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PhD of Economics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 1-year course-based master programme in Economics at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Economics can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Economics Specialist
- Economics Associate
Curriculum
- Two semesters of coursework plus a research essay
- The thesis option is currently unavailable. Focus on applied economics areas such as environmental
- Natural resources
- International
- Monetary
- Public sector
- Welfare
- Labour and health economics. International applicants are urged to submit a GRE score.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as the department requires
- Statement of objectives
- Three recommendation letters
- Transcripts and research fit
- GRE only where the department requires it
- English test scores for non-native speakers
- Minimums set by each department.
- No central minimum published
- Set by department.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree (department-specific), GRE per department, Research fit and faculty letters.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100
- Duolingo 135
- Cambridge 190
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Research Proposal (if required)
- Recommendation Letters (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences |
| Department | Economics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
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Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.
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The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,140 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 135, Cambridge 190.
Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

