PhD in economics - University of O

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.

Program Outline

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.
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.