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PhD Economics at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral program preparing students for university teaching and research and for business and government economic research positions.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Economics  |  Duration: 72 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate; 48 beyond the master's degree  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Quantitative methods (Mathematical Methods and Elements of Econometrics I and II), two fields of specialization, two economics electives, 24 credit hours of dissertation, microeconomic and macroeconomic theory qualifying exams and a second-year research paper.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is based on promise of outstanding scholarship shown by previous academic performance and test scores.

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.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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