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Course Advisement
Program of Study
It is important that each student be an active participant in the design of his/her program of study. Although there are a number of required courses for all Ph.D. students, each program of study is individually tailored to meet the student's particular needs and goals. A student designs an individually meaningful program within a larger context of the discipline. Input from faculty and fellow students can be valuable. Courses should be chosen to enhance substantive knowledge and research skills.
The program of study is not cast in stone once it has been approved and filed with the Doctoral Program Office. However, any changes must be approved in writing by the unit Coordinator and the Doctoral Program Office.
The rate of progress in the Ph.D. program may be a factor in the allocation of competitive awards made to students. These awards include fellowships, graduate research and teaching assistantships. As a general guideline, students are expected to register for a minimum of nine hours each semester (with the exclusion of summer quarter) until graduation. Many students will opt to register for more hours than the minimum. Failure to follow the program of study may be interpreted as a lack of progress.
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Quantitative and Economic Foundations
Students entering the Doctoral program are presumed to have background and current knowledge in:
- multi-variable calculus - including multiple integration, partial derivatives and infinite series
- matrix algebra - including linear transformations, vector differentiation and eigenstructures
- computer skills for empirical research - including statistical packages and the use of data tapes and files
- macroeconomics and microeconomics through the intermediate level
Academic Deficiencies
New students will want to discuss any deficiencies in their academic background with their Doctoral Coordinator. Students lacking English communication skills may be required to take special English courses as foundation coursework. A proficiency test is administered at the special orientation program for international students. Any English courses assigned as a result of this test must be taken during the student's first quarter of coursework.
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