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School of Economics Research Scholarships 2023

By Rachel Christie | 02 November 2022

The School has a thriving research community that you can be part of. Our staff produce world-class research, publish regularly in leading academic journals and foster generative research partnerships around the world. Our active research centres and groups reflect their vast expertise, and the latest updates are shared on our School’s news page. Our four-year PhD programmes provide a supportive and structured environment in which to develop the economic research skills that will enable you to make an original contribution to economic knowledge.

We are inviting applications for a number of research scholarships to commence in September 2023. These are  Division of Human and Social Sciences Research Scholarships , also known as  Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) , for  PhD applicants only .  

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Division of Human and Social Sciences Research Scholarships (Graduate Teaching Assistantships)  

Awardees of such hold a unique position in the University; they are both registered PhD students in receipt of a scholarship and employees of the University. The scholarships cover tuition fees (International, EU or UK) plus a combined maintenance grant and salary, equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend. They will be offered for one year in the first instance, renewable for a maximum of four years subject to satisfactory academic performance.  

Please note that students who have already started their PhD are not eligible for this scholarship.  

To be considered for the scholarships, applicants must hold:  

• an Honours degree (First or 2:1)  
• a Master’s degree (merit or distinction) from recognised institutions, with first-class marks in research dissertations and research methods (if available).  
• All candidates must have at least two supportive academic references  
• Applicants must also provide evidence that they satisfy the  University’s minimum English language requirements .  

How to Apply  

All  completed applications must be received by 3rd February 2023.  

Completed applications must comprise all of the following:  

• Submission of a  KentVision application, made via the online prospectus , for a PhD place in the School of Economics at the University of Kent including:  
• A transcript of degree undergraduate and postgraduate marks to date and certificate, if completed, in pdf format  
• The name and email address of two academic referees. Please leave a suitable amount of time for your referees to respond to the reference request which is sent automatically upon submission of the PhD application in KentVision. References must also be received by 3rd February 2023.  
• A current CV in pdf format  
• Submission of a completed Scholarship Application Form * (including a research proposal) in pdf format. This form should be emailed directly to the HSS Admissions Team at [email protected] with the subject line ‘School of Economics Research Scholarships 2023’.  

Please note that the PhD application form in KentVision includes fields and word count guidelines that are not specific to consideration for this competition so please ensure that you follow the procedures listed above. In fields such as ‘Reasons for study’ and ‘Research proposal’ you are welcome to write ‘See Division of Human and Social Sciences Research Scholarships Competition 2023 Application Form’ etc.  

Shortlisting and Interviews  

The shortlisting process will start from 3rd February 2023 and interviews will be held virtually . Shortlisted candidates will be required to present their proposal using visual aids (ie Powerpoint presentation slides) at interview.  

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Our four-year PhD programme provides rigorous training for careers in professional and academic economics, and offers a stimulating, supportive, and structured environment in which highly-qualified graduates can develop economic research skills that will enable them to make an original contribution to economic knowledge.

We aim to produce economists who are sought-after by leading economics departments and research institutions around the world. Recent PhD students have been highly successful in securing internships and employment in academia and the private sector.

Our Economics faculty includes leading researchers in several fields, including macroeconomics, labour and development economics, microeconomic theory and agri-environmental economics. All students will receive expert supervision by a research-active member of staff. PhD students also have the opportunity to contribute to the teaching and research activity of the School and are encouraged to participate in seminars and present their own work.

A PhD in the area of economics is a particularly valuable and flexible qualification that can open the door to exciting careers in many professions. Our PhD programme provides rigorous training for careers in professional and academic economics. Our graduates have gone on to work as economists in international organisations, the financial sector, business, UK and overseas governments, and to academic careers at Kent and UK and overseas universities.

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A typical student will have studied for an MSc in Economics (or a closely-related discipline) in the UK with an average grade of 65% or above. We welcome applications from students who do not fit this norm, however, it is essential that students have a strong background in quantitative work. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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PhD students within the Accounting & Finance Department address academically interesting and practical contemporary issues in Finance and Banking. Our Finance scholars’ interest include derivatives pricing and risk management, financial econometrics, international banking, financial regulation, corporate finance and asset pricing and real-estate modelling.

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• Duration 3 to 4 years full-time
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PhD students may join the Centre for Quantitative Finance , which researches contemporary issues in financial markets requiring a quantitative approach. The main role of the centre is to carry out research that fills the gap between academia and current problems faced by the industry, whether in conducting comparative studies on pricing and risk management methodologies, or designing improved financial products that can serve the wider community better, or simply being the first stop for policy makers, hedge funds or finance houses where they could commission quantitative studies on topics they do not have expertise on.

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Kent Business School has over 25 years’ experience delivering business education. Our portfolio of postgraduate programmes demonstrates the breadth and depth of our expertise. Academic research and links with global business inform our teaching, ensuring a curriculum that is relevant and current. We are a leading UK business school for the standard of our teaching and student satisfaction. We also hold a number of accreditations by professional bodies.

Studying at Kent Business School (KBS) gives you the opportunity to increase your employability with real-life case studies, a student council and a business society. We have strong links to local and national organisations providing opportunities for projects, internships and graduate placements. The School attracts many high-profile speakers from industry and last year included visits and lectures from staff of the Bank of England, BAE Systems, Barclays, Lloyds Insurance, Cummins, Delphi and Kent County Council.

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Applicants should hold a 2.1 at undergraduate level and a Merit at Master’s level in a relevant discipline, from a UK or other approved university and/or equivalent. You must submit a research proposal of approximately 1,500 words on your intended topic.

In Kent Business School, entry to all research programmes is in September only. The deadline for PhD applications is 31 July. 

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country  and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements

The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level.

For detailed information see our  English language requirements  web pages. 

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Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways .

Postgraduate research is a fantastic opportunity and significant investment in your future, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skills and career options – all while making a meaningful impact and contribution to an area you are passionate about.

At Kent, we also recognise the significant financial investment that comes with postgraduate study, and we offer a range of scholarships for our postgraduate researchers, to help keep your mind on your studies, and off your finances.

Scholarships can be broad, or specific to your situation, background or even country – so please do use our scholarships finder to discover the options available to you.

We also have research partnership funding with research councils and government schemes in specific areas of interest that can help you take your research to the next level with additional financial support.

Find out more on our fees and funding page and discover what option is right for you.

Each research student is supported by a supervisory team (usually two members of academic staff) who give guidance about the nature of the research, the standard of work required, and about the relevant literature and sources that should be consulted.

Students meet with supervisors each month in person to agree upon a schedule of work, and bring written work for comment and discussion. The co-supervisor provides additional input and ensures continuity. Formal progression reviews are held at key points in your programme and each student participates in a mandatory research training programme.

All Kent Business School PhD students receive:

• Access to office space with a laptop for the duration of their studies
• Funds for conference attendance and research expenses
• Research methods training
• Full access to the facilities of the Graduate and Researcher College .

All first year PhD students participate in research training programme, including:

• Relevant research methods
• Theory of management and in specialist management topics related to your research
• Skills-based courses in areas such as statistics, computing, electronic literature searching and languages.

In addition, students participate in School research seminars and postgraduate training events organised through the Graduate and Researcher College . PhD students with scholarships or part-time teaching within Kent Business School also take modules from the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education.

KBS students benefit from training and development opportunities made available through our membership of NATCOR , the ESRC’s South East Doctoral Training Centre , and the European Doctoral Programmes Association (EDAMBA).

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Kent's Graduate School co-ordinates the Researcher Development Programme for research students, which includes workshops focused on research, specialist and transferable skills. The programme is mapped to the national Researcher Development Framework and covers a diverse range of topics, including subject-specific research skills, research management, personal effectiveness, communication skills, networking and teamworking, and career management skills.

Research activities at Kent Business School are broadly organised into 4 departments:

• Accounting and Finance
• Analytics, Operations and Systems
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• Marketing, Entrepreneurship and International Business

The Accounting and Finance department addresses academically interesting and practical contemporary issues in finance and banking. Staff pursue research in several areas, including: derivatives pricing and risk management; financial econometrics; international banking; financial regulation; corporate finance; asset pricing and real-estate modelling.

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Our world-class academics provide research students with excellent supervision. In the  Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021,  80% of our research was deemed ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. The school’s environment was judged to be conducive to supporting the development of high calibre research.

Kent Business School has over 30 eligible research degree supervisors. Postgraduate research can take place in any subject area where they have expertise.

Please note, it is possible for students to be supervised by a member of academic staff from any of Kent’s schools, providing their expertise matches your research interests. Use our ‘ find a supervisor ’ search to search by staff member or keyword.

Full details of staff research interests can be found on the School's website .

The KBS PhD programme is designed to provide a thorough training for research careers in academia or industry. Our students generally take up academic appointments in UK or international higher education institutions or work in policy or industry settings.

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Kent Business School is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS); and the Kent MBA is an Association of MBAs (AMBA) accredited programme.

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• The Professional Risk Managers’ International Association (PRMIA)
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KBS is a signatory of the United Nation's Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), which provides a global network for academic institutions to advance corporate sustainability and social responsibility.

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Our four-year PhD programme provides a stimulating, supportive, and structured environment in which highly-qualified graduates can develop economic research skills that will enable them to make an original contribution to economic knowledge. We aim to produce economists who are sought-after by leading economics departments and research institutions around the world. Recent PhD students have been highly successful in securing internships and employment in academia and the private sector. Our Economics faculty includes leading researchers in several fields, including macroeco... Read more

Our four-year PhD programme provides a stimulating, supportive, and structured environment in which highly-qualified graduates can develop economic research skills that will enable them to make an original contribution to economic knowledge. We aim to produce economists who are sought-after by leading economics departments and research institutions around the world. Recent PhD students have been highly successful in securing internships and employment in academia and the private sector.<br/><br/>Our Economics faculty includes leading researchers in several fields, including macroeconomics, labour and development economics, microeconomic theory and agri-environmental economics. All students will receive expert supervision by a research-active member of staff. PhD students also have the opportunity to contribute to the teaching and research activity of the School and are encouraged to participate in seminars and present their own work.<br/><br/>The first year of the Economics PhD programme is dedicated to PhD-specific training courses across microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. The content, structure and level of these courses provide the skills needed for independent economic research. By the summer term, students will have developed a set of detailed research questions and written a comprehensive literature review. A poster session is held within the School in which students present their research ideas.<br/><br/>The final three years of the PhD are devoted to independent research, under the guidance of a supervisory panel. Throughout the academic year, there are regular reading groups, workshops and seminars in which students are encouraged to attend and participate. In the summer term, PhD workshops are held in which all students must present their work. At the end of four years, the student will submit a thesis that is examined by viva voce. Research generated during the PhD can result in the publication of papers in top economics journals.

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Our four-year PhD programme provides rigorous training for careers in professional and academic economics. It offers a stimulating, supportive, and structured environment in which highly-qualified graduates can develop economic research skills that will enable them to make an original contribution to economic knowledge.

We aim to produce economists who are sought after by leading economics departments and research institutions around the world. Recent PhD students have been highly successful in securing internships and employment in academia and the private sector.

Our Economics faculty includes leading researchers in several fields, including macroeconomics, labour and development economics, microeconomic theory and agri-environmental economics. All students will receive expert supervision by a research-active member of staff. PhD students also have the opportunity to contribute to the teaching and research activity of the School and are encouraged to participate in seminars and present their own work.

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All first-year modules involve assessed coursework and you are required to pass at least five modules in order to progress to the second year of the PhD.

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A postgraduate degree in the area of economics is a particularly valuable and flexible qualification that can open the door to exciting careers in many professions. Our PhD programme provides rigorous training for careers in professional and academic economics. Our graduates have gone on to work as economists in international organisations, the financial sector, business, UK and overseas governments, and to academic careers at Kent, UK and overseas universities.

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Department of economics, undergraduate programs.

• Economics - B.B.A.

Undergraduate Minors

• Data Analytics

Graduate Programs

• Economics - M.A.E.

Graduate Minors

• Quantitative Methods in Econometrics

Department of Economics Faculty

• Bagheri, Omid (2017), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2017
• Boyd-Swan, Casey (2015), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Arizona State University , 2015
• Choi, Yoonho (2021), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2017
• Dechenaux, Emmanuel (2004), Professor, Ph.D., Purdue University, 2004
• ElBahnasawy, Nasr G. (2007), Professor, Ph.D., Colorado State University, 2008
• Ellis, Michael A. (1990), Professor, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Main Campus, 1991
• Engelhardt, Lucas M. (2010), Associate Professor, Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2010
• Greenhalgh-Stanley, Nadia (2009), Professor, Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2009
• Johnson, Eric D. (2005), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of California, San Diego , 1997
• Leontieva, Ludmila (2007), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Rostov State University, 1991
• Liu, Dandan (2008), Associate Professor, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Main Campus, 2005
• Mukherjee, Deepraj (2012), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2010
• Park, Jooyoun (2009), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2009
• Reynolds, Curtis Lockwood (2007), Professor, Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2007
• Sahajdack, Thomas (2016), Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2016
• Shaeye, Abdihafit (2018), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2017

Economics (ECON)

ECON 12060     PERSONAL FINANCE      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: CTAG Personal Finance

ECON 22060     PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS)      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Minimum 22 ACT math score; or minimum 530 SAT math score; or minimum 35 ALEKS Math score; or MATH 00022 with a minimum C grade or any higher level MATH course.

Attributes: Kent Core Social Sciences, TAG Social and Behavioral Sciences, Transfer Module Social Sciences

ECON 22061     PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS)      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 22060 .

ECON 32025     MONEY, CREDIT AND BANKING      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and 22061 .

ECON 32040     INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 32041     INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY      3 Credit Hours

ECON 32050     APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR)      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: MATH 11012 or MATH 12002 ; and ECON 22060 ; and BA 24056 or MATH 10041 or MATH 20011 .

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

ECON 32051     APPLIED ECONOMETRICS II      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 32050 .

ECON 32070     LABOR PROBLEMS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 32082     INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 32083     THE ECONOMICS OF POVERTY (DIVD)      3 Credit Hours

Attributes: Diversity Domestic

ECON 32084     ECONOMICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT      3 Credit Hours

ECON 42050     DATA ACQUISITION, PREPARATION AND VISUALIZATION      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: BA 24056 or MATH 10041 or MATH 20011 .

ECON 42065     PROBLEMS OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICY      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 32041 .

ECON 42066     ECONOMICS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP      3 Credit Hours

ECON 42068     INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION: FIRMS AND STRATEGY      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 32040 .

ECON 42070     GAME THEORY      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and ECON 22061 .

ECON 42072     LABOR ECONOMICS: WORK AND PAY      3 Credit Hours

ECON 42075     INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 42076     ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT      3 Credit Hours

ECON 42079     EUROPEAN ECONOMIC ISSUES      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 22060 and ECON 22061 ; and special approval.

ECON 42080     REGIONAL ECONOMICS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 42081     URBAN ECONOMICS: CITIES AND HOUSING      3 Credit Hours

ECON 42085     PUBLIC ECONOMICS: GOVERNMENT AND POLICY      3 Credit Hours

ECON 42086     ECONOMICS OF HEALTH CARE      3 Credit Hours

ECON 42189     INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC EXPERIENCE (ELR)      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Economics major or minor; and junior standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: International Experience

Contact Hours: 9 other

ECON 42191     SENIOR SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS (WIC)      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Minimum C- grade in ECON 32040 , ECON 32041 and ECON 32050 .

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 3 other

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

ECON 42291     VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS      1-4 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Permission.

Contact Hours: 1-4 other

ECON 42292     INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS (ELR)      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: At least two of the following courses: ECON 32040 , ECON 32041 or ECON 32050 ; a minimum 2.250 overall GPA; and economics major; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Practical Experience

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

ECON 42293     VARIABLE TOPIC WORKSHOP IN ECONOMICS      1-6 Credit Hours

Schedule Type: Workshop

Contact Hours: 1-6 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

ECON 42295     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Special approval.

ECON 42296     INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN ECONOMICS      1-3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Senior Economics major; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Individual Investigation

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

ECON 42297     VARIABLE TOPIC COLLOQUIUM IN ECONOMICS      1-3 Credit Hours

Schedule Type: Colloquium

ECON 42298     RESEARCH IN ECONOMICS (ELR)      1-6 Credit Hours

Schedule Type: Research

ECON 42299     SENIOR PROJECT (ELR)      1-3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Senior economics major; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Senior Project/Honors Thesis

ECON 52050     DATA ACQUISITION, PREPARATION AND VISUALIZATION      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

ECON 52065     PROBLEMS OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICY      3 Credit Hours

ECON 52066     ECONOMICS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP      3 Credit Hours

ECON 52068     INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION: FIRMS AND STRATEGY      3 Credit Hours

ECON 52072     LABOR ECONOMICS: WORK AND PAY      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 32040 ; and graduate standing.

ECON 52076     ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT      3 Credit Hours

ECON 52079     EUROPEAN ECONOMIC ISSUES      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

ECON 52080     REGIONAL ECONOMICS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 52081     URBAN ECONOMICS: CITIES AND HOUSING      3 Credit Hours

ECON 52085     PUBLIC ECONOMICS: GOVERNMENT AND POLICY      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 22060 ; and Graduate standing.

ECON 52086     ECONOMICS OF HEALTH CARE      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 22060 ; and graduate standing.

ECON 52189     INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS EXPERIENCE      3 Credit Hours

ECON 52291     VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS      1-4 Credit Hours

ECON 52293     VARIABLE TOPIC WORKSHOP IN ECONOMICS      1-6 Credit Hours

ECON 52295     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 52297     VARIABLE TOPIC COLLOQUIUM IN ECONOMICS      1-3 Credit Hours

ECON 60199     THESIS I      2-6 Credit Hours

Schedule Type: Masters Thesis

Contact Hours: 2-6 other

ECON 60299     THESIS II      2 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 60199 ; and graduate standing.

Contact Hours: 2 other

ECON 62010     SURVEY OF ECONOMICS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 62015     ECONOMICS OF INFORMATION      3 Credit Hours

ECON 62021     MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS      2 Credit Hours

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

ECON 62022     MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS      2 Credit Hours

ECON 62050     MICROECONOMIC THEORY I      3 Credit Hours

ECON 62051     MACROECONOMIC THEORY I      3 Credit Hours

ECON 62052     DATA ACQUISITION AND PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH      3 Credit Hours

ECON 62054     ECONOMETRICS I      3 Credit Hours

ECON 62055     ECONOMETRICS II      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 62054 ; and graduate standing.

ECON 62056     TIME SERIES ANALYSIS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 62061     MONETARY THEORY AND POLICY      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 62021 ; and graduate standing.

ECON 62072     ECONOMICS OF LABOR MARKETS      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 32040 or ECON 62022 ; and ECON 62054 or BA 84023 ; and graduate standing.

ECON 62075     INTERNATIONAL TRADE      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 62021 and ECON 62022 ; and graduate standing.

ECON 62076     INTERNATIONAL FINANCE      3 Credit Hours

ECON 62077     ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPING AREAS      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 52076 ; and graduate standing.

ECON 62092     INTERNSHIP IN ECONOMICS      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Admitted to the Master of Arts in Economics program; and special approval.

ECON 62095     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 62096     INDEPENDENT STUDY      1-3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Graduation standing; and special approval.

ECON 62098     RESEARCH      1-15 Credit Hours

Contact Hours: 1-15 other

ECON 62180     REGIONAL ECONOMICS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 62199     THESIS I      2-6 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Graduate standing and special approval of adviser.

ECON 62299     THESIS II      2 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 62199 ; and graduate standing.

ECON 64004     QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION I      3 Credit Hours

ECON 72021     MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS      2 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

ECON 72022     MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS      2 Credit Hours

ECON 72050     MICROECONOMIC THEORY I      3 Credit Hours

ECON 72051     MACROECONOMIC THEORY I      3 Credit Hours

ECON 72052     DATA ACQUISITION AND PREPARATION FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH      3 Credit Hours

ECON 72054     ECONOMETRICS I      3 Credit Hours

ECON 72055     ECONOMETRICS II      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 62054 ; and doctoral standing.

ECON 72056     TIME SERIES ANALYSIS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 72061     MONETARY THEORY AND POLICY      3 Credit Hours

ECON 72075     INTERNATIONAL TRADE      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 62021 and ECON 62022 ; and doctoral standing.

ECON 72076     INTERNATIONAL FINANCE      3 Credit Hours

ECON 72180     REGIONAL ECONOMICS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 74004     QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION I      3 Credit Hours

ECON 82024     SEMINAR IN APPLIED ECONOMIC ANALYSIS      3 Credit Hours

ECON 82072     ECONOMICS OF LABOR MARKETS      3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: ECON 32040 or ECON 62022 ; and ECON 62054 or BA 84023 ; and doctoral standing.

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Admission Guidelines

Admissions are competitive. To be considered for the PhD in Economics program, the applicant must meet the admission guidelines of the Graduate School and Gatton College of Business and Economics.

Degree Requirements

Economic Theory - The student must show competence in economic theory by passing departmental written examinations in Microeconomic Theory and Macroeconomic Theory. These examinations are given twice a year, in January and June, and students must pass both exams at the PhD level. Students failing either exam are allowed a second attempt; those failing on the second attempt are not permitted to continue in the program. The student should take the theory examination at the end of two semesters after entering the program. The theory examination should be taken after completing:

ECO601 - Advanced Microeconomic Theory ECO602 - Macroeconomic Theory ECO701 - Neoclassical Microeconomic Theory ECO702 - Advanced Macroeconomic Theory

OR equivalent courses.

Statistics/Econometrics - Students must demonstrate competence in the area of statistics and econometrics. This competence may be demonstrated by satisfactory performance in the following courses:

ECO603 - Research Methods and Procedures ECO703 - Introduction to Econometrics I ECO706 - Introduction to Econometrics II

ECO707 - Research Seminar in Economics or ECO 790 - Time Series Analysis 

OR by passing a special examination.

Elective Areas -All PhD students must choose two fields of study approved by the student's Advisory Committee. The two fields may be chosen from the following:

• Environmental and Health Economics
• Industrial Organization
• International Economics
• Labor Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Public Economics

Minimum course preparation for each field shall consist of at least two courses as determined by the student's Advisory Committee. In addition to the chosen fields, the student is encouraged to take elective courses in other areas of economics, such as econometrics or economic theory, or in other disciplines such as Agricultural Economics, Finance, Marketing, Mathematics, or Public Administration. Courses in other disciplines must be approved by the DGS of Economics in order for them to count toward the economics elective requirements.

Supporting Work - At least nine hours of supporting course work must be selected. These courses must be approved by the student's Advisory Committee. The supporting work will allow the student to pursue more intensive study of one or both of the two chosen fields, or to pursue courses in other fields of economics. The supporting work cannot consist of 400 or 500 level courses, ECO610 or ECO611, ECO652, or any of the core courses in economic theory (ECO601, ECO602, ECO701, ECO702, ECO704) or econometrics (ECO703, ECO706). Only three of the nine elective hours can be satisfied by taking ECO797.

Grades - A minimum average of grade "B" must be attained in all courses attempted for graduate credit after being admitted to the Graduate School . Students obtaining six quality points below a "B" average will not be allowed to continue in the program.

Qualifying Examination

Written Examination - The written examination must be taken in one of the student's elective fields as part of the requirements for candidacy for the PhD degree. This examination is given twice a year following the year in which the field is offered, in June and, if necessary, in January. The written examination is prepared and graded by specialists in the respective fields. In the event that the student fails the examination, the student's Advisory Committee determines the conditions which must be met before another examination is given. Two failures to pass the written examination constitute failure of the qualifying examination. Students typically take the field exam in June after completing their second year in the program.

Oral examination - After the student has passed the written qualifying examination, the Director of Graduate Studies will, on the advice of the Advisory Committee, schedule an oral examination through the Graduate School which will be administered by the Advisory Committee. The examination will ordinarily consist of the presentation and defense of a dissertation proposal. The student should complete the oral examination prior to the end of the 7th semester in the program.

PhD Dissertation -The dissertation will be based on original research on a significant topic. The dissertation will be defended in an oral examination.

Typical PhD Course Schedule

First Year:

Micro & Macro Prelims are taken in June at the end of the 1st year of coursework.

Second Year:

Written field exams are usually taken in June at the end of 2nd year of coursework.

Third Year:

Dissertation Research and Workshops

Fourth Year:

Frequently Asked Questions

Obtaining your PhD involves a tremendous amount of preparation and hard work. Click the link below for some answers to frequently asked questions about achieving your PhD in Economics.