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Economics Doctor of Philosophy

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Program Description

The Ph.D. degree program prepares students for professional careers in teaching, research, business, and government. The program provides a broad mastery of both theoretical and applied fields of economics. Both orthodox and heterodox approaches to economics are integral parts of the program. The department attempts to provide students receiving financial aid with teaching opportunities.

Program Admissions Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0

  • Successful completion of intermediate microeconomic and macroeconomic theory

  • Two academic reference letters at minimum (three preferred)

  • A brief statement of personal academic goals

  • Satisfactory documentation of English language skills, consistent with posted graduate school requirements.