Doctor of Philosophy in Business and Economics

Relying on a balanced approach to both research and teaching, Lehigh’s PhD in Business and Economics program focuses on the fields of health, labor, industrial organization, applied macroeconomics, and applied econometrics. It aims to prepare students for careers at colleges and universities, non-academic research organizations, business enterprises, and government agencies. In addition to the core requirements from a traditional program, there is increased emphasis on the application of economic theory and econometrics.Only seven to nine students are admitted every two years to the selective program. As a result, classes are small and students are able to work closely with faculty.Lehigh's Ph.D. in Business and Economics is a full-time program in economics offering fields of specialization in health economics, behavioral and experimental economics, applied econometrics, empirical macroeconomics, and labor economics. Focusing on the applications of economic theory and econometrics, the training of our program prepares students for careers in academia, research institutions, private industries, and government agencies. We have placed our recent graduates in tenure-track positions at research and teaching institutes, post-doctoral positions at top research universities, and consultant and analyst positions in healthcare and financial sectors.