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Doctoral Programs adapted to ESSE
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DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
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| Identificative data of the program |
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Code
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HDK0J
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Denomination
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Economics
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Areas of the program
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Social Sciences
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Maximum number of students
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15
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URL of the program
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ADMISSION AND ACCESS OPEN
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Name
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Concepción Patxot Cardoner
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Centre
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Faculty of Economics and Business
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E-mail
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school.economics@ub.edu
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Telephone
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93 403 4785
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Fax
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93 402 1813
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Faculty of Economics and Business
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| General objectives of the program |
| The aim of the PhD programme in Economics is to offer training in the field of Social Sciences through the training of quality researchers, specialised in the various branches of economics, to develop their future careers in research in the best academic institutions, research centres, research services and consultancy firms, as well as international organisations. |
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| Specific requirements and criteria for admission to the doctoral program and applicant merit rating |
The Academic Committee has set the following specific admission requirements for the standard admission pathways:
1) To be admitted to the programme, students must have one of the following qualifications:
a) University master's degree in Economics from the University of Barcelona.
b) A master's degree issued by a higher education institution in the European Higher Education Area, of the same academic level and offering equivalent research training to the university master's degree in Economics taught at the UB, at the discretion of the Academic Committee.
c) A degree issued by a higher education institution outside the European Higher Education Area framework, which does not have to be officially recognized, but proves that the holder has a level of education equivalent to the official master's degree in Economics from the University of Barcelona.
2) Good working knowledge of English. Candidates must provide official certification of English language proficiency.
Candidate evaluation criteria
Applications from candidates who meet the general requirements will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria, weighted as shown:
1. Academic experience acquired by the candidate in previous studies. Candidates must have training that is equivalent to a master's degree in Economics from a prestigious university, of an equivalent standard to the degree taught at the University of Barcelona.
GRE test. Credit will be given for a pass grade in the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), a standard test that measures general verbal and quantitative reasoning, analytical writing and critical thinking skills. Weighting: 65%
2. Statement of interest / Research proposal. The statement of interest must clearly indicate the candidate's reasons for applying to the doctoral programme in Economics and outline his/her learning objectives. Candidates must indicate the research area in which they wish to work and present a specific research proposal. Weighting: 20%
3. Letters of recommendation (at least two). Credit will be given for letters of recommendation from former lecturers that explain the candidate's analytical skills, level of motivation and general academic and personal strengths. References should also state the lecturer's personal view on the candidate's suitability for the doctoral programme in Economics. Letters of recommendation will be supplemented by an online questionnaire. Weighting: 15%
To request admission, candidates must complete the online pre-enrolment form, providing detailed information about each of the points indicated above.
The Academic Committee establishes three periods for announcing decisions on admission to the doctoral programme. The dates for the announcement of decisions will be published each year at the start of the application period. |
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| Salidas profesionales |
The PhD in Economics at the University of Barcelona is specifically aimed at students who want to embark on an international career in research. Upon successful completion of the programme, new PhD graduates will be able to work as researchers or lecturers in universities or research centres. In recent years, recent graduates of the programme have been hired by institutions such as ZEW Mannheim, University of Bern, University of Zurich, Eurac Research, PUC-Rio, London School of Economics, University of Korea, Universidad Carlos III, Yale University, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Uppsala University, Università degli Studi di Milano...
Moreover, the academic field is not the only professional outlet for our students: the PhD also allows them to work in international organisations, think tanks and high-level consultancies, among others.
Statistics show that, nowadays, doctoral studies make it easier for students to enter the labour market. Moreover, PhDs can aspire to a higher salary level. According to data from the Agency for Quality Assurance in the Catalan University System (AQU), 95% of PhDs in the social sciences have entered the labour market within a maximum of three years of completing their theses, and their unemployment rate is only 3%. |
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Planificació Academicodocent
© Universitat de Barcelona
19/04/2024 05:24
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Àrea de Tecnologies de la Informació i la Comunicació
Aplicacions - Projectes de Gestió Acadèmica (GIGA)
Darrera Modificació Programa: 20/12/2022 07:53
Darrera Modificació Model: 02/07/2018 10:36
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