The normal entry requirement in the Ph.D. programme is a M.Sc. degree in Economics or Mathematics – considerations would be given to other M.Sc. degrees. Candidates who have completed the first year of the M.Sc. programme with very high GPA could be considered for admission into the Ph.D programme.
The Ph.D. degree is normally expected to be completed in 5 years. During the first two years students will take 12 graduate courses. There is a core requirement of eight courses, a field requirement (2 courses) and two free electives. The core courses are:
ECON9001 Advanced Microeconomics
ECON9003 Advanced Macroeconomics I
ECON9005 Advanced Econometrics I
ECON9002 Advanced Microeconomics II
ECON9004 Advanced Macroeconomics II
ECON9006 Advanced Econometrics II
ECON9007 Mathematics for Economists
ECON6081 Applied Economic Research & Analysis
On completion of course work a students will work on their dissertations, the expected completion time is 3 years, but it may take longer.
The Math Camp requirement outlined above also apply to Ph.D. students
The Department of Economics does not accept a new cohort of Ph.D. students every year.
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