Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Vacant PhD positions can open multiple times a year. Check the university's website.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
PTE Academic: 62
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Göteborg, Sweden
Disciplines
- Economics
- General Engineering & Technology
Overview
This Technology Management and Economics programme offered by Chalmers University of Technology focuses on the study of how technology influences and is shaped by economic, organisational, and social factors. It supports research into technological innovation, industrial development, and the role of technology in societal change, including its impact on businesses and public sector activities.
Key Facts
The academic environment is interdisciplinary, integrating perspectives from social sciences, engineering, and economics. Training emphasises theoretical and methodological development, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches, enabling the analysis and management of technology-based activities and the ability to conduct independent research relevant to both academia and industry.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Researching Technology Management and Economics or Theory of Science
- Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Technology Management
- Innovation and Industrial Development
- Organization of Technology-based Activities
- Socio-economic Aspects of Technology
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: 90
PTE Academic: 62
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Second-cycle (master's) degree required in a field related to Technology Management and Economics
- Equivalent qualifications from other countries may be accepted
- Interdisciplinary backgrounds accepted (engineering, social sciences, humanities)
- Degree orientation must be relevant to the doctoral subject
- Admission includes assessment of the applicant's ability to successfully complete the programme
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International: Free
- EU/EEA: Free
Additional Details
- Doctoral students aren't required to pay tuition fees.
Living costs — Göteborg, Sweden
1,085-2,002 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Technology Management and Economics.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — 1550 EUR, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027