Ph.D. in International Economics and Finance 36 months PHD Program By Brandeis University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Study Level

PHD

The PhD in International Economics and Finance, offered in collaboration with the university's economics department, provides advanced training in economic theory, research techniques, and creative problem-solving in an integrated, global economic framework. The program prepares students for research, teaching, and policy making careers in business, government, and international agencies. Program of Study Requirements include successful completion of formal course work, outstanding performance in examinations designed to measure field competence, and completion of a thesis that represents substantial original research. Students are required to complete seven core courses (in the areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance) and must also complete at least two elective courses in two of the five following major fields: 1. International trade 2. Finance 3. Advanced macroeconomics 4. International business 5. International development After core and field examination requirements are substantially completed, students are required to enroll in ECON 399a (Dissertation Workshop). This workshop provides opportunities for students to hear research presentations by faculty members and visitors, present papers in progress, and define thesis objectives.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Study Level

PHD

The PhD in International Economics and Finance, offered in collaboration with the university's economics department, provides advanced training in economic theory, research techniques, and creative problem-solving in an integrated, global economic framework. The program prepares students for research, teaching, and policy making careers in business, government, and international agencies. Program of Study Requirements include successful completion of formal course work, outstanding performance in examinations designed to measure field competence, and completion of a thesis that represents substantial original research. Students are required to complete seven core courses (in the areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance) and must also complete at least two elective courses in two of the five following major fields: 1. International trade 2. Finance 3. Advanced macroeconomics 4. International business 5. International development After core and field examination requirements are substantially completed, students are required to enroll in ECON 399a (Dissertation Workshop). This workshop provides opportunities for students to hear research presentations by faculty members and visitors, present papers in progress, and define thesis objectives.

Admission Requirements

7+
Other English Language Requirements:  600 (paper-based TOEFL); 250 (computer-based TOEFL); 68 (PTE).

36 Months
Jan-2000

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