Those entering the program without adequate undergraduate mathematics preparation must satisfy the requirement by the end of their first year in the program. In addition, students are required to have had at least one course in undergraduate statistics and one course in undergraduate econometrics. The core courses in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Econometrics are taught on the assumption that students have the required preparation in economics and mathematics. Hence, those students not prepared may enroll in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Econometrics only in special cases in which the instructor grants permission. These regulations may require that certain entering students delay taking the first Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Econometrics courses until their second year in the program.
All graduate work is carried our under the direct and regular supervision of faculty.
At the time of admission, the Executive Officer or Deputy Executive Officer acts as the student's mentor, and continues to do so until the student determines the field in which he or she would like to specialize. At that time, in consultation with the Executive Officer or Deputy Executive Officer, the student will choose an adviser in his or her desired field of specialization. Typically, this adviser will also be the student's dissertation adviser. The faculty mentor will advise the student regarding issues such as advancing in a professional career. If the student decides to change his or her field of specialization, he or she may choose to change advisers.