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PhD in Economics
Correll Hall, Athens, Athens, United States
60 monthsProgram duration
04 Jan, 2025Application Deadline
Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The PhD program in Economics provides in-depth, rigorous training in the theory and application of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Entering students aim for research and teaching careers in academia or research-oriented positions in government, consulting, or private industry. Faculty members work closely with PhD students, generating a collaborative, stimulating intellectual environment.
Students complete basic coursework during the first two years. In the first year, students take core courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics. The second year is devoted to field courses, and students begin to develop their own research ideas through this coursework. Students’ independent research begins by the summer after the second year when they work on their “second-year” paper, which is typically the first step in building a dissertation. After the second year, students have the opportunity to teach their own class, building additional core knowledge and developing important teaching and pedagogical skills.
After the first year, students participate in our departmental and student seminar series. Many students also choose to participate in brown bag workshops and reading groups. There is ample opportunity to present on-going research both to obtain critical feedback and develop important presentation skills. Students are expected to be proactive and take advantage of these opportunities.
Students are required to complete two fields of specialization. The department offers fields in advanced macroeconomics, health economics, industrial organization, and labor economics. Please visit our faculty directory for additional insight into the research focus within our department.
Program overview
Main Subject
Economics and Econometrics
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The PhD program in Economics provides in-depth, rigorous training in the theory and application of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Entering students aim for research and teaching careers in academia or research-oriented positions in government, consulting, or private industry. Faculty members work closely with PhD students, generating a collaborative, stimulating intellectual environment.
Students complete basic coursework during the first two years. In the first year, students take core courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics. The second year is devoted to field courses, and students begin to develop their own research ideas through this coursework. Students’ independent research begins by the summer after the second year when they work on their “second-year” paper, which is typically the first step in building a dissertation. After the second year, students have the opportunity to teach their own class, building additional core knowledge and developing important teaching and pedagogical skills.
After the first year, students participate in our departmental and student seminar series. Many students also choose to participate in brown bag workshops and reading groups. There is ample opportunity to present on-going research both to obtain critical feedback and develop important presentation skills. Students are expected to be proactive and take advantage of these opportunities.
Students are required to complete two fields of specialization. The department offers fields in advanced macroeconomics, health economics, industrial organization, and labor economics. Please visit our faculty directory for additional insight into the research focus within our department.
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