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Doctoral Education Track in Economics and Finance

Discipline: Economics and Finance

Duration: 6 semesters (4 semesters in Poland, 2 semesters online)

Form: Hybrid

Open recruitment: subsequent recruitment

Who is this offer aimed at?

We invite individuals interested in advancing their academic journey in economics and finance, regardless of their current career paths, to pursue a doctoral degree. We particularly welcome individuals who:

Work in managerial positions in companies and financial institutions, and wish to enhance their knowledge in the field of economics and finance;
Are employed by government, local government, or international organisations, where they are responsible for financial management, human resources or strategic planning;
Hold analytical positions and wish to strengthen their ability to independently analyse economic processes and phenomena using scientific and methodological tools.
They are active in the field of economic education—both academic and practical—and strive to enhance their teaching skills and broaden their economic and financial expertise.
Are planning a research career in economics or finance and consider a PhD as a key step in achieving their research and academic aspirations.

What are the benefits of pursuing a doctoral degree at WSIiZ?

We provide a comprehensive, flexible, and personalized program that offers substantive educational and organizational support.

A PhD at WSIiZ means:

Flexible PhD Work Mode
An individually tailored program that aligns with the candidate’s abilities.
Academic supervision is provided by experienced research staff.
Continuous access to consultations and academic support is available.
The program offers up-to-date, advanced, and interdisciplinary knowledge in social sciences, reflecting the latest research achievements.
Candidates will receive solid methodological training, developing skills in designing, conducting, and evaluating scientific research.
Enhancing social and academic competencies is essential for research, teaching, and fulfilling the role of a scholar.

Admission Procedure

Online submission of application documents, including:
1. preliminary version of the Doctoral Thesis Concept Card
2. personal data form
3. an academic CV
4. Two letters of recommendation from academics
5. a photograph
6. confirmation of English language proficiency at a minimum B2 level
7. diploma (or equivalent) confirming completion of a master’s degree
Payment of the recruitment fee
Online interview with the Recruitment Committee (including the potential supervisor)
Decision of the Recruitment Committee
In the event of a favourable decision:
1. Submission of the paper (hard copy) documents
2. signing of the contract

Programme Overview

1st SEMESTER

Selection of principal and assistant supervisors
Establishment of a personalised study plan *
Completion of selected courses
Commencement of the literature review and development of the research project
Consultations with supervisors
Submission of a semester report on research work

2nd SEMESTER

Establishment of a personalised study plan
Completion of selected courses
Development of the concept, plan, and content of the doctoral dissertation
Consultations with supervisors
Teaching practice and research assistantship (e.g., preparation of an e-learning course)
Submission of a semester report on research work

3rd SEMESTER

Establishment of a personalised study plan
Completion of selected courses
Preparation and submission of a scientific article under the supervision of a supervisor
Research and work on the thesis text
Consultations with supervisors
Teaching practice and research assistantship (e.g., preparation of an e-learning course)
Submission of a semester report on research work

4th SEMESTER

Establishment of a personalised study plan
Completion of selected courses
Presentation of research at a scientific conference or internal symposium
Preparation for the qualifying examination (economics, finance, and methodology)
Final qualifying examination
Receipt of the Doctoral Education Track diploma
Research and work on the thesis text
Consultations with supervisors
Submission of a semester report on research work

5th SEMESTER

Public presentation of the research concept and discussion with university researchers
Submission of documents confirming achievement of level B2 in a modern foreign language
Research and work on the thesis text
Consultations with supervisors
Submission of a semester report on research work

6th SEMESTER

Consultations with supervisors
Submission of the completed doctoral thesis

* Examples of compulsory and elective subjects include International Finance, Financial Investments, Artificial Intelligence, Social Research Methods, Microeconomics, and Critical Thinking.

Academic supervisors:

Full Professor Prof. Sabina Kauf, UITM

Digital and sustainable logistics in the economic and public sectors, Modern technologies in supply chain management, Smart City, mobility and urban logistics, Digital maturity and Industry 4.0 in logistics, Comparative and cross-sectional sectoral approaches.

Professor, Dr Tomasz Skica, Doctor of Science | PhD, DSc, Associate Professor UITM

Support for entrepreneurship by local government units, Entrepreneurship ecosystems, Local and regional development, Local government budgetary policies, Public sector efficiency.

Professor, Dr habil. Alina Yakymchuk, Doctor of Science | PhD, DSc, Associate Professor UITM

Green Economy and Green Finance, Economic Valuation and Biodiversity Management, Sustainable Development and Systemic Approaches to Planning, Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies in Environmental Protection, Sustainable Food Systems and Agricultural Economy, Environmental Foresight and Climate Change Adaptation.

Professor, Dr habil. Stefan Markowski, Doctor of Science | PhD, DSc, Associate Professor UITM

Defence economics and management; Defence industry economics and management; The economics of military alliances; Public sector management; Public sector procurement; Economics and governance of international migrations, and refugee protection; International relations.

Professor, Dr habil. Robert Pater, Doctor of Science | PhD, DSc, Associate Professor UITM

The search and matching process between jobseekers and employers, Vacancy market, Job offers over the business cycle, Labour demand – changes over time and occupational structure, Skill demand, Gig Economy, Platform economy, Employers’ requirements and jobseekers’ competences, Education and the labour market, Business cycle and the labour market, Gender language in job offers, Green and digital skills. Twin transition and the labour market, Labour market policies and their effectiveness, Job polarisation – verification of RBTC and SBTC theories, Modelling and forecasting the situation in the labour market, Qualification Strategy, Skills Strategy, AI and the labour market, New and declining occupations, COVID-19 and the demand for skills, Migrations of Ukrainians in the time of war, The evolution of the demand for a chosen occupation.

Professor, Dr habil. Agata Gemzik-Salwach, Doctor of Science | PhD, DSc, Associate Professor PRz

The role of the financial sector in the functioning of the economy and society, New financial regulations and their effects, The role of the financial sector in sustainable development, The market for bank loans and lending institutions, Financial management and investment decisions.

Fees:

One-time enrollment fee: PLN 450.00
Total fee for the six semesters of the Program: PLN 68,936.00 (payable in six installments, due every six months)
Procedures related to the defense of the doctoral dissertation: PLN 45,858.00
Total cost: PLN 114,794.00

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Contact Information:

Ms. Aleksandra Baran
Graduate Admissions Specialist
albaran@wsiz.edu.pl
tel. +48 17 866 12 05

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Doctoral Education Track in Economics and Finance

Who is this offer aimed at?

What are the benefits of pursuing a doctoral degree at WSIiZ?

A PhD at WSIiZ means:

Admission Procedure

Programme Overview

Academic supervisors:

Fees:

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