PhD in Economics

Program Overview

The PhD in Economics program at the University of Manitoba offers advanced training in research and application in economics and econometrics or economics and society. Students complete coursework and a thesis, with stream-specific requirements in econometrics, economic theory, and economic history or development economics. The program prepares graduates for careers in academia, research, and policy analysis.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The PhD in Economics program at the University of Manitoba is designed to provide students with a higher degree of specialization and advanced training in research and application in economics and econometrics or economics and society.

Outline:

Content:

• Economics and Econometrics Stream:
• ECON 7010 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7650 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7660 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7722 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7732 (3 credit hours)
• 12 credit hours of elective economics courses at the 7000 level
• A research paper, candidacy examination, and thesis proposal
• Economics and Society Stream:
• ECON 7010 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7650 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7722 (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7540 or ECON 7060 (3 credit hours)
• 6 credit hours from the following ECON 7060; ECON 7130; ECON 7140; ECON 7170; ECON 7180; ECON 7540; ECON 7610; and ECON 7690
• 9 credit hours of elective coursework selected in consultation with the thesis advisor
• A candidacy examination and thesis proposal

Structure:

• The program consists of a combination of coursework and a thesis component.
• Students must complete a minimum of 27 credit hours of required and elective 7000 level coursework beyond their MA program by the end of their second year in the program.
• Students must also complete additional stream-specific requirements.

Course Schedule:

• Sample course offerings include:
• ECON 7010: Econometrics I (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7060: Advanced Heterodox Theory (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7140: Topics in Development Economics (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7150: Evaluation of Public Policy and Programs (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7430: Advanced Theory of Resource Economics (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7540: Advanced History of Economic Thought (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7640: International Money and Finance (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7650: Advanced Macroeconomic Theory I (3 credit hours)
• ECON 7690: Structuralist Theories of Development (3 credit hours)