Business Administration

(Doctoral Program)

Degree program: Doctorate Business and Economics (A,
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 are able to apply their research to practical problems and to 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 doctoral program successfully completed modules with a total work load of 18 ECTS credits. The doctoral thesis covers a specific subject in Business Administration 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

This Doctoral program is aimed at students who are already working closely with a professor of the Faculty of Economics, Business Administration and Information Technology in a specific area of research and who are generally not pursuing a career in research. If you have not explicitly been invited to apply to the Track A program by a professor of the Faculty of Economics, Business Administration and Information Technology, you are not eligible for the program.

ECTS credits

18 ECTS Credits

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy, PhD

Program structure

This Doctoral program involves a dissertation and a dissertation defense as well as successful completion of Doctoral courses for a total of at least 18 ECTS credits. Modules must be selected from the core elective area in Business Administration. The doctorate is usually completed in three to five years.

Language of instruction

English