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PhD in Economics

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

Boston University

Program Overview

The doctoral program in the Department of Economics is designed to prepare students for careers in academics, government at all levels, and in international organizations. Through rigorous coursework, seminars, independent research, workshops, and one-on-one consultation with faculty, students learn to master basic tools of economic theory and quantitative analysis and, further, demonstrate the means by which theoretical tools may be applied to practical problems. Faculty in the department maintain close contact with graduate students, guiding them through all aspects of research and, ultimately, the dissertation.

Program Key Stats

$55077 (Annual cost)



29 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A completed electronic application, Official Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, Curriculum Vitae/Reume, Statement of Purpose (essay), Writing Sample, Interview, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Career Options

  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment AnalystAuditor
  • Economic Consultant
  • Financial Manager

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