PhD in Applied Economics

Students may enter the doctoral program either with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Students entering the doctoral program will take seven core classes (28 semester hours), two classes in each of two doctoral fields (16 semester hours), and one elective (4 semester hours), for a total program requirement of 48 semester hours. Core courses at the master’s and doctoral level are focused on developing an advanced theoretical and quantitative foundation (Macroeconomic, Theory, Microeconomic Theory, and Applied Econometrics). The remainder of the coursework is focused on the sophisticated application of analytical tools in the chosen field of concentration. Completion of the core courses must precede completion of field courses.

We expect all PhD students to take three classes per semester as necessary to complete coursework in the minimum number of semesters. The following is a sample sequence for Ph.D. students starting in the Fall 2023:

Electives include ECON 7200 – 7299 & ECON 7976

F-1 students who receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees, and who meet other requirements  are eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion OPT. Information about eligibility is available at https://www.northeastern.edu/ogs/24-month-stem-extension/ 

Contact Information:
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue
301 Lake Hall
Boston, MA 02115-5000
phone: 617.373.2871
fax: 617.373.3640

email:
gradecon@northeastern.edu 

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