Education

Harvard University: Arts & Sciences: Business Economics

Category Art and Social Sciences, Business, Business Policy, Harvard University, Postgraduate, USA, Undergraduate
Tags Arts, Business, Economics, Harvard University, Sciences

A joint degree offered by the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Harvard Business School , the PhD in business economics combines economic analysis with the practical aspects of business. This degree is primarily intended to prepare students for careers in research and teaching in business administration and related fields of economics. The general management approach of the Harvard Business School is an important ingredient in the program.

The program can be distinguished from the Harvard PhD in economics by its greater emphasis on business fields and its focus on the use of economic analysis and statistical methods in dealing effectively with management problems in these applied business fields.

Admission

Successful candidates have strong records of academic performance in rigorous programs and exemplary GRE General Test or GMAT scores, especially in the quantitative area. Please note that, when possible, the GMAT is preferred. They are not required to hold a degree in economics, though prior coursework is strongly recommended. Furthermore, they generally have an effective working knowledge of college-level calculus and linear algebra.

Non-native English speakers must take the TOEFL, unless they have obtained a degree from an institution in which English is the language of instruction. The committee prefers scores of at least 600 and 260 on the paper-based and the computer-based tests, respectively.

Further information about the program is available on the Harvard Business School Website. Applications for admission may be obtained from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Admissions Office