PhD in Business Economics at University of Liechtenstein in Vaduz, Liechtenstein is a doctorate in Economics programme. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. It carries 20.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CHF 1,250 per semester (CHF 950 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Economics
Duration: 6 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Credits: 20.0 (ECTS)
Language: English
Local tuition: CHF 950 / semester
International tuition: CHF 1,250 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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At the University of Liechtenstein, the PhD track in Business Economics offers advanced academic training on questions central to the Liechtenstein economy and its financial sector, set within a semi-structured curriculum tied to the university's research focus areas. Candidates choose a research area from Economics, Finance, Information Systems, or Entrepreneurship and Management, and complete 20 ECTS credits of structured work across six semesters, in cohorts of five to ten students, full-time or part-time. All teaching and supervision take place in English.
Graduates qualify for senior academic posts such as professor or research director, and for leadership roles in large companies, consulting firms and international financial institutions. Expertise built in entrepreneurship, management, information systems or international financial services also opens doors in strategic and academic consulting, policy work with international organisations, or corporate research developing new solutions.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires at least 270 ECTS credits from consecutive or equivalent higher education study and a university master's degree or equivalent, in a field relevant to business economics, plus C1-level proficiency in the language of instruction. The programme does not include a research-assistant position or scholarships.
