Dr. Chris Orme

Professor

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Biography

Professor Emeritus at the University of Manchester since 2020, Chris Orme has had a distinguished career in econometrics, serving as Chair of Econometrics from 1995 to 2019. His previous academic roles include lectureships at the University of Nottingham and the University of York, along with various fixed-term lectureships. He has held critical leadership positions, including Research Director for the Department of Economics, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, and Head of the Department of Economics. He has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Econometrica and the Journal of Econometrics, focusing on theoretical econometrics, statistical inference, and misspecification testing. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in mentoring PhD students and serving on advisory boards for significant research initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Chair Econometrics

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester

Led the department and contributed to econometric research and teaching.

Research Director

— Present

Department of Economics, University of Manchester • Manchester

Oversaw research initiatives within the department.

Head of Department

— Present

Department of Economics, University of Manchester • Manchester

Administered departmental operations and facilitated academic research.

Head of School of Social Sciences

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester

Managed the School's departments and academic programs.

Awards

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Distinguished Achievement Award

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.