Economy of Earth Resources

Learning outcomes

A graduate of the doctoral study programme in Economy of Earth Resources is able to:

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge in the field of study Acquisition and processing of Earth Resources in the study programme Economy of Earth Resources, and acquire the skills and methods of scientific research, corresponding to the current state of knowledge in the field, which follows on from their knowledge from the engineering study of the study programme Management of Earth Resources and they are typically at the level of advanced textbooks supplemented with selected aspects of the latest knowledge in the field of study Acquisition and processing of Earth Resources in the study programme Economy of Earth Resources.
• Demonstrate the ability to conceive, construct, implement and modify a substantial part of research using knowledge and skills from the field of technical and natural science disciplines, from the application of environmental, economic, legislative and social aspects in planning and decision-making of the company, from the field of project management, from the field of application new, modern information technologies in business management with scientific integrity and their understanding in a way that indicates a professional approach to work and profession. He/she has competences usually demonstrated by putting and defending arguments and solving problems, specific tasks in the field of study Acquisition and processing of Earth Resources of the study programme Economy of Earth Resources.
• Contribute with original research to the expansion of the boundaries of scientific knowledge through an extensive set of works in which he demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret relevant data, facts in the field of study of the study programme Economy of Earth Resources, some of which are suitable for peer-reviewed publication at the national or international level and contribute so to ethically and socially responsible business.
• Be capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex concepts, able to communicate information, principles, problems and solutions to professional and lay audiences.
• To be able to communicate with colleagues, the wider scientific community and the lay public, one's field of research and to be able in academic and professional life to support the technical, social and cultural development of society, based on scientific knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Earth resources
• Alternative energy sources
• Economics of the industry
• Financial processes
• Financial management
• Innovative technologies for acquiring and processing earth resources
• Macroeconomics
• Managerial accounting

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

• The condition for admission to doctoral studies is the completion of the second level of higher education and the successful completion of the entrance examination.
• Certified copies of graduation documents.
• List of professional and scientific papers published so far.
• Framework project on the topic of the dissertation.
• The entrance exam consists of a language (English) and a professional part.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International — International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 11,327 AUD / year ≈ 7,000 EUR / year.
• EU/EEA — European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. EU/EEA Nationals: 11,327 AUD / year ≈ 7,000 EUR / year.

Living costs

Košice, Slovakia: 809-1,375 AUD / month.

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.