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Medium of studying
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Economics
Area of study
Social Sciences
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Ph.D. program in Economics at this university requires a minimum of 72 credits, including core courses in microeconomics, econometrics, macroeconomics, and history of economic thought. Students must also complete two pairs of field courses and 19 credits of electives. The program culminates in a dissertation and oral examinations.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Core Courses:
- AREC 606/ECON 606 Microeconomic Analysis I (3 credits)
- AREC 635/ECON 635 Econometric Theory I (3 credits)
- AREC 706/ECON 706 Microeconomic Analysis II (3 credits)
- AREC 735/ECON 735 Econometric Theory II (2 credits)
- Select one from the following:
- AREC 736A/ECON 736A Advanced Econometric Methods: Discrete Choice Models (1 credit)
- AREC 736B/ECON 736B Advanced Econometric Methods: Panel Data Models (1 credit)
- AREC 736C/ECON 736C Advanced Econometric Methods: Time Series Models (1 credit)
- ECON 501 Quantitative Methods for Economists (3 credits)
- ECON 505 History of Economic Thought (3 credits)
- ECON 604 Macroeconomic Analysis I (3 credits)
- ECON 704 Macroeconomic Analysis II (3 credits)
- ECON 705 Heterodox Approaches to Economics (3 credits)
- Field Courses:
- Two pairs of field courses from among those designated by the department (12 credits)
- Electives:
- 19 credits
- Electives must be at the 500-level or above, chosen with advisor approval.
- Research and Dissertation:
- ECON 698 Research--Technical Paper (23 credits)
- ECON 793 Seminar--Doctoral Research (3 credits)
- ECON 799 Dissertation (18 credits)
- Exams:
- Students must pass the written Ph.D. Qualifying Examination, the preliminary Oral Examination, and the final Oral Examination.
Assessment:
- **Written Ph.D.
- Qualifying Examination
- Preliminary Oral Examination
- Final Oral Examination
- Technical Paper (with satisfactory oral defense)
Other:
- A minimum of 72 credits are required to complete the program.
- Completion of the Technical Paper, with satisfactory oral defense along with appropriate course work, satisfies the requirements for the Plan B M.A. degree.
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