Ph.D. in Business and Socioeconomic Sciences

• Information Systems
• Marketing
• Sustainable Development
• Public Governance
• Service Management
• Tourism
• Leisure Science
• Quality of Life, Well-being & Environmental Psychology

The doctoral program targets those interested in research careers in either higher education or industry and is ideal for prospective candidates already holding a master's degree (or equivalent) in either business or one of the social sciences.

Academic Community

Modul University Vienna faculty members are selected not only on the basis of scholarly principles, but also because they are excellent teachers, fascinated by their subject, and capable of inspiring students. Faculty are engaged in many activities related to a new form of integrated education - one that is understood as an intertwining of decision-making competence on a professional level and personality development. Members of our academic community are encouraged to adhere to the fundamental educational values of Modul University Vienna. These values are conveyed to students both inside and outside of the classroom through various methods and channels.

Our faculty members are highly respected experts within their local and international professional associations. The international experiences and global networks of faculty advance the university's research. The promotion of young academics is an essential component of Modul University Vienna's mission and academic outreach. The University orients itself towards scholars and educators interested in long-term academic careers. The success of MU's internal promotion efforts is reflected in our academic community's following achievements, namely:

• The quality of publications
• The number of acquired research projects, as well as the quantity and quality of contributions by the faculty
• The quality of independent teaching
• The promotion of talented young academics
• The number of transfer achievements for the economy (e.g. industry projects, presentations at business events, other subject-related interest groups)
• The incorporation in academic and other relevant, non-academic networks
• Awards and distinctions
• The active participation in the university's sustainability process

Programme Structure

Candidates have to complete a number of courses in various modules.

• Theory Building and Methodology: Courses introducing principles of the philosophy of science, paradigms, theory building and testing, and the development of research designs.
• Research Methods: Courses focusing on the practical aspects of quantitative and qualitative techniques suitable for business and social science research problems. Topics include data mining, forecasting, game theory, probability, qualitative methods.
• Research Seminars: Customized courses are offered based on the program's themes, with emphasis on state-of-the-art problems and approaches. Combinations of research seminars offered in more than one area of specialization are encouraged.
• Research Communication and Collaboration: These courses allow candidates to exchange knowledge and gather insight about the responsibilities and the work of a scholar. Both seminar and practical training opportunities are offered.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 100

IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

A prerequisite for admission to the Ph.D. study program is a three-year Bachelor's and a two-year Master's degree in the field of business or one of the social or economic sciences from an accredited post-secondary educational institution.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Motivation
• Statement of Research and Career Interest
• Bachelor and Master diploma
• Bachelor and Master transcripts
• English proficiency test or other proof for non-native speakers, i.e. proof of English proficiency level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; The minimum scores are: TOEFL: 100 internet-based test (IBT) with no individual section score less than 20; or IELTS: overall band score between 7 and 7.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
• One example of a research publication or report (optional)
• Copy of Passport
• Passport-sized photograph
• Two letters of recommendation from academic sources

Tuition Fees

International (non-residents): 22,654 AUD / year (≈ 14,000 EUR / year)

EU/EEA Nationals: 22,654 AUD / year (≈ 14,000 EUR / year)

Living costs

Vienna, Austria: 1,393-2,154 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Please reach out to our team to learn about temporary fee reductions, grants and scholarships.