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
|
Company/Institution
|
Position
|
Location
|
| International Monetary Fund |
Economists (2) |
Washington, DC |
| Hitotsubashi University |
Lecturer |
Tokyo |
| National University of Singapore |
Faculty Member |
Singapore |
| The Brattle Group |
Litigation Support |
Cambridge, MA |
| Bank of America |
Financial Economist |
Boston, MA |
| INCAE Business School |
Faculty Member |
Costa Rica |
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 career pages on our site to find out more about their services.
IBS maintains a list of PhD students currently seeking positions.
