Courses in the OCGSE program are structured by the following:
Core Courses
Field Courses
Workshop/Thesis Courses
There are 8 fields of specialization:
Econometrics
Economic Development
Economics of the Environment
Industrial Organization
International Economics
Labour Economics
Monetary Economics
Public Economics
Core Courses
This is intended for students admitted in Fall 2021 or later. Please see the OCGSE Handbook if you were admitted in Fall 2020 or earlier.
First Year
Ph.D. Courses Offered in Fall Semester
Calendar Description
ECON 6019 or ECO 7119
ECON 6501 or ECO 7922
ECON 6503 or ECO 7923
Ph.D. Courses Offered in Winter Semester
Calendar Description
ECON 6502 or ECO 7924
ECON 6027 or ECO 7126
Second Year
In their second year, students will take 4 elective courses from the eight approved fields of specialization. Students must take the Second Year Research Paper course.
Note: At least 2 of these courses must be taken from the same field.
Please see the list of courses offered in the academic year at the graduate level.