Overview The specialisation in Economics from NHH Norwegian School of Economics aims to give dedicated graduate students a solid training
in performing high quality scientific research in economics, making use of the empirical and theoretical techniques that reflect the state of the art in the field. Research environment Every PhD candidate is provided with office space, computer facilities and administrative support. We make a particular effort to include the PhD candidates in the research activities of the department. We also arrange the possibility for PhD candidates to pay a long term visit to foreign institution that are part of the department's networks. Programme Structure Areas of research include Applied Microeconomics Behavioural Economics Economic History Industrial Organisation International Economics Labour Economics Macroeconomics Academic requirements GPA Required GRE® 153 (verbal), 152 (quantitative) GMAT 600 English requirements TOEFL® IBT 90, or 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score). PTE Academic 62 IELTS 6.5 Other requirements General requirements Applicants should hold a Master's degree in business economics, economics, finance or another quantitative discipline. In addition applicants should have a strong background in economics and master the standard tools in mathematics (linear algebra, calculus, optimisation), and statistics (hypothesis testing, estimation). They should also be fluent in English. Moreover, applications with master's degrees from non-Nordic countries should complement their applications with recent GMAT or GRE test scores. Tuition Fees The programme is fully funded. As a PhD Research Scholar, you will be a member of our faculty, and you will be both a student and an employee. Funding The PhD programme at NHH is a four-year fully funded programme, PhD Research Scholars are therefore both a student, and an employee.
