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    Economics, PhD

    Program Description

    A PhD in economics prepares students to:

    Teach at liberal arts and research universities
    Work in state, federal, and international organizations
    Conduct research or work as a consultant for private industry
    The program, with its low student/faculty ratio, is structured to develop high-quality research and teaching skills as well as facilitate successful and timely completion of the degree.

    Sequences in micro theory, macro theory, and econometrics are offered in the first year, followed by qualifying examinations (micro and macro) in the summer.

    Coursework in the student's chosen fields of specialization is completed in the second or early in the third year.

    The research components of the degree include a field-specific research paper, completed in the third year, and a dissertation, typically completed in either the fourth or fifth year.

    The PhD program in Economics is classified as STEM (CIP Code 45.0603: Econometrics and Quantitative Economics).

    Prerequisites

    Candidates for admission to the PhD program must have substantial knowledge of intermediate economic theory, micro and macro, and calculus I, II, III including several or multi-variable calculus, elementary linear algebra, and statistics. Elementary analysis is recommended.

    Strong grades in economics and mathematics courses, as well as academic potential, will be important to the admissions committee.

    Application at a Glance

    Detailed instructions are available on the program’s website. The following are required for your application:


    Program-Specific Application Requirements:
    CV
    GRE (UO Institution Code: 4846)
    Letters of Recommendation
    Statement of Purpose
    TOEFL/IELTS required of all non-native English speakers, even if you hold a degree from an institution in an English-speaking country or are a permanent resident in the U.S.

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    College of Arts and Sciences
    Campus: Eugene
    Fall 2024
    Priority Deadline -  January 15, 2024
    Final Deadline - May 08, 2024 

    Applications must be submitted and paid for by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on the specified deadline date to be considered eligible.