Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics
Muhtasari wa Programu
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics is a flexible, research-led doctoral programme designed to develop advanced scholars, researchers, policy analysts and thought leaders in economics. The Programme builds strong capability in advanced economic theory, econometrics, research methodology, behavioural economics, machine learning in economics, project planning, monitoring and evaluation and specialised economic inquiry. It prepares candidates to generate original research that responds to complex national, regional and global economic challenges. Delivered through OUK’s technology-enabled learning model, the Programme combines independent online study, synchronous learner support, virtual research seminars, guided supervision, academic writing support, doctoral research development and thesis work. Candidates progress from taught doctoral coursework to comprehensive assessment, proposal development, preliminary findings presentation and final thesis submission.
Mahitaji ya kujiunga
Applicants must satisfy the general admission criteria for postgraduate programmes and the specific requirements for admission into the PhD in Economics.
- A Masters degree in Economics from OUK or a relevant Masters degree from an accredited university.
- Equivalent qualifications as approved by the University Senate may be considered.
- Additional qualifications may be considered through Senate-approved Recognition of Prior Learning, relevant experience or other competencies that meet the admission criteria.
Muundo wa programu
Programme Structure
The PhD in Economics follows a three-year doctoral pathway. Candidates complete taught coursework in the first three semesters, undertake comprehensive assessment and proposal development in the fourth semester and dedicate the fifth and sixth semesters to dissertation research and thesis writing.
Graduation requirement: Candidates must complete a minimum of 11 courses, 59 credit hours and 885 instructional hours, successfully complete and defend a research thesis of at least 50,000 words, meet the approved similarity threshold, publish at least two articles in peer-reviewed impact-factor journals and satisfy all University graduation requirements.
Njia za tathmini
Learners will be assessed through content-embedded tests and quizzes, end-of-semester examinations, essays and research papers, project-based assessments, oral presentations and defences, portfolio assessments and peer and self-assessments.
- Continuous Assessment: CATS, coursework, research tasks, projects, online discussions and portfolio activities: 50%
- End-of-Course Examination: End-of-semester examination for taught courses: 50%
Academic Integrity: All assignments, research papers, projects and theses are subject to plagiarism checks, authentication procedures and University academic integrity requirements.
Fursa za kazi
Career Prospects
Learners may pursue or advance careers in areas such as:
- University teaching, academic research and postgraduate supervision;
- Economic policy analysis, modelling and advisory roles;
- National and county government planning, budgeting and policy units;
- Central banking, fiscal policy, monetary policy and regulatory institutions;
- Development agencies, international organizations and research think tanks;
- Economic consultancy, impact evaluation and monitoring and evaluation;
- Financial, investment, development, environmental, health, agricultural and transport economics;
- Data-driven economic modelling, machine learning applications and policy simulation.
Kituo cha maombi
Muda wa kawaida
Hali ya utoaji
Online
Ada
≈ USD 2,856+10% Intl.
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