Doctoral degreeFull timeEconomics and Business
The PhD programme in Economics and Business at NBMU – School of Economics and Business.
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The PhD programme in Economics and Business is located at the School of Economics and Business, Norwegian University of Life Sciences.
"Economics and business" is interpreted in a broad sense to include, inter alia, entrepreneurship, innovation and organizational theory.
The aim of the programme is to qualify candidates for research of international standard within all the department’s subject areas, and for other work that require scientific insight and analytical thinking and skills.
PhD students learn to work in accordance with recognized principles of academic and research ethics.
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The PhD programme in Economics and Business shall qualify candidates for research of international standard within all the department’s subject areas, and for other work where there are high demands on scientific insight and analytical thinking. Students must learn to work in accordance with recognised principles of academic and research ethics.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE
On completion of the PhD programme, the new doctor is expected to:
* Have in-depth knowledge in the chosen subject area and be at the forefront of knowledge within their specific area of research.
* Have in-depth knowledge about scientific theories and methods within the field.
* Be able to assess and analyze different theories, methods and processes in research and academic development projects, also from an international perspective.
* Be able to contribute to the development of new knowledge, new theories and methods in the field.
SKILLS
On completion of the PhD programme, the new doctor is expected to:
* Be able to formulate research issues, and to plan and conduct research and academic development work of high international standards within the subject area.
* Be able to handle complex scientific questions and to challenge established knowledge and practice in the field.
* Be able to contribute to the development of new knowledge, new theories and methods within their subject area, master relevant social science and statistical methods and be able to assess the utility and limitations of different methods.
* Be able to handle complexity, create an overview and synthesize scientific information.
* Be able to perform critical assessments and give constructive criticism on scientific work in their field.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
On completion of the PhD programme, the new doctor is expected to:
* Be able to conduct the research with professional and ethical integrity, and to identify new relevant ethical issues.
* Be able to participate in complex interdisciplinary tasks and projects.
* Be able to disseminate research and development work through recognized national and international channels, and to participate in scientific debates in international forums.
* Be able to disseminate the research findings to the authorities and public administration, to companies and organizations, and to the general public through contact with the media.
* Be able to teach students within their subject area or field of specialization.
* Be able to place own research in broad academic and societal contexts.
* Be able to assess the need for and, if required, stimulate innovation in the field.
NMBU facilitates national and international exchanges. Part of the doctoral work or doctoral courses may be taken at other Norwegian or foreign academic institutions when it can be incorporated into the plans, and funding has been secured.
ACADEMIC CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
The PhD programme in Economics and Business is based at NMBU¿s School of Economics and Business. The programme is based on the general description of the PhD education at NMBU, and is regulated by the Regulations for the Degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Supplementary regulations are given by the department.
The programme has a nominal duration of three years. The programme consists of required coursework and a thesis. The course package must contain a minimum of 45 credits and is put together in collaboration with the candidate, the supervisor and the department (the research committee), depending on the subject area of the thesis and the candidate¿s background and needs.
The coursework must provide knowledge about the forefront of research in the field, i.e. ongoing research and unanswered questions. Courses both at NMBU and other higher education institutions may be included in the degree. Students are also encouraged to spend one to two semesters at recognized universities abroad, if possible.
The thesis usually consists of 3-4 articles, and the candidate must demonstrate through the choice of analysis methods and research issues that he/she is capable of conducting independent research work of high quality. Publishing findings in good international journals is an important goal.
PhD students must submit annual progress reports on a standard form by 1. February every year. Deviations from the plan must be explained. The requirement of a progress report is set out in section 9.1. PhD students and supervisors share responsibility for progress.
All PhD candidates must attend three regular seminars at the Department (see section 9.1): an introductory seminar after approximately 6 months, a midway assessment seminar after approximately 1.5-2 years and a final seminar approximately 6 months before submitting the doctoral thesis. The midway assessment seminar must be carried out in accordance with section 9.2. The seminars are considered to be part of the required coursework and quality assurance of the PhD programme, and will give the students useful feedback for the work ahead.
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