Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences 0 courses
The admission of each applicant is decided by the Department as a whole and rests upon their academic record (especially economics and mathematics courses), GRE test scores, recommendations of scholars and instructors, and other pertinent information including a match between the research interests of the applicant and the faculty. To apply, please visit the Krieger Graduate Admissions webpage and select 'Apply Now'. Students should have a knowledge of economic theory and statistics and a strong background in mathematics including differential and integral calculus and linear algebra. Almost all of our students enter with at least two semesters of calculus and linear algebra. In admissions decisions, we like applicants to have taken other mathematics courses as well, including more advanced calculus, differential equations, probability, and real analysis. Preparation for the Dissertation. The program’s first year is comprised of two semesters each of courses in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, and statistics/econometrics, along with a one-semester course in mathematical methods. Second-year students take courses in specific fields within economics. If necessary, students may take relevant courses in other departments such as Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Political Science, Public Health, Sociology, and Anthropology. Second-year students also begin their exposure to original research through research mentorships with faculty. A research paper is submitted near the end of the second year. Third-year students complete any remaining course work and prepare a dissertation proposal Comprehensive Exam. This exam is administered by the department and consists of three written examinations designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics/econometrics. The written examinations are taken prior to the start of the second year. Dissertation. The dissertation is an original investigation worthy of publication, prepared under the supervision of three members of the faculty. A dissertation proposal is due near the end of the third year. Some students finish the program in five years. More commonly, students finish in six years. The final requirement is a Graduate Board Oral Examination on the dissertation. The committee that administers the examination includes faculty from outside the department. International students in F-1 status who complete this program and obtain post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) may be eligible for the STEM OPT Extension. Students should consult the Office of International Services if they have questions about this benefit. Although the department offers a stand-alone, terminal M.A. program for students who intend to work only for that degree, the M.A. degree is also offered to Ph.D. students as an intermediate step toward the Ph.D. or as a final degree to some of those who do not complete their doctoral work. Beyond the general university requirements, the department requires for the master’s degree two years of satisfactory graduate course work.
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