Strategy and Entrepreneurship Curriculum
Prior to the first year – mandatory attendance at math camp (offered through the Economics department) |
First Year |
Recommended Course Sequence*First SemesterMEC 610 Microeconomics I (3 credits) L11 5161 Applied Econometrics (3 credits) Olin PhD Strategy Courses Second SemesterMEC 611 Microeconomics II (3 credits) L11 Quantitative Methods II (3 credits) Olin PhD Strategy Courses * The order of classes may change due to availability, and classes may be substituted with approval. A communications course (that focuses on oral communication) is also recommended during the first two years. When the student takes the course is determined by the student and his/her advisor. Research- Attend Strategy Seminars
- Begin research collaborations
Milestones/Hurdles- In the summer after the first year, students must meet with the faculty coordinator to discuss progress and complete a progress report to be submitted to the PhD Office by August 1st after the first year.
- Field statement papers are due at the end of the semester of the second year.
- In August after the first year, students must attend an RA/TA orientation offered by The Teaching Center.
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Second Year |
CoursesThird Semester Electives (directed readings, independent studies) Olin PhD Strategy Courses Fourth Semester Electives (directed readings, independent studies) Olin PhD Strategy Courses Research- Attend Strategy Seminars
- Continue research collaborations
Milestones/Hurdles- Field exam
- Second year summer papers are due by the end of the fall semester of the third year.
- In the summer, students must meet with the faculty coordinator to discuss progress and complete a progress report to be submitted to the PhD Office by August 1st.
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Third Year |
Courses B53 660 Seminar in Presentation Skills (fall semester, required) Improvisation Course Research- Attend Strategy Seminars
- Paper Presentations (brown bag seminars and conferences)
- Dissertation Research
Milestones/Hurdles- In the summer, students must meet with the faculty coordinator to discuss progress and complete a progress report to be submitted to the PhD Office by August 1st.
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Fourth Year |
Research
- Attend Strategy Seminars
- Paper Presentations (brown bag seminars and conferences)
- Dissertation Research
Milestones/Hurdles- Dissertation Proposal – students must be able to assemble a Research Advisory Committee for the proposal of their dissertation and must submit a Title, Scope and Procedure Form as the committee’s approval of the proposed dissertation by September 30th after the fourth year.
- In the summer, students must meet with the faculty coordinator to discuss progress and complete a progress report to be submitted to the PhD Office by August 1st.
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Fifth Year |
Research
- Attend Strategy Seminars
- Paper Presentations (job market paper presentations with faculty and at conferences)
- Dissertation Research
Milestones/Hurdles- Intent to Graduate (complete form online)
- Job Market and Placement
- Oral Defense of Dissertation
- Submission of Examination Approval Form which signifies committee’s approval
- Upload of Final, Approved Dissertation to Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Submission of Documented Teaching Requirements to PhD Office
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