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The contributions of graduate students are highly valued in the university and Duke has a strong commitment to fully fund the PhD students it selects for graduate study for five consecutive years. The Graduate School and its graduate programs offer a wide array of financial support. Funding is available from annually allocated fellowship awards funds, instruction, endowed fellowships, foundation, and other private support, as well as federal and privately sponsored research grants, training grants, and fellowships. PhD students are also encouraged to independently seek out external funding as these opportunities often provide valuable recognition of a student’s academic potential and promise.

Students admitted to a PhD program are typically supported for a period of five years, provided that satisfactory academic progress is being made. Standard support packages for PhD students may include a scholarship that covers all or a portion of tuition and fees, health insurance, and a fellowship and/or assistantship stipend to help defray the cost of living expenses. Students with funding questions specific to their studies are encouraged to communicate with their graduate program.

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Tuition and fee scholarships for study toward a PhD are provided by The Graduate School. For information about fellowship and/ or assistantship stipends in a specific department or program, students should contact the director of graduate studies for their program. In general, a student’s support package may be composed of several different types of funding, including:

Full or partial scholarships to cover tuition, mandatory fees, and health insurance.

Fellowship stipends are awarded by the department or program. Many departments also offer endowed fellowships.

Training grant appointments for US citizens and permanent residents participating in federally funded training programs.

Research assistantships are available for graduate students whose training enables them to assist individual faculty members in certain departments.

Teaching assistantships , which are opportunities offered to graduate students for instructional training, offer roles such as preceptors and section leaders, tutors, and graders.

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The Graduate School funds several competitive fellowships for incoming and continuing PhD students. For incoming students, selection is based on departmental nomination during The Graduate School application process. Continuing students interested in applying for Graduate School fellowships should follow the application procedures listed on The Graduate School Financial Support website. Selection of award recipients is made on the basis of academic merit and departmental recommendations.

Most fellowships for incoming and continuing students will provide a full tuition and mandatory fee scholarship, payment of student’s health insurance premium, and stipend support. Some awards also provide stipend supplements to the standard departmental stipend, research and/ or travel expense funding.

A comprehensive list of all available fellowships offered through The Graduate School can be found on the Financial Support website, as well as a funding database to assist in identifying funding opportunities. In addition to fellowships, The Graduate School also works to secure funding for advanced students who need to conduct research overseas in order to complete their dissertation projects. Additional information regarding these opportunities are also available through the school’s Find Funding database. For more information, visit gradschool.duke.edu/financial-support/find-funding .

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In addition to those awards available through the university, applicants are urged to compete for national and foundation awards available for graduate study. The Duke University Office of Research Support website, ors.duke.edu , lists awards available from a variety of federal and private sources, as well as awards funded by the university. External awards, which are prestigious and a valuable acknowledgement of a student’s intellectual capability and academic promise, typically replace departmental or The Graduate School fellowship awards.

Payment and Taxation of Awards

Students must be enrolled in The Graduate School in order to receive fellowship or assistantship support. Tuition and fee scholarships and health insurance payments are posted directly to a student’s bursar account by The Graduate School Office of Budgets and Finance.

Payments for both fellowships and assistantships are generally managed by students’ departments for distribution. It is highly recommended, however, that students sign up to receive stipend payments through direct deposit to their bank account. Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, both fellowship stipends and assistantships are taxable.

For US Citizens: Fellowship stipends may be reduced, for tax purposes, by the amounts paid for tuition, mandatory fees (other than the health and recreation fees), and required books, supplies, and equipment. For general information about the taxability of scholarships and fellowships, students should see IRS publication 970, which can be found on the Internal Revenue website.

For International Citizens: Stipend payments are subject to withholding of federal and state income taxes, unless there is an existing tax treaty between the student’s country and the United States stating otherwise. Information concerning tax treaties by country can also be found on the Internal Revenue Service website. In addition, there is an IRS requirement that tuition payments for foreign students must be reported to the federal government. More information on taxation of foreign nationals and current tax treaties is available on the Corporate Payroll website.

Students have ultimate responsibility for ensuring that their tuition and fees are paid. Students should review statements received from the bursar’s office regularly and quickly resolve payment problems or issues that arise. Students with questions about their bursar accounts should contact the assistant to the director of graduate studies in their department, the bursar’s office, or The Graduate School Office of Budgets and Finance.

Payment of Awards

It is the policy of The Graduate School that full-time students may not complete more than 19.9 hours per week in non-dissertation-related research appointments, teaching assistantships or other instructional positions, or other financial support sources (both on and off campus).

Payment of graduate student scholarship, fellowship, and assistantship support are subject to the following policies:

Registration policy: Students must be registered in The Graduate School in order to receive fellowship or assistantship support

Satisfactory academic progress

Payment of bursar accounts for fall, spring, and summer

Refunds for withdrawal from school

Duke Graduate School announces stipend increase, financial support to address Durham’s rising living costs

The offices of the Graduate School now occupy what used to be House 2 for faculty. 

Duke’s Graduate School announced a series of actions to combat rising living costs for Ph.D. students on Wednesday. These changes come amid continuing demands from Duke’s Graduate Students Union for greater financial support from the University. 

Active Ph.D. students will receive a one-time payment of $1,000 by October, “doubling the [$500] originally announced in June ,” according to the announcement sent by Provost Sally Kornbluth, Suzanne Barbour, dean of the Graduate School, and Executive Vice President Daniel Ennis. Supported by “funds from the Provost’s Office,” the payment will increase this academic year’s stipend by 5% to $34,660.00. 

The Graduate School also announced that full-year stipends for Ph.D. students for the 2023-2024 academic year will increase by 11.4% from $34,660.00 to $38,600.00. 

“These actions are directly informed by the report and recommendations developed by a task force of representatives from The Graduate School, the GPSG and the schools that house Ph.D. programs,” the message read. 

Changes to the stipend will be supported by resources from the “schools that house Ph.D. programs and The Graduate School.” The Graduate School will also provide a one-time $800,000.00 from its reserve funds for “support through hardship assistance, additional academic-year dissertation travel awards and professional development resources.” More information on how graduate students may access these funds will be available in “1-2 weeks.” 

Following an Aug. 10 message allowing for monthly payroll deductions for parking , the Graduate School announced Wednesday that in spring 2023, the University would standardize and reduce graduate and professional students’ parking rates to those of undergraduates.

“This means that graduate and professional students will save 23.5% if they park in PG3 or 12.5% if they park in the Science Drive Garage or the Graduate Center Lot,” the email read. 

On Sept. 19, the University will also extend “night permit” parking access to the Circuit, Chemistry, GC and H parking lots to begin at 4 p.m. in order to provide students with “more flexibility to park closer to the buildings where their training takes place.”

The University is also “in the process of master leasing” 84 more beds in Lancaster Commons, in addition to the 250 beds already provided, and added that it will explore developing dining plans to help graduate students manage food expenses. 

The message concluded with a promise to expand the University’s “fruitful collaboration” with the Graduate and Professional Student Government. The University will review stipend levels annually with the GPSG, the Graduate School and schools housing Ph.D. programs, as well as conduct “annual engagement” with the GPSG to review parking and transit programs for upcoming years.

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Duke Makes 12-Month Funding Commitment to Ph.D. Students

All Duke University Ph.D. students who are in their five-year guaranteed funding period will receive 12-month stipends beginning in fall 2022, Provost Sally Kornbluth announced Thursday.

Duke Ph.D. students are guaranteed funding for their first five years of study, which includes a living stipend and fully paid health insurance. Like many peer institutions, Duke Ph.D. programs currently provide either 9- or 12-month stipends, depending on each program’s resources. Beginning with the 2022-23 academic year, all Ph.D. students in their guaranteed funding years will receive 12-month stipends, which is $31,160 for the current academic year. There are about 2,400 Ph.D. students enrolled at Duke in 54 programs across the university.

“Our Ph.D. students make vital contributions to Duke as well as to their disciplines,” Kornbluth said. “This represents Duke’s strong commitment to graduate education. It will require us to identify and sustain the necessary resources and to make what may be difficult choices around enrollment management and internal allocation of funds, but it will also ensure that Duke can continue to compete for the best students and provide the most fulfilling educational experience. These decisions will be made in close collaboration with faculty across the university.”

“This is an important move in the fulfillment of The Graduate School’s strategic plan , and we are excited that we are now able to put a firm date on making it a reality,” said Paula D. McClain, dean of The Graduate School. “While the majority of our Ph.D. students already receive year-round funding, we believe that providing 12-month stipends, at the full rate, is vital for the future of doctoral education at Duke. I am particularly grateful to the leadership of the GPSC (Graduate and Professional Student Council) for their collaboration and advocacy on behalf of all graduate students.”

The commitment to 12-month funding follows a number of other measures to expand support for Ph.D. students. In recent years, Duke has significantly increased summer research funding and created various new fellowships and internships. The university has also enhanced other benefits for Ph.D. students, such as providing sixth-year tuition scholarships, extending the length of the accommodation period after the birth or adoption of a child, increasing how much Ph.D. students can receive from stipend supplementation, and, starting in fall 2019, changing the stipend payment schedule to give incoming Ph.D. students earlier access to their funds to help with the cost of relocating to Durham.

In addition to stipends, Ph.D. students’ guaranteed funding package also includes more than $182,000 in tuition and fees support, as well as full coverage of health-insurance premiums for six years. Ph.D. students also have access to a number of other financial resources, such as subsidies for childcare costs and grants to help cover medical expenses that pose a financial hardship.

"I am thrilled that Duke is shifting to a 12-month stipend for all Ph.D.s, which has been one of GPSC’s highest priorities,” said Travis Dauwalter, a Ph.D. student in public policy and economics and president of the GPSC. “For students who are on a nine-month stipend, this new commitment will eliminate the anxiety of securing external funding over the summer, and they can turn their attention to their research and dissertation. I want to extend a huge thank-you to university leaders for recognizing the benefits this will have on the student experience here at Duke."

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Identifying policy solutions to environmental challenges requires a command of social sciences, alongside topical knowledge and understanding of relevant policy processes. Duke's University Program in Environmental Policy (UPEP) PhD is a 5-year program for intense research training, combining disciplinary specialization − in economics or political science − with an emphasis on understanding policy settings and the precise nature of the problem we hope to solve with policy. That requires integrating multiple perspectives to frame useful applications of disciplinary rigor.

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We welcome applicants from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, and professional backgrounds. Approximately 3-5 students are projected to enter the program each fall, for a total of 20-25 students enrolled at any given time.

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Admission to the program is extremely competitive, with less than 10 percent of applicants typically offered admission. Applicants should have a record of high academic achievement and the potential to become leading researchers on environmental policy issues. Although the program’s admissions committee evaluates applicants from a comprehensive standpoint, successful applicants will likely have:

• High GPA scores.
• Personalized letters of recommendation that attest to the applicant’s scholarly ability.
• Research interests that overlap those of one or more UPEP faculty members.
• Applicants should clearly specify the preferred concentration in the personal statement. Adequate preparation for PhD-level training in either economics or political science is an important consideration in admissions. 

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UPEP conducts program-level admissions review to evaluate applicants’ backgrounds and interests and find matches with potential advisors. Applicants may contact faculty members individually, but it is not necessary to secure an advising commitment in advance in order to be accepted into the program.

To identify faculty members with research interests similar to yours, consult the active UPEP advisor list in the UPEP Handbook and explore the  Nicholas School Faculty Database  and the  Sanford School Faculty Directory .

Other Areas of Study

Candidates should have a strong interest in either the economic or political aspects of environmental studies . If you are primarily interested in other areas, consider the following doctoral programs instead:

• If you are interested primarily in natural science aspects of the environment, consider applying to the Nicholas School’s  PhD program in Environment ,  PhD program in Earth and Ocean Sciences , or  PhD program in Ecology . 
• If you are interested in studying marine resource issues from social science perspectives other than economics or political science, consider applying to the Nicholas School’s  PhD program in Marine Science and Conservation .
• If you are interested in an applied social science degree without a specific focus on the environment, consider applying to the Sanford School’s PhD program in Public Policy Studies .

Faculty Who Advise UPEP Students

Nicholas faculty.

• Elizabeth Albright
• Lori Bennear
• Brian Murray
• Marty Smith
• Jeff Vincent 
• Erika Weinthal

Sanford Faculty

• Sarah Bermeo
• Sara Sutherland
• Marc Jeuland
• Robyn Meeks
• Subhrendu Pattanayak
• Alexander Pfaff

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Current students.

Savannah Carr-Wilson

Maya Chandrasekaran

Xingchen Chen

Alex Diaz Herrera

Ryan McCord

Dylan Munson

Gabriela Nagle Alverio

Chrissie Pantoja Vallejos

Matthew Reale-Hatem

Paula Sarmiento

Zhenxuan Wang

Ben Weintraut

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UPEP fosters interaction among students, Duke faculty, faculty at neighboring universities (in particular North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), and visiting researchers by co-sponsoring two seminar series that meet regularly during the academic year: 

• Environmental Institutions Seminar Series (held at Duke). 
• Triangle Resource and Environmental Economics Seminar Series  (held at Research Triangle Institute). 

UPEP runs its own internal biweekly seminar in which mostly students present to the other students and faculty.

Students also participate in numerous other seminars sponsored by the Nicholas School, the Sanford School, the Departments of Economics and Political Science, and other schools, departments, institutes, and centers at Duke and area universities.

Institutes & Centers

Students in the program interact with researchers at several institutes and centers at Duke, including: 

• Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
• Duke Global Health Institute
• Social Science Research Institute
• Duke Center for International Development 
• Duke University Energy Initiative

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find our responses to the most common questions asked by prospective applicants.  

General Questions

What is the difference between UPEP and other PhD programs in the Nicholas and Sanford schools at Duke?

UPEP is intended for individuals who are interested in conducting PhD studies in environmental policy with an emphasis on economics or political science, under the supervision of Duke University faculty members who have primary appointments in the Nicholas or Sanford schools. 

Other PhD programs at Duke are probably more appropriate for you if you are interested in natural science aspects of the environment, purely disciplinary programs in economics or political science, fields of public policy other than environmental policy, or studying marine resource issues from perspectives other than economics or political science. 

If you are still not sure which program to apply to, please contact the faculty members whose research interests you and ask them which programs admit students that they can supervise.

What kinds of careers does UPEP prepare students for?

A variety of organizations hire individuals with PhDs in environmental policy, including universities, research institutes, government agencies, private-sector consulting firms, and NGOs.  

Is UPEP an interdisciplinary program?

UPEP is interdisciplinary in the sense of requiring students to learn about two important dimensions of environmental policy—economics and politics—and encouraging them to develop a basic understanding of natural science aspects of the issues that interest them.  It emphasizes, however, the development of disciplinary expertise in either economics or political science as applied to environmental policy issues.

What kind of financial aid will I receive if I am admitted?

Details will be provided in your offer letter.

Can you send me a brochure on UPEP?

All information on UPEP is web-based.  Please contact the UPEP Director of Graduate Studies Assistant (DGSA,  [email protected] ) if you are unable to find the information you are seeking on this website.

Does Duke have a Master’s program in Environmental Policy?

Duke has a Master of Environmental Management (MEM) program, which is administered by the Nicholas School and includes an Environmental Economics and Policy concentration , and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) program, which is administered by the Sanford School.

Does Duke have a joint JD/PhD program in environmental policy?

You can earn both a JD and an Environmental Policy PhD from Duke in the following way.  Begin by applying to the three-year JD/MA program, with the MA in either Environmental Science and Policy (through the Nicholas School) or Public Policy Studies (through the Sanford School).  Please contact the Duke Law School for more information on the JD/MA program.  In the final year of the JD/MA program, apply to UPEP like any other applicant.  Depending on the courses taken during the JD/MA program, the number of additional years required to complete the UPEP PhD might be reduced from 5 years to 4 years, but probably not by more. 

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How long does the program take to complete?

Typically 5 years.  You can see illustrative timelines for the environmental economics and environmental politics concentrations in the UPEP Student Handbook .

Are economics and political science the only concentrations under UPEP?

Currently, yes.  

Do I need to decide on my concentration (economics or concentration) when I apply?

Yes.  You should state your intended concentration in your application.  Applicants who are unsure about their concentration will not be admitted.

What are the requirements of each concentration?

Please see the UPEP Student Handbook for program and curriculum details.

Do I need to identify a prospective advisor before I apply?

No, but your chances of admission will increase if your application indicates that you have identified one or more faculty members in the Nicholas or Sanford schools whose research interests are similar to yours.  You are welcome to communicate with faculty members before you apply, but please note that they cannot tell you whether you will be admitted.  Admission decisions are made by the Duke Graduate School, as advised by the UPEP admissions committee, not by individual faculty members.

How do I identify faculty members who might be interested in advising me if I am admitted?

Please see the “UPEP Faculty” listed above.

Will I be assigned an advisor if I am admitted?

Yes.  You will be assigned an advisor when you are admitted.  Your advisor will likely be a faculty member that you have mentioned in your application.  Another faculty member will be assigned, however, if none of the faculty members that you mention is available or if another faculty member is deemed to be a more suitable advisor for you.  Assigning an advisor at this early point in the program ensures that you will have a faculty member who will take responsibility for advising you on course selection, discussing your research interests, assisting you in obtaining grants and fellowships, and in other ways helping you complete the program successfully.

Can I change my advisor?

Yes.  Students interested in changing advisors should contact the UPEP Director of Graduate Studies.

Can I work with only my advisor as a teaching assistant (TA), a research assistant (RA), or on my dissertation research?

No.  TA assignments are made independently of advisor assignments, although you will likely serve as a TA for your advisor at least once.  RAships depend on funding availability.  You can serve as an RA for either your advisor or another faculty member.  UPEP students form dissertation committees consistent with Duke Graduate School rules, and members of the committee other than your advisor often play a large role in supervising aspects of the research.

Admissions Process

How do I apply to UPEP?

You apply through the Duke Graduate School. 

When is my application due?

The application deadline is posted on the Duke Graduate School website .  Late applications are generally not considered.

Can I enter the program during the spring semester instead of the fall semester?

No.  All students must enter during the fall semester.

Do I need to visit Duke before I apply?

No.  If you are interested in visiting, please contact the faculty members whose research most interests you and arrange a time to visit when they are available.  You will be responsible for making and paying for your own travel arrangements.  If you are admitted to UPEP, then you and other admitted students will be invited to visit Duke in mid-March, with the costs of that visit being covered by Duke up to a budgeted amount.

How are admission decisions made?

UPEP has an admissions committee, which meets in early January to review all of the complete applications submitted to Duke Graduate School.  Incomplete applications are not reviewed.  Based on the admission committee’s findings, the UPEP Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) provides recommendations to the Duke Graduate School as to which students should be admitted.  The Graduate School makes the official admission decisions.

When will I find out if I have been admitted?

Typically by the middle of February.

When must I decide whether to accept Duke’s offer of admission?

This information will be in your offer letter.  The date is typically in mid-April.

If I am admitted to the program, can I defer admission?

Ordinarily no, but deferrals may sometimes be granted for medical reasons.

Will I automatically be considered for other PhD programs at Duke or for a Master’s program if I am not admitted to UPEP?

No. Your application to UPEP is only for UPEP.

If I am not admitted to UPEP, should I enter another program and then apply for a transfer to UPEP?

You are welcome to do this, but there is no guarantee that it will increase your chances of admission.  You will be required to reapply through the normal process, and your application will be reviewed with along with those from first-time applicants.

I applied to the program last year but was not admitted. I would like to reapply. Can Duke transfer my scores, transcripts, and other materials to this year’s application?

No. You must submit a new application.

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• College of Sustainable Operations Student Paper Award, Honorable Mention 2021 - Wait Time Based Pricing for Queues with Customer-Chosen Service Times
• Recipient of the Duke India Initiative Grant ($2020)
• Duke Graduate School Bass Instructional Fellow
• The Fuqua School of Business' Best Dissertation Award 2020-2021

What areas of study do you offer?

We have study concentrations in the following areas: Accounting, Decision Sciences, Finance, Marketing, Management and Organizations, Operations Management and Strategy.

Could you evaluate my chances of admissions to the program?

Please be advised, we cannot offer assessment of candidacy to applicants or provide feedback to re-applicants. The admission decision is made by faculty in each area and awarded on a competitive basis, after evaluating all applications. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Do you have online or part time options for your degree program?

No, online or part time options are not available for our doctoral program.

Do you have to be in residence during the program?

Students are required to be in residence during their coursework (2-3 years) and are highly encouraged to remain in residence for the remainder of the program. On average, students complete the program in 5 years.

I have a graduate degree. Could I be exempt from the GRE/GMAT test requirement?

The GMAT or GRE is required for admission to the Business Administration Program. The GMAT or GRE cannot be waived under any circumstance.

Is there a minimum score for GMAT or GRE?

There is no minimum score requirement, although successful applicants tend to have competitive scores.

If I have an MBA degree, will that make a difference?

Some students have an MBA or another master's degree before entering the program. However, an MBA or another master's degree is not required for admissions.

Is work experience required?

No, it is not required.

Are interviews required as part of the admissions process?

No, they are not required, although some areas may choose to conduct preliminary interviews prior to final admission decisions.

How many recommendation letters are required?

Three recommendation letters are required.

What financial assistance is available for doctoral students?

Fuqua offers fellowships to all doctoral students, including international students. This fellowship pays for tuition, a competitive stipend for living expenses, and single person health fees. The fellowship is renewable for up to five years of doctoral education, conditional on good academic standing in the program. Additional funding in the form of research and teaching assistantships is also available to PhD students. For information about financial aid, please see  https://gradschool.duke.edu/financial-support .

Your admission to the PhD program will include stipends, tuition and registration, and health fees for up to ten semesters, provided you are making satisfactory progress in the program.  Other forms of financial assistance include:

• Desktop computer
• Support for approved academic travel
• Assistance in seeking funding from the Graduate School and outside sources

Teaching and research assistantships are available for supplementary funding.  For additional information about financial aid, please see  https://gradschool.duke.edu/financial-support .

Can I visit the Fuqua School of Business?

The PhD office is unable to offer school tours or individual meetings with Fuqua faculty before the pre-admit season begins. Contacting faculty prior to application submission is not necessary. Due to the volume of inquiries, faculty members regret that they are unable to respond to all inquiries. Prospective students are encouraged to learn about  faculty research .

Do you have a resource guide for Duke and the greater Durham area?

Duke Graduate School and the Emerging Leaders Institute  have surveyed current students and created  The Professional's Guide to Duke and Durham  to answer common questions for incoming students.

Duke's Graduate School

The answers to the following frequently asked questions can be found at the  Duke's Graduate School  general webpage:

• How do I apply to the PhD Program?
• Do I need to provide TOEFLs or IELTS scores?
• What is the minimum ESL-related score?
• If I have an admissions question, who do I contact?
• How much is the application fee?
• Are official documents required during the application review process?
• My transcript is not in English, do I need to provide a translation?
• What if I retake the GRE or GMAT, which score is considered?
• How can I check the status of my application?

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Accounting * Decision Sciences * Finance * Management and Organizations * Marketing * Operations Management * Strategy

PhD Program in Business Administration

Duke university’s fuqua school of business.

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Fields of Study

Get a solid foundation in the tools of accounting research.

Decision Sciences

Help organizations make better decisions.

Push the frontiers of research in financial economics.

Management and Organizations

Understand organizations from multiple perspectives.

Among the most published and cited marketing faculties in the world.

Operations Management

Think conceptually, carefully and creatively about operations issues.

Innovation, entrepreneurship, organizations, and business and public policy.

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Program requirements, degree requirements.

• Attend 3-week  Math Camp  during the summer preceding the first year (usually begins in late July)
• ECON 701D Microeconomics Analysis I
• ECON 702D Macroeconomics Analysis I
• ECON 703D Econometrics I
• ECON 705D Microeconomics Analysis II
• ECON 706D Macroeconomics Analysis II
• ECON 707D Econometrics II
• Two semesters of ECON 704  First-Year Research Workshop (6 credits)
• Qualify in each of the first-year core sequences in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Econometrics 
• 3 credits of technical skills modules  (ECON 890), to be completed during Summer Term II prior to the second year.
• Two semesters of ECON 801  Writing and Presenting in Economics (6 credits), to be taken Spring Semester of the second year, and Fall Semester of the third year
• 15 credits of field courses/modules , (typically ECON 880-888) to be completed by the end of the third year 
• Applied Microeconomics
• Econometrics
• History of Political Economy
• Macroeconomics and International Economics
• Microeconomic Theory
• Major field requirement: 6 credits (four modules  OR  two courses) in the field, and a field exam, to be completed by the end of the second year. Field Paper to be completed by the end of the first semester of the third year.
• Minor field requirement: 6 credits (four modules  OR  two courses) in the field to be completed by the end of the third year
• Seminar/Lunch Group course series: ECON 950-959 (1.5 credits per semester)
• Workshop course series: ECON 900-909 (3 credits per semester)
• Additional course credits as approved by the director of graduate studies
• Pass the   preliminary examination   by the end of the third year
• Present a preliminary  job market paper  each year after the third year until the job market year
• Present a   job market paper   during the fall semester of the job market year
• Dissertation
• Pass a  final examination   by the end of the fifth or sixth year; required to be completed within four years of the preliminary examination 
• Responsible Conduct of Research Training

Course Details

Core Courses:  In rare circumstances, students may place out of one of these courses, but only with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies. In this case, students may register for additional courses in applied economics, statistics, business, mathematics or other fields of interest. Students qualify in the core subjects by either achieving a combined average of B+ or higher in the two semester core courses, or achieving a passing grade on the core qualifying subject exam. The student's  cumulative GPA  in the six core courses must be 3.0 or higher at the end of the first year.

Course Structure for the Second Year and Beyond:  After the first year, many of the upper-level courses in economics are divided into half-semester modules. The purpose of this structure is to allow students to take courses along methodology lines rather than field lines and to better align coursework with their research interests. By their nature, modules only count for 1.5 credits and students must complete enough of them to fulfill their graded course requirements. Module courses are all currently listed under special topics course number ECON 881-890. Students who wish to major in an Applied Microeconomics field have some flexibility in their choice of courses, but must obtain explicit approval of their course plan from their advisor.

Students must pass all classes. A failing grade in a class results in immediate removal from the program.

Undergraduate Courses:  Beginning Fall 2018, Ph.D. degree requirements are not based on credit hours, and Ph.D. students can take as many undergraduate courses as necessary to meet an educational goal defined by them or their faculty advisers. Undergraduate courses do not count toward Ph.D. student's GPA. 

Graduate students who wish to enroll in courses below the 500 level must get approval from their director of graduate studies and from The Graduate School’s associate dean for academic affairs by submitting a permission form . These courses will not count toward graduate credit or GPA.  

For International Students

International students whose first language is not English are required to take a writing and speaking exam administered by the English for International Students (EIS) program. This requirement applies to all students, and is over and above the submission of the TOEFL or IELTS score. Under certain circumstances, some students may be exempt if their undergraduate degree is from an institution in an English-speaking country. Please note that the purpose of these exams is not to measure English proficiency. Rather, they assess whether you will benefit from targeted training in academic speaking and writing in order to succeed in your academic career here and beyond, and in which English for International Students (EIS) classes you would be best placed. While required by The Graduate School, these courses will not count toward our degree programs' course requirements.

Additional information about the EIS program and courses currently offered can be found on The Graduate School's English for International Students website.

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PhD students receive full funding for their graduate studies, including tuition, fees, insurance, and stipend.

• The Department and The Graduate School commit to funding students in good standing for 5 years, although funding usually goes beyond that when the student needs more time to finish.
• Support for the first two years is typically a combination of grad fellowships and teaching assistantships. This arrangement gives junior PhD students an opportunity to explore new areas and options for research before requiring financial support from faculty advisors.
• Support for the the third year and beyond is provided by the advisor's research grant funding.
• Stipend support can come from a combination of grad fellowship, teaching assistantship, or research assistantship during any year of support, although the scenario above is most typical.
• Each admitted Ph.D. will receive a letter that details the financial support package to be offered; information in this letter subsumes and supersedes the information in this section, which is intended as a brief overview.

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• The program provides matching summer funding for eligible students who have completed their RIP proposal by the end of their first spring semester and are working with faculty advisors on their RIP during the summer.
• Program availability and details may vary across years and will be announced by the DGS office each spring semester.
• First and second year students may also apply for The Graduate School's guaranteed Summer Research Fellowship (SRF), intended for students without other funding for the summer.
• Continuing their research assistantship during the summer to make progress on the degree.
• International students should consult the Visa office and DGS office for proper procedures before taking off-campus internships.
• The competitive SRF application period is in early Fall, so speak to the DGS office if you have reason to think you may need it. See Graduate School Fellowships, below.
• Opportunities also sometimes exist for graduate students to teach an undergraduate class during summer sessions; interested students should contact the DGS office early in the spring.

Fellowship Opportunities

Graduate school fellowships.

The Graduate School offers many competitive fellowships, such as

• Katherine Goodman Stern Fellowship
• Summer Research Fellowship for Third-Year Ph.D. Students and Beyond
• Jo Rae Wright Fellowship for Outstanding Women in Science
• Bass Instructional Fellowships

External Fellowships

The Department annually selects students to nominate for a number of external fellowships, and some allow students to apply directly. Here is a sampling of external opportunities, including several that have been awarded to Duke Computer Science students recently:

• IBM Ph.D. Fellowships
• Google Ph.D. Fellowships
• Google Scholarships+ Student and travel scholarships
• Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship
• Facebook Fellowship
• Funding From Duke Graduate School, Other Duke Units and External Sources

Find fellowship opportunities through The Graduate School's Find Funding page or The Duke University Office of Research Support's Graduate and Professional Student Funding opportunities page.

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Req ID; 40852 Category: Other Position Type: Intern (Full Time)

Location: Des Moines, Iowa Remote: No Department: H842000-PGI Project Operations

What You’ll Do

Principal Global Investors is the perfect opportunity to gain real world experience in the investment management industry. Our Investment Operations Extended Internship (January to August 2024 or May to December 2024) will allow you to play a key role in supporting the investment management process by focusing on process improvement, projects, strong controls and data integrity.

Principal Global Investors is a premier global asset management firm with over $630 Billion in assets under management. We operate globally and therefore; you will be a part of our global operation’s department that is responsible for providing timely and accurate investment data to the investment boutiques and clients globally. Each intern opportunity will differ based on the needs of the business area. Generally, interns will be exposed to or be responsible for:

• Collaborate with other teams in Investment Operations to complete tasks and develop solutions.
• Work with data consumers and stakeholders to delivery accurate investment related data.
• Analyze and maintain accuracy on investment related data through data integrity reports.
• Participate in process improvement and automation projects as needed.
• Learn the technology used to calculate integrated investment related data.

We utilize a team-based approach and have a wide range of opportunities in our Investment Operations Department such as Trade Support, Data Management, Investment Accounting, Investment Performance, Corporate Actions and Separately Managed Accounts to name a few. You’ll be placed on one of these teams within the Investment Operations department where you will find opportunity to grow your career!

All applicants should have availability of up to 40 hours a week from January to August 2024 or May to December 2024 in order to be considered for this position.

Who You Are

• Working towards or have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or related majors.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Minimum 2.8 GPA
• Involvement on campus or within the community
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Exposure with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI or others are a plus
• Exposure to data analysis and/or investment concepts through intermediate level coursework, community involvement and/or internship/employment experiences
• Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis
• Willingness to tackle new tasks and look for ways to improve or automate processes
• Project oriented with ability to drive and compile meaningful results

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$20 – $22 / hour

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Join an established program that provides hands-on experiences for 200+ interns each year! You’ll learn new skills with dedicated teams and mentors, build your professional network and collaborate across a global Fortune 500 company. We care about offering you diverse experiences and exciting challenges that push you to reach for bigger life goals, all while enjoying our flexibility and work life balance. Join us for events such as our Executive Speaker Series, gain career direction, and much more! https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers/internships

Internship Stipend

You will receive a lump sum stipend of $6,000. This amount is intended to support incidental expenses you may incur as part of your internship. The Company will provide a tax gross-up on this stipend as a financial benefit, but is not intended to compensate for all tax liabilities.

Location(s)

This internship will be located in our Des Moines, Iowa office.

Work Environments

This role offers the ability for in-office, or four days in-office and one day remote. You’ll work with your leader to determine which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we’re not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our interns.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will be accepting applications for at least 3 days from when the job was originally posted, after which we may keep open or remove the posting based upon applications we receive. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond 3 days of the original posting date.

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U.S. News & World Report: Deese College No. 1 HBCU Graduate Business School

By Todd Simmons / 04/10/2024 College of Business and Economics , The Graduate College

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EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 10, 2024) – The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the No. 1 business school among America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Colleges” rankings, released Tuesday.

The Deese College has now appeared in the Top 100 for four consecutive years, coming in at a tie for No. 79 with the University of Detroit Mercy, a private, Roman Catholic campus. Clark Atlanta University (No. 93, tie) is the only other ranked HBCU. Howard, with which N.C. A&T was tied last year, is unranked this year.

Among North Carolina schools, A&T only trails Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. The college is named for A&T alumnus Willie A. Deese, who served prominently as president of global manufacturing for the pharmaceutical giant, Merck. Now retired, Deese continues to play a prominent role at his alma mater.

“We’re delighted that our Deese College continues to factor so prominently nationally among graduate business schools,” said Lisa Owens-Jackson, Ph.D., interim dean of the Deese College. “Our ranking this year is an honest reflection of the quality of our MBA programs, the excellence of our students and our graduates’ career placement success.”

A&T’s fast-growing master’s and doctoral programs in computer science moved into a tie for No. 163 nationally, up eight positions from last year. A&T ranks No. 7 nationally in graduation of African American master’s graduates in computer science and No. 1 among HBCUs.

Other nationally ranked A&T graduate programs remain in the same positions as last year, owing to multiple factors at U.S. News & World Report . The magazine encountered data issues with its Best Engineering Programs list and has postponed new rankings until that is resolved.

Ranked programs in rehabilitation counseling, biological sciences, earth sciences and mathematics maintained their 2023 positions, as U.S. News has not published new rankings data for those disciplines. Master’s and doctoral rehabilitation counseling programs in the College of Education continue to be A&T’s most highly ranked graduate programs, coming in at No. 46 (tie) nationally.

With nearly 1,700 master’s and doctoral students, A&T continues to grow at the graduate student level. As America’s most affordable doctoral research university, it offers outstanding academic quality at an exceptional price and strong connections to industry. According to U.S. News’ most recent salary rankings, graduates earn the second-highest starting salaries of any campus in the University of North Carolina System.

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