Doctor of Philosophy Program in Economics

Academic Terms

• The Ph.D. program is a full-time program. Students must register for all three semesters during the academic year. 
• There are four compulsory courses during the first year totaling 12 credits. Students must earn a grade point of no less than 3 on a 4-point system.
• Students are required to pass the qualifying examination within the 6th semester upon their enrollment in the program.
• Students also need to register for 36 credits of dissertation course.
• The total number of credits for program completion is 48 credits.
• From the second year onward, students will concentrate on their research. Publication and presentation of their research findings at international conferences are mandatory for graduation.
• The final dissertation examination must be completed within 6 years upon enrollment in the program.