MSE Business school offers two-year, full-time Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programmes in the following fields: 

1. Finance – The specialisation in Finance includes in-depth theoretical and empirical coursework in Asset Pricing and Corporate Finance , Electives offered during Stochastic calculus, Derivatives and Options, Financial Market Microstructures.
2. Research and Business Analytics.- The specialisation in Research and Business Analytics offers courses such as Machine Learning, AI Applications in Business, Big Data, Medical Analytics and Financial Risk Analytics, in order to cater to industry demand in such fast-growing areas.

Eligibility:

• Class X, XII and Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with minimum 70% from a recognized university. Undergraduate degree from recognized university (10+2+3 or 10+2+4)
• Candidates who are appearing for their final year examination and are awaiting their results may also apply.
• Candidates must have a Scores from any of the following entrance exams – CAT/ GMAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA.
• No arrears/ backlogs at the time of joining the program.
• Preferable to have had Mathematics at Class XII level.
• Shortlisted Candidates to be called for PI

Application Procedure 

1. Register online for any one of the following standardized tests: GMAT / CAT / XAT / 

          CMAT / MAT / ATMA.

1. Download the PGDM 2023 -24 admissions brochure and application form from the MSE admission’s website ( www.admissions.mse.edu ) 
2. Submit the completed application to MSE along with the application fee (INR 1500/-)

Admission Criteria:

The Admissions Committee determines the basis on which admissions decisions are made, taking into consideration the following: 

1. Prior academic performance 
2. Work experience 
3. Standardised test scores 
4. Personal interviews 
5. Any other factor deemed fit by the Committee.

Reservation Policy MSE follows reservation policies as per the guidelines followed by Central Government institutions.

Final Selection Process Provisionally selected candidates will be offered admission through e-mail and over the telephone. A candidate needs to confirm his acceptance of the admission, produce original certificates, and pay fees within 15 days. Failure to do so may lead to forfeiting the admission offer.

• Last date for submission of application (Round 1): 19 Feb 2024.
•  Last date for submission of application (Round 2): 06 May 2024
•  Last date for submission of application (Round 3): 01 Jul 2024

Madras School of Economics Placements 2023: Madras School of Economics (MSE), Chennai released the PGDM placement 21-23 batch report, 84% of the students getting placed almost in the midway of the season with highest CTC of Rs. 23.84 LPA, average CTC of Rs. 14.20 LPA and lowest CTC of Rs. 10 LPA and the process is still going on.

Top recruiters are ABInBev, EY, KPMG, WELLS Fargo, BARCLAYS, Deloitte, PWC, TCS, CITI and other.