PhD courses

Here you can see which courses are included in the doctoral program in Economics. The courses offered during the first year are compulsory.

In addition to the compulsory courses, there are a number of elective courses offered by the department, as well as several courses available through collaborations with the Stockholm School of Economics and Stockholm University.

All doctoral courses are taught in English.

Year 1 Courses

Autumn Semester

• Mathematical Methods (7.5 credits)
  
• Microeconomics I (7.5 credits)
• Macroeconomics I (7.5 credits)
• Econometrics I (7.5 credits)

Spring Semester

• Microeconomics II (10 credits)
• Macroeconomics II (10 credits)
• Econometrics II (10 credits)

Year 2 Courses

From year 2 onwards, you are required to take one compulsory course worth 7.5 credits, as well as 22.5 credits’ worth of elective courses.

These courses can be taken during the second year, but they may also be deferred and taken during one of the subsequent years. For instance, you might be planning to go abroad during your studies and wish to have the option to take a course while away.

Compulsory courses

• PhD Workshop (7,5 hp)

Elective courses in Uppsala

Please note that not all courses are offered every year.

• Applied Econometrics II
• Labor Economics II - Labor demand
• Health Economics

Elective courses in Stockholm

Through our collaboration with Stockholm University and SSE, it is possible to apply for several courses offered annually. The range of courses and further information can be found on their website.

The courses are free of charge, and the department covers travel expenses to Stockholm.

See all elective courses in Stockholm