PhD Economics at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in Economics is a small, highly selective programme. First-year core courses are capped by comprehensive examinations, followed by specialization and thesis research. Specializations include game theory, macroeconomics, industrial organization, labor economics and health economics. The programme is STEM-designated, allowing F-1 students up to 36 months of work authorization.

What you will study

A minimum of 15 economics courses: core sequences in macroeconomics (ECO 510/511), microeconomics (ECO 500/501) and econometrics (ECO 520/521), Mathematical Foundations, a Teaching Practicum, Applied Econometrics, and six electives. Students take comprehensive exams after year one, attend a research workshop each semester from the fifth, advance to candidacy by the end of the sixth semester through a dissertation proposal defense, and complete a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree (economics, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences or engineering encouraged). Three letters of recommendation. GRE General Test scores. TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants unless waived by an English-language degree or TA experience. Interviews where deemed desirable. Additional qualifications often include a master's degree and mathematics courses including multivariate calculus, advanced linear algebra, real analysis and topology. Application deadline January 15. PhD students may receive financial support and a tuition waiver for five years, with a sixth year often provided.

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 School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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