The International PhD Programme is aimed at professionals in business or public administration with several years of experience in their field, but not necessarily in research or education. The programme combines the advantages of contact-based and distance-based education, drawing on the contribution of recognized national and international experts. In its design, the programme combines two major international traditions in doctoral education such as the American tradition (where several years of formal education is needed to get the PhD) and the European tradition (with a usually limited number of classes and a strong emphasis on independent dissertation research).Programme StructureThe programme consists of two (preferably overlapping) parts:the period of organized study (4 semesters) andindependent research phaseThe study period provides the students with the opportunity to divide their studies into two parts: intensive study period spent at the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE), UP and extensive home study. This approach combines the advantages of the contact-based and distance-based methods.In each of the four semesters, students spend approximately 10 days on the premises of the FBE UP and follow lectures, attend seminars, have dissertation consultations with their dissertation advisors and may also do research in the Faculty Library.Individual work is supported by the guidance of an experienced Faculty consultant (dissertation advisor). At the end of the sessions, students return home and continue their studies and research using the written study materials (books and scientific papers) provided or recommended by the instructors/dissertation advisor. Lecture materials are available on the Faculty and/or Programme Intranet that students can access from home.Instructors of the various modules and dissertation advisors are available via electronic mail, should the students need advise or help during the home study period.Should the students need advice or help during the home study period, instructors of the various modules and dissertation advisors are available via electronic mail. Evaluation is based on class papers (homework assignments or in-class exams) in each module, topics are designated by the individual instructors. Graduation RequirementsIn order to receive the PhD degree, students must accomplish the following: receive grades in all modules, pass the Doctoral Examination (Comprehensive Exam), have at least 30+ credits of publication that cover the area of dissertation research, prepare the PhD Dissertation, defend the PhD Dissertation.
Minimally CEFR B2 level language exam certificate: ktk.pte.hu/en/felvetelizok/felveteli/felveteli-kisokos/language-requirements
Entrance examination:
Yes
Entrance type:
Oral
Minimum level of language proficiency (oral):
B2
Minimum level of language proficiency (written):
B2
Place of examination:
Online
The application procedure is based on an evaluation system of 100 points. Following the formal check up of the application documents by the adminstartive officers, the staff of the faculty will organize the oral entrance examination. You will receive a notification about the admission results within 15 days. Minimum eligibility criteria for admissions the total score, of at least 40, without extra points. Further information regarding the admission criteria please visit our website.
