Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 120 months. Students will complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree within a maximum of ten years from original matriculation as a doctoral student, or less.
Overview
The purpose of the Ph.D. program in Economics at the Carnegie Mellon University is to educate scientists who will advance the frontiers of economic knowledge through research and teaching.
Features
- The program is designed to provide students with sound training in economic theory, and the quantitative tools required for innovative research on economic problems.
- Equally important, the program is structured to allow students both time and guidance for research activities.
Programme Structure
Research
- The goal of the doctoral program in economics is to help students learn to do original, creative research.
- Unlike most graduate programs in economics, we have chosen not to impose rigid course requirements on students. Instead, we emphasize involving students in research early in their graduate careers.
- Students in the doctoral program in economics at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon take courses in order to learn the fundamental principles of economic theory underlying all areas of application, and to master the analytic and modeling techniques of the practicing research economist.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Transcripts
- Evaluation Forms
- GMAT & GRE Test Results
- TOEFL, IELTS, & DET Test Results
- Application Fee
- Submitting Your Application
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 66,811 AUD / year (≈ 47,000 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 66,811 AUD / year (≈ 47,000 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 66,811 AUD / year (≈ 47,000 USD / year)
Living Costs
Pittsburgh, United States: 1,632-2,763 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.