Arts & Humanities
African American and African Studies
Michigan State University, United States
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Most first-year students enter in the fall semester. Admission to other semesters may be limited or
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
The Economics PhD at MSU emphasizes a strong foundation in theory and econometrics, small field classes and close work with faculty and classmates. Year 1 ends with a qualifying exam, and years 3 to 5 focus on dissertation research. Dual-major doctoral degrees are available with Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics; Environmental Science and Policy; and Finance.
Faculty: College of Social Science | Department: Department of Economics | Duration: About 5 years | Intake: Fall only | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States
Year 1 covers core microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics plus supplemental math beginning in a three-week summer session. Year 2 has three core classes, one methods class and advanced courses; primary fields include Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomics, Development, Econometrics, Environmental and Resource, Industrial Organization, International Trade, Labor and Public.
Deadline December 15 for fall admission only; electronic application via grad.msu.edu/apply. GRE (verbal, quantitative, analytical writing) required with no stated minimum; GMAT cannot substitute and no subject tests are required. International applicants: TOEFL strongly preferred, minimum 80 internet-based with no subscore below 19 in reading, listening or speaking and no writing subscore below 22 (waivers for certain degrees from English-speaking institutions). Three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose of 2-4 double-spaced pages; transcripts uploaded in the portal. No minimum GPA stated. All admitted students are considered for funding and fellowships.
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.
Intake: Fall only
Duration: About 5 years
Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Michigan State University, United States
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