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Overview
Educational goals
This Doctoral Management and Economics (Track A) programme from University of Zurich 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.
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 Management and Economics of current scientific interest in great depth, and is publicly defended.
Programme 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 Management and Economics. 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
18 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Management, Organisation & Leadership View 23 other PhDs in Economics 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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