PhD in Economics Program

The Ph.D. in Economics Program is designed to produce graduates who are qualified to teach on the college and university level, as well as engage in research and consulting for business and government.The program aims to prepare students to contribute to the advancement of economic knowledge.To attain these objectives, the program is designed to provide students with appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills, and abilities including

1. A thorough comprehension of economic theory,

2. Skill in the use of quantitative techniques, specifically mathematics and statistics,

3. Specialization in several sub-fields of economics,

4. Knowledge of the broad social and political background of the economic environment,

5. Experience in the development of research topics,

6. Research and writing skills that will lead to the publication of original research, and

7. Competence in communicating economic knowledge to diverse audiences.