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Level of study

University postgraduate programmes

Duration

3 years

ECTS credits

180 ECTS

Professional or academic title

Doctor of Science (dr. sc. socio.) in the field of Social Sciences

Introduction

In an era of rapid technological change and global economic dynamics, entrepreneurship and innovation are becoming key success factors, both for individuals and for society as a whole. The inter-university interdisciplinary doctoral study "Entrepreneurship and Innovativeness" is designed to enable the deepening of knowledge about these important areas and develop the skills needed to create new business models and manage innovations.
This PhD emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approach, combining the economic, legal, and technological aspects of entrepreneurship. Through scientific research, students are trained to analyse entrepreneurial processes, develop innovation strategies, and shape policies that drive economic growth. In addition, the study enables participants to apply the acquired knowledge in practice, either through their own business ventures, or through work in scientific institutions and the corporate sector.
Candidates with graduate university studies in the field of social sciences, such as economics or law, have the right to enrol, while candidates with other educational orientations can enrol in the study by passing differential exams. This ensures that students come from different disciplines, which contributes to a diversity of ideas and approaches to innovation.
This study is not only academically challenging, but it is also relevant to the real world. By learning how to identify opportunities and manage innovation processes, participants become leaders who can shape the future of business and society. Through scientific and practical work, this program contributes to the creation of a new generation of professionals capable of solving challenges and fostering sustainable development.
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Terms of enrollment

Completed university graduate study or university integrated undergraduate and graduate university study in the field of social sciences, field: economics or law
Completed university graduate study or integrated undergraduate and graduate university study not in the field of social sciences (field: economics or law) with the obligation to take differential exams
Completed undergraduate university study according to the study system before 2005 in the field of social sciences, field: economics or law
Completed undergraduate university study according to the study system before 2005 that is not in the field of social sciences (field: economics or law) with the obligation to take differential exams
Completed postgraduate scientific (master's) study in the field of social sciences

Programme structure

Teaching at the study is conducted over 4 semesters. The distribution of ECTS credits is indicated below:

30 ECTS credits are acquired in six compulsory courses that are offered in all majors that have a common content and cover the areas of managerial economics, research methods, leadership, project management, controlling and strategic management. With these courses, most of the joint learning outcomes of all majors are achieved.

90 ECTS are distributed among majors, and the distribution of ECTS credits across semesters is made as follows:
In the first semester:
- 15 ECTS credits are acquired through the common content in all majors (three courses) in the field of managerial economics, research methods and leadership.
- 15 ECTS credits are distributed among the compulsory courses of the major.
In the second semester:
- 10 ECTS credits are acquired through the common content in all courses (two courses) in the field of project management and controlling.
- 20 ECTS credits are distributed among the compulsory courses of the major.
In the third semester:
- 5 ECTS credits are acquired through the common content of all majors (one course) in the field of strategic management.
- 25 ECTS credits are distributed among the major content, namely:
  - 10 ECTS credits for compulsory course content (predictably up to 2 courses).
  - 15 ECTS credits for optional course content (predictably up to 3 courses).
In the fourth semester
- 15 ECTS credits are acquired through the diploma thesis
- 15 ECTS credits are distributed among the elective course content, which can be completed in one of the following ways or in a combination of the following ways:
  - through major elective courses.
  - through university elective courses (only if the schedule permits it)
  - through courses from the ERASMUS+ mobility program or other types of mobility programs at other universities in accordance with the student’s approved study plan.
  - through student professional practice.