The economics department of North South University along with the Young Economists’ Forum organised a youth dialogue on the topic titled ‘Higher Studies and Career Prospects in Economics and Development Studies’ at the NSU recently, said a press release.
Niaz Asadullah, a visiting professor from the University of Reading, UK, and professorial fellow at the NSU economics department was present as speaker and resource person at the event, which was held on May 6.
Asadullah urged students to consider a variety of career paths. He told them to consider less explored fields like public policy and data science and encouraged them to broaden their search beyond economics programmes.
He likened academics from development studies and economics to close cousins, stating, ‘They keep swapping places throughout their career.’
He encouraged students to consider universities beyond the US and UK and highlighted the growing significance of Spain, Italy and rising Asian institutions.
Professor Asadullah holds a PhD from the University of Oxford and has expertise in education economics, development economics and labour economics.
Throughout May, Professor Asadullah’s visit to the NSU will include seminars and workshops with students and faculty members.
The highlight of his visit will be a public lecture on the topic titled ‘Managing Education in Times of Crisis: Lessons from Malaysia.’
‘We are thrilled to have Professor Niaz Asadullah at North South University. His expertise and insights will undoubtedly guide our students in terms of their writing, research skills, career progress and growth as young economists,’ said Asad Karim Khan Priyo, chair of economics department at the NSU.
