Economics (PhD)

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Degree

Doctorate (PhD)

Department

Economics

Faculty

Faculty of Arts & Science

Program type

Thesis

Primary campus

Sir George Williams (SGW)

Duration

4 years

Credits

90 credits

Start term

Fall

Program overview

A PhD in Economics gives you expertise in one of our department’s many areas of specialization. You will work with distinguished scholars who provide mentorship in fields such as applied econometrics, labour economics, monetary economics, financial economics and game theory. Students benefit from the Centre Interuniversitaire de Recherche en Économie Quantitative (CIREQ) in facilitating collaboration between Montreal's major universities in economic research, and are encouraged to register for advanced elective courses at Concordia, McGill and the Université de Montréal. Our faculty members have been published in numerous prestigious journals such as Econometrica, the American Economic Review, the Journal of Political Economy, the Review of Economic Studies and the Journal of Monetary Economics.

Program structure

Degree Requirements

Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 90 credits.

Please see the Economics Courses page for course descriptions.

Economics PhD (90 credits)

19	credits of Required Courses: • ECON 612 Microeconomics I (3.00) • ECON 613 Microeconomics II (4.00) • ECON 615 Macroeconomics I (3.00) • ECON 616 Macroeconomics II (3.00) • ECON 680 Econometric Theory I (3.00) • ECON 681 Econometric Theory II (3.00)
	Students who have taken ECON 612 , ECON 615 , and ECON 680 as part of their MA studies in the Department of Economics must substitute them with three electives with department approval.
12	credits of Program Elective Courses selected from the Department offerings.
13	credits: • ECON 802 Comprehensive Examination (4.00) • ECON 804 Thesis Proposal (3.00) • ECON 806 Research Seminar (6.00)
46	credits: • ECON 807 Thesis (46.00)

Consult the Graduate Calendar for the complete list of courses

Admission requirements

Admission Requirements

MA in economics from a recognized university with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or equivalent.
Students with a high standing in a master’s degree or equivalent in other fields, such as commerce, mathematics or business administration from a recognized university may be admitted, subject to satisfactory completion of qualifying requirements, if necessary.
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.

Application process

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Application deadlines

FALL

February 1

WINTER

n/a

SUMMER

n/a

Priority will be given to complete applications submitted by the deadline. In some cases, programs may continue to accept applications as long as there is space available.

International students: Considering the waiting period involved in meeting the entry requirements to Canada and Quebec, we strongly encourage international applicants to apply early and submit supporting documents prior to the deadline.

Tuition & funding

Tuition and fees

Tuition and fees of the program may depend on your student status, among other key factors. Estimate these costs based on the most common situations.

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Awards and funding

Funding packages are generally available for students in thesis-based programs. They come in the form of awards, teaching and research assistantships are offered at the time of admission to most students to allow them to focus on their research and studies. Research and thesis-based students are automatically considered for all entrance graduate awards when they apply to Concordia, provided they meet eligibility criteria. No separate application is required.

Learn more about entrance awards

The Quebec and Canadian governments offer a number of competitive graduate scholarships. We encourage you to apply for these awards at the same time you are preparing your application.

Consult the list of awards available

Economics (PhD)

Program overview