PHDDoctoral School in Management Sciences and Business Administration [Social Science]
| Study location | Hungary, Veszprém |
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| Type | Doctoral, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 8 semesters (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PHD |
| Course code | Social Science |
| Entry qualification | Master diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English B2 level English language certificate [equivalent to ESOL, IELTS, ECL, Euroexam, OTE, TOEIC (R&L) Total, TELC, Cambridge English Scale, TOEFL iBT, Global Scale of English (Pearson)] or Attestation of Language Proficiency in the case of former studies in English. |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A statement by the supervisor must be uploaded. Research concept is required (minimum 2 pages outlining the theoretical and/or managerial gap, social and economic context, research questions and/or hypothesis, novelty). CV containing preliminary research experiences. |
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Overview
Program description:
The programme aims to transfer cutting-edge research and scientific knowledge in the areas of business and management, as well as quantitative methods (econometrics) furthermore to involve doctoral students in research enabling them to achieve results that are internationally recognized. Doctoral students are encouraged and supported to continue their academic work and to build a wide range of international scientific-research networks with scholars and domestically and internationally recognized institutions in the disciplines of business and management.
Specialisations:
Business (especially Finance, Marketing, Tourism)
Management (especially Innovation, Knowledge, Logistics, Sustainability)
Quantitative methods (econometrics)
Entry requirements:
Master’s degree, B2 level language certificate [equivalent to ESOL, IELTS, ECL, Euroexam, OTE, TOEIC (R&L) Total, TELC, Cambridge English Scale, TOEFL iBT, Global Scale of English (Pearson)] or Attestation of Language Proficiency in the case of former studies in English with fluent reading and speaking skills. A preliminary acceptance letter from a supervisor accredited at the Doctoral School of Business and Management.
A research concept that is conform with one of the topics offered by the Doctoral School of Business and Management at University of Pannonia (www.doktori.hu) and a CV are required.
A preliminary acceptance letter from a supervisor accredited at the Doctoral School.
A research plan that is conform with one of the topics offered by the Doctoral School (www.doktori.hu) and a CV are required.
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
both, the oral part supported by the presentation of the research concept
Entrance exam location:
Online
Entrance exam description:
After submitting all the necessary application documents including the statement of support of their future supervisor, the applicant takes a professional entrance examination (online interview) organised by the Admission Committee of the Doctoral School. During the interview the applicant reports on the scientific experiences and presents the outline of their planned research and proves their knowledge in the chosen topic. The results are measured on a scale of 1-100 and the applicants have to score at least 56 points to get admitted.
Contact:
Mrs Diána Kaszáné Csehi
Doctoral School Coordinator
csehi.diana@gtk.uni-pannon.hu
Programme structure
The duration of doctoral programmes is 8 semesters. Doctoral programmes are divided
into two different phases: the first phase (4 semesters) is for professional training and research, while the second phase (4 semesters) is for research and dissertation. At the end of the first 4 semesters, doctoral students are obliged to take a comprehensive exam, where the educational and research progress of the student is evaluated. Doctoral students can only continue with the second phase of their studies upon the successful completion of the comprehensive exam.
Prerequisites for Obtaining a Doctoral Degree
• The successful completion of the comprehensive exam.
• At least two publications of academic work (at least one in a refereed national journal, or equivalent book, excerpt or chapter of a book, and at least one in a refereed international journal, book or equivalent, excerpt or chapter of a book).
• The defending of a doctoral dissertation in-house and in a public debate.
Career opportunities
Academic carreer in higher education (universities or research institutes)