Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics and Management

About

The PhD in Economics and Management program at the University of Sopron is designed for researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in economic sciences and management. The program fosters interdisciplinary research and international collaboration, providing a robust foundation for students pursuing research careers, academic positions, and leadership roles in business and policy-making. Specialization Areas: Business Administration and Management, Marketing, Finance, International Economy, Human Resources. The István Széchenyi Economics and Management Doctoral School at the University of Sopron is dedicated to high-level doctoral education in the field of economics and management sciences. Established as part of the Alexandre Lámfalussy Faculty of Economics, the doctoral school provides structured and individual research opportunities for students aiming for academic, research, or professional excellence. Accredited to confer doctoral degrees since 1993, the school has developed a reputation for excellence in doctoral education. Courses are available in English, German, and Hungarian, and international students are welcomed each year. Faculty members are highly qualified researchers and experts in their respective fields, ensuring strong academic mentorship for doctoral candidates. The program is structured to offer rigorous theoretical training, research methodology courses, and hands-on research experience, preparing students to contribute to academic knowledge and practical advancements in economics and management.

Career Path

Graduate careers include University Professor (Economics/Management), Doctoral Program Coordinator, Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Fellow (Economic Policy or Business Strategy), Academic Journal Editor, Economic Policy Advisor, Public Sector Economist, Regulatory Affairs Analyst, Economist, Global Strategy Advisor, Fiscal Policy Consultant, Trade and Development Analyst, International Policy Consultant, Program Evaluator (Economic Development), Development Planning Specialist, Chief Economist, Strategy Director, Business Intelligence Lead, Corporate Consultant (Economic Modeling), Risk Management Analyst, Policy Research Analyst, Management Consultant, Economic Consultant, Organizational Development Advisor.