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Fully Funded PhD in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis International Business School

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Brandeis International Business School, situated in the vibrant city of Waltham, Massachusetts, continues to excel in providing a comprehensive doctoral program in International Economics and Finance. The program has evolved to encompass cutting-edge research, world-class teaching, impactful policy-making, and consultancy expertise.

PhD Program Requirements

Prospective candidates seeking admission to the PhD program at Brandeis International Business School are expected to meet rigorous academic and professional criteria.

A strong academic background, typically holding a master’s degree in a related field, such as economics, finance, or a relevant discipline.

PhD Funding Coverage

Brandeis International Business School remains committed to supporting its doctoral candidates financially, ensuring they can focus on their research and academic pursuits. Financial support for PhD students often includes:

Full Tuition Scholarships: Nearly all students accepted into the PhD program are awarded full tuition scholarships, covering the cost of their education.

Health Insurance: Doctoral candidates typically receive comprehensive health insurance coverage to safeguard their well-being.

Living Stipends: To help students cover their living expenses, many receive living stipends, which enable them to fully concentrate on their studies and research.

Practical Training for International Students: International students can benefit from up to 36 months of practical training in the United States upon graduation, allowing them to gain valuable work experience and apply their expertise in real-world settings.

Application Requirement

Prospective candidates should carefully prepare and submit a comprehensive admission application package. This typically includes:

Online Application: Complete the online application form provided by Brandeis International Business School, ensuring all required fields are accurately filled.

Academic Transcripts: Submit official transcripts from all previous academic institutions attended, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Standardized Test Scores: Provide scores from standardized tests, such as GRE or GMAT, if required by the program.

Statement of Purpose: Write a detailed statement outlining your research interests, career aspirations, and why you wish to pursue a PhD in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis.

Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume: Highlight your academic achievements, research experience, publications, and relevant work experience.

Letters of Recommendation: Request letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees who can speak to your qualifications and potential for doctoral studies.

Research Proposal: Develop a research proposal that outlines your intended research area and objectives, showcasing your research expertise.

Application Deadline

January 15, 2025

Application Fee

A $150 application fee is required.

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International Economics and Finance (MA), Economics (PhD)

Part of the  Faculty of Arts

Program Overview

Format : Full-time, part-time (MA); Full-time (PhD)

Degree Earned : Master of Arts or PhD

Designed with input from renowned Canadian economists and business leaders, this program features extensive opportunities for one-on-one interaction with professors, program co-ordinators and fellow students. Combining rigorous analytical training with an empirical orientation, the MA program produces graduates who excel as researchers and managers at national and international organizations. PhD graduates become highly qualified economists with the analytical and empirical expertise required to succeed in the global economy.

At a Glance

Admissions information.

• Completion of a four-year undergraduate (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B)
• Statement of interest
• Transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency requirement
• Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+)

More information on  admission requirements . Due to the competitive nature of our programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program. 

Program-specific requirements for MA and PhD .

Check Application Deadline

Students are encouraged to submit applications prior to the first consideration date to increase their chances of securing financial support for their graduate studies. Applications received after the first consideration date will be accepted and reviewed based on spaces remaining in the program.

See application dates .

Financing Your Studies

For detailed graduate tuition and fees information please visit  Fees by Program .

For information on scholarships, awards and financing your graduate studies visit  Financing Your Studies.

Research Areas

• Applied Econometrics
• Applied Theory
• Asset Pricing
• Decision Theory
• Econometrics
• Economic Development
• Economic Growth
• Economic History
• Economics Inequality
• Empirical Finance
• Environmental Economics
• Financial Econometrics
• Game Theory
• Housing and Land
• Industrial Organization
• International Finance
• International Institutions
• International Migration
• International Monetary Economics
• International Trade
• Labour Economics
• Macro-Monetary Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Mathematical Economics
• Microeconomics
• Monetary Economics
• Public Finance
• Theoretical Econometrics

Sample Courses

Economics (MA, PhD) graduate program calendar

• Economics Help Centre
• Yearly membership with TABE

Graduate Admissions

Admissions information and how to apply

Graduate Studies Admissions Office 11th Floor, 1 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON Telephone: 416-979-5150 Email:  [email protected] For information specific to programs, please see the program contact information below.

Program Contacts

Dr. Germán Pupato Graduate Program Director Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 553143 Email: [email protected]

Karen Fajardo Graduate Program Administrator Telephone: 416-979-5000 ext. 557856 Email:  [email protected] / [email protected]

“The [TMU] Economics PhD program was one of the most valuable experiences of my life. The education I received provided me with a sound foundation to continue learning throughout my career. The faculty members in the Department truly care about their students professionally and personally. I am proud to be a graduate." Chuyi Fang, PhD alumna, currently an assistant professor at Shanghai University

Student Profile: My Voice, Our Future Honourable Mention  (external link) 

Angélique Bernabé (economics PhD student and founding member of GRADShowcase ) uses her graduate education to help homeless youth in Toronto.

Find curriculum, course descriptions and important dates for Economics (MA, PhD).

Once you’ve made an informed choice about which program(s) you are going to apply to, preparing your application requires careful research and planning.

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we understand that pursuing graduate studies is a significant financial investment. Funding comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends. There are a number of additional funding sources – internal and external – available to graduate students that can increase these funding levels.

As an urban innovation university, Toronto Metropolitan University offers 60+ cutting-edge, career-oriented graduate programs, as well as 125+ research centres, institutes and labs, in a wide range of disciplines. Our close connections with industry, government and community partners provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.

PhD in International Economics and Finance Brochure

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PROGRAM LENGTH

FOCUS FIELDS

Applied Methods, Finance, International Business, International Development, International Economics

56 (Average of 14 courses)

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Fall 2024 (Program enrolls every other year)

ABOUT BRANDEIS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

The PhD program at Brandeis International Business School is distinguished by its international economics and fnance orientation as well as its corresponding focus on practical applications in policy and business. PhD candidates develop the analytical and technical background required for research, teaching, high-level policymaking and consulting in international economics and fnance.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

5 Years (Average)

By teaching rigorous business, fnance and economics with a global perspective, Brandeis International Business School prepares students to succeed in companies and organizations worldwide. The school is part of Brandeis University, a medium-sized private research university ranked among the most selective by U.S. News and World Report. Students have unsurpassed access to renowned faculty and a global network of more than 60,000 alumni in 160 countries.

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PhD graduates secure positions in leading academic, business and government organizations both in the U.S. and around the world.

“I’ve always viewed Brandeis as a family. Professors give you a good feel for how to be successful in the real world. What you’re being exposed to will put you in a stronger position upon graduation.”

“My time as a PhD student was flled with candid and thoughtful interactions with faculty. The program also gave me the opportunity to work with peers from diferent cultural backgrounds, which fostered my continued interest in conducting research in development economics.”

Satyam Panday, PhD’13 Chief Economist, Emerging Markets Standard & Poor’s

ALUMNI OUTCOMES

ɗ Alumni have gone on to work at: BlackRock, Bloomberg, Boston College, Federal Reserve, International Monetary Fund, National University of Singapore, Peking University, S&P Global, Stanford University, World Bank

Assistant Professor of Finance and Accounting Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

“I owe a lot of my development as a researcher to the research faculty at the International Business School. When you’re going into the job market, the combination of economics and fnance makes you a stronger candidate. This strength is highlighted by the program placement record.”

Raf Garcia, PhD’18

Karen Smith, MBA’11, PhD’23

GRE TOEFL,ScoreIELTS, Duolingo English Test or PTE Academic Score (if applicable)

Full-tuition waivers, stipends and assistantships are typically awarded to PhD students

Prerequisites: Calculus (three semesters through Multivariate), Intermediate Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Linear Algebra,

APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 15, 2024

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Letters of Recommendation (3)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Resume (work experience not required)

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PhD in Economics and Finance

The PhD Program in Economics and Finance offered by the Department of Economics and Finance ( DEF ) at Tor Vergata University of Rome is a four-year doctoral program taught entirely in English and designed to cultivate advanced expertise in the fields of economics and finance. The aim of the program is to provide advanced specialization in economics , finance and econometrics to students whose goal is a successful career in academia or in institutions that require advanced financial, economic and statistical skills. The program benefits from a close collaboration with the EIEF (Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance), which provides a supplemental array of research and academic activities.

The program structure begins with a comprehensive set of core courses in the first year, covering essential topics such as mathematics, statistics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance. As students progress, they have the opportunity to tailor their academic journey by selecting elective courses according to their research interests and career aspirations. PhD students are encouraged to attend seminars , reading groups , conferences , and s ummer schools , provide their teaching assistantship to undergraduate courses, and spend a research period abroad . PhD candidates are granted the doctoral degree after completing all their coursework and defending a dissertation that represents an original and significant contribution to the chosen field of specialization.

Upon completion of the program, graduates emerge as highly skilled economists poised to make significant contributions in academia , the private sector , government agencies , central banks , and international organizations . Whether pursuing an academic career path or seeking opportunities in various professional settings, graduates of the program are well-equipped to tackle complex economic challenges and drive innovation in the field.

NEXT EVENTS

NOTICE BOARD

Call for papers: European Review of Economic History

Deadline: March 1 Guest Editors: Dan Bogart, Carlo Ciccarelli

PhD Faculty Research Showcase

January 27, 2025 10 am - 5 pm

Call for Papers: Competitività, innovazione e questione dimensionale delle imprese 

Deadline: December 20 Workshop: January 30

Election PhD representative students for the DEF Board

Application: Nov. 26 - Dec. 20 E-polling: Jan. 13, 2025

PhD enrolment A.Y. 2024/25

Deadline: December 15

PhD defense A.Y. 2024/25

Deadline for request: November 30

Tor Vergata Shuttle

Campus bus service

1st year courses 2024/25

Lectures commence on September 2, 2024.

Attendance in person is expected.

2nd year courses 2024/25

Lectures will commence on September 18, 2024.

Best PhD thesis shortlisted for the SIE Prize 2024

The PhD thesis by Aldo Paolillo, former PhD EF student, has been shortlisted by Società Italiana degli Economisti for the best PhD thesis in 2024

Short-Term Visiting Professors

A.Y. 2024/25

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Wharton’s PhD program in Finance provides students with a solid foundation in the theoretical and empirical tools of modern finance, drawing heavily on the discipline of economics.

The department prepares students for careers in research and teaching at the world’s leading academic institutions, focusing on Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, International Finance, Financial Institutions and Macroeconomics.

Wharton’s Finance faculty, widely recognized as the finest in the world, has been at the forefront of several areas of research. For example, members of the faculty have led modern innovations in theories of portfolio choice and savings behavior, which have significantly impacted the asset pricing techniques used by researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Another example is the contribution by faculty members to the analysis of financial institutions and markets, which is fundamental to our understanding of the trade-offs between economic systems and their implications for financial fragility and crises.

Faculty research, both empirical and theoretical, includes such areas as:

• Structure of financial markets
• Formation and behavior of financial asset prices
• Banking and monetary systems
• Corporate control and capital structure
• Saving and capital formation
• International financial markets

Candidates with undergraduate training in economics, mathematics, engineering, statistics, and other quantitative disciplines have an ideal background for doctoral studies in this field.

Effective 2023, The Wharton Finance PhD Program is now STEM certified.

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Brandeis International Business School

PhD in International Economics and Finance

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PhD in Economics and Finance

PhD Program Director

Curriculum Coordinator Finance Prof. Mariano Massimiliano Croce  

Curriculum Coordinator Economics Prof. Marco M. Ottaviani

Curriculum Coordinator Accounting Prof. Annita Florou

  PhD Administrative Assistant Angela Baldassarre  

Welcome to Bocconi PhD in Economics and Finance .    

We designed our program for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to acquire world-class research skills and pursue academic careers in economics, finance, and accounting.

The program is multidisciplinary in nature and features  three tracks (curricula): Economics, Finance, and Accounting  – linked by a common core.

The program comprises two year of structured course work followed by guided transition into research . Bocconi places high weight on advising, mentoring and supporting students throughout their studies, and especially in preparation for the international job market.

Our PhD classes benefit from the interaction among students from all over the world, with backgrounds not only in economics, finance and accounting, but also other quantitative disciplines such as engineering, mathematics, physics and statistics.

Faculty members are highly performing in terms of international publications and are active members of the international community. They publish in or serve on the editorial boards of leading research journals, such as American Economic Review, Econometrica, Journal of Econometrics, Journal of Economic Theory, Journal of Finance, Journal of Monetary Economics, Journal of Political Economy, Mathematical Finance, Quarterly Journal of Economics, Review of Economic Studies, The Accounting Review, Review of Accounting Studies, European Accounting Review and many others. Faculty members have been and currently are the recipients of prestigious competitive grants (e.g., by the European Research Council and the National Science Foundation in the United States).

The PhD program is designed to prepare and foster an academic career on the international job market. Other career opportunities include central banks, governments and international organizations. In recent years, our students have been hired by prestigious schools and organizations such as:   

• University of Alicante
• Boston University
• University of Bristol
• Copenhagen Business School
• Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
• Harvard School of Public Health
• Higher School of Economics, Moskow
• London Business School
• London School of Economics
• Toulouse School of Economics
• Queen Mary University
• Xiamen University
• Bank of England
• Bank of Italy
• National Bank of New Zealand

Following the links on the left-hand side of this page, you will be able to access full info on the program. Find out more on how to apply and the admissions process . 

"Very engaged and committed faculty, caring and stimulating peers. The PhD in Economics and Finance at Bocconi University strikes the right balance between rigorous theoretical analyses, state of the art empirical tools and insightful policy applications. I found this research mix extremely useful for my career, both at policy institutions and in academia". Paolo Surico, 2009 PhD Graduate Professor of Economics, London Business School

"Bocconi has instilled in me a deep fascination for finance thanks to continuous interaction with tremendous scholars. The finance faculty is devoted to pushing students beyond their limits with the sheer number of research opportunities available. In all, Bocconi provides a unique opportunity for your development as a leading scholar in the field of financial economics". Andrea Tamoni, 2012 PhD Graduate Assistant Professor of Finance, The London School of Economics and Political Science

"The PhD in Economics and Finance at Bocconi is a unique opportunity to get exposed to cutting-edge research in economics, inspiring mentors, and solid training. It has sharpened my economic thinking and acted as a springboard for my career in academia. I will never forget my time at Bocconi and I am forever grateful for the opportunities I was given there". Michela Carlana, 2018 PhD Graduate Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School

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