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Joint PhD Economics and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

Joint doctorate offered by the Tepper School and Heinz College that combines training in economic theory and quantitative methods with a focus on public policy, examining how markets, institutions and public policies shape economic and societal outcomes.

Faculty: Tepper School of Business and Heinz College  |  Department: Economics and Public Policy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Students meet the course, examination and research requirements of both programmes, with qualifying examinations in microeconomics, econometrics, macroeconomics and public economics. Heinz requirements include PhD Seminars I to III, Organizations or Demography, one research seminar, a seminar in public economics and a four-course econometrics and statistical methods requirement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Tepper School PhD application: official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate study, three letters of recommendation (maximum five), GMAT or GRE scores, TOEFL or Duolingo English Test for applicants whose native language is not English, and a $90 application fee. The Tepper PhD program is full time and research intensive.

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