Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics equips students with the skills to conduct independent research in economics and the social sciences more broadly. The curriculum emphasizes empirical research and data analysis. Graduates can pursue careers not only in academia but also in government, international organizations, or the private sector.

Faculty: Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs | Duration: 5 years (75 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 75 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

(1) Have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. (2) A minimum GPA of 3.0 for the last two years of undergraduate education and submit official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. (3) Three letters of recommendation, using the form provided by the Department, from people in a position to judge the applicant’s suitability for graduate studies in economics. (4) Receive approval of the departmental graduate committee. (5) Completion of the following courses at the undergraduate level: statistics, two semesters of calculus, and a semester of linear algebra. Unless exempte

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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