The minor provides a good introduction to economics and is useful for students in related disciplines. In addition to the requirements listed below, students must complete all minor requirements for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. See Minors under the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in the Undergraduate Studies section of this catalog. The graduate Economics program is designed to prepare students for research and teaching in academic institutions as well as for positions in government, international agencies, and the private sector. The Ph.D. is the primary degree objective of the graduate program.
Students first complete a core curriculum in economic theory and quantitative methods.
These courses provide training in the fundamental concepts and research methods of the discipline. Following demonstration of professional competence in the core areas, students specialize in theoretical or applied areas of economics. This leads to the development of independent research and the writing of the Ph.D. dissertation. Students are normally admitted only in the fall quarter. Application forms may be obtained from the Department of Economics, Highlander Hall, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521.