Applicants may wait until they are accepted to our programs before they submit official transcripts. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded to the ApplyWeb application. These transcripts must reflect at least the last 60 semester credit hours of course work or the equivalent. Evidence of award of degree, if applicable, must be reflected as well.
A degree in Economics is not required to apply for the Economics Ph.D. program. Neither is a masters degree.

Mathematical preparation is a significant factor in the faculty's decision to admit students and is a crucial factor in student success. The department recommends the following courses (or the equivalent material be mastered) prior to enrolling. The courses are listed in order of importance.

Calculus I, II, and III (MATH 1431, 1432, 2433)
Linear Algebra (MATH 2331)
Probability (MATH 3338) and Statistics (MATH 3339)
Differential equations (MATH 3331)
Introduction to Real Analysis (MATH 4331)
The minimum TOEFL score required is 79 for the internet-based test.
The minimum TOEFL score for the paper-based (pBT) exam is 550 or higher.
The minimum TOEFL score for the new revised paper-based exam is: Reading 20, Listening 20, and Writing 20.
The minimum IELTS score required is an overall score of a 6.5.