Economic Analysis and Policy: Required Courses

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Rotman provides PhD level courses specifically created to provide you with the methodological and theoretical training required for exceptional research in your field. Required courses are chosen to provide the maximum benefit to your academic development. Read more to discover the curriculum requirements for the Rotman PhD in Economic Analysis and Policy.

Required Courses

Year 1

Fall

Math Stat Review (August): ECO 1011H

PhD Microeconomic Theory I: ECO2020H

PhD Macroeconomic Theory I: ECO2021H

PhD Econometrics I: ECO2400H

Spring

PhD Microeconomic Theory II: ECO2030H

PhD Macroeconomic Theory I: ECO2031H

PhD Econometrics I: ECO2401H
Attend either Economic Analysis and Policy, International Economics or Urban / Real Estate Seminar

Summer

Micro Comprehensive
Macro Comprehensive
Residency required

Year 2

Fall

PhD Field Course I
PhD Field Course II
PhD Field Course III
Research Methods
Attend either Economic Analysis and Policy, International Economics or Urban / Real Estate Seminar

Spring

PhD Field Course IV
PhD Field Course V
PhD Field Course VI
Research Methods
Attend either Economic Analysis and Policy, International Economics or Urban / Real Estate Seminar

Summer

Summer Research Paper
Residency required

A seminar is required for year 3 and beyond.
To be exempt from any of the courses specified above, you need to get permission from the Business Economics area PhD coordinator.
Course grades of A- are considered to be normal performances.