elecmba Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I've done my Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (India's best technological university) and now completing a post graduate program in management (terminal masters) from Indian Institute of Management (best management institute in India). I have decent, but not exceptional grades in both. GRE is Q:800, V:710, A:4.5 I had math courses in engineering, specifically Calculus, Vectors, Matrices, Probability & Complex Analysis. Plus I've done 2 basic economics courses in undergrad, and now 5 courses in economics including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, complimentary products and game theory. I would like to know if such a different background as mine (electrical engineering undergrad plus management post grad) would be an advantage or a drawback for PhD in Economics from a good school (say top 25)? My less than exceptional grades in a very non-conventional educational route has me confused about my possibilities. But I'm very keen on it and am confident I could cope with anything. So, Queries: Do I have a shot at a top-20 PhD economics program?Is it worth going lower down the rankings (50+) for a PhD or should I try to improve my profile with a year or two of economics research/work experience?I am in Sweden on student exchange currently and love the life in Europe. How does a European PhD in Economics compare with a US one? Say a 50-ranked US program compared to a top 15 ranked European program. I'm new at this so would really appreciate any accurate advice. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhdumi Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Stockhom School o Economics is in the tope tier schools in the World. Your profile says u have brilliant chances o being in top 20s. Al dat matters is wat u wana do next..after PhD! dat would better describe if u shud go for top 10 or top 30-40. Get some courses in Mutli Vbl calc., topology...! Concentrate on Recomendation letters! My school was top 3 in Econ. in UK, and my prof. said: U wana do Phd and b accepted everywhere BUT USA, do it from here. U wana b ACCEPTED globally..USA! Best o luk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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