📘 PhD in Economics

Shape Global Economic Futures through Research & Innovation

Duration: 3–5 Years (Full-Time / Part-Time)
Mode: On-Campus | Online | Hybrid
Credits: 90–120 | Intake: Fall & Spring
Degree Awarded By: Arizona International University

🌍 Program Overview

Advance your career as a leader in economic research, policy, and academia with AIU’s PhD in Economics. This program offers rigorous training in economic theory, quantitative methods, and econometrics, combined with specialization options in macroeconomics, development economics, behavioral economics, and more. Whether on-campus or online, gain the skills to tackle real-world economic challenges and influence global markets.

📚 Curriculum Highlights

• Micro & Macroeconomic Theory

• Econometrics & Research Methods

• Development & International Economics

• Behavioral, Public & Environmental Economics

• Industrial Organization & Policy Evaluation

🎯 Specializations

• Macroeconomics & Economic Policy

• Microeconomics & Market Structure

• Development Economics & Poverty

• Behavioral & Experimental Economics

• International Trade & Finance

• Environmental Economics

• Public Policy & Government Economics

💼 Career Outcomes

• University Professor / Academic Researcher

• Economic or Policy Consultant

• Government or Think Tank Economist

• Financial or International Economist

• Development & Public Policy Expert

🌐 Global Exposure & Partnerships

• International exchange programs

• Conferences & research symposiums

• Internships with global NGOs & institutions

• Collaborations with think tanks & government agencies

📝 Admission Requirements

• Master’s in Economics or related field (min. GPA 3.0)

• Research Proposal & Writing Sample

• English Proficiency (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80)

• Letters of Recommendation & Personal Statement

💰 Tuition & Financial Aid

• Annual Tuition: $18,000 (varies by mode)

• Teaching & Research Assistantships

• Merit-based Scholarships

• Paid Internships & Research Grants