Dr. Prashant Bharadwaj

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Biography

Prashant Bharadwaj is a Professor and Placement Director at the University of California, San Diego. He earned his Ph.D. from Yale University in 2009. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of economics and public policy, with an emphasis on labor markets and educational outcomes. Dr. Bharadwaj has published extensively on the impact of public policies on economic behavior and has contributed significantly to the understanding of labor economics. He has also been involved in various academic committees and initiatives aimed at improving educational placements and job readiness for students. His dedication to teaching and mentorship is evident in his active engagement with students and the academic community. Through his work, he aims to bridge the gap between economic theory and practical applications in policy-making.

Research Interests

Labor Economics Public Policy Educational Outcomes

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).