The Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Rijeka has designed this doctoral program following the latest and most advanced forms of such programs in the European Union and the United States. Instead of the previous program that was almost exclusively based on mentor-led research work and dissertation writing, a combination of various educational and research forms is being implemented that can e&ciently prepare doctoral students for independent, top-quality research work – fundamental or applied – in a relatively short period of time. Upon completion of the doctoral program, the necessary knowledge and skills are acquired for independent scientific research in the field of economics and business economics. The doctoral program in economics and business economics will educate doctoral students to acquire the following general competencies:
- deeper theoretical knowledge of the broader field of economics and business, as well as its connections with other scientific areas and fields
- critical thinking and judgment
- ability to define relevant research problems
- use of the cutting edge methods, tools, and procedures
- ability to analyze, find, and synthesize appropriate explanations of some economic phenomena, using an interdisciplinary approach
- ability to apply the latest theoretical knowledge
- autonomy and self-initiative in their work, as well as the ability for lifelong learning and adaptation to new conditions
- ability to work in research teams and in an international environment
Employment opportunities for doctoral students include higher education institutions, scientific research institutes, development services, and research units that are part of the economy of the Republic of Croatia and beyond. Doctoral students choose between fundamental or applied research work. Those who opt for fundamental research will be equipped for the most demanding research work within research institutions, large corporations, relevant state bodies and institutions, as well as international institutions. Doctoral students who opt for applied research will be equipped to perform the most demanding tasks in the economy, public administration, and the non-profit sector, and will also be sought after by institutions focused on applied research.
Basic information
- name of study program: Doctoral Program in Economics and Business Economics
- program host: Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka
- program executor: Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Rijeka
- duration / ECTS credits: 3 years / 180 ECTS credits
- enrollment quota: 20
Admission requirements
Persons who can enroll in the doctoral program are:
- those who have completed an appropriate university graduate program in economics or business economics
- those who have completed an appropriate four-year university undergraduate program in economics or business economics, according to the regulations in force before the establishment of this doctoral program
- those who have not completed an appropriate program from points 1 and 2 can enroll in the program if they have completed one of the following programs in the field of social sciences, the field of economics: a scientific master’s degree according to the regulations in force before the Law on Scientific Activity and Higher Education (NN, No. 123/03; hereinafter referred to as the Law), postgraduate professional program of economics or business economics according to the regulations in force before the Law, with the condition of passing diferential exams in microeconomics and macroeconomics, postgraduate specialist program of economics or business economics according to the provisions of the Law, with the condition of passing differential exams in microeconomics and macroeconomics.
After passing the diferential exams, it is possible to take the doctoral program exams. Teaching and exams are conducted and taken within the regular teaching/exam schedule at the university undergraduate or graduate program level.
More information at: https://www.efri.uniri.hr/en/about_study/213
Enrollment dynamics/dates
The admission call usually lasts from October to January, and enrollments are in March.
Tuition fee and payment method
11.746 EUR in four installments
More information
Program coordinator:
Doc. dr. sc. Vinko Zaninovic
e-mail: vinko.zaninovic@efri.hr
Program website:
https://www.efri.uniri.hr/en/about_study/213
Student Office for Doctoral programs:
telephone: 051 / 355-102
e-mail: doktorski@efri.hr
Our doctoral students
| Year of obtaining a Ph.D. degree | Name and surname of the student/employer | Ph.D. thesis topic |
|---|---|---|
| 2019. | Milan Deskar Škrbić / HNB (Erste bank during thesis writing) | Macroeconomic effects of fiscal policy in a small open economy: the case of Croatia |
| 2021. | Bojan Tomić / HEP | Modeling distributed ledger technology and its application |
| 2019. | Trina Mjeda / University North | Modeling aggregate food demand – application to the Republic of Croatia |
Research questions/hypotheses addressed in defended doctoral theses
| Research questions/hypotheses | Name and surname of the doctoral student |
|---|---|
| How do relative effciencies of commercial banks differ across European Union countries? | Ivan Gržeta |
| How does the physical environment affect an individual’s emotional state, perception of the physical environment, and evaluation of service value? | Maja Vujičić |