Overview

In line with the University’s Study Rules, the study plan includes a well-structured mix of core, elective, and optional courses, ensuring an even distribution of credits and workload appropriate to each stage of doctoral training.

This research-focused Management programme from University of Presov prepares graduates to become top-level specialists with the ability to carry out independent research and engage in complex professional tasks across the fields of management, economics, and marketing. Emphasis is placed on developing innovative thinking, contributing to scientific knowledge, and critically assessing current trends and practices in modern management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped to hold academic positions (e.g., university teachers, researchers), management roles in public and private sectors (e.g., development and HR managers, strategy specialists), and contribute to regional and international development initiatives.

The programme ensures close cooperation with industry through the Expert and Business Board (EPR FMEO), which regularly reviews programme quality in terms of practical relevance and labour market needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics and Methodology of Scientific Research

Management and Marketing Management

Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Comparison of Economic Theories

Marketing Management of Intangible Products

Financial Management and Investment

Selected Advanced Methods in Financial and Economic Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prešov, Slovakia

Disciplines

Management Studies View 8 other PhDs in Management Studies in Slovakia

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants take part in an oral interview conducted by a committee, in line with academic and legal requirements. During the interview, candidates are expected to demonstrate their readiness for doctoral study in the following key areas:

advanced level of English language proficiency,

solid background in management, marketing, and economics,

and the ability to present and defend a proposed research project related to their chosen dissertation topic.

understanding of scientific research methodology and methods,

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3500 EUR / year

≈ 3500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3500 EUR / year

≈ 3500 EUR / year

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