Program of Study

Year 1

Breadth Requirements 

Entering bachelor's degree holders are required to take breadth courses. These requirements are met by the satisfactory completion of MBA or MSFIN courses offered by the UPCBA master's program or an equivalent Master's degree from a reputable institution. Students earn 2 units for every master's level course. A total of 18 units (nine 200-level courses) need to be completed before the student can proceed to Year 2. Master's degree holders in fields other than management or economics may be required to enroll in these courses. (to view list of master's courses, click here)

Year 2

 Ph.D. Program Courses

First Semester

    [1]    BA 302 - Microeconomic Analysis
    [2]    BA 311 - Management Science 1
    [3]    BA 312 - Management Science 2

Second Semester (remarks: students begin working on their research paper)

    [4]    BA 303 - Macroeconomic Analysis
    [5]    BA 313 - Econometrics [Field course (1)]
    [6]    Field course elective (2)

Year 3

Ph.D. Program Courses / Research Paper / Comprehensive Examination

First Semester

    [7]    Field course elective (3)
    [8]    Field course elective (4)
    [9]    Field course elective (5)

Second Semester onwards

    [10]  Field course elective (6)* 

            Completion of required research paper
            Comprehensive examination
            Dissertation research (remarks: normally extends beyond Year 3)

*Additional subject needed for those who wish to obtain an MS Management degree. See Student's Handbook, Section 4.3.