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Program Descriptions:
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The Graduate Program in Economics (Ph.D-M.Econ)
The Graduate Program in Economics (Ph.D-M.Econ)
Introduction
The University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) has established an undisputed reputation
as the leading private university that excels in both teaching and business related training.
This reputation has been recognized for almost forty years. Underlying the enduring achievement
of our university is the strength of the School of Economics. Year after year the School of
Economics supplies bachelor-degree graduates to business enterprises and government agencies,
as well as various academic institutions to meet their demand for well qualified individuals.
The academic supremacy of the School of Economics is strengthened by our recruitment of young,
talented staff, and our close ties with leading universities and research institutes around the
world, most notably the University of Chicago. In addition, the School of Economics has a nexus
of research centers, which undoubtedly provides a unique and stimulating atmosphere and numerous
facilities for research activities.
Core Courses (8 courses)
EP501
EP502
EP203
EP504
EP505
EP506
EP507
EP508
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Price Theory I
Price Theory II
Macroeconomic Theory I
Macroeconomic Theory II
Mathematics for Economics
Econometrics I
Introduction to Computational Methods in Economics
Econometrics II
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The track towards a Master of Arts Award
| 3 Elective Courses |
| 1 Course for Research Methodology |
| 1 Course for Research Paper |
The track towards a Ph.D. Award
| 2 Elective Courses |
| 4 Field of Specialization |
| 1 Course for Research Methodology |
| 1 Course for Research Paper |
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Why Ph.D.-M.Econ?
- Great opportunities to explore the frontiers of knowledge in various areas of Economic Science
- A genuine research-oriented graduate program that allows students to take full advantage of the
existing research centers and facilities, especially the University of Chicago-UTCC Research Center
- An internationally recognized program that permits qualified students to spend a year in our
network of universities abroad as an exchange student or researcher
- Offers distinctive and rare courses in Field Survey, Modern Monetary Theory, Financial
Economics, Economic Applications of Geographic Information Systems, and Spatial Econometrics
- A stimulating academic environment, that puts you in close contact with devoted faculties
and visiting professors from renowned universities around the globe
- A dual-track graduate program that is open to all applicants with undergraduate degrees in
any field of study. Students on the M.A. track can graduate within 2 years, while exceptional
students in the Ph.D. track can graduate within 3 years of study
- Scholarships, fellowships, and teaching/research assistantships are adequately available
to qualified students
- Outstanding research papers and dissertations will be awarded with prizes. The School of
Economics is committed to supporting all distinguished works of students in this program to gain
recognition, as well as publication
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