PhD IN ECONOMICS

If you’re an educational professional who are looking to progress into management and consultancy, or an educational planning or development role, this is the best degree for you.

The PhD Economics Program focuses on imparting state of the art teaching and research skills within the broader economics discipline. Students registering for the program should have a thorough knowledge of economic theory, technical and quantitative skill, and the ability to apply these to study economic problems. These goals are achieved through teaching, workshops, research seminars, term papers and thesis writing.

Eligibility

MS or equivalent graduates from HEC recognized institutions meeting the following criteria:

• A minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 (or overall 60% marks) or equivalent.
• A minimum of 18 years of schooling that corresponds to MS / M.Phil or equivalent degree from HEC recognized institutions in a relevant discipline
  GRE subject specific or GAT subject test conducted by the NTS, or equivalent in the relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 60% (percentage) marks is required Pass interview conducted by the Institute.
• Pass interview conducted by the Institute.
• Meet all other HEC stipulated requirements.

Program Requirements

PhD requires completion of course work and dissertation/thesis. Minimum duration is 3 years and maximum is 5 years:

• PhD course work requirements consist of six graduate level courses (18 credit hours)
• On completion of dissertation/thesis the student is awarded 30 credit hours.