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Best Development Economics Programs

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Development economists are concerned with the state of low-income countries and citizens. They may work in research and policy analysis for government agencies and nonprofits. These are the top graduate schools for development economics. Read the methodology »

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College of Arts and Science

Nashville, TN •

Vanderbilt University •

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Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Los Angeles, CA •

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University of Southern California ,

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Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Ithaca, NY •

Cornell University •

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ITHACA, NY ,

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Graduate School •

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

• • Rating 4.62 out of 5   65

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota School of Business and Technology

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• • Rating 4 out of 5   6

American University

WASHINGTON, DC

• • Rating 4.55 out of 5   149

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences - Georgetown University

Nw Washington, DC •

Georgetown University •

• • Rating 5 out of 5   2 reviews

Master's Student: The program is highly practical. The professors explain concepts in class and give us home works to submit on each topic discussed on a weekly basis. This enables us to grasp the concepts more. We are informed of the professors office time and so we can email them to make inquiries and get assistance when needed. We make presentations during class which train us to become more bold and be able to communicate the concepts easily. We are able to discuss and critic writings independently. We work on projects in groups of about 3-4 and discuss findings to the entire class and professor. We review research papers and make meta-analyses inform of class projects. The program is well structured and i am gaining skills. My worst experience is having to worry about Tuition and other related school bills. ... Read 2 reviews

Georgetown University ,

NW WASHINGTON, DC ,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says The program is highly practical. The professors explain concepts in class and give us home works to submit on each topic discussed on a weekly basis. This enables us to grasp the concepts more. We... .

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Laney Graduate School

Atlanta, GA •

Emory University •

Master's Student: I chose the graduate programs at Emory because they are ranked among the best in the country. The school of nursing also provides the clinical experiences, something many of the online only nurse practitioner programs do not do. ... Read 2 reviews

Emory University ,

ATLANTA, GA ,

Featured Review: Master's Student says I chose the graduate programs at Emory because they are ranked among the best in the country. The school of nursing also provides the clinical experiences, something many of the online only nurse... .

Williams College

Williamstown, MA •

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Wheelock College of Education and Human Development

Boston, MA •

Boston University •

• • Rating 4.6 out of 5   5 reviews

Master's Student: My experience with Wheelock College has been limited since I have not officially started at the University. I have limited experience with the school and faculty. In terms of the counseling department, and the admissions team have been extremely helpful and overall thorough. The faculty seems quite kind and open as well. Wheelock college is definitely a welcoming and unique place for one to take opportunities. ... Read 5 reviews

Boston University ,

BOSTON, MA ,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says My experience with Wheelock College has been limited since I have not officially started at the University. I have limited experience with the school and faculty. In terms of the counseling... .

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College of Letters & Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI •

University of Wisconsin •

• • Rating 4.22 out of 5   9 reviews

Alum: Aside from being really cold, UW-Madison is a great school. Needless to say, it is one of the top schools in the U.S. with a beautiful campus that has Lake Mendota and a lot of student life to enjoy. Academic was really good too, but given how the city is college town, you can feel the emptiness when students go back home during summer break. It is known as party school too with Mifflin Street Block Party. But it is also highly academically renowned school. So you can make your campus life as fun or as beneficial as you can. There are many gyms and libraries that can handle 40k + students. In addition, you have to check out Camp Randall, the football stadium and attend The MadHatters A Cappella show. I really miss this campus except for the weather. State street has many diverse restaurants that are authentic and delicious. One of the best campuses in the world. ... Read 9 reviews

University of Wisconsin ,

MADISON, WI ,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Aside from being really cold, UW-Madison is a great school. Needless to say, it is one of the top schools in the U.S. with a beautiful campus that has Lake Mendota and a lot of student life to enjoy.... .

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School of Liberal Arts - Tulane University

New Orleans, LA •

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Brandeis International Business School

Waltham, MA •

Brandeis University •

• • Rating 4 out of 5   1 review

Master's Student: Diversity: One standout aspect of Brandeis IBS's faculty is their diversity in terms of academic backgrounds, research interests, and professional experiences. The faculty comprises experts in various fields, including finance, economics, international business, entrepreneurship, and marketing, creating a well-rounded educational experience. Limited Scholarships: A primary concern is the relatively limited number of scholarships and grants offered by Brandeis IBS. The competitive nature of scholarship awards means that only a select few applicants receive financial assistance. This leaves many others searching for alternative funding sources or potentially facing significant student loan debt. ... Read 1 review

Brandeis University ,

WALTHAM, MA ,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says Diversity: One standout aspect of Brandeis IBS's faculty is their diversity in terms of academic backgrounds, research interests, and professional experiences. The faculty comprises experts in... Limited Scholarships: A primary concern is the relatively limited number of scholarships and grants offered by Brandeis IBS. The competitive nature of scholarship awards means that only a select few... .

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Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

Washington, DC •

George Washington University •

Master's Student: The course work here is rigorous and exciting and will push you to become the best professional that you can be. Client interactions especially for the speech language pathology graduate program is top notch and they get you working hands on within the first couple weeks of starting the program. The support given by the professors and school are outstanding and I have had nothing but great interactions, even when I've needed help figuring things out. ... Read 2 reviews

George Washington University ,

WASHINGTON, DC ,

Featured Review: Master's Student says The course work here is rigorous and exciting and will push you to become the best professional that you can be. Client interactions especially for the speech language pathology graduate program is... .

UC San Diego Division of Social Sciences

La Jolla, CA •

University of California - San Diego •

University of California - San Diego ,

LA JOLLA, CA ,

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College of Arts and Sciences - American University

American University •

American University ,

School of International Service

• • Rating 4.5 out of 5   4 reviews

Master's Student: The School of International Service is a great school to prepare for a career in any field in international affairs. The faculty, staff and networking opportunities were great facets of the program experience. Career services staff have continued to provide support since graduation and I am in my current role of 5 years based on reference from my program administrator ... Read 4 reviews

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says The School of International Service is a great school to prepare for a career in any field in international affairs. The faculty, staff and networking opportunities were great facets of the program... .

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University of Arizona College of Management

Tucson, AZ •

University of Arizona •

Master's Student: I have taken a couple Accounting classes so far and the support of the department as well as the Eller College of Management as a whole is amazing! I became a preceptor for one of my professors and really enjoyed the experience. ... Read 1 review

University of Arizona ,

TUCSON, AZ ,

Featured Review: Master's Student says I have taken a couple Accounting classes so far and the support of the department as well as the Eller College of Management as a whole is amazing! I became a preceptor for one of my professors and... .

Josef Korbel School of International Studies

Denver, CO •

University of Denver •

• • Rating 4.79 out of 5   14 reviews

Master's Student: I am in social work and this is a great program! I entered this program because of how many people around me were recommending it, and they were not wrong. ... Read 14 reviews

University of Denver ,

DENVER, CO ,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Master's Student says I am in social work and this is a great program! I entered this program because of how many people around me were recommending it, and they were not wrong. .

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University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Burlington, VT •

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School of Arts and Sciences - The Catholic University of America

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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - North Dakota State University

Fargo, ND •

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North Dakota State University ,

FARGO, ND ,

College of Arts and Sciences - Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI •

Andrews University •

Andrews University ,

BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI ,

College of Business and Economic Development - University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS •

University of Southern Mississippi •

• • Rating 5 out of 5   1 review

Junior: The program can be difficult at time but the staff is helpful, they are there to help you succeed. I have done most of my academics online, their format is easy to use. ... Read 1 review

University of Southern Mississippi ,

HATTIESBURG, MS ,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says The program can be difficult at time but the staff is helpful, they are there to help you succeed. I have done most of my academics online, their format is easy to use. .

College of Arts and Sciences - New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, NM •

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New Mexico State University ,

LAS CRUCES, NM ,

Gallaudet University

• • Rating 4.57 out of 5   47 reviews

Doctoral Student: The best part of the Doctor of Audiology program at Gallaudet University is the opportunity to be enveloped in the Deaf community, which is unique for audiology programs in the United States. They provide a different perspective of hearing loss while educating the students in an exceptional manner with clinical and classroom studies. Some things that the program could improve on is communication between the department and students. At times, there are delays in sharing information about deadlines and opportunities. Students can feel rushed and "not in-the-loop" on what is happening in the program which can cause anxiety and uncertainty. ... Read 47 reviews

47 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Doctoral Student says The best part of the Doctor of Audiology program at Gallaudet University is the opportunity to be enveloped in the Deaf community, which is unique for audiology programs in the United States. They... Some things that the program could improve on is communication between the department and students. At times, there are delays in sharing information about deadlines and opportunities. Students can... .

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Minneapolis, MN •

• • Rating 4 out of 5   6 reviews

Current Master's student: I am taking an online administration program to receive my business administration license. We meet up once a month otherwise everything else is online. It has been wonderful to do while I am still working my current full time job. ... Read 6 reviews

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ,

MINNEAPOLIS, MN ,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Master's student says I am taking an online administration program to receive my business administration license. We meet up once a month otherwise everything else is online. It has been wonderful to do while I am... .

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College of Business and Management - Hope International University

Fullerton, CA •

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Hope International University ,

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PhD Program

Year after year, our top-ranked PhD program sets the standard for graduate economics training across the country. Graduate students work closely with our world-class faculty to develop their own research and prepare to make impactful contributions to the field.

Our doctoral program enrolls 20-24 full-time students each year and students complete their degree in five to six years. Students undertake core coursework in microeconomic theory, macroeconomics, and econometrics, and are expected to complete two major and two minor fields in economics. Beyond the classroom, doctoral students work in close collaboration with faculty to develop their research capabilities, gaining hands-on experience in both theoretical and empirical projects.

How to apply

Students are admitted to the program once per year for entry in the fall. The online application opens on September 15 and closes on December 15.

Meet our students

Our PhD graduates go on to teach in leading economics departments, business schools, and schools of public policy, or pursue influential careers with organizations and businesses around the world. 

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Program rankings

The following organizations rank graduate economics programs using various approaches:

• US News and World Report 2023 Best Economics Schools
• US News and World Report Ranking of the Best Global Universities for Economics and Business
• RePEc Ranking of Institutions
• Tilburg University Top 100 Worldwide Economics Schools Research Rankings
• National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2011 Ranking

Academic research evaluating economics programs

• Amir, Rabah and Malgorzata Knauff. 2008. " Ranking Economics Departments Worldwide on the Basis of PhD Placement ." Review of Economics and Statistics , 90 (1), pp. 185-90.
• Grijalva, Therese C. and Clifford Nowell. 2008. " A Guide to Graduate Study in Economics: Ranking Economics Departments by Fields of Expertise ." Southern Economic Journal , 74 (4), pp. 971-96.
• Kalaitzidakis, Pantelis, Theofanis P. Mamuneas, and Thanasis Stengos. 2011. " An Updated Ranking of Academic Journals in Economics ." The Canadian Journal of Economics , 44(4):1525-1538.
• McPherson, Michael A. 2012. " Ranking US Economics Programs by Faculty and Graduate Publications: An Update Using 1994-2009 Data ." Southern Economic Journal , 79 (1): 71-89.  

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The doctoral program in Economics at Harvard University is one of the leading programs in the world. Supported by a diverse group of faculty who are top researchers in their fields and fueled by a vast array of resources, the PhD program is structured to train and nurture students to become leading economists in academia, government agencies, the technology industry, finance and banking, and global policy organizations.

Harvard University and the Department of Economics are regularly ranked amongst the top programs in the world, and the consistency of success among our graduates is inspiring. We have educated several foreign heads of state, Nobel Prize Winners, Clark Medal Winners, MacArthur Fellowship Recipients - many of whom have returned to Harvard to offer their expertise and brilliance in shaping and nurturing our students.  Learn more about where we place our  graduates  and explore our  Program  to find out if a PhD in Economics is a good fit for you. 

Program Requirements

As a PhD student in the Economics program, students will spend the first two years in the program engaged in rigorous coursework designed to develop a foundational understanding of economics. In the following years, students transition to research under the guidance of strong faculty mentorship and participate in field workshops. In the final year, students conduct independent research and complete a dissertation.

The department of Economics at Harvard University is committed to seeking out and mentoring scholars who wish to pursue a rigorous and rewarding career in economic research. Our graduates are trailblazers in their fields and contribute to a diverse alumni community in both the academic and non-academic sectors. We invite you to learn more and apply to the PhD program in Economics. 

Financial Support

Students have access to a variety of funding and financial support opportunities.

• Research Funding
• Teaching Fellowships and assistants
• Additional external and internal resources

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Doctoral Program

The Ph.D. program is a full time program leading to a Doctoral Degree in Economics.  Students specialize in various fields within Economics by enrolling in field courses and attending field specific lunches and seminars.  Students gain economic breadth by taking additional distribution courses outside of their selected fields of interest.

General requirements

Students  are required to complete 1 quarter of teaching experience. Teaching experience includes teaching assistantships within the Economics department or another department .

University's residency requirement

135 units of full-tuition residency are required for PhD students. After that, a student should have completed all course work and must request Terminal Graduate Registration (TGR) status.

Department degree requirements and student checklist

1. core course requirement.

Required: Core Microeconomics (202-203-204) Core Macroeconomics (210-211-212) Econometrics (270-271-272).  The Business School graduate microeconomics class series may be substituted for the Econ Micro Core.  Students wishing to waive out of any of the first year core, based on previous coverage of at least 90% of the material,  must submit a waiver request to the DGS at least two weeks prior to the start of the quarter.  A separate waiver request must be submitted for each course you are requesting to waive.  The waiver request must include a transcript and a syllabus from the prior course(s) taken.  

2.  Field Requirements

Required:  Two of the Following Fields Chosen as Major Fields (click on link for specific field requirements).  Field sequences must be passed with an overall grade average of B or better.  Individual courses require a letter grade of B- or better to pass unless otherwise noted.

Research fields and field requirements :

• Behavioral & Experimental
• Development Economics
• Econometric Methods with Causal Inference
• Econometrics
• Economic History
• Environmental, Resource and Energy Economics
• Industrial Organization
• International Trade & Finance
• Labor Economics
• Market Design
• Microeconomic Theory
• Macroeconomics
• Political Economy
• Public Economics

3.  Distribution

Required:  Four other graduate-level courses must be completed. One of these must be from the area of economic history (unless that field has already been selected above). These courses must be distributed in such a way that at least two fields not selected above are represented.  Distribution courses must be passed with a grade of B or better.

4.  Field Seminars/Workshops

Required:  Three quarters of two different field seminars or six quarters of the same field seminar from the list below.   

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Economic Analysis & Policy

Our doctoral program in the field of economic analysis and policy prepares students for research careers in economics. The program offers rigorous training and has several distinct advantages:

Low Student-to-Faculty Ratio

First, enrollment in the program is small. This encourages close faculty-student contact and allows students to become involved in research very early. Students work first as assistants on faculty research projects and, as their interests and skills develop, on their own research. Students often begin their publishing careers before completing their degrees.

Flexible and Innovative Program

Second, the program is flexible and innovative; students can draw on both the school’s and the university’s distinguished faculty. In addition to the faculty in the economics group at Stanford GSB and in the university’s economics department, students have access to faculty in political and behavioral sciences; accounting and finance; mathematics, statistics, and computer science; and many other disciplines.

A Top-Ranked School

Third, the program is part of a top-ranked professional school. This setting allows students to gain a deeper understanding of the actual processes of business decision-making and public policy formulation.

Preparation and Qualifications

Students who enroll in this program have a substantial background in economics and mathematics. They are expected to have, minimally, mathematical skills at the level of one year of advanced calculus and one course each in linear algebra, analysis, probability, optimization, and statistics.

The faculty selects students based on predicted performance in the program. Evidence of substantial background or ability in the use of mathematical reasoning and statistical methods is important. Most successful applicants had quantitative undergraduate majors in economics, mathematics, or related sciences.

In addition to evidence of ability and letters of recommendation, the faculty considers carefully the applicant’s statement of purpose for pursuing the PhD degree. The successful applicant usually has clearly defined career goals that are compatible with those of the program.

Acceptance into the program is extremely competitive. Admitted applicants compare very favorably with students enrolled in the top economics departments of major universities.

Economic Analysis & Policy Faculty

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Ph.d. studies at princeton economics.

The Ph.D. program at Princeton Economics is one of the premier economics programs in the world. The small number of students admitted each year receive training in an exceptional research environment, supported by faculty members who are working at the forefront of research in their fields.

Admission to the program is extremely selective. Each year, the department receives approximately 800 applications for a class of 20 to 25 students. Students come from diverse backgrounds and from dozens of countries around the globe.

Princeton provides all admitted Ph.D. students tuition and fellowship support for the academic year. Admitted students also receive fellowship support through the summer months so they can continue their study and research when classes are not in session.

The Economics Department at Princeton does not offer a Master’s Degree. Students looking for information about the Master in Finance can learn more on the Princeton Bendheim Center for Finance website .

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Make an impact: The intellectual rigor from researchers associated with Yale Economics drives innovations in domestic and international policy.

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Yale's Department of Economics offers a challenging and rigorous academic program, a distinguished and accessible faculty, and a friendly, supportive environment for study.

Our core teaching faculty of 66 is supported by a diverse group of visiting professors and graduate student teaching assistants, making it one of the largest economics departments in the United States with one of the highest teacher/student ratios for the 130 Ph.D. students in residence.

The Department of Economics also has close ties with professional schools in related fields, such as the Yale School of Management, the Yale School of the Environment, and the Yale School of Public Health, where many of its secondary faculty members teach. It also works with affiliated centers, including the Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics, the Economic Growth Center, and the newly created Tobin Center for Economic Policy . 

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Yale's economics faculty embraces a broad range of research and teaching interests. Courses and seminars span a wide spectrum of economics, from dynamic structural models to field experiments. Our students apply econometric and data analytic methods to a variety of subjects in macroeconomics, labor economics and finance. Our courses examine critical economic policy issues, including antitrust and environmental regulation. Our focus is global, spanning the United States and developed economies to the developing nations of Latin America, Asia and Africa. Whatever your interest, our faculty is ready to guide you through a wide offering of more than a hundred regular courses, seminars or workshops, combined with individually tailored reading and research courses to best prepare you for your Ph.D. research and dissertation.

Our faculty is eclectic in methodologies and views of economics. There is no Yale dogma or school. You will acquire a critical perspective on the full range of approaches to macroeconomics. You will be well trained in neoclassical theory and in the theory of public choice, externalities and market failures. You will master the skills of sophisticated modern econometrics and understand pitfalls in its applications. You will gain respect for the power of contemporary mathematical models and also for history and for the insights of the great economists of the past.  

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The Ph.D. program in the Department of Economics at Columbia University trains students to do cutting edge research in economics.  Students in our program do research in all major areas of economics including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, international economics, labor economics, public finance, industrial organization, development economics, and urban economics.  Our department provides strong training both in theoretical economics and in applied and empirical economics.  The Ph.D. program is primarily designed for students that are interested in pursuing a career in teaching and research within academia but is also useful for student interested in certain positions within governments, research organizations, or private businesses.

The first two years of our Ph.D. program is largely devoted to rigorous coursework. After the second year, however, students devote most of their time to their own research under the supervision of faculty advisors. Students in our program generally complete their Ph.D. in 5 or 6 years.

Admission to the Ph.D. program is highly selective.  We receive approximately 1,000 applications each year for an incoming class of roughly 25 students.  We place a high value on attracting the very best minds, and recruiting members of groups who will both enhance the diversity of research in the field and contribute to the diversity of the university’s academic and professional community.

The Ph.D. program has a long and illustrious history.  Alumni of the program include some of the most distinguished economists of the last century – including Nobel Prize winners Kenneth J. Arrow, Milton Friedman, Simon Smith Kuznets, and William S. Vickrey.

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Ph.D. in Economics

The Ph.D. program at Berkeley is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in Economics. The Ph.D. degree is awarded in recognition of the recipient's qualifications as a general economist and of the ability to make scholarly contributions in fields of specialization.

In advancing to the Ph.D. degree, students pass through two major stages:

• Preparation for candidacy typically takes two to three years. During the first two semesters, students take courses to achieve competence in econometric methods, methods of economic history and fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. During the next two years, students prepare for examination in two fields of specialization of their choosing, prepare a dissertation prospectus, and take an oral examination. When these steps are completed, students are advanced to candidacy.
• Completion of a dissertation after advancing to candidacy typically takes one to two years. The dissertation must be based on original research and represent a significant contribution to the body of Economic knowledge.

The entire process takes approximately five to six years, although some students are able to complete the program in less time. Below is an overview of the program requirements by year and other pertinent information.

The UC Berkeley College of Letters & Science   provides students helpful resources, links, and tools for successfully completing the Ph.D. in Economics.

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Doctor of Economic Development (DED)

The Doctor of Economic Development (DED) is a professional doctorate offered jointly by the Department of Economics, Applied Statistics & International Business in the College of Business and the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Business (AEAB) in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

This doctoral degree program is primarily intended to provide advanced training for economic development professionals rather than academic economists. In a sense, the Doctor of Economic Development can be seen as the link between academic research in economic development and "real world" economic development problems.

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Please visit the DED Program page for more information about this degree.

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Ph.D. in Economics

The Ph.D. Program in Economics at Georgia Tech has research strengths in the applied areas of health, energy & environmental economics, global development, international economics, market design, and game theory. Underpinning all our applied fields are strengths in microeconomic theory and statistical methods. 

The program prepares students for research careers in academics, government, and the private sector.

Students in the Ph.D. program benefit from:

• Enthusiastic faculty to mentor students
• High faculty-to-student ratio
• Exceptional research opportunities at the Health Economics and Policy Innovation Collaborative (HEPIC), the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) , the Atlanta Research Data Center (ARDC) , and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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• Core curriculum strengths in Microeconomic Theory and an exceptionally strong Econometrics sequence
• Georgia Tech Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Minor
• Tech to Teaching Certificate for the graduate teaching assistants, including opportunities to teach your own courses
• Competitive financial support for select students
• Georgia Tech’s location in the dynamic Midtown area of the city of Atlanta , one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country

During the first year of the program, our students concentrate on the core areas of Econometrics and Microeconomic Theory. In the second year of the program, students choose one or more fields of specialization and begin focusing on their dissertations.

We offer competitive support packages through the Georgia Tech Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships for select students. Please, consult the rest of the site for additional information. 

Newly admitted Ph.D. students start their program in the Fall semester of each academic year. The application deadline for the Ph.D. in Economics program is Feb. 1  for admission in the Fall semester.

To be considered, applications must be completed with all supplemental materials submitted to the Georgia Tech Office of Graduate Studies  by the posted deadline. Please contact Olga Shemyakina for more information on our Ph.D. program.

1 STEM certification also benefits international students who can, upon graduation, apply for a STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) visa extension that allows them to work in the United States for up to 29 months rather than one year.

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About Postgraduate Development Economics

Development economics is a branch of economics that focusses ondeveloping countries and regions. The main aim is to figure out what helps these regions to grow economically, reduce poverty and make people's lives better overall. Experts in this field study how money is allocated in education, healthcare, roads and buildings and the systems that help these countries to function.

In the UK, there are more than 10 PhD options in development economics. Entry requirements for this doctoral programme requires a master's degree in economics or a related field, demonstrating strong quantitive skills and an understanding of development economics, as well as a solid research proposal.

Studying a PhD in development economics means studying advanced ideas and practices related to how economies grow, especially in the context of global challenges. Those who complete this programme can go on to have senior jobs as economists or policymakers, working at international research centres.

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The PhD programmes involves an in-depth exploration into your chosen area of interest. Your research will likely cover topics like economic theory, international econometrics, poverty reduction strategies, sustainable development and international trade dynamics.

You’ll dedicate a significant amount of time to your thesis, which contributes scholarly research to the field of development economics. The programme includes opportunities for fieldwork, data collection and collaboration with international development agencies and NGOs.

PhD graduates emerge as experts in development economics, with skills in advanced economic analysis, policy formulation and economic research methods. They are sought after by international development agencies, government economic departments, think tanks and higher education institutions.

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PhD in Development Studies

Soas university of london.

The Department currently has 52 research students, working on a range of research topics in many parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,860 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,430 per year (UK)

Development Studies - Research, MPhil/PhD

Faculty of engineering & science, university of greenwich.

Our Natural Resource Institute (NRI) in Medway provides an ideal environment for innovative and original research in development Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
• 4 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

PhD International Development by Distance Learning

University of birmingham.

The International Development Department (IDD) is committed to encouraging new thinking in the fields of development and public Read more...

• 3 years Distance without attendance degree: £4,778 per year (UK)
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Development Studies, PhD

Swansea university.

A PhD or MPhil in Development Studies at Swansea enables you to pursue a substantial project led by your own passions and interests. It Read more...

• 6 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

PhD in Development Economics

The PhD in Development Economics is a research degree offered by the Department of Economics, and is also part of the PhD pathway, Read more...

Development Studies with Reference to Emerging Economies MPhil/PhD

King's college london, university of london.

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• 3 years Full time degree: £6,936 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £3,468 per year (UK)

Development Studies (IDS) PhD

University of sussex.

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MRes/PhD International Development

London school of economics and political science, university of london.

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• 4 years Full time degree: £4,829 per year (UK)

PhD in Development Studies by Published Works

Institute of development studies.

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• 1 year Full time degree: £4,596 per year (UK)
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PhD in Development Studies by Research

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Stony Brook Ranks Among 50 Best Graduate Programs for Entrepreneurs

Today, nearly 39 percent of Americans report having a side job, including 43 percent of full-time workers. According to a recent   Forbes   article, more than half of America’s “side hustlers” will become full-time business owners in 2024, driven by a changing economic and workforce climate. As more young professionals consider full-time entrepreneurship, it’s essential to understand the challenges that lie ahead.

Stony Brook has long been a champion of the entrepreneurial spirit.   Princeton Review/Entrepreneur   magazine recently recognized Stony Brook in its rankings for the   Top 50 Best Graduate Programs for Entrepreneurs in 2024.

“This ranking symbolizes the quality and resources present in Stony Brook’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Richard Chan, associate professor of management in the  College of Business . “It emphasizes our steadfast commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and skills and underscores the university’s crucial role in shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs.”

For more than 20 years, the College of Business has offered graduate courses in entrepreneurship that are unique due to their interdisciplinary nature and experiential learning approach, mentorship experiences, and competitions. MBAs and other graduate students find support and opportunities in the   Small Business Development Center, Center for Entrepreneurial Finance and   Innovation Center. Students have also heard firsthand from successful entrepreneurs such as Rob Basso, Marc Lore, Dawn Zier and Richard Gelfond.

Chan said the   Strategy and Entrepreneurship program   focuses on research, education and service. “In terms of research, we have specialized knowledge areas in entrepreneurial finance,” said Chan. “In fact, that’s our focus.”

It’s also a main reason he decided to start the   Center of Entrepreneurial Finance   — a joint effort with professor of finance Danling Jiang, professor emeritus Gerrit Wolf and other faculty — which focuses on how entrepreneurs acquire, transfer and manage financial resources.

“Our faculty leads students on either a research or industry-related project,” Chan said. “The student brings their own topic of interest and we match them to appropriate faculty members [who work] with students to publish papers, collect data, and with research activities. We also work with students who help external stakeholders solve their business problems.”

Chan said research focuses on how to approach innovation, development and commercialization.

“For example, last year we collaborated with Stony Brook’s   GENESIS Center, which focuses on the discovery of functional materials,” he said. “They were interested in boosting their ecosystem, so we collaborated to develop a workshop for their researchers and graduate students.”

The program, called   Tech Originator Practicum, is a three-day workshop for graduate students and postdoc researchers interested in learning about entrepreneurship. In 2024, Chan plans to expand through a collaboration with SoMAS that focuses on sustainability entrepreneurship.

“Scientists in the renewable energy arena will be able to better understand how the innovation commercialization process unfolds,” he said. “In addition, we have an MBA consulting project, a program that’s affiliated with our core classes. Then we’ll organize a team of MBA students to help business owners and other innovators figure out how they can best approach the innovation and commercialization process.”

Edward Fabian ‘08, an adjunct lecturer in the College of Business, is an alumnus of one of the program’s first MBA graduating classes.

“I first got involved with Stony Brook and their entrepreneurship and innovation programs as a student in 2007, so for me it’s been more than fifteen years of watching the curriculum and department grow,” he said. “Being named a Top 50 program really illustrates the dedication and brilliance of all the faculty and staff who are involved.”

Fabian is also president of American Eagle Systems, a Long Island-based audit compliance and data security company. He said his goal is to encourage students to be innovative thinkers.

“We live in a time where anyone can be an entrepreneur, as is evident by the millions of people who are finding success through technology and social media every day,” he said. “This generation spends hours a day marketing themselves and it’s important to think about how to innovate and take advantage of that.”

Chan said that the program has helped 28 businesses address market challenges in the past two years.

“This program not only allows students gain practical industry experience on how they can apply their knowledge to solve actual problems, it also allows companies to leverage the expertise of our budding entrepreneurs to help them find solutions to their own business challenges,” he said.

Alumnus Jawad Khalfan ’18, ’21 is co-founder and CEO of SecureTech Systems, which designs and implements electronic security systems for commercial buildings. “I gained a lot of inspiration and confidence from hearing my professors’ lessons and stories,” he said. “They brought in speakers who shared their own experiences of times when starting a business was very difficult and the odds were against them. These are people that were willing to question the status quo and do something differently and that’s not an easy path.”

Khalfan started the company after getting furloughed from his job early in the pandemic. “My partner also started to feel that his job wasn’t secure and we didn’t want to be in a place where we felt our jobs and lives were always going to be in jeopardy,” he said. “When I realized that someone can just eliminate my job, that became a reality check. So I started to really think about what kind of path I wanted to be on.”

Chan also cites the program’s importance to the future of   Stony Brook’s landmark Governor’s Island climate initiative.

“If we don’t build a foundation, we are going to miss out on some great business opportunities,” he said. “Right now we are putting a lot of effort toward establishing technology entrepreneurship and sustainable entrepreneurship.”

Fabian agreed, noting the importance of leveraging the growing power of AI.

“In terms of the current workplace, it’s time to get on the artificial intelligence and tech innovation bandwagon,” he said. “The speed of product and idea development is so rapid through technology, we all have to learn how to be more productive and use the tools to our advantage. Anyone can start a company in minutes with all the apps and software available, and today’s entrepreneurs can fail many times over with very limited cost, time, and effort. This allows them to learn from those experiences with less risk than ever.”

Master in Public Administration

Prepare for greater responsibility across sectors with this flexible two-year program

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Program Length: Two years (varies for students pursuing concurrent degrees)

Degree Awarded: Master in Public Administration

Admission Application Deadline: December 2024

Financial Aid Application Deadline: January 2025

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Elevate your impact as a public leader

The Master in Public Administration Program is for aspiring leaders with real-world experience and graduate-level coursework in economics, public policy, or management.

The Master in Public Administration (MPA) curriculum is flexible. You create a study plan that reflects your academic interests, focuses on your personal and professional aspirations, and integrates across disciplines.

You may also decide to pursue a concurrent degree in business, law, medicine, or other professional fields. You’ll earn two degrees in less time and acquire even more skills you can use to make a difference in the world.

“HKS provided opportunities for me to expand the narrative of what diversity looks like in foreign policy and foreign service.” —Korde Innis MPA 2023

About the MPA Program

The MPA curriculum is flexible. You’ll create your own 64-credit study plan that reflects your academic interests and professional aspirations.

As an MPA student, you’ll take eight credits in a Policy Area of Concentration as well as four credits in each of these key areas:

• Economics and Quantitative Analysis
• Management, Leadership, and Decision Sciences
• Public Ethics and Political Institutions

You’ll select your remaining credits to support your unique intellectual and professional objectives. You can take classes across academic disciplines at HKS and cross-register into courses at other Harvard graduate schools as well as at MIT Sloan School of Management and The Fletcher School at Tufts University. 

Sample Courses

• MLD-223: Negotiating Across Differences
• API-135: Economics of Climate Change and Environmental Policy
• DPI-640: Technology and the Public Interest: From Democracy to Technocracy and Back

Concurrent Degrees

You might consider  pursuing a second degree concurrently  if you’re interested in how the world’s public challenges can be addressed at the intersection of business, law, medicine, design, or other fields.

Pursuing a concurrent degree reduces coursework and residency requirements and makes it possible to earn two degrees in a shorter amount of time.

Concurrent degree students complete 48 credits at HKS, including four credits in each of the key areas:

Concurrent degree students are not required to fulfill the Policy Area of Concentration requirement.

Degree Requirements

The MPA Program consists of four semesters of full-time coursework in residence at HKS.

To graduate, you must:

• Earn at least 64 credits
• Finish with a GPA of B or better
• Earn a B- or higher in all courses counting towards the distribution requirements
• Matriculate as a full-time, in-residence student and take between 12-20 credits per semester
• Fulfill a Policy Area of Concentration requirement by taking eight credits in one of the policy areas at HKS
• Economics and Quantitative Analysis

HKS  faculty members  are among the most influential leaders and thinkers in their fields. They have contributed vital research and scholarship to their fields. Served in U.S. administrations. Founded learning labs to assist local communities. Led negotiations to reduce nuclear stockpiles. Reported on human rights abuses. Led efforts to address climate change. Advised governments and companies on gender equality.

They are doers as well as thinkers, shaping public policy and devising entrepreneurial approaches to public problems at the local, national, and international levels.  

MPA Faculty Chair

Kessely Hong

Mpa at a glance.

*Statistics are based on a five-year average.

Employment Snapshot:  MPA Class of 2023 Employment Sectors

* The number of private sector jobs secured by MPA graduates is, in large part, a reflection of the program’s many concurrent degree graduates.

Featured MPA stories

Elevating the stories of diverse, unsung women.

Jamie Mittleman MPA 2022 launched her COVID-adapted dream job: a platform for women Olympians and Paralympians.

A long military heritage shapes a desire for peace

Clark Yuan MPA 2022 wants unique perspectives to have a seat at the table when critical decisions are being made.

From Santiago to Cambridge to Paris

For Ingrid Olea MPA 2020, a journey that started with a career change has led to remarkable achievements in education policymaking.

Applying to the MPA Program

Prerequisites.

There are specific academic and professional prerequisites required to apply to the MPA Program. You must have:

• A bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record 
• Three years of professional work experience by September 1 of the year you would enroll in the program
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of International Business
• Master of International Development
• Master of International Economics
• Master of Science in Engineering

How to Apply

A complete application to the MPA Program includes the following: 

• Online application
• Three letters of recommendation
• GRE or GMAT required
• Non-native English speakers who did not earn an undergraduate degree conducted in English must submit results of the TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge English exam
• Academic transcripts
• $100 application fee or waiver

Read more about how to apply . 

The application for the 2025-2026 academic year will be available in September 2024. There is one admission application deadline and one start date for each degree program per year. You may apply to only one master's degree program per admissions cycle. 

Tuition & Fees

The cost of attendance for the 2024-2025 academic year is outlined in  Funding Your Master ’ s Education  to help you plan financially for our master’s degree programs. Living expense costs are based on residence in Cambridge. The 2025-2026 academic year rates will be published in March 2025. HKS tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. 

At HKS, we consider financing your education to be a partnership and are here to help guide you. We encourage you to explore all opportunities for funding .

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NSF graduate research fellowships go to 16 Tar Heels

The prestigious National Science Foundation award supports education, professional development and research.

This year, 12 graduate students and four undergraduates at UNC-Chapel Hill received fellowships from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program . Their research covers several STEM-related fields, including biology, sociology, genetics and anthropology.

Begun in 1952, this fellowship is the oldest of its kind directly supporting graduate students in STEM. Its purpose is not only to ensure the quality and vitality in U.S. scientific and engineering workforces but also to broaden and diversify the talent in STEM-related professions. Federal funding through a three-year stipend provides educational support, professional development and international research opportunities for recipients.

Beth Mayer-Davis, dean of The Graduate School, noted that the recipients of this year’s awards are making fundamental strides in overcoming obstacles that affect the lives of people and the environment not just in North Carolina but around the globe.

“The excellent work of these students highlights the depth of knowledge being generated through graduate education at UNC-Chapel Hill,” Mayer-Davis said. “It is this kind of impactful research that sets Carolina students apart as our next generation of leaders.”

The UNC-Chapel Hill chapter of the  Materials Research Society partnered with The Graduate School to help students develop key skills and provide opportunities to network with scientific professionals. One such opportunity is the NSF GRFP peer-review workshop. This annual peer-review workshop provides senior undergraduates and first- and second-year graduate students an environment to meet one-on-one with NSF GRFP fellows.

These UNC-Chapel Hill graduate students received NSF fellowships:

• Andrew Boyle , College of Arts and Sciences’ physics and astronomy department.
• Henry Dieckhaus , UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
• Abigail Foes , UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
• Georgina Gemayel , College of Arts and Sciences’ geography and environment department.
• Camryn Gloor , College of Arts and Sciences’ chemistry department.
• Lauren Hutchinson , College of Arts and Sciences’ chemistry department.
• Micah Hysong , College of Arts and Sciences’ and UNC School of Medicine’s genetics and molecular biology curriculum.
• Athena Owirodu , College of Arts and Sciences’ sociology department.
• Ryan Salcido , College of Arts and Sciences’ and UNC School of Medicine’s genetics and molecular biology curriculum.
• Gates Schneider , UNC School of Medicine’s biological and biomedical sciences program.
• Samuel Weaver , College of Arts and Sciences’ chemistry department.
• Adriana Wisniewski , College of Arts and Sciences’ anthropology department.

These UNC-Chapel Hill undergraduate students received NSF fellowships:

• Stephanie Caddell , College of Arts and Sciences’ earth, marine and environmental sciences department.
• Xinyi Li , College of Arts and Sciences’ and North Carolina State University’s biomedical engineering joint department.
• Christine Mendoza , College of Arts and Sciences’ computer science department.
• Dain Ruiz , College of Arts and Sciences’ biology department.

Read the 2024 awardee list.

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UCR joins group of leaders in tech partnerships, innovation

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has 80 Innovation & Economic Prosperity member universities

In recognition of UC Riverside’s commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, or APLU, has designated UCR as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity, or IEP, university. The national designation acknowledges public research universities that support economic development through innovation and entrepreneurship, technology transfer, talent and workforce development, and community development.

UCR is now one of 80 IEP universities.

“We join a select group of universities in the nation, including our sister campuses of UC Davis, UC Los Angeles, and UC San Diego,” said Rodolfo Torres, UCR’s vice chancellor for Research and Economic Development, or RED. “UCR is already recognized by our regional stakeholders as an engine for innovation and economic prosperity in Inland Southern California, and it is great to be recognized by our peer universities in APLU too."

Torres said SoCal OASIS™ is key to the successful IEP application. SoCal OASIS™, which is an overarching initiative including a technology hub and numerous programmatic activities, is RED’s primary mechanism for building innovation and economic development in the Inland Southern California region.

Rosibel Ochoa, associate vice chancellor in the Office of Technology Partnerships, said the designation “has cemented UC Riverside's position as a leader in technology innovation and entrepreneurship. It is a culmination of more than eight years of hard work and dedication from the university and its partners.”

The designation comes after an independent panel reviewed UCR’s application, which included an internal review of economic engagement activities, as well as input by outside stakeholders. The application required a self-study to identify areas of strength and develop a growth and improvement plan.

Applications for the designation are evaluated by a panel of reviewers representing other universities and regional and national partners. Scoring was based on criteria emphasizing universities’ development of their economic engagement enterprise, strategic communications around these efforts, and advancement of economic engagement among peer institutions.

The designation is five years in duration, after which IEP universities can be recertified by summarizing five years of “reflection memos.” At 10 years, institutions complete the same extension application, along with presenting a new growth and improvement plan. The sequence repeats every five and 10 years.

The distinction complements two designations UCR has received in the past year that similarly raise the university’s academic profile, while positioning UCR for new funding opportunities, awards, and networking opportunities. In June 2023, UCR was invited to join the prestigious Association of American Universities , or AAU, which includes the 71 top research universities in the nation. In January, UCR received the 2024 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement .

The APLU is a research, policy, and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The organization has as members more than 250 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations. 

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