IBS PhDs excel in the analytical and technical skills required for research, consulting, teaching, and high-level policy making in international economics and finance. They have pursued careers in education and in the private and public sectors.
While completing their coursework and research, some PhD candidates have internships or summer jobs in organizations such as State Street Advisers, Harvard Business School, the Institute of International Economics, and various research groups at Harvard University.
Positions of some of our recent PhD graduates
| Academic Institutions |
| The American University (Cairo) |
| University of Auckland Business School |
| Bocconi University |
| City College of New York |
| Copenhagen Business School |
| Lingnan University (Hong Kong) |
| National Chengchi University (Taiwan) |
| National University of Singapore |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology |
| Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration |
| University of Manitoba |
| University of Western Ontario |
| York University |
| Nonacademic Institutions |
| Analysis Group |
| Bank of America |
| Bank of Japan |
| Bank of the Netherlands |
| Bates White |
| BlackRock |
| Brattle Group |
| Cornerstone Research |
| Federal Reserve, Board of Governors |
| The International Monetary Fund |
| MSCI/Barra |
| State Street Global Advisors |
| The World Bank |
Career Services
PhD graduates find jobs by identifying and applying for positions in their special area of expertise, typically with the support of the faculty. The School's Office of Career Services is also ready to assist them, particularly in finding commercial sector positions. Visit the Office of Career Services website to find out more about their services.
IBS maintains a list of PhD students currently seeking positions.
