Program Overview

Doctoral School of Business and Management

The declared aim of the Doctoral School of Business and Management is to train and guide the research of professionals who can recognize, describe, and model the economic, technical, and socio-scientific aspects of various economic activities, formulate approaches leading to the solution of emerging problems and develop appropriate procedures.

Fields of Study

• Production Management
• Marketing Management
• Organizational Sciences
• International Economics
• Quality Management
• Accounting
• Finance
• Regional and Environmental Economics

Admission and Requirements

Eligibility criteria: MSc in Business management, Management Science, Engineering management, Business Economics; (preferably with quality of 'merit' or 'distinction'); other MSc can be accepted after detailed transcript evaluation (quality and eligibility); successful admission exam; language skills proven by TOEFL iBt min 88, IELTS min 6.5, PTE Academic min 76 or Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE) min 180; initial scientific achievements.

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Students can study at BME with a scholarship or as a self-funded student, by paying tuition fees. Various scholarships help cover tuition fees and living expenses during studies. Successful PhD students may receive additional support from research grants.

Structure of Program

In their studies, students focus on recognizing, formulating, and modeling the economic, technical, and social aspects of different production, service, and public activities.

Research

• Guided research: supervisor guides and helps research work
• Research work: publication in peer-reviewed international journals, presentation of results at international conferences

Midterm Evaluation

Comprehensive examination: evaluation of scientific background and research progress, completion is required to enter the second half of training.

Curriculum

• Advanced courses: advanced seminars in the main areas of management and economics, optional courses in the area of specialization, workshops/summer school possibilities, joint research with industrial, service, and/or public administration organizations
• Teaching under guidance: teaching BSc/MSc courses under supervision to further develop presentation and communication skills

Graduation

Public thesis defence.

Career Options

The PhD studies in the area of management and business administration prepare students to work in two main areas: academic and production, service, or public organizations. Graduates can work in business schools, engineering schools, research institutions, or high-level management positions, equipped with knowledge and skills necessary in research and development areas.