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The PhD in Economics prepares students for careers in teaching, research, and consulting. The program emphasizes high-quality research and teaching skills, with coursework in micro theory, macro theory, and econometrics, followed by specialization in the second or third year. Students complete a field-specific research paper and a dissertation, and are assessed through exams, research papers, and teaching evaluations. Graduates have gone on to successful careers in academia, government, and industry.
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Degree Overview:
The PhD in Economics prepares students for careers in teaching, research, and consulting in academia, government, and industry. The program is structured to develop high-quality research and teaching skills and facilitate successful and timely completion of the degree.
Outline:
The program consists of three main components:
- Coursework: Students take courses in micro theory, macro theory, and econometrics in the first year. In the second or early third year, students complete coursework in their chosen fields of specialization.
- Research: Students complete a field-specific research paper in the third year and a dissertation in the fourth or fifth year.
- Exams: Students take qualifying exams in micro and macro theory in the summer after the first year.
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams: Students take exams in all courses.
- Research papers: Students submit a field-specific research paper in the third year and a dissertation in the fourth or fifth year.
- Teaching evaluations: Students are evaluated by their teaching mentors and faculty.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are leaders in their fields. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and workshops. Students also have the opportunity to work with faculty members on research projects.
Careers:
Graduates of the program have gone on to successful careers in academia, government, and industry. They work as professors, researchers, economists, and consultants.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates for admission to the PhD program must have substantial knowledge of intermediate economic theory, micro and macro, and calculus I, II, III including several or multi-variable calculus, elementary linear algebra, and statistics. Elementary analysis is recommended. Strong grades in economics and mathematics courses, as well as academic potential, will be important to the admissions committee.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
TOEFL/IELTS required of all non-native English speakers, even if you hold a degree from an institution in an English-speaking country or are a permanent resident in the U.S.
