PhD Agricultural and Applied Economics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The AAE PhD program provides a rigorous background in economic theory and analysis, combined with applied economics courses in the areas of International Development, Natural Resources and Environment, Agriculture and Community Development Economics. Students will enjoy small class sizes, a supportive atmosphere, and strong support from their major advisor and the AAE community. The program takes 5 years to complete.

Department: Agricultural Applied Economics | Duration: 51 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline January 15) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 51 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include ECON 711 Economic Theory-Microeconomics Sequence; ECON 713 Economic Theory: Microeconomics Sequence; ECON 712 Economic Theory-Macroeconomics Sequence; A A E 642 Foundations of Development Economics; A A E 730 Frontiers in Development Economics; A A E 731 Frontiers in Development Economics.

Career pathways

The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics invites applied economists to participate in a seminar series. Students get various presentation opportunities to present their latest research in department and student seminars.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; Application Requirements and Process; All applicants must satisfy requirements that are set forth by the Graduate School . Applicants are required to provide the following materials:. Unofficial transcripts. Unofficial transcripts from all previous postsecondary studies are required for all PhD applicants. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to the application system. If an applicant is recommended for admission by the department, the Graduate School will request official transcripts be sent to the Graduate School from the undergraduate institution. Three reference letters. Ask for detailed letters from people who are able to judge the applicant's qualifications for graduate work in this field. Most useful are letters from faculty who have taught an applicant in one or more classes.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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