MICROECONOMICS THEORY: A comprehensive two semester sequence on economic theory:

• Microeconomic Theory I (Economics 2020a)
• Microeconomic Theory II (Economics 2020b)

Students must take four research methods courses, including one course in research design.

Courses that fulfill this requirement include, but are not limited to:

• Introduction to Econometrics 
• Introduction to Applied Econometrics 
• Econometric Methods 
• Time Series Analysis 
• Advanced Applied Econometrics 
• Computational Economics
• Seminar in Applied Statistical Methods 
• Intermediate Statistical Analysis in Psychology 
• Multivariate Analysis in Psychology 
• Intermediate Quantitative Research Methods 
• Advanced Quantitative Research Methods 
• Analysis of Longitudinal Data 
• Probability Theory 
• Multivariate Statistical Analysis 

Research methods courses that meet the research design course requirement include, but are not limited to:

• Advanced Quantitative Research Methodology 
• Design of Field Research Methods 
• Empirical Methods in Corporate Finance 
• Experimental Methods 
• Matched Sampling and Study Design 
• Program Evaluation: Estimating Program Effectiveness with Empirical Analysis 

Strategy students are required to take five additional doctoral courses.

• The Foundations of Strategy 
• Either Empirical and Analytical Methods for Strategy Research The Economics of International Business
• Two breadth courses
• Three elective doctoral courses

All students without an MBA degree are required to complete two case-based NU MBA courses.

Students are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in seminars throughout their program. In the third year, students are required to attend:

• Strategy Unit Seminar
• Strategy Doctoral Workshop