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Courses/Seminars |
Goals/Objectives |
| First Year, Summer |
Math Review
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Prepare for the first year econ and stat courses
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| First Year, Fall |
Quantitative Methods in Economics I and II (Econ 511 and 512), Microeconomics I (Econ 503)
Audit Marketing Management MKT 5500 (waived with a prior MBA)
Audit PhD. Seminar in marketing MKT670
Attend all marketing workshops
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Learn analytical tools, research methods, problem solving skills and exposure to research in marketing
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| First Year, Spring |
Microeconomics II (Econ 504)
Introduction to Econometrics (Econ 513)
Bayesian Econometrics (Econ 515)
Ph.D. seminar in marketing
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Build on the repertoire of the skill set already acquired; learn empirical models and estimation techniques
Develop a deeper understanding of research process in marketing
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| Second Year, Summer |
Pass qualifying core exam
Begin work on second-year paper
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Demonstrate competency in core disciplines
Demonstrate critical understanding of existing research
Crystallize interesting problem(s) for future research
Develop research skills by participating with faculty on research project(s)
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| Second Year, Fall |
Random Variables and Stochastic Process (SSM 570 or ESE 521)
Economics of I/O (Econ 555)
Seminar in Econometrics (MEC 670)
Ph.D. seminar in marketing (MKT 670)
Continue to work on second year paper
Teaching/Research assistant
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Continue to develop research skills by participating on research project(s) with faculty
Acquire more advanced tools and gain breadth on research issues in marketing
Participate in presenting papers
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| Second Year, Spring |
Topics in Empirical I/O (Econ 5553)
Nonlinear Optimization (SSM 480) or equivalent
Ph.D. seminar in marketing
MBA level marketing elective courses
Teaching/Research assistant
Complete second year paper and submit for review by faculty
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Continue to develop research skills by participating on research project(s) with faculty
Acquire more advanced tools and gain breadth on research issues in marketing
Participate in presenting papers
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| Second Year, Summer |
Revise and refine second year paper
Prepare for Marketing Comprehensive Exam
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Pass the marketing comprehensive exam, an important milestone
Develop the ability to adopt suggestions and accept criticism and improve on your research
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| Third Year, Fall |
Pass Marketing Comprehensive Exam
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Demonstrate your knowledge of existing research in the area of marketing and your ability to extend this research
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| Third Year and Beyond |
Based on availability take Game theory (MEC 690), Analysis of Panel Data (MEC 680), Information Economics (MEC 691)
Attend Career preparation and communication workshops
Refine and revise second year paper and submit to a top tier journal
Teaching/Research assistant
Start working on at least two new research projects
Defend thesis proposal
Defend thesis
Enter the job market by preparing a top notch job market paper
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Continue to build your research skills
Develop the ability to think independently and successfully execute research projects
Develop 2-3 working papers that are potentially publishable
Acquire teaching and presentation skills
Seek opportunities to teach in Olin programs
Acquire interviewing and further refine research presentation skills
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