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Overview
Students from the Business Administration (Track B) course program from the University of Zurich can conceive, implement, and adapt a research process with scientific integrity.
Programme highlights
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 Business Administration of current scientific interest in great depth, and is publicly defended.
Programme 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.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
51 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Business Administration View 17 other PhDs in Business Administration in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
Master’s degree diploma from a state-accredited university.
Credits for any transferred coursework must also have been acquired at a state-accredited university.
The diploma itself is state-accredited.
The diploma grants entitlement to pursue doctoral studies at a state-accredited university in the relevant country.
Tuition Fee
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International
278 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 139 EUR per semester during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
278 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 139 EUR per semester during 36 months.
- Tuition fee is 150 CHF per semester
Living costs for Zürich
1920 - 2572 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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