Individuals with other backgrounds and interests may substitute appropriate advanced-level courses for the core courses listed below. The program of study in policy economics consists of 10 units of graduate course work. Beyond that core, students select one field of concentration from those listed above. An additional four graduate credit courses are to be completed. Two of these must be taken in economics and an additional two courses may be in economics or in other areas.
Students normally enter the program in the fall term.
Tuition and fees for this program are substantially higher than those in other University programs. No financial aid is available for students in this program. The Ph.D. program requires the completion of 24 units of study beyond the bachelor's degree. Spring admission is usually not granted. A research paper is also required.