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Students complete the following required courses during the first year of the program: Core macroeconomic and microeconomics series: Econ2010a, 2010b, 2010c, 2010d; Quantitative Economics: Econ2120 and Econ2140; and a course in Political Economy, History or Behavioral Economics.

During the G2 year, students designate two fields of interest and complete two approved courses in each of the two fields. Fields include: Behavioral Economics, Contracts and Organizations, Development, Econometrics, History, Financial Economics, Industrial Organization, International Economics, Labor Economics, Macroeconomics, Political Economy, Public Economics, and Theory.  Although  "Applied econometrics" is not a field at Harvard, this department considers a student qualified in "applied econometrics" if they have taken one second year econometrics course and one empirical elective.  

As a G3, students enroll in a Research Preparatory course and complete a research paper (Econ3000) under the guidance of their faculty advisor.  

Graduate Student Workshops

Students are required to begin presenting in a Graduate Student Workshop during the Spring semester of the third year. Students continue to attend and present in at least one workshop each semester. 

Graduate students are expected to teach during their careers at Harvard, usually beginning in year three of the program. First-time teaching fellows must participate in at least one Bok Center Teaching Conference.  Students in their third and fourth years have priority for teaching fellowship appointments.

Research Proposal

Students are required to present and submit their research ideas to a committee comprising of at least two faculty members.  The committee will provide feedback and decide if the student is making satisfactory progress toward the degree. Students will receive coordinated advice from faculty regarding their progress and be given detailed recommendations for future research plans, particularly with respect to possible job market paper and dissertation. 

The Dissertation

The student selects a faculty dissertation committee consisting of three members of the Harvard faculty; two of whom must be members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Under the dissertation committee’s advisorship, the student will proceed to complete the dissertation research. The dissertation should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform original research that develops in a scholarly way and is a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding in the chosen special field. For the student to meet the requirement, analysis and evaluation of relevant data must yield significant and independent conclusions.

Regular guidance through contact with faculty advisors is an essential component of doctoral education. Students should maintain close contact with their official advisor(s) throughout their enrollment in the program. Students are encouraged to develop informal advising relationships with several faculty members in addition to their official advisor. 

The First-year advisor provides assistance during the initial stages of the program, but do not necessarily advise the student throughout their studies. During the second year of the program, students are matched with advisors based on their research interests. As students familiarize themselves with program faculty during coursework, research work, seminars/workshops, and other activities, they may change their official advisor(s) as their academic and research interests develop. 

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Students in our PhD programs are encouraged from day one to think of this experience as their first job in business academia—a training ground for a challenging and rewarding career generating rigorous, relevant research that influences practice.

Our doctoral students work with faculty and access resources throughout HBS and Harvard University. The PhD program curriculum requires coursework at HBS and other Harvard discipline departments, and with HBS and Harvard faculty on advisory committees. Faculty throughout Harvard guide the programs through their participation on advisory committees.

How do I know which program is right for me?

There are many paths, but we are one HBS. Our PhD students draw on diverse personal and professional backgrounds to pursue an ever-expanding range of research topics. Explore more here about each program’s requirements & curriculum, read student profiles for each discipline as well as student research , and placement information.

The PhD in Business Administration grounds students in the disciplinary theories and research methods that form the foundation of an academic career. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program has five areas of study: Accounting and Management , Management , Marketing , Strategy , and Technology and Operations Management . All areas of study involve roughly two years of coursework culminating in a field exam. The remaining years of the program are spent conducting independent research, working on co-authored publications, and writing the dissertation. Students join these programs from a wide range of backgrounds, from consulting to engineering. Many applicants possess liberal arts degrees, as there is not a requirement to possess a business degree before joining the program

The PhD in Business Economics provides students the opportunity to study in both Harvard’s world-class Economics Department and Harvard Business School. Throughout the program, coursework includes exploration of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, probability and statistics, and econometrics. While some students join the Business Economics program directly from undergraduate or masters programs, others have worked in economic consulting firms or as research assistants at universities or intergovernmental organizations.

The PhD program in Health Policy (Management) is rooted in data-driven research on the managerial, operational, and strategic issues facing a wide range of organizations. Coursework includes the study of microeconomic theory, management, research methods, and statistics. The backgrounds of students in this program are quite varied, with some coming from public health or the healthcare industry, while others arrive at the program with a background in disciplinary research

The PhD program in Organizational Behavior offers two tracks: either a micro or macro approach. In the micro track, students focus on the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and the effects that groups have on individuals. Students in the macro track use sociological methods to examine organizations, groups, and markets as a whole, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program includes core disciplinary training in sociology or psychology, as well as additional coursework in organizational behavior.

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Regular guidance through contact with faculty advisors is an essential component of doctoral education. Students should maintain close contact with their official advisor(s) throughout their enrollment in the program.  Students are encouraged to develop informal advising relationships with several faculty members in addition to their official advisor.  

The first-year advisor provides assistance during the initial stages of the program but does not necessarily advise the student throughout their studies. During the second year of the program, students are matched with advisors based on their research interests. As students familiarize themselves with program faculty during coursework, research work, seminars/workshops, and other activities, they may change their official advisor(s) as their academic and research interests develop.  

The following required courses are completed during the first year of the program: Core macro and micro series: Econ2010a, 2010b, 2010c, 2010d; Quantitative Economics: Econ2120 and Econ2140.

During the G2 year, students designate two fields of interest and complete two approved courses in each of the two fields, plus an additional 1.5 elective courses.

Year Three and Beyond

As a G3, students enroll in a Research Preparatory course and complete a research paper (Econ3000) under the guidance of their faculty advisor.   

Graduate Student Workshops

Students are required to begin presenting in a Graduate Student Workshop during the spring term of the third year. Students continue to attend and present in at least one workshop each term.  

Graduate students are expected to teach during their careers at Harvard, usually beginning in year three of the program. First-time teaching fellows must participate in at least one Bok Center Teaching Conference. Students in their third and fourth years have priority for teaching fellowship appointments. 

Research Proposal

Students are required to present and submit their research ideas to a committee composed of at least two faculty members. The committee will provide feedback and decide if the student is making satisfactory progress toward the degree. Students will receive coordinated advice from faculty regarding their progress and be given detailed recommendations for future research plans, particularly with respect to possible job market paper and dissertation.  

The Dissertation

The student selects a faculty dissertation committee consisting of three members of the Harvard faculty; two of whom must be members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Under the dissertation committee’s advisorship, the student will proceed to complete the dissertation research. The dissertation should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform original research that develops in a scholarly way and is a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding in the chosen special field. For the student to meet the requirement, analysis and evaluation of relevant data must yield significant and independent conclusions. 

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This big data emphasis track provides rigorous training in economics and data analytics and is designed for students seeking jobs in either the private or public sectors. This is a great way to progress your future career in many different fields.

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MA in Applied Economics

This track provides rigorous training in economics and is designed for students seeking jobs in either the private or public sectors. The first year coursework of this program coincides with the first year coursework of the Ph.D. program, so this track is also appropriate for students who might wish to purse a Ph.D. degree.   

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Ph.D. in Economics

This curriculum provides a solid base of core theoretical and empirical skills and the opportunity to pursue advanced careers in Economics. Many of our graduates have gone on to distinguished careers in higher education, government, and the private sector.

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Master of Arts in Managerial Economics

The Department of Economics is now offering a Master's Degree in Managerial Economics with a Big Data Emphasis. This program is designed to be completed in 1-2 years, depending on full-time/part-time status, prerequisites, and scheduling. This track provides rigorous training in economics and data analytics and is designed for students seeking jobs in either the private or public sectors. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Nope! Applicants usually have a bachelor's degree in economics but this is not a prerequisite. Some course work in economics including both intermediate micro (ECON 3113) and macroeconomics (ECON 3133) is required prior to starting the program. All applicants need a good working knowledge of mathematics and basic statistics. At least two semesters of calculus and one semester of basic statistics (ECON 2843) or their equivalents are required. For Big Data courses, some knowledge of Excel, Access, SQL, or programming is helpful but not required.

The first year coursework consists of core courses in Economics, supplemented with Economics graduate electives and approved Data Analytics courses. Here is a sample schedule:

Fall Semester

• ECON 5023 – Statistics for Decision Making
• ECON 5033 – Managerial Economics I
• ECON Elective – Any 4000/5000-level Economics course that carries graduate credit*
• Big Data Elective - choose 1-2 graduate electives from courses in MIT / GIS / ISE**

Spring Semester

• ECON 5043 – Managerial Economics II
• ECON 4223 – Econometric Analysis OR Any 4000/5000-level Economics course that carries graduate credit*
• Big Data Elective - choose 1-2 graduate electives from courses in MIT / GIS / ISE** 

*with approval of graduate director **with approval of graduate director and departmental permission

The Department of Economics evaluates each applicant individually in order to select for admission those applicants who have the aptitude, scholarship, and analytical skill necessary to successfully complete an advanced degree. In order to form an opinion about an applicant's aptitude, scholarship, and analytical ability we require the following information.

• Transcript of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
• Scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) aptitude test, taken within the last two years.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.
• Statement of purpose

The Graduate College of the University of Oklahoma has specific admission requirements of:

• Minimum B average over the last 60 hrs of undergraduate study or the last 12 hours of graduate study 
• (for non-native English speaking applicants) a TOEFL score of 550 or higher.

The Department of Economics does not have specific admission requirements (e.g. minimum GRE scores). Rather, an admissions committee recommends admission on the basis of GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and prior academic record. All these sources of information are helpful in the evaluation of an applicant's ability to pursue an advance degree. Consequently, applications will not be considered unless all information is available.

International students are encouraged to apply for fall admission by January 1, and all other students are encouraged to apply for fall admission by March 1st.

Please note that there is a 2-semester sequence of core classes that start in Fall, but it may be possible to join the program in the Spring semester.

Students will enroll in ECON 5940 (Research in Economic Problems) for two hours in their final semester, for which they may write and present a research paper. A faculty supervisor and committee for the paper must be arranged before a student can enroll. 

Yes! All M.A. students in the Managerial Economics + Big Data Emphasis will be advised by the Graduate Program Director (GPD). In no circumstances will a student will be allowed to alter their course curriculum without the permission of the GPD and all elective course selections are to be approved by the GPD. 

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Master of Arts in Applied Economics

This track provides rigorous training in economics and is designed for students seeking jobs in either the private or public sectors. The first year coursework of this program coincides with the first year coursework of the Ph.D. program, so this track is also appropriate for students who might wish to purse a Ph.D. degree. Please note that students can only begin the Applied Track during the fall semester.  

Nope! Applicants usually have a bachelor's degree in economics but this is not a prerequisite. Some course work in economics including both intermediate micro (ECON 3113) and macroeconomics (ECON 3133) is required prior to starting the program. All applicants need a good working knowledge of mathematics and basic statistics. At least two semesters of calculus and one semester of basic statistics (ECON 2843) or their equivalents are required. A previous course in linear algebra is highly recommended.

This track requires: 

• Successful completion of 32 credit hours of coursework. 
• An MA Pass or better on the Core I Examination. 
• A pass grade on the Comprehensive Examination. 

The purpose of the core examination is to assure that the student has a firm foundation in economic analysis prior to taking advanced courses. The Economics Department Core Examination is given in August prior to the beginning of the student's second year. The exam has three portions. The first portion consists of microeconomic theory and tests over the material taught in ECON 5123 and ECON 6213. The second portion consists of macroeconomic theory and tests over material taught in ECON 5163 and ECON 6313. The third portion consists of statistics and econometrics questions and test over the material taught in ECON 5153 and ECON 5213. Grades are M.A. Pass and Fail. All parts must be passed at the M.A. Pass level.

This Comprehensive Examination tests over the course material that the student has covered in their formal coursework, with emphasis given to those courses taken in the second year of their academic study. The Comprehensive Examination must be taken no later than the first semester after the student has completed her coursework. If the student fails, they may repeat the examination one more time during the following semester or later.

For the Core Examination: 

In the event that the student fails to pass any or all portions at the M.A. Pass level, a retake opportunity is provided. The retake exam is given in the next semester, during the week prior to the beginning of classes for the spring semester. The student need only retake those parts in which a grade less than M.A. Pass was received. Only one retake is provided. If the student fails to obtain a M.A. Pass on the second effort, that student is required to leave the M.A. program.

For the Comprehensive Examination: 

If the student fails, they may repeat the examination one more time during the following semester or later.

The first year coursework parallels the Ph.D. program. It includes the following:

• ECON 5153 – Math for Economists
• ECON 5123 – Advanced Price and Welfare Theory
• ECON 5163 – Advanced Macroeconomics and Growth Theory
• ECON 5213 – Econometrics I
• ECON 6313 – Seminars in Macro and Growth Theory
• ECON 6213 – Seminar in Price and Welfare Theory
• ECON 5243 – Econometrics II

For the second year, you are required to take at least four courses (12 credit hours) approved by the Graduate Program Director, but these can include electives out side of economics. In addition, all students must enroll in Econ 5940 (Research in Economic Problems) for two credit hours, for which they will write a research paper. A faculty supervisor for the paper must be arranged before a student can enroll in Econ 5940.

After the first year, all students will be required to take the Core Examinations. 

The deadline to apply is January 31st. 

Please note that students can only begin  during the fall semester.

Yes! All M.A. students in the Applied Economics will be advised by the Graduate Program Director (GPD). In no circumstances will a student will be allowed to alter their course curriculum without the permission of the GPD and all elective course selections are to be approved by the GPD. Among other responsibilities, the GPD is responsible for the administration of the Core and Comprehensive Examination.

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

The faculty of the Department of Economics at the University of Oklahoma has a strong commitment to excellence in graduate education. The curriculum provides a solid base of core theoretical and empirical skills and the opportunity to pursue advanced careers in Economics. More than 150 Ph.D.s in Economics have been earned since the early 1950s. Many of our graduates have gone on to distinguished careers in higher education, government, and the private sector.

There are three structural elements of our Ph.D. program. The first is a rigorous and well-integrated core curriculum of economic theory and statistical analysis. The second element consists of concentrated study in selected fields, including development economics, industrial organization, international economics, and public economics. The third element consists of training designed to prepare students to undertake independent research. This process culminates in a significant work of original research in the form of a dissertation. Having completed all three elements, our graduates are qualified to pursue academic, professional, or governmental careers.

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The Ph.D. degree requires at least 90 hours beyond the Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of 54 these hours must consist of formal coursework, with the remainder comprised of dissertation research. Credit may be transferred in from prior graduate coursework. The Graduate Program Director, in consultation with the Graduate College, will determine which hours of previous coursework will be accepted for transfer.

Fields of specialization are designed to develop an in-depth knowledge of the theory and current literature in various areas of economics. The two course sequences prepare students to become active researchers in the field and to identify potential topics for dissertation research. Our department offers five fields of specialization: Labor Economics, Growth and Development Economics, Industrial Organization, International/Macro Economics, and Public Economics. For specifics on which courses can be taken for each field, please see the current Ph.D. Handbook.

We offer depth in our four supported fields: each field has several faculty members who are actively engaged in research and are able to supervise dissertations. This is supplemented with strong support in applied econometrics, including time-series and panel data methods. Students who wish to concentrate in fields not supported by our department should consider applying to programs that better match their research interests.

We offer a lot, but the biggest is the graduate assistance!

Each year the Economics Department typically extends financial support in the form of research and teaching assistantships for 6-10 incoming Ph.D. students. For full consideration of financial aid, applicants are encouraged to apply to the Ph.D. program by late January.

Students receiving a regular financial aid package will receive an assistantship for 4-5 years of graduate work, conditional on satisfactory progress in the Ph.D. program and satisfactory performance of assigned duties. Additional support for the fifth year is typically available. 

For each academic year, nine-month full time assistantships have a competitive stipend and include individual health insurance, tuition waivers for up to the 90 credit hours of courses required for degree completion. Conditionally admitted students may request waivers for courses needed prior to beginning the graduate coursework. Students are responsible for associated fees. Family health insurance plans are also offered through the University. For information on current resident and non-resident and fees, please see the  University of Oklahoma Bursar’s  website. 

A student on a full time assistantship is expected to perform approximately 20 hours of work per week and is required to attend the department’s weekly seminars. Duties include serving as research assistants and assisting in the Department’s teaching mission. Accordingly, students are expected to become certified to teach courses at the University of Oklahoma by the  English Assessment Program  by the end of their first year of study. English Language classes are available at no cost to qualifying graduate students.

Absolutely! We have a generous scholarship funding provided by the Chong Liew Endowed Scholarship Fund. The Chong Liew Outstanding Graduate Student Award is available for first year Ph.D. students. These are meant to support summer study and allow students to devote more time to their studies in Norman. Each year we typically select 2-4 students based on first year coursework performance. The awards range from $750 to $1000.

Chong Liew Summer Research Awards support dissertation research, especially in the summer before students plan to go on the job market. Students who have passed all of their required exams are eligible to submit a research proposal outlining their summer research plan. Proposals are selected based on merit and potential. Each year this award is typically given to 1-2 students. The awards range from $2000 to $2500 each.

We also offer travel scholarships through the Chong Liew Graduate Student Travel Scholarships for graduate student conference participation. Students are required to apply for travel support from the Graduate College and Graduate Student Senate prior to requesting Chong Liew Travel support.

Finally, graduate students who become certified to instruct at the University of Oklahoma may request to teach courses during summer terms or between semesters (Intersession). Students are chosen to teach these based on teaching experience, teaching performance, and undergraduate demand for courses. This provides great experience, and a little extra money too!

 If a student is admitted to our Ph.D. program, they are automatically considered for an assistantship. There is no separate application or further information needed. If you are to be offered an assistantship, you will receive an email from the Graduate Director with a letter attached. These letters are typically emailed in late March/early April every year.

International students are encouraged to apply for fall admission by January 1st, and all other students are encouraged to apply for fall admission by March 1st.

Please note that students can only begin the Applied Track during the fall semester.

Yes! All Ph.D. students are advised by the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Pallab Ghosh, until they form a Doctoral Committee. The Director will advise students regarding their field and elective course selections. In addition, the Director has final authority (within the rules of the Graduate College) over the acceptance of transfer credit from a Master’s Degree Program in Economics or other graduate program.

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PhD Students:

“Ruminate while you numerate for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card! The Brainteaser Battle is a puzzle contest, where you will work with others to solve puzzles that feature a unique blend of quantitative reasoning and out-of-the-box thinking. More challenging than your typical sudoku, and more fun than your typical math problem set. This is a team-based event with 3-4 participants per team. Sign up as a full team, or sign up as 1-2 participants and we will assign you to a team. Free food will be provided! Spots are first come, first served. This event is restricted to PhD students and Postdocs.”

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