Overview
In a unique collaboration, this program is jointly administered by the department of economics in ESSEC and THEMA research center in CY Cergy Paris Université, a renowned institution in France for its expertise in the field of economics.
Features
- Our Economics program at ESSEC Business School is designed to develop a range of essential skills, including a deep understanding of economic theory and analysis, the ability to create advanced models using the highest scientific standards, and expertise in data analysis through state-of-the-art econometric methods and tools.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- In the first two trimesters of the program, doctoral students engage in standard coursework designed for the first year of an economics PhD program.
- This coursework includes classes in the core areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Additionally, students have the opportunity to explore elective courses in specializations such as industrial organization, international economics, public policy, and environmental economics. During the third trimester of their first year, students focus on completing a thesis under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
- Upon successfully finishing their first year, students receive a Master's degree in economics (M2 in the French system) from ESSEC and CY Cergy Paris Université.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Deadline: January 15
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics View 13 other PhDs in Economics in FranceAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Fill in the online application form indicating university degrees and grades, including a statement of purpose and your Curriculum Vitae
- Upload your official transcripts
- Upload certified copies of all your grades and university diplomas unless award of the degree is specified on your final official transcript
- Upload 3 letters of recommendation to be completed by faculty or research scholars (available in the Application online procedure). Please ask you referees to check their spam/junk folder if they do not receive the recommendation request from ESSEC
- Provide a high GMAT or GRE score (test taken within the past five years). Last year's cohort had an average GMAT of 700. The ETS code center for the ESSEC PhD Program is X 6R-91-50 (GMAT) and 0839 (GRE)
- The program being in English, applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL, for which the PhD program code is 0045. IELTS is also accepted.
Tuition Fee
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International
10000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10000 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
10000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10000 EUR per year during 48 months.
For students from the European Union, reduced tuition fees of 5,000 euros per year apply.
Living costs for Cergy-Pontoise
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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