Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Earn an economics masters degree or doctoral degree as a full-time or part-time student at the College of Liberal Arts. Not ready to apply just yet Find all the answers you need about the admissions process and review our graduate resources. The Department of Economics offers full-time and part-time graduate programs leading to master’s (MA) and doctoral (PhD) degrees. After completing the MA program, students have the technical skills required for economic analysis of business and public policy. After completing the PhD program, students are able to conduct original research and advance knowledge in the field. The economics PhD prepares students for university teaching and research and for positions as economists in government, business and industry. The program emphasizes the development of advanced research and scholarship skills in applied economics areas. To accomplish this, the program has fields in econometrics, economic development, industrial organization, international economics, financial economics and labor economics. The program has a strong track record in placing its graduates in desirable positions.

Master's Degree in the Discipline/Related Discipline: A master's degree is not required.Bachelor's Degree in the Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required. Details on appropriate disciplines are available from the department.Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your specific interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration.