Ph.D in Economics

About Program

The Ph.D Economics program aims to train students for academic careers in teaching and research or for leadership roles in public, private, or non-profit sectors. Students have the option to enrol in either a full-time or a part-time Ph.D program of study.

Students are expected to conduct original and independent research under the guidance of faculty mentors and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their discipline.

As per DITU Ph.D Ordinance, the maximum period will count from the date of enrolment to the date of submission of the PhD thesis. In exceptional circumstances, to the satisfaction of the Vice-Chancellor, a candidate may be granted (a) an extension of maximum of one year over and above the maximum duration as specified above or (b) a relaxation of one year in the minimum duration as specified above provided (s)he is a full time candidate with Master’s or equivalent as entry qualification. In case a Ph.D scholar is not able to complete the Ph.D successfully within the maximum duration as specified above his/her registration will expire and his/her Ph.D program will stand automatically terminated.