PHDDoctoral School of Regional Sciences and Business Administration [Social Science]
| Study location | Hungary, Győr |
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| Academic field | Business and administration (ISCED 34) Business and administrative studies (JACS N000) |
| Type | Doctoral, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 8 semesters (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PHD (Doctor of Philosophy in Business and Management Sciences) |
| Course code | Social Science |
| Accreditation | FNYF/1733-2/2016 |
| Entry qualification | Master diploma (or higher) MSc, MA or any master’s level degree from a related field from a recognized institution of higher education. a. TOEFL IBT test score of 79 The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. In most cases you can request 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, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, 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, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English One of the following certificates of English-language proficiency (CEFR B2 level) |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Statement of the supervisor must be uploaded |
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Overview
Program description:
SzEEDSM is a unique, accredited English language PhD program in Business Administration in Hungary. The program, built on academic rigor and generally accepted theories and research methods of Management, emphasizes practical relevance and the importance of using multiple theoretical lenses in developing an analysis of the issue at hand. The goal of SzEEDSM is to enable PhD candidates to become leaders of change in their communities both in academia and in practice by offering them, with the active participation of noted international scholars, a program that is up-to global standards. In the first two years of education (before the Comprehensive Exam), PhD candidates, typically Friday afternoons and Saturdays, have to take courses specified in the curriculum. After the Comprehensive Exam, the focus shifts to research activities and publications, collaborating with supervisors.
Entry requirements:
MSc, MA or any master’s level degree from a related field from a recognized institution of higher education, appropriate level of work experience and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Practitioners wishing to enhance their expertise are also encouraged to apply.
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
Written and oral
Entrance exam location:
Electronic/Online
Entrance exam description:
The obligatory admission interviews are free-flowing conversations, lasting about half an hour per applicant, where the admission committee strivesto get to know the person behind the many data and details we have on file. The committee attempts to assess the applicants’ fit and judge their future success with the program. In its evaluation, the committee considers three broad categories: prior education/experience and recommendations, motivation letter (explaining why the applicant wants to enrol in this program and how, in the applicant’s view, the program impacts their career), and the committee’s impressions during the interview.
Contact:
Ms Kitty Szabó
Program coordinator
szabo.kitty@sze.hu
Programme structure
The Program consists of two phases: a systematic study period concluding with a Comprehensive Exam and a research phase concluding with the Absolutorium. Having achieved the required amount and level of published papers, students submit a draft dissertation for Preliminary Defence and, subsequently, a final dissertation for Final Defence and Public Debate.
Career opportunities
The Doctoral Programme in Business Administration (SzEEDSM) is unique in two ways. It is the first English language PhD programme in Hungary with a transdisciplinary approach which emphasises the importance of using multiple theoretical lenses in developing an analysis of research problems. The program, in addition to academic rigor, acknowledges practical relevance by welcoming practitioners to join the program.