Social Economic Sciences PhD

Doctorate studies in Business and Economic Sciences from Johannes Kepler University Linz serve to develop and hone the skills required to conduct independent research as well as develop and expand skills in social, economic science methods and conduct PhD level research on current topics. 

The main objectives of the doctorate program in Business and Economics from Johannes Kepler University Linz addresses the following:

• acquiring skills to solve complex academic and scientific problems in areas of base knowledge research and applied research,
• acquiring skills to successfully participate in research processes and address scientific discourse on an international level and in context of a global labor market,
• acquiring skills to successfully participate in cooperative structures of research (social competence, teamwork, scientific management),
• as well as acquiring skills to successfully participate in discursive research structures (communication skills)

Admission Requirements:
Students wishing to pursue doctorate studies at JKU must have successfully completed:
1. a diploma degree study program (Mag.) or Masters program in Social Sciences, Economics and Business or
2. a program of study in the field of Business Administration completed at a recognized Austrian or foreign post-secondary institute of education or an academic degree program (diploma degree program or Masters program) comparable in content and subject area.