PhD Economics and Business - Economics and Management
Riga, Latvia
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,600 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EUR 3300 per year for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, permanent residence permit holders and their family members.
Introduction
The doctoral study programme "Economics and Business" is the only programme of its kind in Latvia, which will cover the sub-branches of the economy and entrepreneurship sector. The purpose of the doctoral programme is to prepare highly qualified researchers, industry and organization leaders, as well as academics capable of developing independent research in the field of economics and business, obtaining scientifically original and proven results, thereby demonstrating their competence in research, organization and management in economics, addressing business and educational development and innovation challenges; to prepare highly qualified professionals with internationally comparable competencies in the field of economics and business and an internationally comparable Doctor in Science degree, providing the national economy with highly qualified professionals.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
- EUR 700 per month - citizens from these countries are eligible to apply for a Latvian state scholarship.
- Temporary students’ residence permit holders can work 40 hours per week.
Curriculum
What will I study?
To master research methodology, theoretical concepts, latest research methods in economics and business.
To develop independent original research in the field of economics and business, using state-of-the-art methods of analysis and data processing, obtaining scientifically original and verifiable results at the level of internationally quoted publications, thus demonstrating their competence in carrying out research work and introduction of innovations, presenting research results at conferences and seminars, being able to produce and publish scientific articles on the results of scientific research.
To develop critical, analytical thinking, creativity, leadership, ability to independently articulate research ideas, plan, structure and lead large-scale scientific projects also in an international context, conduct research / development tasks in companies, institutions and organizations that require extensive research knowledge and skills, ability to work in a team, working with professionals from different sectors.
To develop pedagogical skills to independently perform and conduct pedagogical work in higher education institutions.
To develop the ability to continuously improve one’ scientific qualification.
The study program is divided into three years, during which seminars, research colloquiums, doctoral students' workshops and training activities take place. As well as doctoral students take part in conferences, write scientific publications and doctoral thesis.
Third study year is dedicated to complete dissertation. This is accompanied by doctoral colloquia. The defence of the dissertation takes place after fulfilment of all requirements and the achievement of all credit points.
How long are the studies?
Full time studies - 3 years; Part time studies - 4 years. Amount of credits: 144 credit points or 216 ECTS