OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Human Resources Management and Labor Economics
Four-year doctoral program providing rigorous quantitative training in occupational mobility, labor market econometrics, and human capital formation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in economics, business administration, or sociology with minimum 3.5 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5 overall.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE or GMAT score within the 80th percentile recommended.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral dissertation proposal, writing sample, and curriculum vitae.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of academic recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Guaranteed minimum funding package of CAD $26,000 per year for four years
- Application fee
- CAD $135 graduate application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $6,400 (domestic) / CAD $16,400 (international) per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Alberta - Career and Professional Development Centre documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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