Economics and Management

Program Description

The doctoral study programme Economics and Management focuses on mastering scientific research methods for the development of economic and managerial systems. The curriculum addresses issues of business efficiency and its fundamental categories, objectives and functions, asset and capital structure, organisational structure and corporate governance, production activities and marketing, human resources management, financial management and investment activities. Extensive use of information technologies for the collection, transmission, storage and processing of data, information and knowledge is assumed.

Emphasis is placed on the creative application of economic and managerial methods and tools to solving real‑world problems. The objective of the programme is, through independent scientific research and creative activity, to educate highly qualified professionals capable of researching, designing, implementing, professionally developing and, in particular, applying modern economic and managerial solutions using information, communication and knowledge technologies in the fields of business economics, management and administration.

Graduation Requirements

• 240 credits or more
• internship in a foreign country
• oral defense of the doctoral thesis
• passing the state doctoral exam

Career Opportunities

The graduate profile encompasses both key knowledge and skills, as well as general competences.

Graduates of the four‑year doctoral programme in Economics and Management are capable of conducting scientific research and proposing original solutions to problems in the field of methods and tools of business management, while comprehensively understanding economic interdependencies in corporate governance. Graduates are able to create and lead business plans and seize entrepreneurial opportunities, and can independently acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in economics and management. They are proficient in the principles of creative and scientific work, scientific problem formulation, legal and environmental aspects of new products, and ethical and social aspects of scientific research. They are able to present research results in various forms, including publication in scientific journals and conference proceedings.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates possess the following:

Professional knowledge:

- the ability to design and apply advanced research procedures in economics and management that enable the expansion of knowledge in the field through original research;

- the ability to design and conduct a research project on a selected topic, formulate the topic methodologically, select appropriate research methods, obtain research data and subsequently evaluate and interpret them.

Professional skills:

- the ability to identify entrepreneurial opportunities and assess their benefits and risks;

- the ability to seize entrepreneurial opportunities and develop business plans.

Competences:

- proficiency in the principles of scientific work, scientific problem formulation, legal and environmental aspects of new products, and ethical and social aspects of scientific research;

- the ability to present and professionally process data obtained from research investigations;

- the ability to develop and evaluate theories, concepts and methods of economics and management, including defining the discipline and situating it within a broader context.

 

Graduates of the doctoral programme Economics and Management are well prepared for top‑level managerial positions in various types of economic organisations; senior specialist roles in economics and management; and research positions in public or private institutions engaged in basic or applied research focused on economic sciences, marketing research, investment decision‑making, and the commercialisation of scientific research results. Typical positions include manager, project manager, brand manager, risk manager, management consultant, HR specialist, financial specialist, tax administration methodologist, controller, tax and accounting adviser, expert or appraiser, banker, financial manager, head of a public administration department, and internal or external auditor.

Study Opportunities

The doctoral study programme Economics and Management follows on from the Master’s study programme Economics and Management, which is currently offered.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the doctoral study programme Economics and Management must have completed a Master’s degree in economics or in another related study programme.

The entrance examination consists of a discussion of the key subject areas of the study programme, including a discussion of the paper outlining the focus of the future doctoral dissertation, as well as an English language examination. The paper must be submitted in advance and should be 2,500–3,000 words in length. During the discussion, applicants are expected to demonstrate an overview of current economic developments, knowledge of strategic management principles, economic theory focused on consumer and firm behaviour, or knowledge of macroeconomic indicators, including their theoretical foundations and current values.

The final result of the interview is determined based on the assessment of the members of the examination board, who establish the ranking of applicants and make a recommendation regarding admission or non‑admission. An applicant is deemed successful if a simple majority of the present members of the examination board assess the applicant’s suitability positively. In the event of a tie, the chair of the board decides the final ranking. Admission to the programme is granted by the Dean of the Faculty upon recommendation of the examination board.

The documents you need to submit along with the online application are as follows:

1. Clear copy of passport.
2. Legalized copy of the University Diploma.
3. Academic transcript from the University (list of subjects studied including results). All above-stated documents must be legalized by the Apostille (see more: https://www.apostila.cz/apostille/) or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where you studied and then super-legalized by the competent Czech Embassy/Consulate. Copies without the legalizing stamps will not be accepted!
4. The research proposal (2,500–3,000 words) describing what you would like to do at UHK. It should be based on the existing articles (e.g. Springer, IEEE Xplore, Elsevier, etc.).
5. Your diploma thesis.
6. Curriculum Vitae (personal and contact details, educational background, work experience etc.).
7. English Certificate/visible note that you studied in English/took English courses.
8. Motivation letter where you should explain why we should accept you, write about your skills and experience. 
9. Payment confirmation (fee 30 EUR)
10. Nostrification/recognition of previous EDUCATION. Information about this process is available here or contact us at fim.nostrification@uhk.cz.

Please send all required documents by email to study.fim@uhk.cz.

The application period starts on December 1. The deadline for filing an e-application and submitting the required documents is on May 31.

The application fee is EUR 30 and must be paid to the university bank account until 31 May at the latest. The fee is non-refundable.

 
Payment details:
Bank name: Ceska Sporitelna
Bank address: Budejovicka 1912, 140 00 Praha 4, Czech Republic
Account holder's name: University of Hradec Kralove
IBAN (International Bank Account No.): CZ23 0800 0000 0000 0434 1822
SWIFT code: GIBACZPX
Variable symbol (if available): 12990
 
Please mention your whole name in the sender´s message so that we can link the payment with your name. In addition, once you have paid the fee, please send the payment confirmation to this email - study.fim@uhk.cz.
 
To be able to study in the Czech Republic, you need to get a nostrification, which is a recognition of your previous studies.

More information here. 

Accreditation

Valid until 03/16/2029

Tuition Fee

EUR 10,000 per academic year

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Scholarship

After meeting the conditions specified in the Dean´s Decree No. 8/2025, a doctoral student (fulltime study) receives a monthly scholarship of (approximately) 1,000 EUR.