Economics

(Doctoral Program)

Degree program: Doctorate Business and Economics (B,
PVO13)

General description

Doctoral students demonstrate a systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field. They can conceive, implement, and adapt a research process with scientific integrity. Doctoral students can undertake original research which expands existing knowledge through substantial research contributions. Doctoral students can analyze and solve complex problems and critically reflect on scientifically relevant issues. They present and discuss their research field to the international scientific community as well as communicate their research field to the general public. Graduates of the structured doctoral program successfully completed courses with a total work load of 93 ECTS credits and are especially prepared for an academic career. The doctoral thesis covers a specific subject in Economics of current scientific interest in great depth, and is publicly defended.

Admission requirements

The conditions for admission to the Doctoral program in Economics and Business Administration are published at:
https://www.oec.uzh.ch/en/studies/admission/phd.html

Educational goals

Students who intend to pursue an academic career and hold a Master's degree (or equivalent, such as the Swiss lic. oec. or the German Universitätsdiplom) with a distinction of at least "magna cum laude" are offered the opportunity to take courses in the Track B program in Economics in preparation for writing a dissertation.
The international Doctoral program in Economics at the University of Zurich offers a set of courses taught by internationally renowned scholars and world-class research opportunities. Close collaboration between Doctoral students and supervisors and strong team spirit among students are specific features of the Doctoral program. Students enjoy the benefits of a highly interdisciplinary, vibrant research community with access to first-class facilities. Students can choose from a wide range of research interests in all areas of economics, including econometrics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and neuroeconomics. The research conducted at the department has an interdisciplinary focus, combining modern economics with elements of history, political science, psychology, biology, and sociology.

ECTS credits

93 ECTS Credits

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy, PhD

Program structure

During their Doctoral studies students take core courses in mathematics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. These core courses provide the foundation for the topic-specific courses or specialization courses. The compulsory modules include an independent research proposal. The candidates draft a dissertation based on this foundation. The doctorate is usually completed in three to five years. Please refer to the Doctoral program regulations for more details: www.oec.uzh.ch/regulations_en. For a detailed description of the courses offered at the department as well as for a general overview of the program's structure, consult the website of the Zurich Graduate School of Economics:
https://www.econ.uzh.ch/en/study/phd/zurichgse/schedule.html

Language of instruction

English