About the course

The PhD program in applied economics prepares students for careers in academia, government, and the private sector. Required coursework includes microeconomic theory and modeling, application of statistical methods to economics (econometrics), and macroeconomic theory and modeling. Students pursue specialized elective coursework covering additional optimization methods, natural resource and environmental economics, food and agricultural economics, labor economics, development economics, health economics, and policy analysis. The emphasis of the program is on rigorous empirical testing of economics hypotheses and quantitative policy evaluation. The expected time for completing the Ph.D. degree is forty-five months for full-time students. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Minneapolis
Fall (October), 2024	Minneapolis
Spring (January), 2025	Minneapolis
Fall (October), 2025	Minneapolis
Spring (January), 2026	Minneapolis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

A relevant master’s degree or an especially strong undergraduate record is required for admission to the Ph.D. program. Please be sure to include relevant coursework on the course history form. A grade point average of at least 3.0 (B average) for both graduate and undergraduate coursework is expected. If you are unsure whether you should apply to the master's or the PhD.

　　The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00.

　　The minimum preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is a B average (3.00/4.00). Most admitted students will have a higher GPA.

　　Applicants to the Ph.D. program should have completed the coursework listed above for entrance to the M.S. program. In addition, applicants should have completed:

　　micro and macro economic theory at the M.S. level

　　econometrics or mathematical statistics at the M.S. level

　　multivariate calculus, linear algebra and differential equations

　　International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:

　　TOEFL

　　Internet Based - Total Score: 79

　　Internet Based - Writing Score: 21

　　Internet Based - Reading Score: 19

　　IELTS

　　Total Score: 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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