PhD Economics at University of California, San Diego

Doctoral programme providing rigorous, analytically oriented training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and advanced specialties. The department offers no stand-alone master's; an MA may be awarded after the first year. Optional specializations in Interdisciplinary Environmental Research and Computational Social Science.

Faculty: Division of Social Sciences  |  Department: Economics  |  Duration: Advancement to candidacy within five years; university support up to six years; registered time up to seven years  |  Intake: Fall quarter only  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Year one core: ECON 200A-C microeconomics, 210A-C macroeconomics, 220A-C econometrics and ECON 280 computing; year two ECON 220D-F and electives; year three pre-candidacy presentation, original research paper and workshop. Seven electives in two fields (GPA 3.5), qualifying exams, candidacy oral exam and dissertation defense.

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