Doctoral study programme “Economics” is carried out at Kaunas University of Technology, School of Economics and Business, together with the Klaipėda University and Lithuanian Energy Institute. While studying under doctoral study programme “Economics” students are prepared to perform future research. Coordinated by experienced scientists PhD students carry out and present their research in the chosen area, which is an essential part of a four-year doctoral study programme.
The main objective of the programme is to educate talented economists, who may contribute to recent scientific research of economics, create new knowledge and apply it in practice. The programme aims to develop highly qualified professionals, ready for academic and professional career in leading global education institutions.
ApplyCycle | Third cycle |
Language | Lithuanian, English |
Duration | 4 y. |
Degree awarded | Doctor of Science |
Topic title | Possible scientific supervisors | Source of funding | |
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Measurement of regional green development competitiveness | prof. dr. Jurgita BRUNECKIENĖ | state-funded | |
Factors of industry 4.0 for sustainability in supply chains | doc. dr. Akvilė ČIBINSKIENĖ | state-funded | |
Economic Evaluation of Renewable Energy Sources | prof. dr. Daiva DUMČIUVIENĖ | state-funded | |
Smarter budgeting decisions using potential of artificial intelligence techniques to support effectiveness in universities | prof. dr. Rytis KRUŠINSKAS | state-funded | |
Technology-driven Restructuring of Manufacturing Industry in the Context of 4.0 Industry | doc. dr. Asta Baliutė | state-funded | |
Clustering processes impact on competitiveness and economic growth | prof. dr. Valentinas NAVICKAS | state-funded | |
Sectoral digitalization - risk and investment return potential valuation (Fintech, Insurtech, Govtech or other) | prof. dr. Rytis KRUŠINSKAS | state-funded | |
Changes in the Labour Market in the Context of Industry 4.0 | doc. dr. Alina STUNDŽIENĖ | state-funded |
Persons with a Master’s Degree or equivalent degree of higher education may participate in an open competition for admission to doctoral studies. |
Applicants to the doctoral program in the field of science are accepted by competition according to the competition score. Minimum Competition Score 8.0 |
Mandatory documents for admission: |
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Participation in motivational interview (Kaunas University of Technology, K. Donelaičio g. 73, Kaunas, Lithuania or online) |
Signing a study agreement (if invited to study) |
Weighted grade point average of the diploma supplement |
0,4 |
Research experience Research experience in ten-point grading system (The evaluation of the research experience includes the candidate’s scientific publications or the research paper, other research experience, scientific qualifications, the compliance of the scientific publications and research experience with the topic of doctoral studies) |
0,3 |
Motivation interview |
0,25 |
Recommendations by scientists |
0,05 |