Economics and Management

  • Faculty: Faculty of Economics
  • Type of study: doctoral
  • Length of study: 4 years
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Form of study: full-time
  • Tuition fee: EUR 3,300 per year
  • Programme code: P0413D050022

About the programme

The degree programme aims to prepare students for their future work as academic or scientific researchers in the field of economics and management and for managerial activities in private or public sector organisations. The doctoral degree programme prepares students for a wide spectrum of economic activities and enables students to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for independently solving research problems in the field of economics and management using critical thinking and methods of scientific work with regard to the ethical and related contexts. Those pursuing the programme learn to analyse, evaluate, and design systems related to the management and economics of companies and institutions. The programme also implements current theoretical knowledge in the field and takes into account trends affecting the environment of companies such as Industry 4.0., process management, digitisation, innovative business, globalisation, etc. Study plan here.

Programme structure

A mandatory part of the programme is the publication and presentation of partial results of research carried out by students. Presentations at scientific conferences abroad and teaching both at the faculty and abroad are also particularly encouraged activities. In addition, you will be able to pursue courses such as Quantitative Methods in Economy, Management Theory, Accountancy or Marketing.
  • The degree programme is focused on the development of independent creative scientific work and critical thinking in the field of economics and management.
  • Students will be able to independently and systematically solve research tasks and subsequently present their results in scientific and professional journals and at scientific conferences, also in English.
  • Within the framework of their studies, students will be involved in the scientific research activities of the training institute, where they will acquire basic skills and abilities to cooperate in research teams on larger scientific research projects in various project positions.
  • Students will be able to independently submit and solve research projects.

    Graduate profile

      Graduates will acquire detailed knowledge of the field of economics, management, quantitative and qualitative methods, methodology of scientific work, and other fields in connection with their dissertation topics such as financial management, marketing, trade, stochastic models, regional development management, and information systems.
      Graduate destinations include:
    • academic or research staff positions,
    • managerial positions at the highest level of private enterprises and public organisations.

    How to apply

    Application deadline: 31 May 2024
    Acceptance of applications from: 1 February 2024
    Admission interview date: 6 June 2024
    Administration fee: CZK 500
    Applications must be submitted in writing as well as online.
    Application requirements
    1) an outline of the topic of your proposed dissertation (chosen from the list available on the website of the Department of Science and Research of the faculty), 2) an original of a master's degree diploma (or an officially certified copy) or a diploma supplement and an original (or an officially certified copy) of the diploma, 3) a structured curriculum vitae (1 page), 4) a survey of existing scientific activities and references of publications using the normal APA 6, 5) a document proving the payment of the fee for the admission procedure. Note: Applicants currently finishing their master's degree studies must provide the diploma by the day of registration at the latest.
    Admission interview
    Applicants will be informed about the date of the admission interview along with other information concerning the interview and a confirmation of acceptance of the application. The purpose of the admission interview is to evaluate your predisposition for scientific work, in particular, your knowledge of general and current issues of the scientific field, knowledge of the methodology of the scientific field, an understanding of the state of knowledge in the narrow range of problems of your chosen outline topic for your dissertation and your knowledge of professional English.
    For more information on admission and requirements use this link.

    Contact

    doc. Ing. Ladislav Rolínek Ph.D.

    Phone number: 389032539

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