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In addition to general Graduate School requirements, the Department of Economics has the following requirements for admission to the Ph.D. program:
(1) 3 credit hours of intermediate macroeconomic theory
(2) 3 credit hours of intermediate microeconomic theory
(3) 3 credit hours of statistics
(4) 3 credit hours of calculus
The grade earned in these courses should be B or higher unless the student has received a grade of B or higher in a more advanced course in the particular subject matter. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours taken is also required. Although students with academic performance below these standards may be admitted because of other considerations, such as high Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores, admission will be probationary.
Applicants normally are expected to provide GRE scores. In the absence of a GRE, substantial evidence of academic ability should be provided. Even so, an application without a GRE can be very difficult to evaluate. Transcripts from non-domestic universities are especially difficult to assess. Students also are expected to submit transcripts from each college or university attended, a statement of objectives, and three letters of recommendation.
International applicants must provide TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. A score of at least 550 (213 on the computer-based test) on the TOEFL is required to be considered for admission to the Graduate School. Intensive English training is offered for students who have TOEFL scores below 550 (or 213 on the computer-based test). Students with TOEFL scores between 550/213 and 600/249 will be retested upon arrival at the University and may be required to take additional English language training.
For more details and restrictions see the Graduate Handbook .