PhD Dissertation in Economics

Objectives

To develop and apply, in a systematic way, the critical capacity and understanding needed to solve problems, as well as the ability to independently produce original and individual research work.

Develop skills in interpersonal relationships, team wok and communication.

Ability to clearly communicate the nature of your research project to specialist in your area.

To know the state of the art in the areas of research and the ability to contextualize from the theoretical and analytical point of view more advanced topics.

Develop the ability to use sophisticated analytical models and advanced analytical (quantitative and qualitative) tools to study problems in your area of expertise.

Acquire awareness of the importance of ethical behaviour and its implications for an academic and research career. 

General characterization

Code

6199

Credits

145

Responsible teacher

TBA

Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - Available soon

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

n/a 


Bibliography

Defined by research topics and the supervisor guidance. 

Teaching method

Tutorial guidance by supervisor.

Assignment of reading lists of the speciality. 

Continuous presentation of the work developed.

Presentation of progress reports.

Participation in research workshops and seminars.

Final public defense. 

Evaluation method

Tutorial guidance by supervisor.

Assignment of reading lists of the speciality. 

Continuous presentation of the work developed.

Presentation of progress reports.

Participation in research workshops and seminars.

Final public defense. 


Subject matter

The content of the PhD Dissertation is in accordance with the research topic chosen under the advice of the thesis supervisor(s), Students will have to develop their research work under supervision in order to develop their work, models and methodologies that will than be shared with scientific community in local and international conferences and seminars and, finally, defend their final work in public defence before a qualified jury. 

 

Programs

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