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Economics,
PHD
The Ph.D. in economics is designed to prepare the student for university teaching and research, and for positions as economists in government, business and industry. The program emphasizes the development of advanced research and scholarship skills in applied economics areas. To accomplish this, the program has fields in econometrics, economic development, industrial organization, international economics, financial economics, and labor economics. The program has a strong track record in placing its graduates in desirable positions.
Campus
Location:
Main Campus
Students are able to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m.
Department
Information
Fox School of Business
Speakman Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Fikush@sbm.temple.edu
215-204-8880
Ranking:
For the period 1994-1998, The Fox School, as a whole, was ranked 62nd out of the top 100 Business Schools in the world in research, as per the Business School Research Rankings Report. For the overall period 1986 to 1998, The Fox School was ranked 71st out of the top 100 Business Schools in the same report.
Additonally, the Fox School of Business and Management has been ranked 14th by Computerworld for the technology programs.
The Fox School of Business and Management also holds a specialty ranking of 26th in the nation for its healthcare management programs.
The Fox School is currently working to submit materials to several media outlets that are responsible for the general ranking of business schools. The Fox School believes that our general MBA programs will be ranked in the top 50 business schools.
Accreditation:
True
All Fox School of Business and Management graduate programs are accredited by AACSB - The International Association for Management Education.
Areas
of Specialization:
The Fox School's economics faculty are conducting research in the following area:
transitional economies, macro- and micro-economic theory, monetary economics, privatization and competitive government, anti-trust theory, history of economic thought, sports economics, environmental economics, urban economics, the economics of small business, labor economics, economics of education, and international economics.
Job
Placement:
The program is dedicated to producing well-trained researchers who will work in academic positions and research oriented jobs in companies, think tanks, government, and other institutions.
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
Interdisciplinary tracks are available with finance and statistics.
Study
Abroad:
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
Non-matriculated students are permitted to take doctoral courses when granted an exception.
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