Economics, Ph.D. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

With internationally renowned faculty and research centers, the Georgia State University doctoral program in economics takes a pioneering approach to economics that emphasizes public policy and empirical evaluation. Combining the latest economic theory, analytical skills, research methodology and empirical techniques, the rigorous curriculum will equip you to meet today’s complex challenges and educate the next generation of public economics experts.

Faculty: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | Department: Economics | Duration: Fifty-seven semester hours of coursework, as a minimum, must be successfully completed for graduation. When feasible, registration in 15 hours per semester is encouraged; at a minimum, students must register for nine hours per semester (excluding summer session). | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: January 15 Spring: Does not admit Summer: Does not admit Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The doctoral program is composed of: Economic Theory and History (15 credit hours) Mathematical and Statistical Tools (12 credit hours) Applied Economics (12 credit hours) Elective Fields (9 credit hours) Secondary Field (6 credit hours) Dissertation Research (3 credit hours) Program Overview Degree Requirements Courses Offered by Year Course Descriptions Collaborate with researchers in the following centers to gain practical experience: Atlanta Census Research Data Center Center for State and Local Finance Experimental Economics Center Fiscal Research Center Georgia Health Policy Center Georgia Policy Labs International Center for Public Policy Usery Workplace Research Group

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed application includes the following materials submitted online. Do not submit paper copies: Submitted Online Application. Online applications must be submitted by the deadline. Paper applications are not available. Application Fee: A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card. Personal/Goal Statement: Two- to three-page typed statement of interest covering personal and professional goals as they relate to the Ph.D. in economics, including desired area of specialization, research interests and faculty with whom the applicant would like to work. Statement should discuss your reasons for applying to the doctoral program, expectations for completion of the coursework and dissertation, and prospective employment. Include special circumstances, if any, or other information not covered in the application you think would be helpful in evaluating your application. Resume/Curriculum Vitae: Provide a complete, current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your academic, research, clinical and/or other relevant experiences.

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 programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://aysps.gsu.edu/admissions/application-deadlines-requirements/

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