Overview

The Economics and Business Administration doctoral degree programme from the University of Oulu provides its students with thorough and systematic training and supervision with the goal of generating profound business competence that can be used both in high-quality research in academic careers, and in varied expert positions outside academia.

Key facts

The studies allow developing capabilities of generating new and relevant knowledge, as well as integrating and applying knowledge across business disciplines, and gaining good professional communication skills.

The OBS doctoral training involves collaboration with the other faculties at the University of Oulu and with national doctoral programmes.

Often, the students have the possibility to connect to joint projects where research involves interaction with varied organizations in both private and public sectors. The students are encouraged to engage in international cooperation and networking, and study and do research outside Finland.

Research visits are facilitated by the networks built during the doctoral studies and through collaborative consortia like SCANCOR.

Programme Structure

Major subjects:

Management

International Business

Accounting

Marketing

Finance

Economics

Business Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Application periods are open during January 1 - April 30 and July 1 - October 31

Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

40 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oulu, Finland

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration View 6 other PhDs in Economics in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

Suitability of the field of major:

The Doctoral Programme Committee will evaluate if your previous degree aligns with the major that you are applying for.

Good academic performance:

The relevant university-level Master’s degree (or equivalent) must have been completed with good grades (3/5, or at least 60% of the maximum grade, in both coursework and master's thesis). If the credit-weighted average grade or the Master’s thesis mark does not meet the requirements, you may, in exceptional cases, compensate for lower grades with complementary studies before applying for the study rights.

The relevant master's degree from a university of applied sciences, either from Finland or abroad must have been completed with very good grades (4/5 or at least 80 % of the maximum score for both coursework and the thesis). The doctoral training capabilities will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the major subject.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Doctoral training is funded by doctoral programmes of the University of Oulu Graduate School

Living costs for Oulu

660 - 1040 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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