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Graduate Program

Ph.D. Applicants

Admission to the graduate program and financial assistance is based on a combination of factors: prior coursework and performance, GRE and TOEFL (international students) results, letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose. Applications are evaluated both individually and in relation to other applicants to the program.

Ph.D. Program screening

Most successful applicants meet the following criteria. These are offered as guidelines, however. Applicants are not automatically disqualified if they fall short in one or two areas.

• Master’s Degree in Economics from well-known university preferred
• GRE-Verbal > 480
• GRE-Quantitative > 710
• Analytical Writing ≥ 4.0
• High grades in Math/Statistics courses including: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, and Statistics with a calculus emphasis. Preferred: One or more math courses emphasizing logic and proofs (e.g. real analysis, abstract algebra, topology, etc.)
• High grades in Economics courses including: Economic Principles, Intermediate Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and Economics field courses (e.g. International Economics, Public Finance, Industrial Organization, etc.)

International Applications

• TOEFL: >570 (Paper-based); >230 (Computer-based); >88 (Internet-based)