Graduate
Student Learning Outcomes
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. program is designed to advance knowledge concerning Philanthropy/Nonprofit Economics. It will develop the skills essential for our graduates to conduct independent research in this area. Students completing the Economics Ph.D curriculum will:
- Demonstrate a high level of understanding of economic theory, and of statistical theory especially relevant for economics.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the state of knowledge in their fields of specialization within economics, including theoretical models, research methodologies, and empirical results.
- Demonstrate the ability to critically assess economic issues, and to integrate economic theory and statistical/econometric analysis in order to evaluate these issues.
- Demonstrate the ability to assemble, organize and analyze economic data, in order to conduct advanced econometric analysis ability to conduct independent, original research in economics.
