Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics 48 months PHD Program By University of Wyoming |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

The PhD in Economics program is designed to equip the student for professional research in university, government, or industry positions. Applicants to the program must complete, or have previously completed, course work that satisfies the PhD prerequisite courses listed on the Graduate Admissions webpage. During the first year, a foundation in economic theory and the basic quantitative and mathematical tools necessary for professional research is given. Students take a Micro Theory sequence (ECON 5020 and ECON 5120) and an Econometrics sequence (ECON 5350 and ECON 5360), as well as courses in Mathematical Economics (ECON 5330) and Economic Dynamics (ECON 5130). To progress to the second year, students must earn a B grade or higher in all of these courses. If they fail to do so in a Micro Theory course (including Mathematical Economics and Economic Dynamics), they must pass a Micro Theory comprehensive exam instead. Similarly, if they fail to earn a B grade or higher in an Econometrics course, they must pass an Econometrics comprehensive exam. Both exams are given at the end of the summer following the first year. After the first year, all PhD students take a core sequence of one Macroeconomics (ECON 5010) course and two courses in Environmental and Natural Resource (ENR) Economics.* Additionally, they choose five electives from a menu that varies from semester to semester and is put together with student input. The electives reflect our faculty’s research in areas additional to ENR, such as Development Economics, Energy Economics, Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Industrial Organization, and International Trade. For a complete list of the program’s courses, click here. One of the electives may (but need not) be taken outside of the department, for example in Statistics, Mathematics, the Haub School of ENR, or the Energy Management MBA Program. During the second year of the PhD program, the student selects a major professor and a dissertation committee in consultation with that professor. The faculty members on this committee will supervise and evaluate the student’s research. The PhD program’s qualifying examination takes the form of a research paper requirement. Students must complete a paper by the end of the summer following their second year, and present that paper to their committee. If the paper and presentation are judged adequate, the student is awarded a Master’s degree in Economics and continues in the PhD program. Otherwise, the student is given one chance to revise and resubmit their paper, by December of their third year. If the revision is still judged inadequate, the student fails out of the PhD program, but may (depending on the quality of the revision) still be awarded a Master’s degree. During the third year of the PhD program, the student is expected to complete course work and prepare a dissertation proposal. The dissertation committee gives an oral examination based on this proposal, which constitutes the preliminary exam for degree candidacy. We expect students to have received committee approval of their dissertation proposal before entering their fourth year. During the third year and beyond, the majority of time is devoted to dissertation research. The student will usually also be asked to teach at least one undergraduate course and to assist in faculty research projects. Following successful completion of the dissertation, students present an oral defense to their committee. A favorable report from the committee completes the requirements for the doctor of philosophy degree.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

MDiv

Study Level

PHD

The PhD in Economics program is designed to equip the student for professional research in university, government, or industry positions. Applicants to the program must complete, or have previously completed, course work that satisfies the PhD prerequisite courses listed on the Graduate Admissions webpage. During the first year, a foundation in economic theory and the basic quantitative and mathematical tools necessary for professional research is given. Students take a Micro Theory sequence (ECON 5020 and ECON 5120) and an Econometrics sequence (ECON 5350 and ECON 5360), as well as courses in Mathematical Economics (ECON 5330) and Economic Dynamics (ECON 5130). To progress to the second year, students must earn a B grade or higher in all of these courses. If they fail to do so in a Micro Theory course (including Mathematical Economics and Economic Dynamics), they must pass a Micro Theory comprehensive exam instead. Similarly, if they fail to earn a B grade or higher in an Econometrics course, they must pass an Econometrics comprehensive exam. Both exams are given at the end of the summer following the first year. After the first year, all PhD students take a core sequence of one Macroeconomics (ECON 5010) course and two courses in Environmental and Natural Resource (ENR) Economics.* Additionally, they choose five electives from a menu that varies from semester to semester and is put together with student input. The electives reflect our faculty’s research in areas additional to ENR, such as Development Economics, Energy Economics, Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Industrial Organization, and International Trade. For a complete list of the program’s courses, click here. One of the electives may (but need not) be taken outside of the department, for example in Statistics, Mathematics, the Haub School of ENR, or the Energy Management MBA Program. During the second year of the PhD program, the student selects a major professor and a dissertation committee in consultation with that professor. The faculty members on this committee will supervise and evaluate the student’s research. The PhD program’s qualifying examination takes the form of a research paper requirement. Students must complete a paper by the end of the summer following their second year, and present that paper to their committee. If the paper and presentation are judged adequate, the student is awarded a Master’s degree in Economics and continues in the PhD program. Otherwise, the student is given one chance to revise and resubmit their paper, by December of their third year. If the revision is still judged inadequate, the student fails out of the PhD program, but may (depending on the quality of the revision) still be awarded a Master’s degree. During the third year of the PhD program, the student is expected to complete course work and prepare a dissertation proposal. The dissertation committee gives an oral examination based on this proposal, which constitutes the preliminary exam for degree candidacy. We expect students to have received committee approval of their dissertation proposal before entering their fourth year. During the third year and beyond, the majority of time is devoted to dissertation research. The student will usually also be asked to teach at least one undergraduate course and to assist in faculty research projects. Following successful completion of the dissertation, students present an oral defense to their committee. A favorable report from the committee completes the requirements for the doctor of philosophy degree.

Admission requirements

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Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or recognized school is required. A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on previous coursework is required for full admission (3.25 for interdisciplinary program applicants). Other English Language Requirement: A minimum score of 540 on the written TOEFL exam.
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Jan-2000

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