Program Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at MTSU provides advanced studies in economic theory and research methodology. Students complete 64-105 semester hours, including 51 hours of coursework and 13 hours of dissertation research. The program emphasizes global, interactive, and innovative approaches, preparing graduates for careers as economists, professors, researchers, and educators.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics is offered by the Jones College of Business at MTSU. The mission of the graduate program in economics is to provide students with advanced studies in economic theory and research methodology. The department's approach to these degree programs is global, interactive, and innovative. The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics requires completion of 64-105 semester hours, including a minimum of 51 hours of formal coursework and 13 hours of dissertation research. Students entering with a master's degree in economics may have up to 12 hours applied toward the 51 hours of formal coursework. Students must demonstrate competency in economic theory by passing the Qualifying Examination in microeconomics and econometrics at the end of the first year of study. The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements.
- Required Core Courses (33 hours)
- ECON 7005 - Advanced Mathematical Methods for Economists
- ECON 7010 - Macroeconomics I
- ECON 7020 - Microeconomics I
- ECON 7030 - Macroeconomics II
- ECON 7040 - Microeconomics II
- ECON 7060 - Econometrics I
- ECON 7070 - Econometrics II
- ECON 7080 - Econometrics III
- ECON 7090 - Econometrics IV
- ECON 7660 - History of Economic Thought
- ECON 7950 - Instructional Development and Practice in Economics
- Field Courses (Choose 18 hours)
- ECON 7130 - Behavioral Economics
- ECON 7400 - Health Economics
- ECON 7410 - Public Choice I
- ECON 7415 - Public Choice II
- ECON 7430 - Public Finance
- ECON 7470 - Economic Growth and Development
- ECON 7510 - Labor Economics I
- ECON 7520 - Labor Economics II
- ECON 7530 - International Economics I
- ECON 7550 - International Economics II
- ECON 7710 - Monetary Economics I
- ECON 7725 - Asset Pricing
- ECON 7730 - Corporate Finance
- ECON 7810 - Industrial Organization I
- ECON 7820 - Industrial Organization II
- Dissertation Research (13-54 hours)
- ECON 7640 - Dissertation Research
Careers:
- Economist
- Professor
- Researcher
- Educator