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Ph.D. in Economics

Curriculum

During the first year, students take a required core curriculum consisting of four semester courses in the first term and one semester course and 6 half- semester modules in the second term.

Some core courses may be waived for students who have already taken equivalent courses by passing a waiver exam. Students who waive a course will enroll in some other appropriate course subject to approval by the Graduate Coordinator. All core courses must be completed during the first year.

Fields of Specialization

Each student undertakes intensive course work in at least three fields of specialization. The field courses must be completed during the second year of study. At the end of the second year, the student takes written qualifying examinations in at least two fields. The fields offerend are: