Program Overview

PhD in Economics (Joint PhD)

The PhD in Economics (Joint PhD) is a doctoral program offered by the University of Alicante. The program aims to provide students with advanced training in economic research, enabling them to develop their skills and expertise in the field.

Objectives and Competences

The program's objectives and competences are designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to conduct high-quality economic research. The program focuses on developing students' critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as their ability to communicate complex economic concepts effectively.

Access and Admission

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the admission requirements, which include holding a master's degree in economics or a related field. The Academic Committee will assess each applicant's qualifications and decide on their admission to the program.

Structure

The program's structure consists of several components, including:

• Common training activities
• Specific training activities
• Complementary training
• International Joint Supervision
• Duties of the doctoral student
• Mentions
• The PhD thesis
• Regulations

Transversal Training Activities

The program offers various transversal training activities, which are designed to provide students with a broad range of skills and knowledge. These activities include:

• Ethics and integrity in scientific research
• Languages for scientific communication
• Science dissemination
• Development and monitoring of research projects
• Research seminars
• Courses on specific economic research software
• How to write a scientific article in economics
• How to present a scientific paper
• Junior Research Seminar
• Annual Doctoral Conferences

Specific Compulsory Training Activities

The program also offers specific compulsory training activities, which are designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and skills in specific areas of economics. These activities include:

• Research seminar at another university
• Stay in a collaborating institution

Complementary Training

The Academic Committee may require students to take complementary courses, depending on their previous studies and academic background. These courses are designed to provide students with additional knowledge and skills in specific areas of economics.

International Joint Supervision

The program offers the opportunity for international joint supervision, which allows students to conduct their research training at the University of Alicante and another foreign university.

Duties of the Doctoral Student

Doctoral students are required to:

• Develop an assignment plan by course
• Make a PhD commitment, accepting the EIDUA Code of Good Practice and the Code of Good Practice in Research
• Prepare an annual training and research plan

Mentions

The program offers two mentions:

• Industrial PhD Mention
• International PhD Mention

The PhD Thesis

The PhD thesis is a critical component of the program, and students are required to:

• Meet the requirements and deadlines for the thesis
• Deposit the thesis
• Defend the thesis

Regulations

The program is regulated by the Spanish Royal Decree 99/2011, which governs official doctoral studies in Spain. Additional regulations may apply, and students are advised to consult the program's website for further information.