Program Overview

PhD in Economics

The Department of Economics at Miami Herbert Business School offers a redesigned PhD program in Economics, focused on modern methods and research, in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. with incredible opportunities.

Why an Economics PhD at Miami Herbert?

The program offers several key benefits, including:

• Cutting Edge Program and Curriculum Design
  • New curriculum focused on modern methods & research
  • Quickly get to the frontier & develop your own research
  • Core courses and specialized fields: games & information, dynamic systems & theory, and empirical methods
• Individualized Attention and Interaction
  • Guided research and collaboration for advanced students
  • Work closely with distinguished faculty eager to mentor students
  • Low student-faculty ratio and close collaboration with faculty
  • Faculty are invested in your success and placement
• Financial considerations
  • All Economics PhD students receive full financial support, including full tuition and $36,000 stipend
  • Average assistant professor salary at PhD-granting institutions is over $140,000
  • Increased demand for Economics PhDs in industry and tech
• Miami Herbert and Miami Community
  • Economics is one of nine academic departments at Miami Herbert, including Finance, Accounting, & Business Technology
  • Interact with students and professors from across departments
  • Miami is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, with many economic, social, and recreational opportunities

Faculty

The department has a balanced mix of junior- and senior-level faculty, ensuring the infusion of new approaches and interests into both the classroom and the department's research agenda. Some of the faculty members include:

• David Andolfatto, Department Chair and Professor, Economics
• Ayca Kaya, Associate Professor, Economics
• Manuel Santos, James L. Knight Chair, and Professor, Economics
• Noah Williams, Professor, Economics

Program Details

Students pursuing the PhD in Economics can choose from multiple specializations and learn and prepare under the guidance of internationally recognized faculty for careers in top economic research positions. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in economics, including modern methods and research, and to prepare them for successful careers in academia, industry, and government.