PhDEconomics
| Study location | Lithuania, Vilnius, On Campus |
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| Academic field | Economy and Business (ISCED 01028) Economics (JACS L100) |
| Type | Doctoral, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (30 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | PhD (PhD candidate position in the Modelling of investments for a country‘s sustainable development) |
| Course code | Economics S004 |
| Tuition fee | €11,589 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 7 726,00 |
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| 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. |
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| 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: |
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| 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; |
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Overview
PhD candidate position in the Modelling of investments for a country‘s sustainable development
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Economics
The doctoral candidate position is available in the Business management faculty, Financial engineering department. Applicants interested in other research topics related to Sustainability are also welcome to apply.
Research topic description
There is a lack of research that will help to assess the need for investments for sustainable development, and the optimal allocation of investments by identifying the priority areas of investments for the sustainable development of the country, therefore, this relevant and complex problem of economic science requires conceptual research and solutions.
The aim of this topic is to create a tool for the optimal distribution of investments for the country’s sustainable development, providing greater opportunities to model investments in priority areas.
The prepared tool, which helps identify the priority areas of investments for the country’s sustainable development, will offer wider opportunities for timely management of investment risks, generating investment returns, and ensuring optimal distribution of investments for sustainable development. The application and systematic use of this tool can allow the country to optimally manage investments for sustainable development and gain competitive attractiveness at the national level.
The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. dr. Indrė Lapinskaitė. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at other universities.
Requirements
• Required background: financial, economic
• Expected skills and knowledge: academic writing, communication, data analysis, ability to adapt and learn, problem-solving, research and critical thinking.
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. Indrė Lapinskaitė, e-mail: indre.lapinskaite@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.