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 Business change management in the context of digital transformation)
Course code	Management S003

Tuition fee	€12,449 per year Part-time studies (6-year) 8 229,00
Application fee	€100 one-time

Entry qualification

Postgraduate diploma (or higher) Required background: management, administration, economic 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: IELTS (International English Language Testing System) academic: 5.5 FCE (First Certificate in English): A CAE (Certificate in Advanced English): C CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): C TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) paper based: 510, internet based: 70, computer based: 180. The TOEFL institutional code is 6529. B2 Certificate in English

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; - Curriculum Vitae (CV); - List of scientific publications and their copies or research proposal (if scientific publications are not included); - Copy of a personal data page of a passport or a copy of a personal ID; - Other documents that an applicant wants to submit.

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Overview

PhD candidate position in Business change management in the context of digital transformation

Open application for a doctoral candidate in Management
The doctoral candidate position is available in VILNIUS TECH, Faculty of Business Management Department of Business Technologies and Entrepreneurship. Applicants interested in other research topics related to organizational behaviour, twin transition and change management, are also welcome to apply.

Research topic description
Working under new conditions of ICT development, remote work and the latest business management trends causes certain challenges and new conflicts within an organization. There is a direct link between the changes in technologies, business environment societal changes and business management theories. Existing models applied in change management do not meet current requirements and can determine the decrease of competitive ability for the business organizations. The relations between various factors causing changes and business in the development processes must be determined to avoid gaps in business management methods in the future. Digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) becoming an integral part of the wide spectrum of business management processes, so it is important to evaluate and consider this while proposing new scientific management approaches. These circumstances frame the topicality of this subject.

The selected candidate will work on the PhD thesis under the supervision of Prof. Dr Vida Davidavičienė. The successful applicant will have to attend scientific conferences, meetings and internships at the other universities

Requirements
• Required background: management, administration, economic
• Expected skills and knowledge: analytical, quantitative and qualitative research method use, systematic 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 Vida Davidavičienė, e-mail: vida.davidaviciene@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.