Management and 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 51 ECTS credits and are especially prepared for an academic career. The doctoral thesis covers a specific subject in Management and 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:
http://www.oec.uzh.ch/studies/general/admission/phd_en.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 Management and Economics in preparation for writing a dissertation.
The Graduate School of Business at the University of Zurich is home to the structured Doctoral program in Management and Economics and comprises renowned professors and distinguished adjunct faculty members offering PhD courses in four fields of study: "Accounting, Auditing & Corporate Governance", "Marketing", "Managing Human Resources and Education", and "Management, Organization, and Strategy". In addition, internationally acclaimed visiting professors regularly give courses on special topics. The program is comparable to international PhD programs. Close interaction between the different departments enables interesting and interdisciplinary projects. At the Graduate School of Business candidates benefit from small classes and are in intensive interaction with faculty members and their research projects.

ECTS credits

51 ECTS Credits

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy, PhD

Program structure

The two-semester course program consists of core courses such as Management Theory, Empirical Research Methods, Microeconomics and a number of electives and specialized 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 Graduate School of Business: http://www.gsb.uzh.ch/teaching.html

Language of instruction

English