Overview
The Ph.D. program in Economics prepares the recipient for a variety of research-oriented career opportunities, including university research/teaching, government employment, and a host of employment opportunities in the private sector.
To obtain detailed program admission information, please reference the program brochure which can be requested by contacting the Office of Recruiting and Admissions at 305-284-2510 or by visiting the Miami Herbert Business School website.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 29 | |
| Empirical Methods in Economics I ** | ||
| Dynamic Systems in Economics ** | ||
| Game and Information Theory ** | ||
| Mathematical Economics and Applications ** | ||
| Empirical Methods in Economics II ** | ||
| Dynamic Economic Theory ** | ||
| Game Information Theory II ** | ||
| Directed Study ( (8 credits)) | ||
| Fields of Specialization | 12 | |
| Select two of the following areas of Concentration: | ||
| Dynamic Systems and Theory: | ||
| Advanced Dynamic Theory Applications I (Dynamic Systems and Theory) ** | ||
| Advanced Dynamic Theory Applications II | ||
| Game and Information Theory: | ||
| Topics in Economic Theory Applications I ** | ||
| Topics in Economic Theory Applications II | ||
| Empirical Methods: | ||
| Advanced Empirical Methods Applications I ** | ||
| Advanced Empirical Methods Applications II | ||
| Cognate Areas with Departmental Approval | ||
| One Course from a Minor Field | 3 | |
| Select one Elective from the graduate offerings of the Mathematics, Business Technology, Management Science, and Finance departments | 3 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| Comprehensive Examinations covering the core and the one field of specialization | 1 | |
| Dissertation Research | 12 | |
| Pre-Candidacy Dissertation Research | ||
| Post-Candidacy Dissertation Research | ||
| Research in Residence | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Applicants for admission to graduate study in Economics should have an extensive background in Economic Theory and Quantitative methods.
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Counts towards Master of Arts in Economics. Student's may earn the MA in Economics while pursuing the PhD in Economics.
Plan of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall - Year 1 | 12 | |
| Empirical Methods in Economics I | ||
| Dynamic Systems in Economics | ||
| Game and Information Theory | ||
| Mathematical Economics and Applications | ||
| Spring - Year 1 | 9 | |
| Empirical Methods in Economics II | ||
| Dynamic Economic Theory | ||
| Game Information Theory II | ||
| Summer - Year 1 | 1 | |
| Qualifying Examinations | ||
| Fall and Spring - Year 2 | 12 | |
| Select two of the following areas of Concentration: | ||
| Dynamic Systems and Theory | ||
| Advanced Dynamic Theory Applications I | ||
| Advanced Dynamic Theory Applications II | ||
| Game and Information Theory | ||
| Topics in Economic Theory Applications I | ||
| Topics in Economic Theory Applications II | ||
| Empirical Methods | ||
| Advanced Empirical Methods Applications I | ||
| Advanced Empirical Methods Applications II | ||
| One Course from a Minor Field | 3 | |
| Select one Elective from the graduate offerings of the Mathematics, Business Technology, Management Science, and Finance departments | 3 | |
| Years 3-5 | 20 | |
| Directed Study | ||
| Pre-Candidacy Dissertation Research | ||
| Post-Candidacy Dissertation Research | ||
| Research in Residence | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 600 | Empirical Methods in Economics I | 3 |
| ECO 601 | Dynamic Systems in Economics | 3 |
| ECO 602 | Game and Information Theory | 3 |
| ECO 610 | Mathematical Economics and Applications | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECO 620 | Empirical Methods in Economics II | 3 |
| ECO 621 | Dynamic Economic Theory | 3 |
| ECO 633 | Game Information Theory II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| Qualifying Examinations | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 1 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Field Curriculum (Select two of the following areas of concentration) | 12 | |
| Dynamic Systems and Theory | ||
| Advanced Dynamic Theory Applications I | ||
| Advanced Dynamic Theory Applications II | ||
| Game and Information Theory | ||
| Topics in Economic Theory Applications I | ||
| Topics in Economic Theory Applications II | ||
| Empirical Methods | ||
| Advanced Empirical Methods Applications I | ||
| Advanced Empirical Methods Applications II | ||
| Years 3-5 | 20 | |
| ECO 699 Directed Study | ||
| ECO 830 Pre-Candidacy Dissertation Research | ||
| ECO 840 Post-Candidacy Dissertation Research | ||
| ECO 850 Research in Residence | ||
| Credit Hours | 32 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 54 | |
Mission
The mission of the Ph.D. Program in Economics is to give students the skills, knowledge, and research training necessary to produce high-quality research needed for successful carriers in the academic, government, and private sectors and enabling them to be leaders in their respective institutions.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be knowledgeable in the techniques of modern economics and able to apply these techniques to study key economic questions.
- Students will be able to generate original research questions, complete original empirical and/or theoretical research, and write original research papers.
- Students will be able to present and explain their research findings to a general and an academic audience. They should also be able to effectively present economic principles to undergraduate students as well as in their research in academic conferences.
