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Thank you for your interest in our PhD Economics at Carleton University! 
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Program Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Ph.D. program is offered by the Ottawa-Carleton Graduate School of Economics (OCGSE). This is a joint institution consisting of the Economics Departments at Carleton and the University of Ottawa.  The program stresses the application of economic theory to the analysis of Canadian economic policy and economic development.  Eight areas of specialization are available for intensive study and thesis research: economic development, the economics of the environment, industrial organization, international economics, monetary economics, econometrics, labour and public economics. The program of courses and thesis guidance, drawing upon the faculty of the two departments, will encompass course requirements, policy-oriented workshops, comprehensive examinations, and a thesis. Students are expected to have or acquire proficiency in mathematics and statistics before proceeding with the program. The expected term to successfully complete the Ph.D. program is five years. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission Eligibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Please note that the typical requirement for admission into the Ph.D. program is a master’s degree in economics with a GPA of A- or higher<\/strong>, from a recognized university; however, applicants who have completed the master’s level core courses (micro, macro and econometrics) will be considered for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A PhD Economicsapplicant\u2019s admission CGPA<\/strong> is calculated using their master’s grades only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students in Carleton’s M.A. Economics complete the core courses<\/strong> listed below and are expected to earn a min. A- in all of them<\/strong> if they want to be considered for our PhD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n