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PhD in Economics

5 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Tennessee

Program Overview

This is a four to five year, full-time, research-oriented program. Although some of our students enter the program with an MA or MS in economics or a related field, it is not required for admission. Students begin the Ph.D. program in early August of their first year, and complete coursework after the fifth or six semester of study. Summer is usually devoted to research. Among the various progression requirements are qualifying examinations in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, a second-year research paper, and a dissertation.

Program Key Stats

$54310 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A bachelor s degree from an accredited, four-year program, Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7, GMAT/GRE scores, 550 on the paper-based TOEFL; 80 on the TOEFL iBT or 6.5 on the IELTS.

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