(1)

Complete the first-year core.

• APEC 7130 - Microeconomic Theory I 3
• APEC 7140 - Microeconomic Theory II 3
• APEC 7310 - Econometrics I 3
• APEC 7320 - Econometrics II 3
• APEC 7350 - Mathematical Economics I 3
• APEC 7360 - Mathematical Economics II 3
• MATH 5710 - Introduction to Probability 3
• MATH 5720 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics 3

(2)

Perform successfully on a written qualifying examination based on the first-year core.

(3)

Complete the advanced core.

• APEC 7150 - Microeconomic Theory III 3
• APEC 7330 - Econometrics III 3

(4)

Complete the International Trade and Development and Natural Resource and Environmental Economics field sequences.

• APEC 7400 - International Trade and the Environment 3
• APEC 7500 - Resource Economics 3
• APEC 7510 - Environmental Economics 3

(5)

Complete a research dissertation and give an oral defense of the dissertation.

(6)

Meet University requirements for dissertation research and total credit hours.