About the course

The Ph.D. program in economics trains students in theoretical and empirical skills, and exposes them to a broad range of policy issues to prepare them for careers in academia, business or government. The small size of the program, approximately ten new Ph.D. students each year working with twenty one full-time faculty members, promotes collaboration between faculty and students.

　　We have a diverse group of faculty and students coming from over twenty countries from around the world. The Department welcomes students from all countries.

　　Students in the program can draw on faculty expertise from most areas in economics, including: international economics, population economics, labor economics, economics history, health economics, experimental economics, microeconomics, econometrics, macroeconomics, economic development, public economics, and environmental and resource economics.

　　Note: Effective Fall 2020, the following is the new requirements. Students who were admitted prior to Fall 2020 must choose the new requirements or the old ones: see the old requirements. Students who satisfy all prerequisites and who follow a prescribed schedule can finish the program in five years.

　　The Ph.D. in economics requires successful completion of:

　　Seven core courses,

　　Qualifying examinations in microeconomic theory and macroeconomic theory,

　　In addition to the core courses, seven 600-level and 700-level courses in economics

　　One course in Methods/Theory,

　　Two fields, each consisting of two courses,

　　Two elective courses if Methods/Theory is elected as a field, one elective course otherwise,

　　Econ 730

　　A third-year research paper,

　　An oral comprehensive exam, and the defense of the dissertation proposal,

　　A final oral exam, including defense of the final dissertation,and

　　Submission of the final dissertation manuscript to Graduate Division. 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: 10 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2024	Honolulu
Spring (January), 2025	Honolulu
Fall (August), 2025	Honolulu
Spring (January), 2026	Honolulu

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Hawaii - Manoa

To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education. At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work.The minimum scores are 500 (PBT) and 61 (iBT).IELTS, the minimum score is 5.00 for the overall band test results. Highly qualified applicants with excellent preparation in mathematics, statistics, and economics who hold only an undergraduate degree, i.e., four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent, are invited to apply directly to the Ph.D. program.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

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