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University of Alberta Calendar 2021-2022 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

The Degree of PhD (Economics) [Graduate]


Program Requirements


The PhD program consists of at least ★36 in coursework and a thesis.

Elective courses (★15):


  • five ★3 graduate-level Economics courses including at least two in each of two fields of interest.

Thesis:


  • Registration in 900-level THES.

Comprehensive Exams


Students are required to successfully write macroeconomic and microeconomic comprehensive exams following completion of the first year of the program. Unsuccessful students will be recommended to withdraw from the program or change to the MA program.

Candidacy Exam


Students are required to complete their ethics and professional development requirements prior to their candidacy exam. The candidacy exam must be completed by the end the third year. In preparation for the candidacy exam the student will prepare a paper answering a set of questions related to the thesis topic and methodology. The candidacy exam includes a presentation of a student’s research and questions from the examination committee.

Residence Requirement


The minimum period of residence is three academic years of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

Length of Program


The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the individual candidate; however, a minimum of four years is normally required.

The maximum time to complete the PhD program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.