Ph.D Economics

Program Overview

Credit Hours

50

Duration

3 Years

Semesters

6

Attendance

Full-time

The PhD Economics program at Superior University is a research-intensive doctoral degree for economists committed to producing original contributions to economic science. Research areas include microeconomic theory and game theory, macroeconomic modelling and monetary policy, development economics and poverty, agricultural economics, environmental and resource economics, labour economics, and international trade and finance. Candidates complete advanced coursework, a comprehensive qualifying examination, and an original doctoral dissertation under expert supervision.

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PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONS

HEC Compliant Curriculum

HEC Compliant Curriculum

The primary regulatory body for higher education in Pakistan.

HEC works alongside the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP) to ensure institutes maintain high academic standards

Why Choose Ph.D Economics at Superior University?
Research-Driven Leader-Innovators for Global Markets

Research-Driven Leader-Innovators for Global Markets

Develop original contributions to economic science addressing real-world policy challenges affecting millions, with potential impact on Pakistan's development trajectory.

Advanced Econometric & Macroeconomic Modeling Expertise

Advanced Econometric & Macroeconomic Modeling Expertise

Master STATA, EViews, Python, and Big Data tools for causal econometrics, DSGE modeling, and structural economic analysis at doctoral research standards.

Comprehensive Research Areas with Policy Relevance

Comprehensive Research Areas with Policy Relevance

Specialize in Applied Econometrics, International Economics & Finance, Development Economics, Public Economics, or Behavioral Economics with faculty mentorship in each track.

Multiple High-Impact Journal Publications During Program

Multiple High-Impact Journal Publications During Program

Produce research publications in peer-reviewed economics journals; mandatory teaching and research experience builds credentials for academic and policy careers.

International Economic Research Community & Partnerships

International Economic Research Community & Partnerships

Global collaborations through partner universities (LSE, Cambridge, Tsinghua, George Washington, UNSW) and exposure to international economic research standards.

Career Acceleration into Leadership in Economics

Career Acceleration into Leadership in Economics

Pathway to Central Bank, IMF/World Bank, development organizations, university professorships, and government policy advisor roles globally.

Economic Research & Analytics

Certified Econometrician Prep

Certified Econometrician Prep

Professional certification pathway for econometric research standards.

Data Science for Economists Certification

Data Science for Economists Certification

Data science and machine learning applications in economic research.

Bloomberg Terminal

Bloomberg Terminal

Financial data analysis and market intelligence tool access.

Refinitiv Eikon (Economic Research)

Refinitiv Eikon (Economic Research)

Research and economic data analysis platform certification.

Cert. in Sustainable Development

Cert. in Sustainable Development

Certification in sustainable development and environmental economics.

Key Skills You Will Learn
Advanced Statistical Analysis

Advanced Statistical Analysis

Structural Economic Modelling

Structural Economic Modelling

Quantitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

Macroeconomic Forecasting

Macroeconomic Forecasting

Policy Impact Evaluation

Policy Impact Evaluation

Intercultural Business Communication

Intercultural Business Communication

AI in Economics

AI in Economics

Causal Econometric Identification

Causal Econometric Identification

Career Outcomes

Associate / Full Professor — Economics

State Bank Economic Researcher

Senior Development Economist

National Economic Policy Advisor

International Partnerships

LSE (Affiliate Program)
Cambridge University Economics
Tsinghua University (Research Collab)
George Washington University
University of New South Wales

Programming & AI

Research & Analysis Tools


  • STATA
    STATA
  • EViews
    EViews
  • Python for Economics
    Python for Economics
  • Big Data
    Big Data
  • Python for Econometrics
    Python for Econometrics
  • Big Data Economics
    Big Data Economics
  • Causal Inference Methods
    Causal Inference Methods
  • Economics Research Hub & Data Lab
    Economics Research Hub & Data Lab
  • High Performance Computing
    High Performance Computing

Admissions & Eligibility

Domestic Applicants

18 years of education with a minimum CGPA 0f 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent Meeting requirments as specified by the HEC

International Applicants

18 years of education with a minimum CGPA 0f 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent Meeting requirments as specified by the HEC

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Program Roadmap

Explore courses roadmap in Ph.D Economics
CourseCredit Hours
Fehm-e-Quran - I1
Academic Writing3
Advanced Business Research Methods3
Total Credit Hours7
CourseCredit Hours
Fehm-e-Quran - II1
Doing Qualitative Research3
Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis and Interpretation3
Total Credit Hours7
CourseCredit Hours
Comprehensive Stage0
CourseCredit Hours
Thesis30
Total Credit Hours30
CourseCredit Hours
Researching and Writing Ph.D Dissertation3
Public Policy Analysis3
AI & Digital Transformation in Business Research3
Total Credit Hours9

Research Tracks

Applied Econometrics
Applied Econometrics
International Economics & Finance
International Economics & Finance
Labor & Development Economics
Labor & Development Economics
Public Economics & Taxation
Public Economics & Taxation
Behavioral Economics
Behavioral Economics

TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY

Discover your 3C Advantage

Character


Economics for Pakistan's Development — PhD Economics research has potential policy relevance affecting millions. Researchers pursue scholarship with integrity — not producing policy-advocacy masquerading as economic research, but generating honest empirical evidence that policymakers can genuinely use.

Courage


The Courage to Pursue Rigorous Causal Research in Pakistan — Identifying causal economic relationships in Pakistan's data environment is genuinely difficult. Students develop the methodological courage to pursue causal identification strategies rigorously — using natural experiments, RCTs, and structural models.

Competence


Doctoral Economic Research Mastery — Candidates develop expert competence in microeconomic theory, DSGE macroeconomics, advanced causal econometrics, and formal doctoral dissertation production to international economic research standards.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

3 years full-time or 3.5 years part-time, depending on track and dissertation progress.

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