Doctoral degree

Economics and management

Applied Statistics and Operations Research

Finance

Doctoral study programmes represent the highest level in the hierarchy of university education, which can be reached by completing first the bachelor’s and then the master’s course. In contrast to Bachelor’s and Master’s studies, doctoral studies are not only based on the study of specialist areas but also on the implementation of creative activities and active participation in the international research community through co-authorship, participation in projects or presentations at renowned international scientific conferences.

The aim of doctoral courses is primarily scientific preparation of the student supported by their professional training in a relatively narrowly specialised field. The content of the study is based on the recommended curriculum of the doctoral study programme and, above all, on the individual study plan (hereinafter referred to as “ISP”) of each student. The ISP defines the student’s minimum study obligations, especially in the area of creative activities and involvement in the international research community, based on the individual student’s prerequisites. 

Supervisor

The role of the supervisor is crucial, the study takes place under their guidance. Together with the student, they draw up their individual study plan and monitor and evaluate its implementation. The supervisor consults the student on the preparation of the dissertation thesis, ensures the student’s involvement in creative, pedagogical and project activities and comments on the student’s requests concerning their studies. The supervisor prepares a report on the progress of the doctoral studies, which, together with information from the student’s records, is the basis for the deliberations of the departmental board.  

Student

A student of the doctoral study programme is a member of the academic community of the faculty and the academic community of Mendel University in Brno. He/she is subject to the rights and obligations arising from the law and the internal regulations of the University and the Faculty for the relevant form of study.

Board 

Studies in the DSP are regularly reviewed and evaluated by a departmental board appointed by the Dean of the Faculty for each study programme. The departmental board evaluates the annual reports submitted to the supervisor on the progress of doctoral studies and recommends to the dean decisions on the continuation of studies, interruption of studies and termination of studies, and formulates specific recommendations leading to the successful completion of studies. 

Individual study plan

The ISP includes a schedule of study obligations within the standard period of study, the topic and basic content of the dissertation thesis, and a plan for other activities directly related to the study. In practice, the ISP consists of a study plan of compulsory courses, a selection of compulsory electives and optional courses and the dissertation thesis assignment. All study obligations and opportunities (publishing activities, submission of grants, e.g. within the Internal Grant Agency of the Faculty of Business and Economics, participation in domestic and foreign conferences, international activities, student teaching practice, etc.) are represented by individual courses. 

Schedule

Student

1. Anchor
   • studying on the basis of the ISP and producing a dissertation thesis under the supervision of a supervisor
   • receives feedback from the supervisor and is evaluated by the departmental board 
   • becomes an active part of the university and global academic community  
2. Level
   • continuously educates themselves and takes care of their professional growth
   • travels, completes foreign internships and gains international experience 
   • continuously improves the level of their skills and abilities
3. Perspectives 
   • engages in project activities  
   • uses access to data, modern equipment and technology in their workplace 
   • carries out creative, challenging, varied and interesting work  
4. Benefits 
   • is an active and creative member of the academic community, participates in the activities of their department 
   • disseminates the acquired knowledge, skills and results of their own research 
   • pushes the boundaries of social knowledge 
5. Motivation 
   • receives a doctoral scholarship during the standard period of study and other scholarships depending on the results and activities   
   • has more opportunities to fund their own research 
   • benefits from student status 

Supervisor

1. Communication
   • set up of communication
   • regularity 
   • feedback 
2. Management
   • setting the necessary knowledge framework 
   • defining the direction of study and research 
   • critical evaluation of work in progress 
3.  Engagement  
   • projects 
   • joint publications 
   • internal and external academic environment 
4. Support  
   • choice of courses, internships, journals, conferences, courses, summer schools 
   • arranging contacts 
   • assistance in solving research problems 
5. Check  
   • meeting objectives and responsibilities 
   • participation in the institutional evaluation of the dissertation thesis 
   • implementing feedback