The doctorate in economics at the University of Oregon is designed as a five-year program for full-time students, but there is some variance in actual completion periods. Students in the doctoral program, after successful competition of the first four terms in the program, will be awarded a Master’s degree. Certain coursework is required; please contact the Graduate Coordinator or Master’s Director for more information.

	Fall Quarter	Winter Quarter	Spring Quarter
1st Year (Core Courses)	Microeconomics Macroeconomics Econometrics	Microeconomics Macroeconomics Econometrics	Microeconomics Macroeconomics Econometrics
2nd Year	Elective course Field 1 requirement Field 2 requirement	Elective course Field 1 requirement Field 2 requirement	Elective course Elective course Elective course
3rd Year	EC 601: Research (Field Paper)	EC 601: Research (Field Paper)	EC 601: Research (Prospectus)
4th Year	EC 601: Research (Prospectus)	EC 601: Research (Prospectus)	EC 601: Research (Prospectus)
5th Year	EC 603: Dissertation	EC 603: Dissertation	EC 603: Dissertation