PhD in
Economics

The PhD in Economics focuses on providing state-of-the-art teaching and research skills within the broader field of economics. This  program aims to produce scholars with thorough knowledge of economic theory, technical and quantitative skills and the ability to apply  these to study economic problems. These goals are achieved through teaching, workshops, research seminars, term papers and thesis  writing. 

Eligibility: 

 • MS/MPhil or equivalent graduates from HEC recognized institutions meeting the following criteria:   • A minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 (or overall 60% marks) or equivalent 

 • A minimum of 18 years of schooling that corresponds MS/MPhil equivalent degree from HEC-recognized institutions in a  relevant discipline 

 • GRE subject-specific or GAT subject test conducted by the NTS, or equivalent in the relevant discipline. A minimum of 60%  (percentage) marks is required  

 • Pass interview conducted by the Institute  

 • Meet all other HEC stipulated requirements, Program Requirements. PhD requires completion of coursework and a dissertation/ thesis. Minimum duration is 3 years, and maximum is 8 years:  

PhD coursework requirements for an MS/MPhil degree with an Economics background consist of six graduate-level courses (18 credit  hours). For an MS/MPhil degree with a non-economics background, completion of four deficiency courses (12 credit hours) is also  required.  

On completion of the dissertation/thesis, the student is awarded 30 credit hours. 

A PhD student must additionally complete the following requirements: completion of coursework.  

 • Comprehensive Exam 

 • PhD Proposal/Synopsis Development 

 • PhD Proposal/Synopsis Defense  

 • BASR Approval of PhD Proposal/Synopsis  

 • Continuous enrollment in supervised research courses for meeting the full-time residency requirements  • Completion of PhD Dissertation/Thesis 

 • Selection of External Evaluators by BASR  

 • Publication of at least one paper in an ISI-indexed or an HEC-recognized journal or an official acceptance of the paper   • Evaluation of PhD Dissertation by two foreign faculty members from developed countries as per HEC criteria   • Dissertation/Thesis Finalization  

 • Open defense of PhD dissertation  

 • Any other HEC requirement  

 • Final Dissertation/Thesis Submission to BASR