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PhD Economics at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

Research doctorate that trains economic scientists in economic theory and the quantitative tools needed for innovative research on economic problems. The programme imposes no rigid course requirements and involves students in research early in their graduate careers.

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

What you will study

Preliminary mathematics for economists, three-course sequences in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, each with a qualifying exam, and an Advanced Economic Analysis elective sequence covering topics such as industrial organization, market design, mechanism design and public economics. A second-year paper completes year two, followed by a thesis proposal.

Career pathways

Graduates take positions at universities, Fortune 500 companies and policy institutions.

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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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