Masaryk university –
Faculty of Economics and Administration
Admission procedure
Ph.D. program in English language can be studied in full-time and combined forms of study. This study is subject to a tuition fee of EUR 4,500 per academic year. The Faculty doesn't garantee any scholarship.
Application forms should be submitted electronically through the web form available at: http://is.muni.cz/prihlaska/?…
In the application forms must be stated the name of expected supervisor and the topic of doctoral thesis. It's strongly recommended to contact the anticipated supervisor and discuss the chosen topic before the entrance exam.
Topics in english language announced for the relevant academic year: http://www.econ.muni.cz/…-programmes/
Admission procedure is usually twice a year, at spring and autumn semester. For current information check this web page regularly.
Information about Recognition of education abroat at: http://www.muni.cz/…/recognition?….
For further information about the study organisation and entrance examination, please contact Bc. Marta Ordeltová the Department of Science and Research. Lipová 41a, 602 00 Brno, tel. +420 549 491 731 e-mail: phd@econ.muni.cz
Admission procedure in doctoral degree study programme in academic year 2012/2013:
Deadline for applying: 3rd December 2012
Date of entrance examination: 18th January 2013
Doctoral study starts in February 2013
The entrance examination will be carried out in the form of:
• a specialist examination, the aim of which is to test the applicants' specialist knowledge (according to the requirements established for individual fields of study)
• a specialist discussion, the aim of which is to ascertain the applicants' potential for creative scientific work and their motivation for the DDP study (based on the materials the applicants were required to supply)
• an English examination, the aim of which is to test the ability and level of expression in English, including knowledge of basic economic terminology
The specialist examination according to individual study lines
Field Economics
• The specialist examination takes a written form and lasts 60 minutes. Knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics of the final state examination extent is tested.
• The discussion is based on the material supplied by the applicant. This should comprise 8 – 12 pages and should include the following:
- information about the topic of the applicant's Master's thesis and about the conclusions reached therein,
- motivation that led to the choice of the topic of the applicant's doctoral thesis,
- ideas about the intended contribution of the doctoral thesis to scientific knowledge.
• English examination.
Field Public Economics
• The specialist examination takes an oral form and tests knowledge of economics, public economics and public finance.
• The discussion is based on the paper (8–12 pages long) submitted by the applicant, which is expected to show the applicant's interest in the topic of the doctoral thesis and knowledge of the area connected with this topic. Obligatory components of the paper include a basic summary of the current state of scientific knowledge, specification of the aims of the doctoral thesis and an indication of the intended methods of reaching the aims.
• English examination.
Field Economic Policy
• The specialist examination takes a written form and lasts 60 minutes. Knowledge of general economic theory (with emphasis on macroeconomics) and economic policy of the extent of the final state exam is tested.
• The discussion is based on the material supplied by the applicant. This should comprise 8 – 12 pages and should include the following:
- motivation that led to the choice of the topic of the applicant's doctoral thesis,
- current state of scientific knowledge in the area of the doctoral thesis topic,
- basic ideas about the aims of the thesis and its intended contribution to scientific knowledge.
• English examination.
Field Business Economics and Management
• The specialist examination takes the form of a written test and lasts 30 minutes. It tests knowledge in the areas of economics of organizations, corporate economics and management.
• The discussion is based on the paper (8–12 pages long) submitted by the applicant, which is expected to show the applicant's interest in the topic of the doctoral thesis and knowledge of the area connected with this topic. Obligatory components of the paper include a basic summary of the current state of scientific knowledge, specification of the aims of the doctoral thesis and an indication of the intended methods of reaching the aims.
• English examination.
Field Finances: the admission procedure is not opened at this academic year for this field
Another part is an examination in English language
Passing the English entrance examination is a necessary requirement for admission to a DDP. It takes a written form and lasts 45 minutes. The applicant has to write an approximately 20-line-long essay on a topic assigned on the spot, varying according to the field of study. The evaluation scale is 0 – 10 points, the pass limit is 5 points. The essay is evaluated by employees of the Masaryk University Language Centre.
Requirements for recognition of the English entrance examination you can find here
These documents have to be enclosed to other supplements of application which is to be received by 20th May 2012.
Application to the doctoral degree programme and its supplements
The application to the DDP is filed electronically. Together with the electronic application, the applicants supply the following written materials:
- an application dispatch form (průvodka)
- a structured CV
- proof of education (a certificate of finishing university studies – see Proof of education specifications) and Recognition of education
- written material for the specialist part of the entrance examination (assigned according to individual fields of study).
About Recognition of education abroad see here
There is no need to send a confirmation about the payment of the fee charged for the application procedure (see below). Whether the payment has been received can be checked in the e-application form on-line.
Applicants are also requested to send the following documents along with the slip (a part of the electronic application form) to the address of:
Department of Science and Research
Faculty of Economics and Administration
Masaryk University
Lipová 41a
602 00 Brno
CZECH REPUBLIC
Fees for services connected with the admission procedure
An amount of CZK 400 is charged for the electronic application form – it is not necessary to send a payment confirmation.
In case an applicant does not attend the entrance examination or withdraws the application form, neither the fee nor the application form will be returned by the faculty. Ways of payment:
- by a giro transfer form (type A), from abroad by an international money order; the
account number of the payment recipient: (IBAN) CZ43 0100 0000 0000 8563 6621
- by a transfer payment to the MU account.
Address of the account’s owner: Masaryk university, Žerotínovo nám. 9, 601 77 Brno
Name of the bank: KB Brno- město
Account number: 85636621/0100
Constant symbol for giro transfer form: 0379
Constant symbol for bank: 0308
Variable symbol: will be generated in the e-application form automatically
Transfer post: VAKUS 601 65 Brno
Notice: Do not send payments without a correct variable symbol!
- by a transfer payment to the MU account.
Address of the account’s owner: Masaryk university, Žerotínovo nám. 9, 601 77 Brno
Name of the bank: KB Brno- město
Account number: 85636621/0100
Constant symbol for giro transfer form: 0379
Constant symbol for bank: 0308
Variable symbol: will be generated in the e-application form automatically
Transfer post: VAKUS 601 65 Brno
Notice: Do not send payments without a correct variable symbol!
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