Placement Statistics

Top Recruiting Companies

The Economics program at Iilm University Gurugram attracts top-tier recruiters from various sectors, including finance, consulting, technology, and government organizations.

• Goldman Sachs: Offers roles in quantitative analysis, risk management, and investment banking.
• McKinsey & Company: Recruits for strategy consulting, economic research, and policy analysis.
• Deloitte: Hires for financial advisory, audit, and economic modeling positions.
• PwC: Provides opportunities in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and data analytics.
• Accenture: Offers roles in business strategy, economics consulting, and digital transformation projects.
• Citibank: Recruits for corporate banking, financial risk analysis, and investment management.
• HDFC Bank: Provides internships and full-time positions in retail banking, wealth management, and economic research.
• ICICI Bank: Offers roles in financial planning, product development, and economic forecasting.
• Morgan Stanley: Recruits for equity research, fixed income analysis, and portfolio management.
• Reserve Bank of India: Hires for policy research, monetary analysis, and regulatory frameworks.
• World Bank: Offers internships and positions in development economics and global finance.
• IMF: Provides opportunities in economic surveillance, financial stability, and policy research.
• Oxfam: Recruits for policy analysis, program evaluation, and sustainable development initiatives.
• UNDP: Offers roles in economic planning, policy implementation, and social impact assessment.
• Asian Development Bank: Provides positions in economic research, policy analysis, and regional development programs.

Sector-Wise Analysis

The Economics program graduates find employment across multiple sectors based on their specialization and interests. The following sectors represent key recruitment areas:

IT/Software: Graduates often work as data analysts, business intelligence specialists, or product managers in companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and IBM. Roles typically involve economic modeling, user behavior analysis, and market research.

Core Engineering: While not directly related to engineering, economics graduates can work in project management, technical consulting, or R&D roles in companies like Siemens, GE, and Tata Motors. These positions leverage analytical skills and policy knowledge.

Finance: This sector attracts the largest number of graduates. Major firms include banks (HDFC, ICICI, Citibank), investment houses (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley), and financial institutions (Reserve Bank of India, IMF). Roles span from quantitative analysis to risk management.

Consulting: Consulting firms like McKinsey, Deloitte, PwC, and Accenture hire economics graduates for strategy development, policy analysis, and economic research. These roles often involve working with clients on complex business challenges.

Analytics: Analytics roles in e-commerce platforms (Amazon), social media (Meta), and tech startups require strong quantitative skills. Graduates work on customer segmentation, A/B testing, and predictive modeling using economic principles.

PSUs: Public sector units like BHEL, NTPC, and IOCL offer positions in policy analysis, economic planning, and financial management. These roles provide job security and long-term career growth.

Internship Season

The internship season at Iilm University Gurugram is highly competitive, with students securing placements in top-tier organizations during their third and fourth years. Internships typically begin in June and last for 2-6 months.

Companies like Goldman Sachs, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, and Accenture offer internships to top-performing students. The stipend ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000 per month, with additional benefits such as transportation allowance and meals.

Students are encouraged to participate in summer internships to gain practical experience and build professional networks. Many interns receive full-time offers upon completion of their internship period, especially those who demonstrate exceptional performance.

The placement cell organizes campus recruitment drives and career fairs where companies visit the university to meet students. These events provide valuable opportunities for networking and direct interaction with recruiters.