Doctoral studies

The study program Economics prepares graduates capable of conducting original research at the frontier of knowledge from an international perspective, addressing the fundamental economic issues of our time. Its graduates have a thorough knowledge of economics and its applications in various fields, the ability to think systematically and can creatively use quantitative methods to solve fundamental economic problems. They acquire skills and competencies from leading economists and at the same time develop their own research program. They will find their application in academic positions in the international environment, in executive positions in the public sector, as the main executives in the private sector, but also in renowned research and international organizations. They can gain positions at universities, as researchers in central banks and other domestic and international institutions, or as consultants or other professionals in the private sector. The university's extensive international ties allow students to attend courses taught by experts from leading universities around the world (such as University of Vienna and WU Wien, University of Coimbra, CERGE-EI, Chapman University) in addition to internationally recognized domestic university teachers. Students devote themselves independently to the original research program, which is closely supervised and led by faculty members. In this regard, they cooperate mainly with their supervisor. Regular research seminars with invited foreign experts, a doctoral research seminar, and other academic activities contribute to their own development towards a personality who can take responsibility for conducting research in a given scientific or professional field, present research results to the international professional community, and contribute to the development of the society in the context of scientific and technical progress.

The study program is taught in English. It prepares graduates who are competitive in the international labor market. It reflects the fact that economic research at the European level is conducted in English. It contributes to the internationalization and openness of education at the UEBA Faculty of National Economy. It takes place through international cooperation with partner institutions, active involvement of foreign professors and lecturers in teaching and research activities and seminars of doctoral students.

Graduates of the doctoral program “Finance”, i.e. the highest level of university studies, are prepared to use latest modern research methods and to explore the full spectrum of current theoretical and practical issues in the broader area of finance. Graduate is profiled by advanced expertise in theories of finance, baking and insurance. They master complicated quantitative methods, model simulations and methodologies which enable them to creatively assess basic economic and financial context and conduct research in this field. After graduation, they will be able to independently formulate research questions or hypotheses in the field of finance, banking and insurance and conduct research by using appropriate methods. In addition, graduate has extensive knowledge of macroeconomic, global, European and political context. Doctoral scholars acquire critical thinking, propose solution to complex problems independently, also interdisciplinary issues and work as member of scientific team. They will also be able to analyse and evaluate complex practical and conceptual issues, propose appropriate solutions within institutions and processes in public and corporate sector, banking, public finance, taxes and on various levels of management, business administration, including in international context. Under the cotutelle scheme with Macquarie University Sydney, students have the opportunity to complete their profile, knowledge and international experience by completing a double PhD diploma with this renowned university in Australia. They also have the opportunity to complete internships at the OECD, use the Laboratory for Financial Analysis (established within the Excellence project) and the Laboratory of Experimental Economics. In terms of employability perspectives, graduates have perspectives as top analysts and specialists in public sector, financial and non-financial organisations, but also as academic researchers. 

Their scientific and methodological background provide them employability perspectives in various international and national institutions, especially in those of financial, monetary and insurance specialisation.  

Graduates of the doctoral program “Finance”, i.e. the highest level of university studies, are prepared to use latest modern research methods and to explore the full spectrum of current theoretical and practical issues in the broader area of finance. Graduate is profiled by advanced expertise in theories of finance, baking and insurance. They master complicated quantitative methods, model simulations and methodologies which enable them to creatively assess basic economic and financial context and conduct research in this field. After graduation, they will be able to independently formulate research questions or hypotheses in the field of finance, banking and insurance and conduct research by using appropriate methods. In addition, graduate has extensive knowledge of macroeconomic, global, European and political context. Doctoral scholars acquire critical thinking, propose solution to complex problems independently, also interdisciplinary issues and work as member of scientific team. They will also be able to analyse and evaluate complex practical and conceptual issues, propose appropriate solutions within institutions and processes in public and corporate sector, banking, public finance, taxes and on various levels of management, business administration, including in international context. Under the cotutelle scheme with Macquarie University Sydney, students have the opportunity to complete their profile, knowledge and international experience by completing a double PhD diploma with this renowned university in Australia. They also have the opportunity to complete internships at the OECD, use the Laboratory for Financial Analysis (established within the Excellence project) and the Laboratory of Experimental Economics. In terms of employability perspectives, graduates have perspectives as top analysts and specialists in public sector, financial and non-financial organisations, but also as academic researchers. 

Their scientific and methodological background provide them employability perspectives in various international and national institutions, especially in those of financial, monetary and insurance specialisation.