Doctor of Philosophy in Economics | Programs and Courses

Program level:

Doctoral

Degree awarded:

PhD

Unit:

Department of Economics and Business

Program URL:

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Country of accreditation:

United States

Austria

Program accreditation/registration:

Program approved and registered by the New York State Education Department

Program accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ-Austria)

Standard Program duration:

4 years

Type of degree:

CEU

US degree credits:

120

Austrian degree ECTS credits:

240

Start of the program :

September

Director:

Andrea Weber

Program administrator:

Katalin Szimler

CEU application details

Course Listing

Program Description

Doctoral programs at CEU are fully funded study programs with a standard duration of 4 years that award a US and an Austrian degree.

The aim of the Doctor of Philosophy in Economics program is to prepare professional economists for research, teaching or government service careers. Coursework in the program is designed to ensure that students acquire rigorous knowledge in the core areas of economic theory and research methodology. During the research period, students will develop into independent researchers, with the ability to contribute to the analysis of fundamental economic questions facing transition and market economies.

Sample Courses for the Doctoral Program

Core courses

Advanced Macroeconomics
Advanced Econometrics

Optional courses

Advanced Labor Economics
Advanced Microeconometrics
Financial Economics
Psychology and Economics
Economic and Social Networks
Empirical Industrial Organization
Growth and Development

Entry Requirements for the Doctoral Program

In addition to meeting the General CEU Admissions Requirements, applicants must submit:
• a 500-word research proposal
• three letters of recommendation
• general GRE

Successful applicants usually possess an MA (or equivalent) in economics (or a related field).