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Economics, PhD at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

The economics PhD prepares students for careers in academia, business, and government. Core courses train students in modern theory and quantitative techniques, while field courses stress the application of theory to relevant economic problems. Dissertation work requires students to master and apply the skills of original research.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 72 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 72 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Econometrics I; Macroeconomic Theory I; Microeconomic Theory I; Microeconomic Theory II; Macroeconomic Theory II; Mathematical Economics I.

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Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions . For information specific to the PhD in economics, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental web site.

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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