Earn a PhD in Economics
13 Mar 2023
Earn a PhD in Economics

- Solid training for theoretical and applied research, effective teaching, and innovative public policy analysis
- 3 to 4 year program for full-time students
- Can be completed part-time in 4-7 years
WHY US?
- Long tradition of excellent economics education with cutting-edge research
- Extensive network in academe, business, government, and social development
- Intensive training in research methods
- 18 full-time faculty members in different fields:
- Behavioral and Happiness Economics
- Environment and Natural Resource Economics
- Financial and Monetary Economics
- Industrial Economics and Competitiveness
- International Economics
- Labor, Health and Population Economics
- Poverty and Economic Development
- Public Finance and Public Policy
- Opportunity to participate in the activities of the Ateneo Center for Economic Research and Development (ACERD) specifically related to the Mindanao-focused publication and research initiatives of the School of Social Sciences (SOSS).
- Instruction in Mindanao socio-economic, cultural, environmental, peace and development concerns through elective and cognate courses specifically designed through interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty members who have interests in the island region
- Access to a wide range of facilities, including a world-class library with access to scholarly publications, computer rooms with mathematical and statistical software, and other support services.
ADMISSIONS
- 2023-2024 Application procedures and online forms are available at lsgrad.ateneo.edu
- Deadline for International applicants (Non-Philippine Passport holders) is March 15, 2023. Deadline for Filipino applicants is May 10, 2023.
Regular Track Program - This track is for candidates who already have an M.A. in Economics. Students without sufficient background are required to enroll in M.A. courses before proceeding to the Ph.D. courses. Transferees are accepted if they fulfill eligibility requirements. Students are required to complete 51 graduate units, covering Ph.D. required courses, two specializations, cognates, workshops, and dissertation research.
Learn more at ateneo.edu/soss/economics/graduate and lsgrad.ateneo.edu