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Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

The PhD program in economics trains top economists who seek to pursue university and academic careers in France or abroad, as well as careers requiring high-level doctoral training: in international organizations, think tanks, research institutions, government agencies, banks, and insurance companies.

Students seeking to pursue an international academic career are supported throughout the job market process. Many oral and written communication skills trainings are offered and members of the department of economics help prepare students for interviews and seminars.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

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Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Paragon International University

Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00

sgs@paragoniu.edu.kh

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Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

  • Candidates must hold a Master’s in a relevant field or equivalent degree
  • Research proposal (approximately 1000 words)
  • English proficiency (minimum TOEFL IBT 70 / IELTS 6.0)
  • 2 recommendation letters from Academics
  • Motivation Letter
  • GPA 3.00 or higher

Graduation Requirements

  • 2 International conference papers
  • 1 Journal paper (at least in Scopus Q2)
  • Writing and Defending a Dissertation
  • Completion of credit requirements (minimum 54 credits)

Flexible schedule to accommodate working students

International academic staff and learning environment

Use of blended learning
(in-class and online)

Sample Curriculum

Semester I

Course Title Credits
ECON 701 – History of Economic Thoughts 3
ECON 701 – Research Methodology 4

ECON 713 Mathematical Economics

 4
Total 11

Semester II

Course Title Credits
ECON 711 – Econometrics 3
ECON 712 – Research Seminar I 1
ECON 704 – Proposal Defense 3
Total 7

Semester III

Course Title Credits
ECON 801 – Doctoral Thesis I 3
ECON 812 – Research Seminar II 1
Total 4

Semester IV

Course Title Credits
ECON 802 – Doctoral Thesis II 3
Elective 3
Total 6

Semester V

Course Title Credits
ECON 901 – Research Paper and Conference Presentation 6
Elective 3
Total 9

Semester VI

Course Title Credits
ECON  902 – Doctoral Thesis Defense 18
Total 18

General Required Courses (Total 12 Credits)

  1. ECON 701 – History of Economic Thoughts (3 credits: 45 hours)
  2. RES 703 – Research Methodology (3 credits: 45 hours)
  3. ECON 711 – Econometrics (4 credits: 60 hours)
  4. ECON 713 – Mathematical Economics (4 credits: 60 hours)
  5. RES 704 – Research Seminar I (1 credit: 15 hours)
  6. RES 705 – Research Seminar II (1 credit: 15 hours)

ECON Thesis (Total 33 Credits, Pass/Fail)

  1. ECON 704 – Proposal Defense (3 credits: 45 hours)
  2. ECON 801 – Doctoral Thesis I (3 credits: 45 hours)
  3. ECON 802 – Doctoral Thesis II (3 credits: 45 hours)   
  4. ECON 901 – Research Paper and Conference Presentation (6 credits: 135 hours)
  5. ECON 902 – Doctoral Thesis and Defense (18 credits: 270 hours)

Elective Courses (Total 9 Credits)

  1. ECON 730 – Issues in Macroeconomics (3 credits: 45 hours)
  2. ECON 740 – Issues in Microeconomics (3 credits: 45 hours)
  3. ECON 760 – Institutions and Institutional Analysis (3 credits: 45 hours)
  4. ECON 770 – Development Economics (3 credits: 45 hours)
  5. ECON 780 – Applied Economics (3 credits: 45 hours)
  6. ECON 790 – Environmental Economics (3 credits: 45 hours)
  7. ECON 800 – Monetary Theory (3 credits: 45 hours)
  8. ECON 810 – Trade Theory (3 credits: 45 hours)
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