Overview

The Economics program's unique approach recognizes traditional contributions but also encourages students to question the status quo and explore alternative economic paradigms to ultimately build a better understanding of our societies and world.

Over the course of the program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, graduates explore competing theories in macro and microeconomics and conduct their own original research as they prepare for careers in academia, business, finance and government.

Careers

Professionals with advanced degrees in economics are highly sought after and handsomely paid for their work.
The demand for economists is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Potential careers:

Research economist
Public policy consultant
University professor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macroeconomic Analysis
Microeconomic Analysis
History Of Economic Thought
Mathematical Economics
Econometric Methods
Institutional Theory
Econometrics
Political Economy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Economics View 116 other PhDs in Economics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

The criteria for admission to Ph.D. program in Economics are a grade point average of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate coursework, or a grade point average of at least 3.25 (on a 4.00 scale) covering all post-baccalaureate work completed to date.
For applicants with only a baccalaureate degree, a Graduate Records Examination score is required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Out-of-State

24310 USD / year

≈ 24310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9684 USD / year

≈ 9684 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

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