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PhD Resource Economics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States

Programme overview

The PhD trains researchers in empirical microeconomics and applied econometrics with fields in environmental and natural resource economics, industrial organization, experimental and behavioral economics and health economics. The department is STEM-classified, allowing up to three years of OPT.

Faculty: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences  |  Department: Resource Economics  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: Fall only; applications due January 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

45 course credits and 18 dissertation credits plus the dissertation: three to four microeconomic theory courses, four econometrics and quantitative methods courses, one macroeconomic theory course, two major field courses and four electives, two of which form a minor field.

Career pathways

Research positions in industry, academia and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Resource Economics graduate programme: application through the Graduate School by January 1 for fall; personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume or CV, and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS etc.) for international applicants. GRE is not required.

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; applications due January 1

Duration: 5 years

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