Brandeis University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D.-International Economics and Finance

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Research, consulting, teaching, and high-level policy making require the advanced skills developed through a PhD. The Brandeis PhD is distinguished by its international economics and finance orientation and its focus on policy and business applications in these fields. Its core courses are similar to those of a rigorous economics degree, but its electives target applications rather than theory. Students have opportunities to study and conduct research abroad, and to participate in seminars and research projects at Brandeis and other institutions in the Boston area.

The IBS PhD program is highly selective. It requires a strong background in economics and mathematics and takes 4-6 years to complete. Students who successfully finish the first two years of the PhD program receive a Master of Science degree.

Students may also apply directly for a Master of Science degree rather than the PhD. This track delivers PhD-level training in economics and finance in two years, without the additional thesis requirements of the PhD. Students who successfully complete the MS may apply to enter the PhD program without loss of time. However, admission to the PhD program is not automatic and requires excellent academic performance and recommendations from faculty. Financial support in the MS program is more limited than in the PhD program.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999