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.
(The updated course’s syllabus will be available to students at the beginning of each academic term)
General characterization
Code
6199
Credits
145
Responsible teacher
Prof Doutor Alex Armand
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
English
Prerequisites
n/a
Bibliography
To be defined according to the 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.