PhDManagement
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
|---|---|
| Academic field | Management and administration (ISCED 345) Management studies (JACS N200) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (PhD candidate position in the Business process optimization in the context of twin transition) |
| Course code | Management S003 |
| Tuition fee | €11,589 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 7 726,00 |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Entry qualification | Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Master of management field The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
|---|
| Language requirements | English International applicants to whom English is not a native language need to provide a proof of their English language proficiency. Exceptions are made only for applicants who have completed their previous studies fully in English. One of the following is accepted: |
|---|
| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A relevant portfolio is required. Please upload your research proposal including the abstract, literature review, research objectives, research questions, methodology and bibliography. - Certified copies of the Master’s degree diploma and its supplement with grades or higher education equivalent to it; |
|---|
| More information |
|---|
Overview
PhD candidate position in the Business process optimization in the context of twin transition
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Management
The doctoral candidate position is available in the Business Management faculty Business Technologies and Entrepreneurship department. Applicants interested in other research topics related to Management are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
To achieve effective business development and a smooth transition to a circular economy, digitization and sustainability become vital aspects, which means that there is a need to look for new management methods, models and structures, and optimization methods that could transform business processes as “easily” as possible and with as little loss as possible in all senses.
The object of research is the optimization of business processes.
The work aims to assess organizations’ business processes in the context of double transformation.
Taking into global account trends such as sustainability, digitization, robotization, environmental friendliness, resource-saving, waste recycling and utilization (circular economic phenomenon), the industry is facing ever more significant challenges, so the rapidly spreading and widespread phenomenon of the Twin Transition can be the key to the successful transformation of industrial value chains aimed at reducing waste and pollution.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. dr. Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities. s.
Requirements
• Required background: Master’s degree in the Management field
• Expected skills and knowledge: preferably research skills in the Management field
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
For more information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The position may not be opened if no qualified candidate is found. Additional information regarding the post may be obtained from Prof. dr. Ieva Meidutė-Kavaliauskienė, e-mail: ieva.meidute-kavaliauskiene@vilniustech.lt
Programme structure
The PhD programme consists of:
· Independent research under supervision;
· Courses for PhD students (approximately 30 ECTS credits);
· Participation in research networks, including placements at other, primarily foreign, research institutions;
· Teaching or another form of knowledge dissemination, which is related to the PhD topic when possible;
· The completion of a PhD thesis.