Online MA in Economics at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), which used to be known as North Orissa University, is a two-year (24 months) postgraduate degree program aimed at all learners interested in acquiring the best analytical and economic decision-making skills. To be eligible to be part of the institution, applicants should have a bachelor's degree and be at least 50% in their marks. The course is provided in the Centre of Distance and Online Education (CDOE), which is renowned for offering quality education that is flexible and offered with the help of modern technology.

The curriculum encompasses the key disciplines such as Micro and Macro Economic Analysis, Public Economics, Agricultural Economics, International Trade and Finance, Economic Growth and Development and specialisation courses such as Econometrics, Financial Markets and Environmental Economics. Regional studies are also studied by the students, such as Indian Economic Policy and Economic Issues of Odisha and a final project work that improves research and practice.

Students who have graduated under this program have an opportunity to work across economic research, data analysis, banking, policy consulting, financial institutions, government departments, NGOs, and academia. The job titles can be Economist, Research Analyst, Financial Consultant, Market Analyst, Policy Advisor, or Statistical Assistant. The program equips the learners with the ability to use economic reasoning to solve real-life issues that help them to pursue meaningful careers in the public and private realms.