Ph.D in Economics
A 4-6 year full time and part time doctoral programme in Economics at Mahindra University’s School of Management, preparing scholars for rigorous research careers in applied and theoretical economics.
Ph.D in economics overview
This programme prepares you to conduct and publish scholarly research in applied micro and macroeconomics, development economics and econometrics. The specialisation is designed to build strong methodological skills, help scholars work as part of an active research hub and develop a robust research pipeline aimed at high quality national and international journals, with a clear focus on academic careers in leading Indian and global universities. Students experience:
Work in applied micro and macroeconomics
and in development economics and econometrics, guided by faculty who help frame rigorous questions linked to real policy and market challenges.
Build a strong research pipeline
by collaborating on projects, presenting work in seminars, and targeting high quality peer reviewed journals in economics and related fields.
Gain advanced quantitative training
through courses and reading seminars in econometrics, mathematical economics and empirical methods that strengthen analytical skills for academic and policy careers.
Advanced career-building
through teaching assistantships, research group discussions and regular feedback that improve your writing, presentation style and classroom teaching abilities.
FAQs
The specialisation is designed to train tenure track faculty, with strong emphasis on building a research pipeline, publishing in peer reviewed journals and gaining teaching experience alongside research responsibilities.
Scholars can work in applied micro and macroeconomics, development economics, international trade and econometrics, choosing topics that connect theory with real economic issues in markets, public policy and development.
Economics scholars focus deeply on analytical and quantitative methods, with substantial work in econometrics and theory, and are expected to lead or co-author research that meets international Economics discipline standards.
Graduates can consider roles in policy think tanks, government departments, international organisations, financial institutions and research units in industry, where strong quantitative and analytical skills in Economics are in demand.
