Ithaca,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Applied Mathematics - Mathematical Economics and Game Theory in Ithaca United States | Cornell University
Cornell University
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Ithaca United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,800
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Graduate study options cover all specialization areas represented by our faculty, which currently exceeds one hundred members. These professors come from fourteen departments across the College of Engineering, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. Students can further broaden their education through minor subject selections. The Applied Mathematics program admits graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds with strong mathematical foundations, primarily considering those pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Approximately forty students participate in this four-to-five year program.
Mechanism design involves creating game structures where rational player behavior leads to outcomes beneficial for the designer. Auctions serve as prime examples of such mechanisms. Design goals might include maximizing seller profits or promoting buyer honesty. The field of algorithmic mechanism design has gained traction in computer science, focusing on creating efficient, polynomial-time mechanisms. Recent developments explore simplified mechanisms that, while not perfect, deliver satisfactory equilibrium performance.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
You will be asked to enter typical application information such as nationality, GPA, schools attended, etc.
You will be required to upload an accurate unofficial transcript for each school you have attended. Please do not send official copies to the CAM office. Please note that there are only up to three fields for listing schools attended. If you attended more than three, you must upload those transcripts in the writing sample portion of the application.
If you have appropriate supplemental documents such as an undergraduate research paper, awards, etc., upload them in the writing sample portion of the application.
A statement of purpose is required and can be uploaded directly into the application.
At least three letters of recommendation are required. Additional letters are allowed. Recommenders may submit their letters online. Once an application is submitted, recommenders receive an automated email soliciting their letter (you will be prompted to provide their contact information before you submit your application).
Neither GRE General nor GRE subject scores are accepted.
TOEFL iBT - 77 (Writing 20, Listening 15, Reading 20, Speaking 22)
IELTS - 7.0 or higher
You will be required to upload an accurate unofficial transcript for each school you have attended. Please do not send official copies to the CAM office. Please note that there are only up to three fields for listing schools attended. If you attended more than three, you must upload those transcripts in the writing sample portion of the application.
If you have appropriate supplemental documents such as an undergraduate research paper, awards, etc., upload them in the writing sample portion of the application.
A statement of purpose is required and can be uploaded directly into the application.
At least three letters of recommendation are required. Additional letters are allowed. Recommenders may submit their letters online. Once an application is submitted, recommenders receive an automated email soliciting their letter (you will be prompted to provide their contact information before you submit your application).
Neither GRE General nor GRE subject scores are accepted.
TOEFL iBT - 77 (Writing 20, Listening 15, Reading 20, Speaking 22)
IELTS - 7.0 or higher
Tuition
USD
24,800