Study location	Estonia, Tallinn
Academic field	International business studies (JACS N120)
Type	Doctoral, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	PhD
Accreditation	1.07.2010

Tuition fee	To be confirmed
Application fee	€120 one-time Application fee is non-refundable. Application documents will be processed only after application fee is received. EU candidates & following countries (Turkey, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus) are excempt from the application fee.

Entry qualification

Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Master’s degree in social sciences or business administration or any other equivalent qualification is obligatory. In addition: Research proposal of the future doctoral thesis (topic, outlined research problem, description of research methodology). The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail, according to the instructions given by the institution. Important! Never send original documents by post! EBS Admission and Study Department A. Lauteri 3, Room 115 10114 Tallinn, Estonia

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+ or TOEFL 79+ Minimum TOEFL score of 550 points or IELTS score of 6,0 points or other officially accepted oral and written English test result will be accepted. Alternative is master´s studies in English language.

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Research proposal of the future doctoral thesis (topic, outlined research problem, description of research methodology). Please use EBS template from here: ebs.ee/en/doctoral-studies In addition: CV (education, professional development, research- and development activities); copies of ID or passport. For more detailed info please visit: ebs.ee/en/research-and-doctoral-studies

More information	ebs.ee/en/doctoral-studies

Overview

Doctoral programme in Management aims to widen the understanding of the world of a doctoral student by giving deepened knowledge of organisational theories and society whilst developing critical and analytical thinking and research skills.

After completing the programme one has the ability to make continuous and logical arguments and synthesise new ideas.

PhD in Management offers challenges and career opportunities in the academia and also raises your value on labour market.

Programme is managed by the EBS Research and Development Council, that is responsible for on-going development activities and quality assurance. Doctoral students have a study consultant who assists them with planning their studies.

Compulsory courses of the doctoral programme are:

• Philosophy and Methodology of Science;
• Qualitative Research Methods;
• Quantitative Research Methods;
• Institutional Economics;
• Research Design;
• Social Systems and Organisational Theories;
• Contemporary Paradigms of Social Science;
• Management Theories;
• Systems Science.

All doctoral students have the opportunity to go on exchange with the goal to pass part of their studies or conduct research in a foreign university. Such exchange is highly encouraged.

Programme structure

Short description of the curriculum structure:

Core subjects 33 ECTS
Special subjects 12 ECTS
Doctoral seminars 9 ECTS
Pedagogical internship 6 ECTS
Doctoral Thesis 180 ECTS

TOTAL 240 ECTS

The programme curriculum serves as a guideline for doctoral students, but each student has the right and obligation to put together an individual study plan, declaring each semester any differences from the nominal studies.

For more detailed info please visit: ebs.ee/en/doctoral-studies

Career opportunities

EBS prefers those doctoral candidates whose research interests comply with EBS research priorities.

EBS research priorities include:

• Development of organisations and management of change;
• Innovative entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer in international networks;
• Development of Public Administration Organizations and their Legal Framework. Application of Experience in New Democracies;
• Institutional Economics;
• Social Responsibility and Ethical Values of Organizations;
• Intelligent IT Systems in Public and Private Organizations.