Code | Title | Credits |
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Required | ||
Core theory and econometrics courses | ||
ECON 8301 | Microeconomic Theory I | |
ECON 8302 | Microeconomic Theory II | |
ECON 8305 | Macroeconomic Theory I | |
ECON 8306 | Macroeconomic Theory II | |
ECON 8375 | Econometrics I | |
ECON 8376 | Econometrics II | |
Research development course | ||
ECON 8397 | Paper Proposal Seminar (does not count toward the 48 credits of required and elective courses necessary for the degree) | |
Electives | ||
Students must complete 30 credits in 8000-level or approved 6000-level courses. At least 21 of these credits should be 8000-level ECON courses. Research credits such as those taken in ECON 8998 or ECON 8999 do not count as elective credits in pre-candidacy, nor does ECON 8397. ECON 8997 does count toward the 30 elective credits but not toward the 21 required 8000-level ECON elective credits. | ||
In cases where knowledge outside the discipline of economics or outside Department of Economics (ECON) course offerings is critical to the student's research field, students may take up to 6 credits in pre-candidacy coursework outside the department, with departmental approval. In exceptional circumstances, a student may take 9 such credits, with departmental approval. | ||
Program option selection and curriculum requirements | ||
By the end of August in the second year, students should indicate whether they are selecting the microeconomics option or the macroeconomics option. Subsequently, students must complete at least 12 elective credits in the following courses, corresponding to their chosen option |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Macroeconomics courses | ||
ECON 8307 | Macroeconomic Theory III | |
ECON 8323 | Monetary Theory and Policy I | |
ECON 8324 | Monetary Theory and Policy II | |
ECON 8337 | Environmental Economics | |
ECON 8377 | Econometrics III | |
ECON 8378 | Economic Forecasting | |
ECON 8379 | Laboratory in Applied Econometrics | |
ECON 8381 | International Trade Theory | |
ECON 8382 | International Finance and Open-Economy Macroeconomics | |
ECON 8383 | International Financial Markets | |
ECON 8395 | Advanced Special Topics | |
Microeconomics courses | ||
ECON 8303 | Microeconomic Theory III | |
ECON 8337 | Environmental Economics | |
ECON 8341 | Labor Economics I | |
ECON 8342 | Labor Economics II | |
ECON 8345 | Industrial Organization I | |
ECON 8346 | Industrial Organization II | |
ECON 8351 | Development Economics I | |
ECON 8352 | Development Economics II | |
ECON 8357 | Regional Economics | |
ECON 8358 | Urban Economics | |
ECON 8363 | Public Finance I | |
ECON 8364 | Public Finance II | |
ECON 8377 | Econometrics III | |
ECON 8379 | Laboratory in Applied Econometrics | |
ECON 8381 | International Trade Theory | |
ECON 8383 | International Financial Markets | |
ECON 8395 | Advanced Special Topics |
General Examination
The general examination has three parts: two preliminary examinations taken in the first year—one in microeconomic theory and one in macroeconomic theory—and a research paper due in the sixth semester. To pass the general examination, students must earn a grade of Pass or Pass with Distinction on both preliminary examinations and on the research paper.
Students who earn a GPA of 3.0 or above in the microeconomic theory course sequence ( ECON 8301 and ECON 8302 ) are considered to have earned a grade of Pass on the preliminary examination in microeconomic theory; students who earn a GPA of 3.0 or above in the macroeconomic theory course sequence ( ECON 8305 and ECON 8306 ) are considered to have earned a grade of Pass on the preliminary examination in macroeconomic theory. Other students must sit the preliminary examinations at the end of the first year.
Students who do not earn a grade of Pass or Pass with Distinction on both preliminary examinations may, with departmental approval, retake one or both examinations before the start of the following semester. Both preliminary examinations must be passed by the second attempt.
Students are also required to earn a grade of Pass or Pass with Distinction on the research paper, which constitutes the second half of the general examination. Students must submit the research paper and deliver a presentation of the content to at least two faculty members for evaluation by the end of their sixth semester in the program. (Part-time students may submit the research paper later, subject to departmental approval.) Students who do not pass the research paper by the end of the sixth semester will receive an academic warning and must pass it by the end of the following semester.
Post-candidacy requirements
Post-candidacy requirements include successful completion of 24 credits at the 8000 level, the formulation of a dissertation proposal, a formal presentation of the proposal by the student to a prospective dissertation committee for approval (where approval of the proposal formalizes the creation of the dissertation committee), and completion of a dissertation that demonstrates the candidate's ability to do original research as determined by the dissertation committee.
Students should successfully defend the dissertation proposal by the end of the eighth semester in the program. Students who do not successfully defend the dissertation proposal by the deadline will receive an academic warning and must successfully defend the proposal by the end of the following semester. Part-time students may defend later, subject to departmental approval.
The 24 credits must include a minimum of 6 credits in ECON 8999 Dissertation Research .
Once a student successfully completes the 72 credits required for the program, they must register for 1 credit in CCAS 0940 Continuing Research - Doctoral each subsequent fall and spring semester until they have successfully defended their dissertation to the dissertation oral examination committee, thereby completing the degree program.
Students may apply for the master of philosophy (MPhil) degree after successfully defending a dissertation proposal.
Time limits
The pre-candidacy stage must be concluded within six semesters of matriculation in the program; part-time students may conclude the pre-candidacy stage within ten semesters of matriculation, subject to departmental approval. Upon successful completion of pre-candidacy, students are considered for admission to candidacy, i.e., the dissertation stage. The dissertation stage must be completed within five years of entry into candidacy, or within eight years of matriculation in the program, whichever comes first.
Year after year, our top-ranked PhD program sets the standard for graduate economics training across the country. Graduate students work closely with our world-class faculty to develop their own research and prepare to make impactful contributions to the field.
Our doctoral program enrolls 20-24 full-time students each year and students complete their degree in five to six years. Students undertake core coursework in microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, and econometrics, and are expected to complete two major and two minor fields in economics. Beyond the classroom, doctoral students work in close collaboration with faculty to develop their research capabilities, gaining hands-on experience in both theoretical and empirical projects.
Students are admitted to the program once per year for entry in the fall. The online application opens on September 15 and closes on December 15.
Our PhD graduates go on to teach in leading economics departments, business schools, and schools of public policy, or pursue influential careers with organizations and businesses around the world.
The department of Economics at Harvard University is committed to seeking out and mentoring scholars who wish to pursue a rigorous and rewarding career in economic research. Our graduates are trailblazers in their fields and contribute to a diverse alumni community in both the academic and non-academic sectors. We invite you to learn more about the PhD program in Economics . Have questions about applying? Please thoroughly check the GSAS admission website before emailing us at: [email protected] .
Harvard does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job or course of study requirements, and we actively seek applicants from historically underrepresented communities. We hope you’ll consider applying. Immigration status does not factor into decisions about admissions and financial aid. For more information, see Undocumented at Harvard .
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All applicants are required to take the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Test scores are valid for five years (scores must be from no earlier than January 5, 2019 for Fall 2024 admission). Applicants are, however, advised to take the exam no later than mid-November. There is no minimum test score requirement. A department code is not required for score submission. Institution Codes for PhD Programs GRE: 3451
All admitted students are awarded a financial package which includes tuition, single-person health insurance, living stipend for the first two years, teaching and research assistant stipends and a completion fellowship in the final year of the program.
Adequate command of spoken and written English is required for admission. Applicants whose native language is other than English and who do not hold a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an institution at which English is the language of instruction must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
TOEFL/IELTS scores are valid for two years. (scores must be from no earlier than January 5, 2022 for Fall 2024 admission). The committee prefers scores of at least 100 on the internet-based test. Institution Codes for Toefl score reports PhD programs: 3451
Applicants who applied last year are considered reapplicants. Those reapplying must submit a completely new application. The new application must include all required documents to be provided by the applicant - we will not re-use material previously submitted. These materials include an updated statement of purpose, transcripts, test score reports, updated letters of recommendation, the application fee, and any other supporting materials
Please note, Harvard University will accept no more than three applications from any one individual over the course of his/her lifetime.
Harvard has several PhD programs that may also be of interest to students considering applying to the PhD program in economics. These include Business Economics, Political Economy and Government, Public Policy, and Health Policy. Many students in these programs have considerable overlap in their coursework with courses offered to PhD students in economics. Many also have dissertation committees that include faculty members of the economics department. Please refer to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for applicable program deadlines. (Deadlines have already passed for some programs this year but not for others.) We encourage those with interest in any of those programs to also apply to those programs. The economics department will make admissions decisions independently, so application to or admission to other programs will not adversely affect admissions decisions within the Economics department. If you opt to apply, please note, the Graduate School will not accept more than three applications from any individual during the course of his or her academic career.
Many students interested in an economics PhD experience disparate degrees of support in the application process. The Economics Mentoring Program (EMP, formerly known as AAMP) aims to mitigate these gaps by helping students from underrepresented groups connect with graduate student mentors in the economics PhD programs at Duke, Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. These mentors can provide:
The EMP aims to increase the pipeline of diverse talent in economics PhD programs and welcomes participation from all groups underrepresented in economics, including but not limited to: Black, Hispanic-Latin, Native American, low-income, and LGBTQ+ students, women, students with disabilities, and students who are the first in their families to go to college. The EMP welcomes participation among students at various stages of their economics studies, including undergraduates and college graduates. The EMP is open to students who are curious about the academic economics experience and interested in figuring out if it’s right for them.
Interested participants should fill out the application linked below. We will accept applications until July 22, 2024. Mentorship will begin over the summer and continue through Fall 2024. Mentees who prefer to meet for a single “coffee chat” may indicate their preference on the form. We will do our best to match all interested applicants with a mentor; however, demand may exceed the availability of mentors.
Please note that the EMP is a volunteer-based, student-run program. This program is not considered part of the admissions process for the economics PhD at Duke, Harvard, MIT, or Stanford nor will any student's participation in the EMP be considered by the graduate admissions committee at any school.
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PhD students take 16 courses, roughly half of which are spent acquiring the core analytic tools of the profession (microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods), with the balance spent applying those tools in particular fields of specialization. All PhD students must complete a doctoral dissertation (thesis).
The PhD in Economics is a STEM designated degree program.
View the complete PhD Rules here
Doctoral students must complete a minimum of 16 semester courses (64 credits). They are required to successfully complete the core courses by the end of the first year.
These core courses must be passed by the end of the first year with a grade of at least B- in each course.
Students must also take EC 705 Mathematical Economics in the first semester, unless a waiver is granted, and EC 709 Advanced Econometrics II (4 credits) in the third semester.
In addition, students must pass a qualifying examination in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Students have at most three opportunities to take the qualifying examinations; failing may result in termination from the PhD program.
All students must pass 2 2-course fields, each with a minimum grade average of B.
In addition, students must take at least 2 other courses. The following fields are generally offered each year:
All courses must be passed with a grade of B– or higher. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 must be attained in all courses taken after enrollment in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
The PhD program is designed so that a typical student can complete all requirements within 5 to 6 years. International students may be subject to additional restrictions imposed by the terms of their visas, as governed by the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO).
Students are expected to meet the following milestones each year:
By the end of the 1st year:
By the end of the 2nd year:
By the end of the 3rd year:
Years 4, 5, and (if necessary) 6:
Under the supervision of two faculty advisers, a student prepares a dissertation proposal for presentation at a proposal seminar. If the proposal is approved, the student proceeds to research and write the dissertation. When the dissertation is completed, the student must defend it at a final oral examination. The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences requires that the dissertation be completed within seven years of initial enrollment in the program.
For more details, view the complete PhD Rules here and check out our past PhD Placements here .
1. Can I earn an MA in Economics at The Ohio State University? Yes, but the Department of Economics at OSU does not offer a stand-alone or terminal M.A. program, and admits only the Ph.D. program applicants. Once admitted to our Ph.D. program, you can obtain our M.A. in Economics en route to your Ph.D., usually at the end of the first year curriculum. Also, Ph.D. students in non-economics programs at OSU can obtain our M.A. in Economics by meeting both the course and exam requirements. 2. Can I apply to your Ph.D. program with just a Bachelor’s degree? Yes, students must have successfully completed or be expected to complete the minimum of a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent at the time of their matriculations. No Master’s degree (M.A. /M.S.) is required for your Ph.D. application. 3. Do I need to have a Bachelor’s degree in economics to apply to the PhD program? No, we do not require a Bachelor’s degree in economics to apply to our Ph.D. program. However, our curriculum presumes that a prospective graduate student has a strong undergraduate program in mathematics and statistics. We also recommend that your undergraduate curriculum includes courses in intermediate microeconomics, macroeconomics, and basic econometrics. 4. Do you accept applicants with a three-year Bachelor’s degree? Applicants are required to have completed an equivalent of a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree prior to matriculation. A three-year foreign degree will not usually do. Applicants should contact Graduate Admissions to determine if they meet this requirement for admission at http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/gpcontacts.html . 5. Do I need to submit my degree certificate with my application material? No, we require your official transcripts, not your degree certificates, to complete your application. Remember to upload one set of scanned official transcripts per institution online to OSU Graduate Admissions. 6. Where do I send official transcripts? Upload one set of scanned official transcripts per institution online for Grad Admissions. See the Application Checklist webpage for more information. 7. How long are my GRE and TOEFL scores valid? GRE scores are valid for up to five years following the test date. TOEFL scores are valid for up to two years following the test date. 8. What are your GRE and GPA requirements for admission? Applicants must have the minimum 3.00 undergraduate GPA for graduate admission with our without financial support. The GPA benchmark for financial support considerations including fellowships is a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.60. However, you may still be eligible for funding even if you do not meet this requirement; we will evaluate your entire application to see if there may be other strengths that compensate. 9. Do I need to take the TOEFL if I am pursuing a Master’s degree in the US? You are exempt from taking the TOEFL if you receive a four-year Bachelor’s degree or higher in the US. See additional information regarding language requirements here . 10. Do I need to submit a writing sample? It is not required, but is encouraged. 11. Is Statement of Purpose required to complete my application? What is a Statement of Purpose? Yes, you are required to submit Statement of Purpose (SOP). Your SOP should articulate in approximately 1-1.5 pages (1) your reason and motivation for pursuing a Ph.D. in economics to attain your career goal, and (2) at least two prospective fields of concentration and your reason for these fields. Your GPA and course performance can be read from your transcripts. Your major achievements such as honors and awards should be in your C.V. Your academic record, strengths and potential should be stated in the letters of recommendation we receive. Use SOP to state aspects that are not obvious from your transcripts, C.V. and letters. 12. Will you accept recommendation letters from former employers? It is strongly recommended that an applicant obtain at least three academic recommendation letters from individuals who can provide a credible assessment of the applicants’ academic preparedness for graduate study. Seek someone who can state and qualify your academic strengths and research potential beyond what we can see in your transcripts. 13. Can the department waive my application fee? No, applicants are solely responsible for all fees associated with their application process to our Ph.D. program. 14. Do I still have to submit hard copy versions of my application material if I submitted the same material online? No, any application material submitted online need not be posted via mail or delivery services. 15. Will you accept application material submitted after the application deadline? We expect that applicants make a concerted effort to submit completed application materials by our published deadlines. Any applicant requesting financial support should officially apply online, send all required application material, and pay the application fee by the published deadlines. Applications received after the published deadlines will be reviewed to the best of our capacity, but can miss the first round of admissions and a chance for financial support considerations. 16. Do you offer any Teaching or Research Assistantships for first-year Ph.D. students? No, except for very special cases, we do not offer teaching or research assistantships for our first year students. Students are eligible for Teaching or Research Assistantships beginning in the second year, contingent upon their normal academic progress. 17. What is the timeline of the funding award process? After the November 30 deadline, our committee evaluates all applications and makes nominations for the University Fellowship competition in mid-January. The results of the competition are announced in mid-February. However, if you have been admitted, even if you do not receive a University Fellowship, it does not necessarily mean you have been eliminated from consideration. The department awards funding on a rolling basis between mid-February and April 15. Note that due to the nature of the process, it is not always possible to estimate when awards can be made in advance. We abide by the Council of Graduate Schools April 15 resolution , which states in part that “Students are under no obligation to respond to offers of financial support prior to April 15; earlier deadlines for acceptance of such offers violate the intent of this Resolution.” All offers of financial support are made on this understanding. Don’t see your question above? Contact Rick Tobin, [email protected] with more questions.
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Offering a combination of rigorous technical training and a focus on policy-relevant research, our PhD in Economics will prepare you for careers in academics, research, and government. Our students master economic theory, statistical methods, and applied field knowledge. Then, through the dissertation-writing process, they develop the ability to formulate and empirically answer economic questions.
See complete Admissions and Program Requirements .
At AU, you will take classes from and work with a diverse group of esteemed economists and highly cited scholars who are engaged with practitioners and policymakers around the world. Their wide-ranging research and publications , along with the variety of methodological approaches they use, create a rich environment for innovations in theory and empirical studies.
Our research centers, including the Program on Gender Analysis in Economics and Infometrics Institute , host guest scholars and research projects, further enhancing the opportunities for graduate students. By working as research assistants and teaching assistants, PhD students gain valuable experience and mentorship in an academic setting.
Throughout their third year and into the fourth, students work closely with a faculty member of their choosing on their third-year paper and dissertation proposal, eventually adding other experts to their dissertation committee to gain additional insights and expertise. Through this process, students develop lasting collegial, and productive relationships with faculty, classmates and economists at DC-area institutions, often co-authoring and publishing.
The Washington metropolitan area employs over one-third of all economists in the country. The array of intellectual and professional opportunities offered by the nation's capital make American University the ideal place to study economics. The department's strategic partnerships and our faculty's relationships with nearby institutions will help you make the best use of those opportunities.
Internship and employment opportunities:
Economics PhD graduates are well qualified for careers in academia, government agencies, and international organizations. Our students receive career mentorship and placement services that lead to careers in public policy, academia, and government, both domestically and abroad.
Many of our graduates go on to academic posts at universities such as the Saint Louis University, the University of Vermont, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and Franklin College. Domestically, graduates have served in congress and government agencies, including the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Labor. Our alumni working outside of the US have founded research institutions and consulted for major organizations such as CGIAR-CIP and the United Nations.
Read more career information about AU economics alumni.
See the 2017-8 list of job market candidates .
See abstracts from the 2024 Third Year Paper Conference .
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San Francisco Federal Reserve Board’s essay contest called for papers studying economic impacts of gender and racial inequalities. As a winner, Aina’s paper will be published in the Federal Reserve Board’s Economic Letter and will have the opportunity to participate in a 6-week summer research program.
Aina’s paper focused on the impact of monetary policy, through interest rates, on spending patterns among types of U.S. households—those with mortgages, those with women versus men as head of household, and those headed by White versus Black people. By building on her interest in macroeconomic inequality topics with direct policy implications, she intended (and continues to intend) to fill a gap in the literature, adding to the income inequality narrative by bringing gender and racial inequalities to the forefront of discussion.
Through this project, she was able to not only establish the impact of monetary policy shocks on consumption patterns, but also inform the Federal Reserve Board of these distributional impacts. When discussing her research, Aina states that “promoting equal opportunity and understanding the different impacts of policies can help policymakers create policies that promote economic growth while benefitting all groups’ well-being in society.”
Her interest in analyzing inequality topics through lens of distributional effects of macroeconomic policies came to life during her research for this paper and “ties directly into [her] plans for [her] dissertation…, a good starting point for [her] future research.”
Economics PhD candidate Vasudeva Ramaswamy credits American University with helping him zero in on his area of research interest and for equipping him with the tools to explore and contribute to his field.
During his time at AU, Vasu spent two summers working with the World Bank, studying the impact of agricultural aggregators in East Africa — specifically, how they provided income and security to farmer communities.
Vasu’s dissertation considers the effects of the Federal Reserve Bank’s actions on household inequality. Who gains and who loses when the Fed increases (or decreases) interest rates? And how do these effects propagate through the economy? Because business income and profits play a key role in household inequality, Vasu looks at how businesses respond to the actions of the Fed.
After he earns his PhD, Vasu says he would love to be able to continue researching the importance of economic heterogeneity in monetary policy transmission. “I am particularly grateful for AU’s faculty, who are leading experts in their field and approachable and encouraging as mentors,” he adds. “I am equally grateful for the rest of my PhD cohort, who are a brilliant and motivated group. I am learning from them continually.”
Economics PhD candidate Elissa Cohen received an NSF grant to pursue her research about assumptions people make about risk and, building off an idea from a previous project, Elissa continues her interest in the Value of Statistical Life in this one to question the validity of how VSL is used and estimated. In doing so, she contributes to development of a more complete theory of how perceptions of risk guide decision making.
Elissa asks three questions: (1) Is the construct validity of the VSL consistent across measurement approaches? (2) Do people value the mitigation of varying types of fatality risk differently across domains? (3) Do people accurately comprehend the probability of death in a given setting?
To answer these questions, Elissa uses discrete choice experimental (DCE) designs, self-report surveys, and machine learning techniques to evaluate the validity of the VSL as an assessment how people’s risk assessment shapes behavior.
This research improves the understanding of how people perceive fatality risk across domains and how perceptions impact choices about risk exposure. With this research comes the potential to reshape how regulatory agencies construct their aggregated VSL estimates for future cost-benefit analyses, influencing policy decisions and allocation of scarce federal resources.
As she thinks about impact and the research space she can contribute to and develop, Elissa comments, “AU has definitely helped me refine the types of questions I am interested in answering…. I see myself continuing to explore and test feedback loops between emergent human behaviors and macro-level policy decision-making.”
Amy Burnett Cross has been selected as one of the three NBER Pre-Doctoral Fellows in the Gender in the Economy program to support her dissertation research on the influence of military policy on the sorting of women into occupations. Through this research, she is able to include her knowledge from AU’s Program on Gender Analysis in Economics as well as her understanding that by bringing more insight from conservative institutions into her research realm, she could enhance the policy space of gender equity.
As she continues her career, Amy desires to conduct research that is directly applicable to policymakers, and through her research on this project, Amy has the chance to do this in addition to engaging with economic history and begin to invest more time in the historical arc of military policy and gender dynamics.
She has three focuses for her dissertation project: (1) evaluate the impact of lifting the ban on women in combat (in 2013) on civilian occupational desegregation; (2) measure the extent to which gender desegregation of the Army (in 1977) signaled a shift in the appropriate role of civilian women at work; and (3) assess whether the structure of the U.S. draft in WWI (in 1917) contributed to the development of the male breadwinner norm.
Amy’s work aims to provide evidence that policy changes can influence social norms constraining women’s work and occupational segregation, particularly in discovering how policies regarding women’s participation in the military go on to influence gender gaps in civilian labor market outcomes. In doing so, Amy also seeks to contribute to the research of information asymmetry as a cause for occupational segregation—does military gender desegregation function as a reduction of information asymmetry?
With the support and accommodation of her peers, professors, and advisor, Mary E. Hansen, Amy has been able to focus on her academic excellence and develop close friendships and bonds during her journey at AU. In discussing her work in gender economics and the community at American University, Amy offered, “AU attracts women economists and I have found some truly excellent ones here.”
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The Department of Economics offers two degree tracks: a Master of Quantitative Economics (MQE) and a PhD in Economics. This page provides information on the admission process for the doctoral program. Students who are accepted into our doctoral program can earn their Master’s of Arts (MA) in Economics en route to earning their PhD. Note: Based on University policy, students who have already been awarded an academic Master’s in Economics (MA or MS), are unable to be awarded a duplicate degree.
The PhD program does not admit students whose final goal is to earn a Master of Arts in Economics. If you are interested in a Master’s only, please apply to the MQE Program. They offer a terminal Master’s degree curriculum designed to prepare students to enter the field of Economics. If you are interested in applying to the MQE program, contact our MQE Graduate Office at [email protected]
The program only admits students once a year in the fall; we do not have spring or winter admissions. Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year must be submitted by 11:59pm PST on December 1, 2024 (2:59am EST on December 2) . Recommendation letters are given a 2 week grace period. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded by December 1, and GRE/TOEFL exams must have been taken by December 1 (scores should arrive within 2-3 weeks).
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All applicants must upload a copy of all your relevant academic records to the online application. The Department requires that all Economics, Math, and Statistics courses be clearly marked on the uploaded academic transcripts by circling the courses.
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Applications will be reviewed based on unofficial copies of your transcripts uploaded as a part of your application. You are not required to submit an official transcript during the application process.
Applicants who are officially notified of admission: One official copy of your electronic transcript(s) should be sent directly from the Registrar(s) of the academic institution(s) you have attended (beyond secondary school), or you may request official copies and mail them yourself in the sealed envelope. Please note that submitted records become the property of the University and cannot be returned. Please submit all electronic transcripts to [email protected].
If you are a university/college senior, do not risk missing the deadline by waiting for senior-year grades to be posted before submitting your application and transcript.
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Requirements for International Applicants:
Please upload unofficial academic records to the online application.
International applicants should submit the transcripts (listing courses and grades) in both the original language and the authorized, complete, and exact English translation certified by the issuing institution. Unofficial transcripts are accepted for admissions consideration. However, students will need to provide official transcripts upon acceptance to the program. Electronic transcripts should be emailed to [email protected] from the institutions directly to our office.
Degree and diploma certificates (or other evidence of conferral of all degrees, diplomas, or professional titles) must accompany the transcripts, and must also be submitted in the the original language and in English . This evidence may be in the form of officially certified copies of the actual diploma, or entries on official records or official statements from granting institutions. In all cases, the statement must include (1) the exact, original title of the degree and (2) the date of its formal conferral (month and year).
Any questions about the requirements for official academic records can be directed to [email protected] .
Official GRE and TOEFL scores must be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Photocopies of these reports are not considered official documents and cannot be used for admission evaluation . Please provide the ETS with the following codes when requesting your scores:
GRE – UCLA: 4837 / Econ: 1801
Please be advised that all applicants, regardless of their degree or major backgrounds, must submit GRE scores. There are no substitutes for the GRE, including the GMAT.
A GRE score is valid if the examination was given no more than five years prior to the date your application is submitted. If your score has expired, you must re-take the exam no later than December 1, 2023.
Our admitted students have, on average, GRE scores that average in the 80th percentile in the verbal, 94th percentile in the quantitative, and 5.0 or above in the analytical sections. However, there is no minimum score requirement for the GRE.
Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Photocopies of these reports are not considered official documents and cannot be used for admission evaluation. Please provide the ETS with the following codes when requesting your scores:
TOEFL – UCLA: 4837 / Econ: 84
If you have previously taken the TOEFL exam, your score is valid for two years; scores should be valid at the time your application is submitted. If your score has expired, you must re-take the exam no later than December 1, 2023.
A TOEFL score of at least 560 on the paper and pencil test or 220 on the computer based test is the minimum required. For the internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT), applicants must have a minimum total passing score of 87. You do not need to meet the minimum passing scores for each section as long as this minimum overall score of 87 is met.
An IELTS overall band score of at least 7.0 is the minimum required.
Applicants who hold a Bachelor’s or higher degree from a university located in the United States or in another country, in which English is both the spoken language and the medium of instruction, or who have completed at least two years of full-time study at such an institution, are exempt from both the TOEFL/IELTS requirement and the ESLPE. Please be sure to include such information in your application.
A Bachelor’s degree in Economics is recommended but not required. However, a strong background in Economics is essential. An applicant should have formal coursework in intermediate Micro- and Macro-Economic Theory and Econometrics.
Mathematical preparation is also essential. This should include a minimum of one year of Probability and Statistics and two years of Calculus. Additional coursework in mathematics and Statistics, especially Linear Algebra, Matrix Algebra, Advanced Probability Theory, Mathematical Statistics and Real Analysis, is highly recommended.
Prior to uploading the academic transcripts to the online application, please circle all Economics, Math, and Statistics courses.
The minimum requirement for admission for a U.S. applicant is a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, comparable in standard and content to a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California. A scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better is required or its equivalent if the letter grade system is not used.
An international applicant whose post-secondary education is completed outside of the U.S. is expected to hold a degree representing completion of at least four years of study with above average scholarship from a university or university-level institution.
All prospective applicants are eligible to apply if the above conditions are met.
Our entering class is normally from 20 to 25 students. Our admitted students have strong academic records and outstanding letters of recommendation. They also have, on average, GRE scores that average in the 80th percentile in verbal, 94th percentile in quantitative, and 5.0 or above in analytical. However, there is no minimum score requirement for the GRE in order to apply.
All admitted applicants are considered for Departmental fellowships/funding, and the awards can vary in length and level of support. Some of our students are admitted with funding and others are not. Funding is based on the strength of the entire application for admission and does not require a separate application.
Teaching Assistantships and Readerships are normally offered to all of our students in years two through four, subject to their satisfactory progress in the program.
For comprehensive information about admission to graduate programs at UCLA, please visit the UCLA Graduate Division’s website and our FAQ page .
For further information regarding admissions, you may contact the Economics Graduate Office staff at [email protected] .
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When applying to graduate schools in the United States, students who wish to enroll in their Ph.D. programs may need to take the GRE general test as an admission requirement in their program.
Fortunately, while most universities in the USA require the GRE test, some of them don’t need to submit this upon admission to their Ph.D. programs at several institutions. In the sections below, we will look at 10 US graduate schools that don’t require a GRE.
1. walden university.
Walden University is where your Ph.D. becomes a feasible goal! It offers a wide variety of 25 different doctoral programs and over 150 different specializations to suit every applicant’s specific career goals. Best of all, many of these programs are also available online.
Some of the areas where the university offers its most popular doctoral programs are business & management , criminal justice , and information technology . Although Walden University does not require the GRE score for its Ph.D. programs, all candidates are required to present a detailed academic resume.
A.T. Still University is one of the best universities to earn a Ph.D. degree in human medicine or health science. Two of the university’s most popular doctoral programs are Doctor of Health Sciences and Doctor of Education in Health Professions .
The former is an online program that prepares students for administrative jobs in the healthcare sector, while the latter trains doctoral students to become health educators. These services are especially sought in Africa, where there is an acute need for health education and disease prevention training.
Purdue University has established an online university, Purdue Global , which is the first to be fully accredited. Here, each program is tailored according to the applicant’s specific needs and has its own schedule. Therefore, the pace of academic progress is different for each candidate.
This university is most famous for its Juris Doctor program. Although taking the GRE exam is not mandatory for enrollment in these Ph.D. and Juris Doctor Programs, a series of interviews is conducted to assess the applicant’s readiness for the program’s challenges.
Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart University is one of the most popular higher schools in the state of Connecticut. With over 3,000 graduate students, it is dubbed one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions.
The university’s most popular doctoral programs are the Doctor of Educational Leadership , Doctor of Business Administration in Finance , and Doctor of Physical Therapy . Neither of these programs requires the candidate to have successfully passed the GRE.
The next university on our list that does not require the GRE for its Ph.D. programs is St. John’s University . This private higher education provider in New York City is strongly affiliated with the Roman Catholic church.
The beginnings of this institution can be traced back to 1870. Now, the university has over 4,500 postgraduate students from all over the world. St. John’s University offers the most popular doctoral programs: the Doctor of Audiology and Doctor of Clinical Psychology .
Colorado Technical University is one of the best universities for pursuing a doctoral degree in the technical field. Established in 1965, it now has 2,700 postgraduate students. One of the university’s most significant advantages is that it offers full-time and online doctoral programs that do not require the comprehensive GRE general test.
Some of the most popular online doctoral programs are in computer science , big data analytics , management , and nursing practice . This university also offers applied doctorate programs and research-based ones.
Duquesne University was established in 1878 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The university is now a private university strongly affiliated with the Roman Catholic church. Although its Ph.D. programs do not require GRE scores, it still has 4,500 postgraduate students.
The leading postgraduate school is its School of Education. Some of the most interesting programs that it offers include Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision , the Ph.D. in School Psychology , and the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program.
Even without the GRE general test, the admission process to these programs is quite strict, and the applicants go through several rounds of selection.
California Southern University is 100% online-based and offers doctoral degrees in business administration, law, and psychology. Ever since its inception in 1978, the university’s popularity among the young working people in the state has been growing steadily. Earning your Ph.D. degree online makes a lot of sense in today’s fast-paced world, where time is one’s most precious commodity.
The flexible doctoral programs offered by CalSouthern, as this school is known for short, combine excellent academic training with the challenges of thorough research into the chosen field under the careful guidance of an experienced advisor. The holders of Juris Doctor degrees are eligible to sit the California Bar Exam for attorneys.
Since its establishment in 1962, Lynn University has established itself as one of the leading institutions providing Ph.D. degrees in Boca Raton, Florida. Its most popular doctoral program is the one in educational leadership, which is available on-campus only.
The applicants are first required to complete a standard form and then be asked to write their professional personal statement . In it, they should clearly highlight their academic goals and explain how the doctoral program will help them achieve these goals.
Last but not least, they should provide at least two references from previous employers or tutors. The application fee of $45 is non-refundable.
We end our list of universities with no GRE requirements for their Ph.D. programs with National University . It is an online university headquartered in San Diego, California.
This institution’s academic work is organized in five different schools, the most popular of which are the School of Business, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
The most popular doctoral programs that the online university offers are Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice , Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership , and Doctor of Health Administration .
To enter either of the National University’s numerous doctoral programs, the applicant should have a master’s degree in the selected field of study. No GRE score is required for admission.
Universities usually require GRE test scores to assess students’ preparation for graduate-level education and gauge their academic potential for advanced studies. However, other requirements can prove your readiness for Ph.D. programs, such as a transcript of records or a résumé to see proof of coursework eligibility. That’s why it will be helpful to learn the many institutions that don’t require a GRE score if you haven’t taken the test yet!
We hope that this article on universities with Ph.D. programs that don’t have GRE requirements was helpful. If you are interested in studying in the United States, check out the Available Programs in the USA for International Students and Study in the USA Page !
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The admission of each applicant is decided by the Department as a whole and rests upon their academic record (especially economics and mathematics courses), GRE test scores, recommendations of scholars and instructors, and other pertinent information including a match between the research interests of the applicant and the faculty. To apply for admission, applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts of all previous college and university study to their online application. Failure to upload unofficial transcripts will result in an inability to complete and submit the online application. In addition, we require at least two letters of recommendation. These recommendation letters should come from individuals who can comment on your scholarly skills. All applicants must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination. Admitted students nearly always have very high quantitative GRE scores. Applicants must take the TOEFL with a minimum score of 100 (internet based), 600 (paper based) or 250 (computer based), or IELTS with a bandscore of 7. Applicants with degrees from universities in the United States or the countries listed on the KSAS Graduate Admissions website are exempt from this language proficiency requirement. It is the country in which the university is located that determines whether the requirement applies, not the language of instruction at the university. For the exemption to apply, applicants must have completed at least two years of full-time study at a university in the United States and/or a TOEFL exempt foreign country.
Students should have a knowledge of economic theory and statistics and a strong background in mathematics including differential and integral calculus and linear algebra. Almost all of our students enter with at least two semesters of calculus and linear algebra. In admissions decisions, we like applicants to have taken other mathematics courses as well, including more advanced calculus, differential equations, probability, and real analysis. We especially welcome applications from under-represented populations, as diversity is important in our graduate program.
Preparation for the Dissertation . The program’s first year is comprised of two semesters each of courses in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and statistics/econometrics, along with a one-semester course in mathematical methods. Second-year students take courses in specific fields within economics. If necessary, students may take relevant courses in other departments such as Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Political Science, Public Health, Sociology, and Anthropology. Second-year students also begin their exposure to original research through research mentorships with faculty. A research paper is submitted near the end of the second year. Third-year students complete any remaining course work and prepare a dissertation proposal
Comprehensive Exam. This exam is administered by the department and consists of three written examinations designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics/econometrics. The written examinations are taken prior to the start of the second year.
Dissertation. The dissertation is an original investigation worthy of publication, prepared under the supervision of three members of the faculty. A dissertation proposal is due near the end of the third year. Some students finish the program in five years. More commonly, students finish in six years. The final requirement is a Graduate Board Oral Examination on the dissertation. The committee that administers the examination includes faculty from outside the department.
The department does not admit students from outside Johns Hopkins University who intend to work only for an M.A. However, it does offer this degree as an intermediate step toward the Ph.D. or as a final degree to some of those who do not complete their doctoral work.
Beyond the general university requirements, the department requires for the master’s degree two years of satisfactory graduate course work.
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Please note the new application deadline for the Ph.D. program is January 15 .
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What are the characteristics of students who have been admitted and funded, how many students are admitted each year, how many students receive funding each year, do you provide partial funding, if i do not receive funding initially, can i be funded later, how much is the stipend, the doctoral program in economics.
The Department of Economics offers a program leading to the Ph.D. degree in Economics designed to provide students rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative skills as well as an intensive exposure to several specialized areas of Economics. The Ph.D. training provides skills needed in academic, government, or business careers.
Graduate students in the University of Houston Department of Economics are subject to all regulations of the Graduate School and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The rules are found in the University of Houston Graduate Catalog, which can be found online at http://www.uh.edu/grad_catalog/. The requirements discussed below are additional requirements that apply to graduate students in economics.
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The new doctoral student begins a year of intensive course work in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, statistics, and econometrics. During the summer after the first year, the student is required to take the economic theory comprehensive exam. Upon receiving a grade of "superior" in both the micro and macro parts of the exam, the student becomes a candidate for the Ph.D. degree.
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Starting with the 2022-2023 Admission season, the GRE will no longer be accepted and therefore does not need to be submitted.
All items for your application must be received by 11:59pm EST on December 1 through the CollegeNet/ApplyWeb system including all letters of recommendation. Test scores (TOEFL, IELTS) must be at the Rackham Graduate School on file for you by December 1. Application review begins soon after.
The TOEFL is valid for two years; Rackham Graduate School waives the TOEFL requirement for any applicant who is a non‐native English speaker who has earned a degree or will have earned a degree from an English‐speaking institution before entering our doctoral program. The official requirements are listed on the Rackham Graduate School's website for test scores . Minimum acceptable scores are listed, however competitive applicants have a TOEFL iBT score of 100 or higher overall. Do not send a paper copy of your score report; any received will be discarded.
It is not necessary for students who have attended a post‐secondary institution that does not include a school‐calculated GPA to include such a calculation. However, it is helpful to submit a class rank if that documentation is provided by the institution.
The Admissions Committee will review uploaded transcripts with university logs through ApplyWeb/CollegeNET for each bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree earned or in progress. If you receive a recommendation for admissions, and official transcript must be sent directory from the Registrar’s Office to the Rackham Graduate School
More information about transcripts here.
If you are currently enrolled, you do NOT need to submit the fall term transcript with your grade(s) posted on it. If a transcript is requested, you will be contacted personally by email by the department. Please do not send updated transcripts with fall term grades without our specific request.
Our requirement is three letters of recommendation for each application. We ask that all applicants keep their applications to only three letters of recommendation to allow for a smooth, fair review of all applications. Please have these letters submitted via your Rackham Graduate School application only. Each letter must be officially received through ApplyWeb/CollegeNet by 11:59pm EST on December 1. Please communicate this requirement to your letter writers. The department will not be reminding recommenders of this deadline.
The strongest letters of recommendation are written by people who have earned a PhD in economics and are thus familiar with the rigors of the doctoral program. The letter writer should provide their judgment of your ability to be successful in a doctoral program. Employers who satisfy these criteria can often provide unique and valuable references.
You can check Wolverine Access for information on whether supporting documents have been received. Please check your Wolverine Access Friend Account under "New and Prospective Student Business" to view which items have been received for your application. Please do not email the department regarding which items sent to the Rackham Graduate School have been received. Check your Wolverine Access Friend Account or email [email protected]. If you need help setting up your Friend Account, Rackham has a helpful resource here .
There is no separate application process for financial aid. All applicants are reviewed simultaneously for both admission and aid. We currently have the resources to fund all students we admit through a combination of fellowships (first year) and graduate student instructor positions (subsequent years) for up to 5 years.
Information about the application fee is available at the Rackham Graduate School Website. The Department of Economics has a procedure for applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who may need an application Fee Waiver. If you are in this category and would like to request a fee waiver, please email [email protected] .
Contact the Rackham Graduate School Office of Admissions at 734-764-8129 (option 4), or email [email protected].
International students who are nominated for admission will be contacted by Rackham Graduate School to submit financial certification in order for the University of Michigan to prepare your I‐20 or DS-2019. If you have been awarded financial aid by the University, the department will verify that information with Rackham Graduate School.
There is no one aspect of your application that either guarantees or denies admission. The committee evaluates the entire academic record. It is not possible to judge the likelihood of any one applicant being offered admission without reviewing all applications in the pool for any given year. The review process is very competitive. We receive about 700 applications a year with an entering class of roughly 20 students. Applicants do not need to have majored in economics or completed a Master's degree prior to application. Indeed, in the recent past we have admitted students with undergraduate degrees in mathematics, physics, history and other disciplines. However, applicants must have completed at least two terms of calculus and a term of linear algebra. We also strongly recommend coursework in statistics. Most applicants have stronger mathematical preparation than the minimum standard. Applicants should also have completed at least an intermediate‐level micro‐ and macroeconomics course.
We do not offer the opportunity for applicants to meet with individual faculty prior to being offered admission. We do not recruit students to work in particular fields so strongly discourage applicants from emailing faculty requesting to work with them on current research projects.
Applicants who are currently enrolled in another PhD program go through the same review process as all other new, first-year applicants. It is not possible to transfer any courses. If you are offered admission, it is possible to take equivalency exams in our first‐year mathematics and econometrics sequence.
Students can apply to multiple programs at the University of Michigan but must submit a separate application, application fee, and complete set of supporting documents for each application.
The Economics department offers two separate and distinct graduate programs. One is the doctoral program which is theoretical in nature and prepares students to become economics faculty at research‐oriented universities. The other is the Master's in Applied Economics program. This is a policy‐oriented program of study that is completed after 33 credit hours of study. Review your career goals and make a decision as to whether the Ph.D. program or the MAE program offer you the best options for meeting those goals. The MAE program does not accept applications from students who applied to the PhD program but were not offered admission. The MAE program is NOT an intermediate step towards the PhD.
Yes, we hold our preview day in mid March by invitation only.
Admitted students who may need to defer their admission for one year must demonstrate significant need to do so. To request a deferral, please email the [email protected] . The Director of Admissions will closely review deferral requests on a case by case basis.
If you are denied admission, you are welcome to re‐apply. However, you must complete a new online application and submit the application fee again.
The PhD program in economics is not available as a distance‐learning, part‐time, or evening program.
For questions regarding admissions please send an email to [email protected] .
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Admission is highly competitive. About 20-25 outstanding students enter the Stevens Program each year. In evaluating applications, we consider a wide range of factors, including your academic background and performance, essays, research interest and potential, prior exposure to academic research, strength of recommendations, and standardized test scores. You may only apply to one dissertation area per year. The application for Fall 2025 will open in September.
Applicants to the Stevens Doctoral Program must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (or expect to receive one by the time they enter the program).
Applicants to Stevens Doctoral Program, regardless of citizenship, must either meet one of our waiver criteria (more information below) or submit proof of English language proficiency. Non-US residents should also consult the International Applicants page to learn more about eligibility requirements. Chicago Booth prides itself on a fair and impartial selection process. To find out more, read the Nondiscrimination Statement .
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🠊 The Stevens Program matriculates new students once a year, in the Autumn Quarter. 🠊 Our application for 2025 admission will open in September 2024 and be available through December 15, 2024. 🠊 Reviews in each area will begin at different times, which will impact the timing of the release of decisions. 🠊 In advanced stages of the review process, some areas will require an interview. Applicants will be notified directly by email if they are invited to interview. More information about the interview process will be released shortly. 🠊 Generally speaking, all applicants should have their decisions by early March. Applicants will be notified of their admissions decision by email. 🠊 All admitted students will need to be in residence for the program by September.
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Please see below for area-specific score requirements: Economics: GRE is required. Finance: GRE is strongly preferred, but GMAT is acceptable. Joint Program in Financial Economics: GRE is required.
Applicants for whom a recent natural disaster or other major, widespread disruption has affected their ability to submit required components may submit a Hardship Request as described below. Please note all applicants have to submit their application by the deadline regardless of if they've been granted more time to fulfill an individual component. If the impact of the incident or disruption makes it difficult for you to submit one or more required components – such as GRE scores,TOEFL scores, transcripts, etc.– by the deadline, please complete your application to the best of your ability and then submit a formal hardship request. We will launch the hardship request form here when the application goes live. If deemed eligible, we may approve a temporary delay of test scores and allow you to submit your application without one or more required application materials (e.g. GRE or TOEFL scores), although it does not waive the requirement(s). You will still be required to submit the missing item(s) as soon as circumstances allow. Please note we cannot extend an offer of admission before all materials (including official test scores) have been submitted.
Upon submission of an application, applicants will be prompted to pay the $80 processing fee. You may be eligible to receive an application fee waiver if you meet at least one of the below requirements. Note that you'll only be able to submit a waiver request and supplementary documentation within the application. You can find more information about the approval and notification process on our FAQ page.
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Application fees are non-refundable. If you are requesting an application fee waiver, do not pay the application fee while your request is under review. You should only pay the fee if you receive an email from us indicating that your request has been denied. If your request is approved, we will manually waive the fee once we have determined your eligibility. Application fee payment will not be refunded if:
Fee Waiver Decision Notification We will not be reaching out to applicants whose request for a fee waiver has been approved. You will only be notified via email if your request has been denied. We do not make any determinations before your application to the Stevens Doctoral Program has been submitted, so please make sure to do so by the application deadline. You can find more information about the eligibility and notification process on our FAQ page.
Joint Program in Financial Economics
Admission to the Joint Program in Financial Economics requires admission to both the doctoral program in the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics and to the doctoral program at Chicago Booth, but interested parties need only apply to one or the other program. Students may enter the joint program at the beginning of their doctoral studies. Those seeking admission to the joint program should apply online to either the PhD program in the Department of Economics or Chicago Booth. The GRE is required for all applicants to this program.
Students enrolled in doctoral studies in either the Department of Economics or Chicago Booth may apply to the joint program at any time within their first two years in residence. Such students will still have to meet all of the requirements of both programs.
Enrollment and financial aid throughout a student's matriculation in the joint program will be administered by either the Division of the Social Sciences or Chicago Booth, as arranged by the two units. This designation will be for administrative purposes only and will not have programmatic implications. If a student's interests change, the director of the Stevens Program at Chicago Booth and the dean of students for the social sciences will facilitate transfers out of the joint program and into the doctoral program in economics or business.
Joint Program in Psychology and Business
Students interested in applying to the Joint Program in Psychology and Business through Chicago Booth should apply online for admission to the Behavioral Science dissertation area. Once admitted, students seek a faculty research sponsor in the Department of Psychology. After a faculty sponsor in psychology has been identified, admission to the Joint Program is generally automatic. Entry into the Joint Program in Psychology and Business normally occurs during the first year of study. Applicants should state their interest in the joint program as part of the application process so they can be given advice in making the connection to faculty in the Department of Psychology.
Joint PhD/JD Program
To earn the joint PhD/JD degree, you must be admitted to both the Law School and Booth’s Stevens Program. You may apply to both programs at the same time, or you may begin one program and then apply to the other at a later date. Please visit the Law School's website for more information.
Admitted students who are called to active duty prior to matriculation will be granted a deferral of admission and Chicago Booth financial aid to the following year. Deferrals will be reviewed/extended on an annual basis.
The Stevens Program at Chicago Booth accepts up to three courses in transfer credit from other approved institutions. These credits can only be used toward the coordinated sequence requirement. The Stevens Program does not grant credit for experiential learning or online courses.
For details on readmission, taking a leave of absence, resuming studies, academic grievance policies, and add/drop requirements, please see this Guidebook .
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Students who major in Economics and who are particularly interested in business economics, environmental economics, data sciences, or finance have the option to obtain a certificate from the Economics Department to demonstrate knowledge and skill in those fields. The student will be awarded a physical certificate upon completion of the appropriate coursework.
Requirements
A student who takes at least four courses (with 18 or more credits) from the Certificate Course List for (for example) Business Economics will be awarded a Certificate in Business Economics. The course list for each area is provided below and the student must earn a grade of C or higher for a course to count toward the certificate. A student can petition to add a course to a Certificate Course List and the Director of Undergraduate Studies will make a yes / no decision.
A student can earn more than one certificate, but the same course cannot be counted toward more than one certificate for the student. Courses taken for certificate requirements may also be counted toward Economics degree requirements.
Application
Once a student completes the necessary coursework for a certificate, the student can fill out and submit the Economics Department’s certificate form to the Undergraduate Student Services Officer. The Undergraduate Student Services Officer will then review the courses submit and approve or deny the student's petition. Student's will be notified by email once their petition decision has been made and, if approved, they may come to the Economics Academic Office to retrieve a copy of their certificate.
NOTE: Certificates MUST be picked up in person. Copies will not be mailed. Successful completion of an Economics certificate will not appear on the student's diploma or transcript.
Students can now earn a STEM-designated Master of Science
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The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University has launched a new Master of Science in Economics (MS-Econ) program. The new degree is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 semester.
The MS-Econ degree program is designed to provide graduate students with a quantitative economics toolkit and the perspectives for economic decision-making. Through the program, students will:
Alejandro Manelli , chair and JPMorgan Chase Professor in Economics, sees the new program as an opportunity for students to enhance their business acumen.
"An understanding of economic data and decision-making, which students will gain through the program, sets students up for success across industries," Manellis said.
The master’s degree in economics from ASU is recognized by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency as a STEM-certified degree program. The STEM designation allows eligible graduates with student visas access to an Optional Practical Training, or OPT, extension, up to 36 months, compared with 12 months for non-STEM degrees.
“This program is customizable and career-oriented, providing ample opportunities for students to grow in the areas where they are most interested while gaining valuable job skills,” said Kate Eaton , associate dean of graduate programs and clinical professor of marketing.
The W. P. Carey Department of Economics is ranked No. 25 in the world by ShanghaiRanking’s 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, and ASU is ranked No. 35 globally for Best Universities for Economics and Business by U.S. News and World Report.
“Our competitive MS-Econ program will provide foundational career skills in innovative classroom settings with distinguished faculty,” said Ohad Kadan , Charles J. Robel Dean and W. P. Carey Distinguished Chair. “The addition of the MS-Econ degree to our expansive list of graduate programs responds to the growing student and employer needs for advanced analytical skills to solve a broad array of challenges in economics, business and other disciplines."
Offered on the ASU Tempe campus, the economics master’s degree consists of core courses — including two quarters with six courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and data science and econometrics — followed by two quarters of electives and a final project, during which students can partner with a corporation with a local presence or the L. William Seidman Research Institute . There is also an optional math boot camp before the program starts.
Learn more about the new degree at wpcarey.asu.edu/masters-programs/economics .
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The Ph.D. program in the Department of Economics at Columbia University trains students to do cutting edge research in economics. Students in our program do research in all major areas of economics including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, international economics, labor economics, public finance, industrial organization, development economics, and urban economics.
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Students in the PhD program can earn either a Master of Science (MS) in Economics or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Economics degree while pursuing the PhD degree. Students in good standing may apply for the MS once they have completed the 30 required credits: ECON 8301, 8305 and 8375; two courses chosen from 8302, 8306 and 8376; and five ...
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PhD Program. Year after year, our top-ranked PhD program sets the standard for graduate economics training across the country. Graduate students work closely with our world-class faculty to develop their own research and prepare to make impactful contributions to the field. Our doctoral program enrolls 20-24 full-time students each year and ...
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All PhD students must complete a doctoral dissertation (thesis). The PhD in Economics is a STEM designated degree program. View the complete PhD Rules here. Program Requirements. Doctoral students must complete a minimum of 16 semester courses (64 credits). They are required to successfully complete the core courses by the end of the first year.
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Yes, students must have successfully completed or be expected to complete the minimum of a four-year U.S. Bachelor's degree or its equivalent at the time of their matriculations. No Master's degree (M.A. /M.S.) is required for your Ph.D. application. 3. Do I need to have a Bachelor's degree in economics to apply to the PhD program?
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This university is most famous for its Juris Doctor program. Although taking the GRE exam is not mandatory for enrollment in these Ph.D. and Juris Doctor Programs, a series of interviews is conducted to assess the applicant's readiness for the program's challenges. 4. Sacred Heart University.
Applicants must take the TOEFL with a minimum score of 100 (internet based), 600 (paper based) or 250 (computer based), or IELTS with a bandscore of 7. Applicants with degrees from universities in the United States or the countries listed on the KSAS Graduate Admissions website are exempt from this language proficiency requirement. It is the ...
The Department of Economics offers a program leading to the Ph.D. degree in Economics designed to provide students rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative skills as well as an intensive exposure to several specialized areas of Economics. The Ph.D. training provides skills needed in academic, government, or business careers.
Applicants do not need to have majored in economics or completed a Master's degree prior to application. Indeed, in the recent past we have admitted students with undergraduate degrees in mathematics, physics, history and other disciplines. However, applicants must have completed at least two terms of calculus and a term of linear algebra.
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The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University has launched a new Master of Science in Economics (MS-Econ) program. The new degree is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 semester.The MS-Econ degree program is designed to provide graduate students with a quantitative economics toolkit and the perspectives for economic decision-making.