Ph.D. Economics at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Economics focuses on applied microeconomics and gives rigorous training in economic theory, econometrics and research methods so students can design and conduct original research. Research areas include health economics, industrial organization, international trade, economic development, public economics, labor economics, economics of crime and economics of education.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Economics | Duration: 72 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

27 hours of core theory and econometrics (Microeconomics I-II, Macroeconomics I-II, Mathematical Economics I-II, Econometrics I-III), 12 hours in two field pairs (e.g. Economics of Health Care, Industrial Organization, Economic Development and Public Sector Economics), 6 elective hours, a two-part qualifying exam and at least 21 dissertation/directed research hours.

Career pathways

Professional economists in academia, business and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission and English proficiency requirements apply. GRE taken within the preceding five years with target scores at the 65th percentile verbal and 65th percentile quantitative. At least two calculus courses, one probability and statistics course, and undergraduate intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics, each with a grade of B or better.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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