Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF)
The Vienna Graduate School of Finance (VGSF) is a center of excellence for finance. Located in Vienna (Austria), it was founded by the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS), the University of Vienna, and the WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business). These three institutions joined forces, and their expertise, to create a hub in Vienna aiming to produce internationally recognized research and provide a competitive PhD education. VGSF offers a structured, full-time PhD program in Finance. We offer a stimulating learning and research environment and financial support to outstanding students from around the world. Our faculty includes professors and junior faculty from IHS, the University of Vienna, and the WU. They are distinguished professionals, in their area of research, who publish in prominent journals. VGSF regularly invites leading scholars to teach courses and to present their current work. Our graduates can look forward to a rewarding career at leading academic institutions. For further information: www.vgsf.ac.at/phd-structure www.vgsf.ac.at/application www.vgsf.ac.at/faculty www.vgsf.ac.at/placements
The Pompeu Fabra University, a research-oriented public university with an international outlook, has joined the ranks of the best universities in Europe. In the THE ranking, it is the top university in Spain (143rd in the world and 60th in Europe) and the 10th best university in the world among those less than 50 years old (5th in Europe). The UPF Barcelona School of Management is the management school of a great university, Pompeu Fabra University. We share the virtues of this internationally recognized university which focuses on excellence in teaching and research. Our intention is to contribute to the development of management and the people who will put it into practice. We train professionals capable of managing companies and institutions, leading projects with a global vision. People who seek to add value, innovate, and transform society from a commitment to culture and planetary well-being. Welcome to On-Campus&Live You can attend class in person or 100% remotely with the same educational guarantees. Modality enriched with elements of the online programs Master classes and personal mentor Face-to-face sessions with active methodologies for transferable learning Same teaching calendar and schedule Why choose us? We connect the university with business through innovation, social transformation and research. Our vision of management is strategic and people-centred, based on the best international practice. We provide solutions to the challenges facing business, social and institutional communities with a view to transferring the results to society and generating knowledge and economic and social impact. We offer an active, personalized and multi-disciplinary approach to learning which prepares students to become professionals with the skills to adapt to constantly changing circumstances. We have a culture based on values that include ethics, social responsibility, rigour, sustainability, diversity, humanism and culture; a creative, transformational vision that aspires to excellence in teaching, research and the transfer of knowledge. International vocation with a global view of the challenges of the future UPF Barcelona School of Management’s international outlook is based on building a global view of the challenges of the future. All the School’s areas and activities work transversally to ensure UPF Barcelona School of Management is an international endeavour, leading to a wide, universal view of course content, so that it can be shared with teachers, managers and students worldwide. UPF-BSM, as an extension of the UPF, has earned wide international recognition for the excellence of its teaching and research work.
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
BI Norwegian Business School is one the largest business schools in Europe, ranked as number one in Norway and are among the top 1 % that have the three most important international accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. Faculty and research BI's researchers contribute with research at the top international level. This contributes to new knowledge that provides better decisions, smarter ways of doing things, as well as new products and services. Research and teaching at BI Norwegian Business School is organised under nine departments covering the range of business school disciplines: Department of Accounting and Operations Management Department of Communication and Culture Department of Data Science and Analytics Department of Economics Department of Finance Department of Law and Governance Department of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour Department of Marketing Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship BI Norwegian Business School has also formed research centers for specific fields of expertise. These research centers gather groups of world-leading researchers to continuously deliver excellent research through the study of a clearly defined theory, phenomenon or context. Accreditations and rankings Three accreditations are especially important for a business school with international ambitions: the European EQUIS (European Quality Improvement Systems), the American AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and the British AMBA (The Association of MBAs). Schools that achieve all three of these accreditations are called Triple Crown Schools, and they are in a class of their own among international business schools. Less than 1 % of business schools worldwide have achieved triple accreditation. The accreditations are proof of BI's rigorous standards. BI also achieves good results in the most reputable rankings of business schools, such as Financial Times Ranking and Eduniversals Top Business Schools Worldwide. The last five years BI have been among the twenty best in Europe. Ranking differs from accreditation in that the institution is measured against the other participant schools based on a set of criteria. These criteria are related to characteristics of the alumni, the programme and the institution. Studying at BI Norwegian Business School Bachelor programmes Master programmes Exchange programme Summer School at BI Executive Education PhD PhD Scholarships The doctoral programme leads to a PhD degree and is a four-year full-time study programme, including 25% teaching responsibilities. There are no tuition fees in the PhD programme at BI. However, in order to have an application to the PhD programme at BI considered, you need to have funding. It is not possible to self-fund a PhD at BI. There are three different ways of funding your PhD at BI: Open scholarship (funded by BI) Scholarship linked to a research project Industrial PhD Read more about the different scholarships Campus Campus Oslo is a modern building with technology-rich facilities. You can explore it by taking our virtual tour. It’s located in a popular city area of Norway’s capital, Oslo, and within walking distance you will find restaurants, a cinema, a shopping center and coffee shops. In Oslo you have the perfect combination of urban lifestyle, peaceful countryside, and active coastal living. Our Mission At BI, students, academics and business professionals co-create a more sustainable future. We do this by pursuing academic excellence and shaping future careers and businesses, through internationally acclaimed research, high quality education and close interaction with business and society. Focus and values The importance of sustainability, the impact of digital technology and the ability to work effectively in an international context is integrated into all programmes. We strive to facilitate for student success, build entrepreneur mindsets, and contribute to sustainable development and corporate responsibility. We demonstrate collegiality by contributing to an inclusive work environment in which curiosity and interest in each other are valued. At BI Norwegian Business School, we aspire to: conduct advanced international research develop attractive and responsible graduates who combine the knowledge and skills to work effectively and successfully in an international and digital workplace contributes to innovation and value creation through sustainable business practices Contact Telephone: +47 464 10 000 Email: info@bi.no Postal aldresse: BI Norwegian Business School NO-0442 Oslo Visiting adresse: BI Norwegian Business School Nydalsveien 37 0484 Oslo
Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS), University of Mannheim
Open Applications for Doctoral Program in Economics – 25 doctoral positions Doctoral Programs in Accounting, Finance and Taxation – 12 doctoral positions About The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim offers outstanding opportunities for highly qualified students with strong quantitative skills and a passion for research to pursue a doctoral degree in Business, Economics or the Social Sciences. Benefit from an internationally recognized interdisciplinary teaching and training concept across the boundaries of the economic and social sciences that will lay the foundation for a successful research career. Conduct research in a stimulating research environment across the program disciplines. Our courses are taught by distinguished and dedicated faculty members. Our excellent libraries will support you with your research. Within our three Doctoral Centers we offer 12 Doctoral Programs Center for Doctoral Studies in Business (CDSB) Accounting Finance Information Systems Management Marketing Operations Management Taxation Center for Doctoral Studies in Economics (CDSE) Economics Center for Doctoral Studies in Social Sciences (CDSS) Political Science Psychology Sociology Social Data Science Rankings #1 in Germany in Accounting and Finance, #2 inBusiness and Management, and #3 in Economics and Econometrics – QS University Rankings 2025 (ranking by subject) #2 in Germany in Political Science and #3 in Business Administration, Finance, and Management – Shanghai Ranking 2025 (ranking by subject) #3 in Germany in Business & Economics and Social Sciences – Times Higher Education Ranking 2025 (ranking by subject) Discover GESS All doctoral programs in English. Modern doctoral education with a structured course program and skills courses in teaching, academic writing, and presenting. Guaranteed funding for the duration of the program. Stimulating research environment. Work with outstanding faculty that persistently publishes in the top academic journals. Research stays with partner universities worldwide. Access to major databases and excellent libraries. Modern offices and equipment. Boost your career options with a professional job market training. No tuition fees – government funded first-class education. Contact Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences University of Mannheim B6, 30-32 68131 Mannheim, Germany Phone: + 49 621 181 2034 E-Mail: gess.office@uni-mannheim.de Website: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/gess/ LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/school/graduate-school-of-economic-and-social-sciences
CEMFI is a leading institution in research and graduate education in economics and finance. It was founded by the Bank of Spain in 1987 becoming in 1991 a non-profit foundation. CEMFI has an active and stimulating academic environment. Our faculty is a group of 18 internationally-recognized scholars who have made frontier contributions to their fields of expertise. Numerous faculty members have been elected to some of the most prestigious appointments in economics. Among our faculty, we find a former President, two Executive Vice-Presidents, and three Fellows of the Econometric Society. We also find a former President and three Fellows of the European Economic Association, 12 Research Fellows and two Program Directors of the Centre for Economic Policy Research, and five Presidents of the Spanish Economic Association. Our faculty members have also received prestigious prizes and awards. Three faculty members have been awarded the Rey Jaime I Prize in Economics, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of science in Spain, and two faculty members have been recipients of the Fundación Banco Herrero Prize, awarded to a Spanish researcher under the age of 40 who has made outstanding contributions to economic or social sciences. CEMFI’s graduate education rests on the commitment to provide students with rigorous training in economics and finance. Its offerings include a Master in Economics and Finance and a Ph.D. in Economics. Our placements and the career paths of our graduates are the best endorsement of the value added of our programs. Complementing our graduate offerings, we also organize a Summer School in Economics, which provides specialized frontier training to practitioners, academics, and graduate students, and a Master in Banking Supervision, which we organize in cooperation with the Bank of Spain. CEMFI
Established in 1991 in cooperation with the State University of New York at Buffalo, USA, and the University of Ottawa, Canada, Riga Business School (RBS) is a management – education institution within Riga Technical University (RTU). RBS is the only school in the Baltics which offers North-American style MBA and BBA programs that contain high-level teaching standards and structure, a liberal art approach, intensive case studies, group work, and active classroom participation. The programs based on fundamental business related subjects in management (Finance, Economics, Methods, Law, and Intercultural Communication) and provide different valuable courses, such as StartUp Lab, Sales Management, Writing for Intercultural Communication, Art General, Intellectual Property, Financial Decision Making, etc. RBS also provide BBA Double-Degree options in cooperation with the BI Norwegian Business School (Norway) and with the State University of New York at Buffalo (USA). Our Mission is to educate managers and build leaders who create sustainable prosperity in the Baltic region, Europe and Asia. We do this by fostering an environment in which high potential individuals are challenged, inspired and engaged through interactive learning in the world’s top management practices. Leila Zabitova RBS Customer and Sales Support Manager, Email: admissions@rbs.lv
Luiss Guido Carli is one of the top ranked Italian private universities. Currently Luiss Guido Carlihas four scholarly departments (Business and Management, Economics and Finance, Law and Political Science), although the university is most recognized for its specialization in topics concerning Social Sciences. The extensive programs offered by Luiss Guido Carli allows students to explore and deepen their academic interests in numerous areas and disciplines. Luiss Guido Carli is committed to be a first-rate university by intensifying world-wide collaborations, strengthening postgraduate programs, expanding research opportunities, recruiting new faculty from every corner of the international arena, and tailoring curricula to the evolving needs of the global scenario. Through its affiliation with Confindustria, the Confederation of Italian Industries, Luiss Guido Carli holds a privileged position in the business environment. Over 200 public, private, and multinational corporations cooperate with the university to provide undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students with solid career opportunities.
Paris School of Economics develops economics research of the highest international standard and disseminates the results. It brings together a community of 150 researchers and around 155 PhD students, and offers teaching in Masters, Doctoral, Summer School and Executive Education programs at the cutting edge of the discipline. Founded by the CNRS, the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, the École Normale Supérieure, the École des Ponts-ParisTech, the INRAE, and the University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, the PSE project involves private and institutional partners. Now firmly established as a feature on the global academic landscape, PSE breaks down all kinds of barriers in order to attain its goal of excellence: it brings together the university and the grands écoles, promotes exchanges between economic analysis and the other social sciences, delivers its scholarship to a broad public, and supports the work of its teams in multiple partnerships with public institutions and private organizations. Contact information: summer-school@psemail.eu communication@psemail.eu
The research master program in Business Data Science is a joint degree program of the Schools of Economics and Business of Erasmus University Rotterdam, the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The research master Business Data Science ties the foundations of data science directly to different business fields and prepares students for a PhD trajectory in Business. The Business Data Science research master program is governed by the Amsterdam-Rotterdam Consortium for Graduate Education (ARC). ARC is the consortium of the Schools of Economics and Business of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), providing and supervising the graduate and PhD education of the schools. Also under the ARC umbrella is the Tinbergen Institute research master in economics.
Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI), Copenhagen Business School
The Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI) conducts research in tomorrow’s energy infrastructure from an economic policy point-of-view to ensure a successful transition towards a new sustainable European Energy Infrastructure based on volatile and largely renewable energy sources.
A School of Business and Economics... and so much more What we stand for Over our 40-year history, the school has become the top brand in higher education in Portugal, namely in the areas of business, economics, and finance. This success is explained by our focus on a rigorous and demanding approach to teaching and research; by our efforts to become more and more international and by our naturally bold and vanguardist culture. Nova SBE is the home to the most innovative way of learning, sharing, and growing. As such, the 90.000 m² campus of Nova SBE stands out as an idyllic scenario for a learning experience like no other. Nova SBE in Numbers To those who say “one day I will pursue my dreams”, we answer: the time is now! Take your first step towards success with us. With more than 60% International students, our school and our community has an active role in a sustainable, innovative, entrepreneurial and technological environment. 100% classes taught in English 100+ electives tailored to your preferences 18 areas of expertise Research: 8 Knowledge Centers 150 exchange agreements with schools all over the world 25 nationalities in the faculty body Career Support Services Annual career fair 50% graduates get their first job abroad 100% graduates working after 3 months 21000+ Alumni in 60+ countries and 100+ cities Rankings Nova School of Business and Economics provides an excellent level of higher education and research. Nova SBE programs are student-oriented, collaborative, and advanced. It’s one of the top business schools in the world with Triple Crown accreditation, world-class faculty, and a welcoming and supportive community that embraces diversity. 24th Business School in Europe by Financial Times 11th best International Master's in Finance in the world by Financial Times in 2022 15th best International Master's in Management in the world by Financial Times in 2022 3rd best Master's in Economics in Europe in 2022 by Eduniversal Triple Crown Accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS&AMBA Our Programs The school offers 3 Bachelor’s and 18 Master’s programs that can be blended with the CEMS MIM program. Whether high-school graduates or executive students, everyone can benefit from the school’s reputation and its teaching and research excellence, which is credited in international rankings. We also offer informative and engaging Master’s Talks, webinars where each program gets the spotlight, providing all there is to know about its curriculum, entry requirements, life inside and beyond Nova SBE and much more. If you want to have all your questions answered right away while having a taste of what the Nova Way of Life is about, then you can do all of this presentially in our Carcavelos Campus with our Master’s Day, on the April 5. For those who are considering our undergraduate offer instead, we also offer online Open Days, dedicated to answer all your questions about our Management and Economics bachelor programs. Classes are fully taught in English by world-class faculty with well-established publications in some of the world’s most renowned international academic journals. In addition, Nova SBE students have circa 60 different nationalities, which provides unique networking opportunities and an incredible openness to everyone who wishes to enroll. At Nova SBE there is a close and supportive relation between faculty and students. Our Master’s Programs also allow for a project-based-learning, this meaning that students have direct contact with companies by solving real-problems. Bachelor’s Bachelor’s in Economics Bachelor’s in Management Master’s Master’s in Economics Master’s in International Development & Public Policy Nova SBE has other Master Programs which can be seen in the University’ institutional webpage: https://www.novasbe.unl.pt/en/programs/masters Masters in Business analytics Masters in Finance Masters in Impact Entrepreneurship & innovation Masters in Management International Master's in Finance (IMF) International Master's in Management (IMM) CEMS MIM Research Research at Nova SBE focuses on three primary disciplinary areas – Economics, Finance, and Management – across Nova SBE Knowledge Centers (KCs), and several Nova SBE Labs. Nova SBE offers two PhD programs to pursue an academic and research career: the PhD in Economics and Finance, and the PhD in Management. Our programs follows international best practices and aims at taking students to the frontier of knowledge in their field. PhD in Management PhD in Economics and Finance Life at Nova Located right next to the beach and yet close to the metropolis, where life is happening all the time. There are never-ending options to choose from: Art, Sports, and lots of leisure activities in a country with 3000 hours of sunshine per year. Benefit from a vibrant life on campus. 35 Students Clubs that foster networking and create experiences that go way beyond the walls of the classrooms. Careers @ Nova SBE Team help students throughout the process of acquiring market knowledge, align professional goals and help them to be prepared for the job market. Student development and well-being Team fully dedicated to promote a healthy and engaging student experience where students can thrive. With so many options, it’s easy for you to find the perfect fit at Nova SBE! Contacts Admissions Office The Nova SBE Admissions team promotes Nova SBE's pre-experience programs and clarifies inquiries from both national and international applicants. Bachelor's Program Email: studyatnova@novasbe.pt Telephone: (+351) 213 822 773 Master's Program Email: leadyourfuture@novasbe.pt Telephone: (+351) 213 801 699 PhD's Program Email: phd@novasbe.pt Telephone: (+351) 213 822 712
ESCE Paris - International Business School
Since its creation in 1968, ESCE has been training students to take on important responsibilities in multinational companies or SMEs wishing to expand internationally. Amongst the private higher education institutions in France, ESCE is recognized for providing quality curriculum with international dimension by means of professional approach. OUR MISSION: ESCE's mission is to train students in the international development of businesses and all economic players in a globalized world, with respect for ethics, diversity and cultures. Testimonials:
BSE offers executive courses in Economics, Finance, Data Science and Competition, Markets and Regulation. Don’t miss out. Registration for the 2023-2024 intake is open The Barcelona School of Economics is a leading institution for professional education and research in Economics, Finance, Data Science and Competition, Markets, and Regulations. We select talented, motivated professionals from more than 50 countries and connect them with top-ranking researchers, experienced teaching faculty, international alumni, and a strong recruiter network. Participants are world-leading professionals and researchers who want to sharpen their skills, get exposure to prevailing theoretical and empirical topics, and network with colleagues and instructors. BSE courses offer the opportunity to meet and be instructed by top academic faculty and presenters from the public and business worlds. Key benefits Short, intensive courses Experienced, expert instructors Colleagues from 35+ countries Dozens of companies send employees year after year. Get exposure to the most recent quantitative tools and methodologies and apply them immediately to improve your current job or research. Ranked in top 3 Economics departments in Europe The academic excellence of the school rests on the talent and drive of our teaching and research faculty, which has positioned the BSE consistently among the world's top research groups. Our courses We offer short-intensive courses that address the latest techniques, trends, and problems of the different fields. All programs are taught in English, and we offer in-person and online formats. Macroeconometrics Bayesian Macroeconometrics Brush up on Time Series Analysis Macroeconomic Forecasting: Machine Learning vs Time Series Methods Nowcasting with High-Frequency Information Time Series Models for Macroeconomic Analysis Data Science Harnessing Language Models: Your Path to NLP Expert Foundations of Data Science Introduction to Python and R Programming for Data Science Statistical Machine Learning for Large and Unstructured Data Competition, Markets and Regulation Competitive Effects of Mergers Quantitative Methods for Competition Analysis Competition Economics The Energy Crisis and the Energy Transition: Economics and Policy Finance Sustainable Finance and Investment Our programs of study We offer nine-months, full-time Master’s degrees. All programs are taught in English at our campuses in Barcelona. Master’s Degree in Economics and Finance Economics Program. The Economics Program will provide you with rigorous training for admission to top doctoral programs and for technically demanding careers. Students who complete this program will acquire an excellent grounding and deep understanding of the field's foundations, applications, and policies covering theoretical and empirical approaches. Financial Economics Program. The Financial Economics Program is a comprehensive course that prepares you for the most technically demanding jobs in banking, consulting and asset management. PhD Track Program. The PhD Track Program attracts students of exceptional talent and provides a strong foundation, a stimulating environment, and worldwide placement in the most prestigious institutions, research centers, and universities. Master’s Degree in Specialized Economic Analysis Competition, Regulation, and Markets Program. In the Competition, Regulation, and Markets Program you will acquire an advanced understanding of the interaction between theory and practice as well as the qualifications necessary for solid placement in the field. Economics of Public Policy Program. The Economics of Public Policy Program will prepare you for analytical positions at public institutions, international organizations, consulting firms, research institutions and think tanks. Economics of Energy, Climate Change, and Sustainability Program. In the Economics of Energy, Climate Change, and Sustainability Program you will acquire an advanced understanding of the rapidly changing energy sector, learn how economic theory and data tools can be used to understand their functioning and trends, and develop the qualifications needed for solid placement in the field. International Trade, Finance, and Development Program. The ITFD Program will provide you with rigorous training in the economics of international finance, trade, and development for students interested in demanding professional careers and doctoral programs. Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets Program. In the Macro Program you will acquire the skills demanded by consulting firms, investment banks and government agencies. Master’s Degree in Data Science Data Science Program. The Data Science for Decision Making Program will prepare you to design and build data-driven systems for decision-making in the private or public sector. Data Science Program. The Data Science Methodology Program aims to train future leaders in the field with a deeper understanding of the underlying methods, along with the ability to develop techniques for new and/or non-standard problems.
Iscte Business School traces its origins back to the former department of management sciences, established in 1972. Since then, this school is renowned for its innovative and entrepreneurial focus, international and multicultural environment, and its excellence in both learning and research. Furthermore, an extremely solid connection to the business world is reflected on the exceptional work placement rates of our graduates. Putting it in numbers, we are constituted by a group of excellence that is formed by approximately 181 faculty members, which are distributed throughout our six departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Operations and Management, Quantitative Methods for Management and Economics, and Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour. When it comes to the learning experience, we have more than 4000 students, who are enrolled in our 7 Undergraduate Programmes, 16 Master Programmes and 4 Doctorate Programmes. Iscte Business School is one of the five schools that constitute Iscte, together with the School of Sociology and Public Policy, the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, the School of Technology and Architecture and the School of Applied Digital Technologies. Iscte Business Schools stands tall among Europe's top 50 Best Business Schools - Financial Times Best Business Schools Ranking Our Mission is to co-create societal impact by providing close-to-practice high-quality education and research that promote responsible management. Our Culture is based on the following core values: Excellence: we strive for excellence through teaching, research and activities that promote creativity, critical thinking and continuous improvement, and are responsive to internal and external stakeholders' needs. Community building: we foster a culture of proximity between learners, faculty and staff, which lasts beyond graduation through tight and supportive alumni relations. Diversity and inclusion: we promote and value an environment where all are welcome and treated fairly and respectfully. Innovation and entrepreneurship: we endorse innovation in curriculum, teaching, and research as well as an entrepreneurial spirit. Social responsibility: we acknowledge our responsibility to contribute to society, thus we align our activities with the Sustainable Development Goals. Integrity: Ethical behaviour guides the School's decisions and policies, and underlies the activities of the members of our community. Message of the Dean Iscte Business School is an internationally accredited business school that pioneered the teaching of management and business sciences in Portugal. Our mission is to help students to become innovative and socially responsible business leaders with a global perspective. To embrace this mission we promote intellectual rigor in the classroom and experiential learning. Our programmes offer a hands-on learning experience. Our faculty team is qualified and experienced in teaching and research, and regularly publish in top-notch journals. In addition to the intellectual rigour and practical focus on both teaching and research, many academics carry knowledge of corporate world. Moreover, business leaders holding managerial positions also help us to bring innovation to the classrooms. Our Career Services team helps students to establish links with the corporate world. Through initiatives such as Career Forum, Career Week, Company Open Days, among others, we encourage and support our students to learn how to become best marketplace job candidates and better explore career opportunities. We are also committed to provide our students with international education. Among our large portfolio of programmes and courses, many are taught in English. International students as well as invited faculty also lend a support to this endeavour on campus. Moreover, our students can opt for a study abroad experience (including double degree, exchange or short-term studies) in one of our international and well recognised partner schools located all over the world. Special mention has to be made of the close relationship that Iscte Business School faculty and staff develop with our students and the concern for their well-being which is a decisive factor for their high academic performance. All these distinctive features of our school build its growing reputation at home and internationally. Employability levels close to 100% and a large number of alumni working abroad, many of whom holding leadership positions in multinational companies, reveal Iscte Business School recognition of not only the high quality of the training given to the students, but also their ability to perform and excel in new and challenging environments. Maria João Cortinhal Dean Iscte Business School Contact Information masters.ibs@iscte-iul.pt +351 210 464 211
The Berlin School of Economics offers career development programs in economics, accounting, finance and management at the PhD and Postdoc levels in a single and unique structure. Nine major institutions active in economics research in the Berlin-Brandenburg area cooperate within the Berlin School of Economics: European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, University of Potsdam, ESMT Berlin, Hertie School, ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin Institute for the Economy and the Future of Work (RFBerlin) and WZB Berlin Social Science Center. The Berlin School of Economics combines two major career development programs: the Berlin School of Economics PhD Program and the Berlin School of Economics Research Associates Program both continuing very successful predecessor programs, the Berlin Doctoral Program in Economics and Management Science (BDPEMS) and the Berlin Economics Research Associates (BERA), respectively. Berlin School of Economics PhD Program The Berlin School of Economics PhD Program provides outstanding doctoral students with a vibrant, intensively networked research community. The program develops the students’ talents in a unique combination of a high-level, academic research environment together with applied, policy-oriented research opportunities. Students receive state-of-the-art coursework training and can select from a wide array of specializations for their doctoral research. During the qualification phase of the program (about three semesters), students acquire methodological and research-oriented training in mandatory course work in economic theory, applied economics, business studies, econometrics, and economic policy. Students define their research area and find supervisory support from two supervisors. A minimum of 90 ECTS credits have to be completed in order to finish the qualification phase of the program. During the subsequent dissertation phase of the program (about three years), students write the doctoral thesis while having the opportunity to apply their knowledge in the professional research environment that is provided at the research institutions participating in the Berlin School of Economics. The PhD Program offers four different PhD tracks: PhD in Economics, PhD in Accounting, PhD in Finance, and PhD in Management. All tracks share the same structure and general curriculum, and allow for numerous specializations. Berlin School of Economics Research Associates Program The Berlin School of Economics Research Associates Program promotes the careers of postdoctoral researchers and assistant professors (junior professors) in economics and adjacent fields at the research institutions participating in the Berlin School of Economics. The program recruits its members from the international job market for new PhD graduates and provides a mentoring program and multiple support structures for research activities, networking, travel to conferences, skills development and placement for its members. The Berlin School of Economics rests on the long-running efforts of a highly collaborative work environment of economic research institutions in Berlin-Brandenburg area. Both Berlin School of Economics programs are connected to all major research activities of the participating institutions. The Berlin School of Economics graduates are excellently prepared for positions in academia as well as for policy-related institutions and organizations, which is documented by a list of outstanding placements.
Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
http://iibf.deu.edu.tr Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
KU Leuven is an autonomous university. It was founded in 1425. It was born of and has grown within the Catholic tradition. From its Christian view of the world and the human, KU Leuven endeavours to be a place for open discussion of social, philosophical and ethical issues and a critical centre of reflection in and for the Catholic community. KU Leuven offers its students an academic education based on high-level research, with the aim of preparing them to assume their social responsibilities. KU Leuven is a research-intensive, internationally oriented university that carries out both fundamental and applied research. It is strongly inter- and multidisciplinary in focus and strives for international excellence. To this end, KU Leuven works together actively with its research partners at home and abroad. KU Leuven encourages personal initiative and critical reflection in a culture of idea exchange, cooperation, solidarity and academic freedom. It pursues a proactive diversity policy for its students and staff. KU Leuven aims to actively participate in public and cultural debate and in the advancement of a knowledge-based society. It puts its expertise to the service of society, with particular consideration for its most vulnerable members. From a basis of social responsibility and scientific expertise, KU Leuven provides high-quality, comprehensive health care, including specialised tertiary care, in its University Hospitals. In doing so it strives toward optimum accessibility and respect for all patients. KU Leuven carries out its academic activities at various campuses, research parks and hospital facilities in close cooperation with the members of the KU Leuven Association and with its hospital partners.
The Law Faculty of Charles University was formed in 1348 as one of four faculties of the newly established Charles University. Presently, with more than 4500 students, the Faculty of Law is the largest accredited law faculty in the Czech Republic. It has a fully accredited Master´s Programme taught in Czech; a Doctoral Programme can be taken either in the Czech or English languages. The Faculty also provides LLM courses taught in English. With more than 4000 students, the Faculty of Law is the largest accredited Law Faculty in the country. Many of its alumni hold prominent positions in the central and regional administration, in public service, as well as in advocacy and private business.
The business world is changing fast—and we want to shape it with you. Our mission is to help you navigate your journey towards the next best you by diving into three key elements: your career, your impact and your purpose. Your education is not a one-size-fits-all journey; at the forefront of our programs are your individual goals and aspirations. We fit the program to you—not you to the program. We embrace your unique talent and potential, celebrating different ideas and backgrounds across our international network of future leaders. IE Business School is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, and most importantly, you.