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CDS Thiruvunanthapuram Placement Brochure 2017
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About Us Infrastructure
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Events Talks
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Faculty Alumni Speak
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About the Internship
Programme Snapshot
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DIRECTORS MESSAGE
Strong Foundation in
Recognition EconomicAnalysis
Students not only have a strong
With a degree awarded by
theoretical base but are also trained in
Jawaharlal Nehru University, the
M.A. course is taught by prolific interdisciplinary applications,
faculty associated with stellar including statistical packages such as
institutions such as World Bank, R, Gretl andeViews.
UN, Planning Commission, RBI
and the like.
Internship Exposure
With a diverse range of internships in
both the Public and Private sectors,
students get an opportunity to hone
their skills in the spheres of Banking,
Multicultural Finance, Public Policy and Socio-
Environment Economic analysis to name a few.
CDS is home to people from all
corners of the country. As suchthe
academic environment has a
unique intermingling of Research Experience
identities. Several researchers The M.A. course at CDS has a
from abroad have beenan integral compulsory research project aspart
part of our community in terms of of its curriculum in the final
participation in workshops, semester. Students also have several
research projects, and guest term papers as part of their
lectures. optional creditcourses.
About Us
IT
To facilitate the provision of computing services to
cover the length and breadth of the institution
efficiently , there is an in-house IT-service centre.
Services provided include self-administered web
pages for each of the users, online library catalogue
and 24/7 Wi-Fi hotspots located all around the
campus.
Hostel
Hostels are provided on
campus for all the students.
The campus at present has 4
hostels in close proximity to
the academic block and library
All hostels have access to Wi-
Fi facility.
K.N. Raj Library
Seminars
The Centre organizes weekly seminars by the faculty and
special experts. Past sessions have included seminarsone
Trademarks and IPR, Public Distribution System, Public
Finance and Monetarypolicy.
Cultural Activities
We at CDS are a close knit community. Beyond academics,
there are facilities for several sports and games. The Centre
comes together to celebrate festive occasions like Onam,
Diwali, Eid and Christmas. We also play host to regular Spic
Macay music and danceperformances.
EVENTS
Outreach Sessions
The Centre provides a
common forum for debate
and discussion on issues of
national relevance. Recently,
such a session on the
Economic Survey was
conducted by the Chief
Economic Advisor, Dr.
Arvind Subramanian.
Workshops
The Centre is a pioneer
in interdisciplinary
research with a broad
range of themes
including introduction
to statistical packages,
migration, innovation,
inclusive developmentet
al. It also holds special
workshops for the State
Government.
Memorial Lectures
CDS has had the privilege of
hosting eminent
personalities ranging from
Nicholas Kaldor and Joan
Robinson to Amartya Sen,
Kaushik Basu, Montek
Singh Ahluwalia, to name a
few. An emphasis on Indias
inclusive development
trajectory has been the
underlying theme of work.
Talks:
Dr. Silvia Masiero, Ronald Labonte
Department of International Canada Research Chair, Globalisation/
Development, Health Equity Professor Faculty of
London School of Economicsand Medicine, Institute of Population Health,
Political Science, UK Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Srikanta Kundu
Devika.J
PhD in Economics (ISI)
PhD in History (MG University)
Financial Econometrics, Time Series Modelling,
Feminist Theory and Practice, Social Theoryand
Macroeconometrics
Social Science ResearchMethodologies
C. Rammanohar Reddy,
A L U M N I
Jeemol Unni,
Director, Institute of Rural Management(IRMA), Anand
M.H Suryanarayana,
Professor, IGIDR, Mumbai
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
M.A. in Applied Economicsat CDS is a Quantitative
unique masters programme in
economics that aims at providing an
Skills
arduous training in theory, tools and Exposure to Statistical
methods for applied economic Packages- R, Stata, Eviews
analysis. Gretl
Trained as applied economists the Training in Forecasting,
students are well prepared forcareers Time Series Analysis,
in academia, corporate sector, Financial Econometrics
research institutions, development
agencies and the media.
Evaluation Techniques
ELECTIVES
ECONOMICS OF PROJECT EVALUATION
PUBLIC ECONOMICS
INDUSTRIAL ORGANISATION
TOPICS IN TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
ECONOMICS OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
LAW, ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT
ISSUES IN INDIAN INDUSTRY
POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT
HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT
ECONOMIC HISTORY OF MODERN INDIA
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
LABOUR AND DEVELOPMENT
ISSUES IN INDIAN AGRICULTURE
POLITICAL ECONOMY, DEVELOPMENT AND
GOVERNANCE
Internship Snapshot (2015-16)
Institute of
Kerala State
Human
Planning Board
Development
Reserve Bank
of India Ministry of
Finance
IGIDR Institute of
Development
Studies
Centre for Policy
Centre for
Research
Development
Studies
Institute of
Economic Centre for
Growth Economicand
Social Studies
Research
and Ministry of
Information Statistics and
System Programme
NABARD Implementation
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Abhishek Sekharan
Age: 22
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, Christ University
Internship(s)
Centre for Development Studies , Trivandrum (2016)
Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi (2015)
Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore (2014)
TVS Srichakra Ltd, Madurai (2013)
Others
Fundamentals of Banking awarded by Christ University
Statistics in Data Analysis awarded by Christ University
Published a Paper on Surrogate Bodies and Classy Queerdom
Adrita Banerjee
Age: 21
Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. in Economics, Presidency University, Kolkata
Internship(s)
Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum (2016)
Institute of Development Studies, Kolkata (2015)
Peerless Financial Services Ltd, Kolkata (2014)
Others
Project on Recessions and Zero Lower Bound
Project on Influx of Bangladeshi Migrants to India
Project on Terms of Trade and its impact on National welfare
Project on Impact of 2014 Government change on loan NBFC
Anshul Kumar
Age:23
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, Hansraj College, University of Delhi.
Internship(s)
Collaborative Research and Dissemination, Delhi (2016)
Others
Project on Demographic Trends In India
Project on Impact of Savings, Investment and Money on Growth rate of OECD countries
Banantika Datta
Age: 22
Educational Qualifications
B.Sc. in Economics, Symbiosis School of Economics, Pune
Internship(s)
Ministry of Finance, Delhi (2016)
Kerala State Planning Board, Trivandrum (2016)
Geojit BNP Paribas , Pune (2014)
Cosmos Co-operative Bank (2013)
Certificate Course(s)
Equity Dealer( National Skill Qualifications Framework- Level 4) , BSE institute ltd.
Coursera: Financial Programming and Policies, Macroeconomics Accounts and Analysis , IMF
Disha Saxena
Age: 23
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, Dayal Singh College, University of Delhi
Work experience
Data Analyst (Bloomberg Terminal) at Drewry Maritime Services Ltd.
Internship(s)
Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum (2016)
Equity and Commodity Analyst , Delhi (2012)
Others
Published a Paper Surrogate Bodies and Classy Queerdom
FICCI and IAN - Business Proposal (Sanitary Napkin unit in Tarapur, Bihar)
Divya Sebastian
Age: 22
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, St. Stephens College, University of Delhi
Internship(s)
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Trivandrum (2016)
Joint Operation for Social Help, Delhi (2014)
Others
Project on Womens Health Status
Project on Old Age Crisis in Developing Countries
Project on corruption and inequality : A Panel Data Study
Hiteshchandra Tripathi
Age: 26
Educational Qualifications
Educational Qualifications: B.E. in Mechanical Engg., M.I.T., University of Pune
Work Experience
Fractal Analytics, Mumbai (2014-15)
Internship(s)
Kerala State Planning Board, Trivandrum (2016)
Other(s)
Project on Politics of Demography
Project on Economics of Tax Evasion
Kumar Shubham
Age: 21
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi
Internship(s)
Indira Gandhi Institue of Development and Research , Mumbai (2016)
Certificate course(s)
Introduction to Capital Markets,(Twenty19)
Coursera: Portfolio and Risk Management
Narayan Nathani
Age: 23
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, Aryabhatta College, University of Delhi
Internship(s)
Research Assistant to a Phd. Scholar from Virginia Tech University(2016)
Delhi School of Economics , Delhi (2015)
Jawaharlal Nehru University , Delhi (2013)
Josh India, Delhi (2013)
Others
Project on Competition Policy of India
Project on Tobacco Taxation in India
Nikita Aggarwal
Age: 22
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi
Internship(s)
Centre for Policy Research, Delhi (2016)
Research and Information System, Delhi (2016)
Institute of Economic Growth, Delhi (2015)
Others
Project on Resources on South-South Co-operation
Project on Land Rights in Scheduled areas
Preet Goenka
Age: 22
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi
Internship(s)
Institute of Human Development , Delhi (2016)
Centre for Development Studies, Trivandrum (2016)
Certificate Course(s)
NSE- Equity Derivatives
NSE- Derivatives(Dealers) Module
Coursera : Understanding Financial Markets , University of Geneva
CT-7 (Business Economics), awarded by Institute of Actuaries of India
CT-3 (Probability and Mathematical Statistics) , awarded by Institute of Actuaries of India
Radhika
Age: 23
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi
Internship(s)
Kerala State Planning Board, (2016)
National Institute of Urban Affairs , Delhi (2015)
Quickdel Logistics (Gojavas), Gurgaon, (2014)
Certified Course(s)
Analytics for All (R, Excel) by Analytics Training Institute
Sustainable Cities Awarded by SDGacademy and IIHS, Bangalore
Ritu Sabu
Age: 22
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, Christ University
Internship(s)
Kerala State Financial Enterprises (2014)
Certificate Course(s)
Leadership Skills- awarded by Christ University
Nutrichem- awarded by Christ University
Others
Project on Study of Enrolment Gap between Primary and Secondary Level of Schooling
Project on South Asian Migration to Gulf Countries with special focus on Indian Migration
Shyam Agarwal
Age: 23
Educational Qualifications
B.A. (Hons.) in Economics, College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi
Internship(s)
Nathan Economic Consultancy (2016)
Certificate Course(s)
CT-7 (Business Economics), awarded by Institute of Actuaries of India
CT-3 (Probability and Mathematical Statistics) , awarded by Institute of Actuaries of India
Others
Project on Exchange Rate Volatility and Portfolio Investment
Uthara G
Age: 21
Educational Qualifications
B.A. in Economics, St.Teresas College, Cochin
Internship(s):
Reserve Bank of India (2016)
Kerala Institute of Local Administration (2014)
Certificate Course(s)
Desktop Publishing awarded by St. Teresas College, Cochin
Others
An Appraisal of the functionality of Women Component Plan in Panchayats
Study on MSMEs and impediments faced by them in accessing credit and banking system
Analysis of Allocation and Implementation of women-oriented schemes operated at Panchayat level
Contact Us
Address:
Centre For DevelopmentStudies,
Prasanth Nagar, Ulloor,
Medical College P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram-695011
Coordinator:
Preet Goenka +91-8590666758
Nikita Aggarwal +91-9020906283
Email:
placements.cds@gmail.com
placements@cds.ac.in