Business Administration

(Doctoral Program)

Degree program: Doctorate Business and Economics (C,
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 fast-track doctoral program successfully completed courses with a total work load of 36 ECTS credits and are especially prepared for an academic career. 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

Candidates may apply for the fast-track Doctoral program in Business Administration if they hold an excellent Bachelor's degree as well as recommendation letters and wish to pursue a career in academia.
The fast-track Doctoral Program in Business comprises a condensed Master's degree and a PhD. The Graduate School of Business at the University of Zurich is home to the structured Doctoral program in Business Administration 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

36 ECTS Credits

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy, PhD

Program structure

A Master's degree is earned first, followed by a Doctoral degree. In order to attain the Master’s degree, prospective students need to acquire at least 90 ECTS credits. The subsequent doctorate is usually completed in three to five years. In addition to writing the dissertation and passing the defense, the Track C Doctoral level in Economics comprises the successful completion of 36 ECTS credits in compulsory and core elective modules at the Doctoral level.
Please refer to the Doctoral program regulations for more details: http://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/tracks/TrackC.html.

Language of instruction

English