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PhD of Economics

Harvard University

  • Cambridge, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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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 degree or equivalent (three- or four-year degree for international applicants)
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
  • GRE
  • Writing sample and personal statement depend on the programme
  • TOEFL iBT 5 (Speaking 4.5) or IELTS 7 (Speaking 6.5) unless the undergraduate degree was taught in English.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent (for international applicants a three- or four-year degree from an institution of recognised standing).

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 5 (new 1-6 scale

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline
  2. Which varies by programme. Apply online in the GSAS Applicant Portal opens in September
  3. Fall admission only and pay the 105 USD fee by credit card
  4. Waivers are available. Upload transcripts
  5. Three recommendation letters
  6. Statement of purpose
  7. Proof of English proficiency
  8. a writing sample or GRE where the programme asks. Visa documents are not needed at application
  9. Admitted international students receive visa information later.

Other costs

Tuition per year$37,200 USD
Application fee$105 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusCambridge
Faculty or schoolHarvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Economics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteApplicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Applications closed

    12 Jan 2026

    Closed

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Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $37,200 USD per year. The application fee is $105 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.