Doctor of Philosophy Program in Economics
Ph.D. (Economics)
The Ph.D. Program in Economics provides students the analytical and empirical tools to comprehend and analyze the pressing issues and problems of society in an economic context. Areas of study include necessary in mathematical economics (non-credit) and advanced economic subjects such as advanced microeconomics, advanced macroeconomics, advanced econometrics as well as the research methodology in economics. Moreover, the program also offers eight useful and contemporary elective courses for second-year students. The Ph.D. candidate must pass a qualifying exam and be able to continue the dissertation. The dissertation is required to complete in English.
Program Information
- Curriculum Structure (Thai Program)
| Courses | Credits |
| 1. Courses | 21 |
|
Foundation Courses Core Courses |
Non-credit 15 |
| Elective Courses | 6 |
| 2. Dissertation | 36 |
| Total | 57 |
- Courses
2.1 Foundation Course (Non-credit)
EC 617 Mathematical Economics Non-credit
2.2 Core Courses (15 credits)
EC 711 Advanced Microeconomics 4(4-0-8)
EC 712 Advanced Macroeconomics 4(4-0-8)
EC 713 Advanced Econometrics 4(3-3-6)
EC 771 Research Methodology in 3(2-2-5)
Economics and Workshop
2.3 Elective Courses (6 credits): Choose 2 subjects (6 credits)
EC 821 Public Economics 3(3-0-6)
EC 831 International Trade Theory and Policy 3(3-0-6)
EC 832 International Monetary Economics 3(3-0-6)
EC 841 Health Economics 3(3-0-6)
EC 851 Human Resource Economics 3(3-0-6)
and Management
EC 852 Economics of Education 3(3-0-6)
EC 861 Selected Topics in Advanced 3(2-2-5)
Economics
EC 862 Individual Study 3(2-2-5)
2.4 Dissertation
GRD 891 Dissertation (in English) 36 credits
- Study Plan
First Year
Second Year
Third Year