Admission Guidelines
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. Likewise, applicants are not guaranteed admission even if they meet all of the criteria.
Ph.D. program
- Master’s Degree in Economics from well-known university preferred
- GRE-Verbal > 152
- GRE-Quantitative > 155
- Analytical Writing ≥ 4.0
- For those students who took the GRE test prior to fall 2011, score recommendations are as follows: 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.)
Master's Program
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or closely related field, with an emphasis on quantitative course work throughout the undergraduate program.
- GRE-Verbal > 152
- GRE-Quantitative > 152
- Analytical Writing ≥ 4.0
- For those students who took the GRE test prior to fall 2011, score recommendations are as follows: GRE-Verbal > 480; GRE-Quantitative > 660; Analytical Writing ≥ 4.0.
- High grades in quantitative courses including calculus and statistics. Some background in linear algebra and probability theory preferred.
International Applications
In addition to the requirements listed above, successful international applicants generally meet the following requirements.
- TOEFL: >570 (Paper-based); >230 (Computer-based); >88 (Internet-based) or IELTS: 6.5