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PhD Studies at the Department of Economics

The Department of Economics provides postgraduate studies in business studies and economics. Doing a PhD at the Department implies getting a clear subject specialization, normally applied to the agrarian sector or environmental problems. Currently, the Department has about twenty PhD students.

Program Description

The education takes four years, ending with a doctoral degree. It is also possible to finish the postgraduate studies after two years, resulting in a licentiate degree. About half of the postgraduate education is devoted to coursework, and the other half to research. After finishing the postgraduate education, the doctor can continue with an academic career or pursue a career in industry or within authorities.

Recruitment and Admission

The Department of Economics employs postgraduate students starting in the autumn every other year, but sometimes postgraduate students are employed at other times of the year as well. All postgraduate students get a position as a PhD student, which includes social benefits. The positions are financed either by the Department's research budget or by external funding.

Milestones

• Year 1:
  • Individual Study Plan (ISP) renewal within three months via the ISP portal.
  • Registration for PhD courses and coordination with supervisors.
  • Time management: tracking activities included in and outside the program.
  • Salary agreement: level A, starting salary.
• Year 2:
  • Follow-up and ISP update.
  • Salary agreement: level B, after 25% of net study time.
  • Courses and thesis preparation.
  • Time management continues.
• Year 3:
  • Half-time seminar: presenting thesis work and discussing methods and results.
  • Follow-up and ISP update.
  • Salary agreement: level C, after 50% of net study time.
  • Courses, thesis preparation, and time management continue.
• Year 4:
  • Final ISP and follow-up.
  • Salary agreement: level D, after 75% of net study time.
  • Completion of courses, thesis writing, and final preparations for dissertation.

Research School: People, Society and Sustainability (PSS)

The Department of Economics and the Department of Urban and Rural Development are joined in the research school People, Society and Sustainability (PSS).

PhD Courses and General Study Plan

Information about SLU's doctoral student courses, doctoral education subjects, and general syllabuses can be found through the provided resources.

From Registration to Defense

Guidelines, templates, and regulations for PhD students and supervisors are available, covering the process from registration to the defense of the thesis.

Dissertation Preparation

• 4-6 months before the dissertation: Booking a time slot, contacting the opponent, committee members, and chair, and arranging the room.
• 3 months before the dissertation: Submitting the application for defense of the thesis and declaration for conflict of interest.
• 3 weeks before the dissertation: Finalizing the thesis for "nailing" and publication.
• Dissertation day: Public defense, followed by the submission of the examining committee minutes for registration.