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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) [Economics] From Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsLocation
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) (Economics)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

$46,140/Yr

$46,140 /Yr

The course requirements consist of a first-year Core Curriculum, eight second-year electives and a teaching/internship requirement.

The Core Curriculum consists of Core courses in

  • Microtheory (ECON 7740, ECON 7741)
  • Macrotheory (ECON 7750, ECON 7751)
  • Mathematics for economists (ECON 7720)
  • Statistics (ECON 7770)
  • Econometrics (ECON 7772).

The second year is devoted to electives. In addition to the Department's own electives, students may take courses in the Carroll School of Management's Ph.D. program in finance and in other departments of Boston College.

The general policy of Boston College is to accept course work taken outside the department only if the work is judged to be comparable in quality to the set standards and appropriate for a Ph.D. in economics.


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Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$46140 (USD 46140)

Students are exempted from tuition fees and also, are eligible for stipends


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

A bachelor`s degree or a master`s degree, or equivalent

Additional Requirements:

  • GRE General Test
  • A strong training in mathematics is essential to be successful in this program. The minimum recommended courses are:
    • Three calculus courses, courses in linear and matrix algebra
    • A course in real analysis
    • A “real” statistics course taught in a Math Department and not as a social science course

English Requirements:


Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL


Required Document List

  • College transcripts
  • Statement of marks
  • Financial Documentation
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume

Career and Placement after Course

  • Professional Economist
  • Financial Risk Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Equity Analyst
  • Cost Accountant
  • Economic Researcher
  • Investment Analyst

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