Information and Knowledge Management

Program Description

Graduation Requirements

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

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the doctoral study programme demonstrate, upon completion, deep and systematic knowledge of:

- systems science theory;

- contemporary economic theories;

- current statistical and mathematical methods in management;

- the system of sciences and research problems at the interface of systems engineering and computer science.

Graduates of the specialization Information and Knowledge Management further demonstrate knowledge of:

- the design, development, and implementation of selected types of information systems;

- business informatics;

- modelling and simulation;

- managerial aspects of working with information and knowledge.

Upon completion, graduates of the doctoral study programme are able to:

- design and apply advanced research methods in the fields of systems engineering and computer science in a manner that enables the expansion of disciplinary knowledge through original research;

- develop and evaluate theories, concepts, and methods of systems engineering and computer science, including defining the scope of the field and positioning it within a broader context.

Upon completion, graduates of the doctoral study programme are capable of:

- evaluating new knowledge with regard to the long-term economic and societal consequences of its application;

- engaging in creative activities within interdisciplinary teams;

- leading the work of research teams and planning extensive creative activities aimed at solving complex problems in the design and development of ICT, as well as acquiring and planning resources for their implementation;

- independently solving complex problems in creative activities or in the application of their outcomes;

- communicating their own research findings clearly and persuasively to other members of the international scientific community as well as to the general public;

- applying their expert knowledge, professional skills, and general competences in the English language;

- acquiring new expert knowledge, skills, and competences through their own creative activities and influencing the conditions and context of the education of others.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the doctoral study programme Systems Engineering and Informatics, specialisation Information and Knowledge Management, must have completed a Master’s degree in economics, informatics, or another related study programme.

The entrance examination takes the form of an interview, during which the applicant’s knowledge of informatics, economics and the English language is assessed. In economics, applicants are expected to demonstrate an overview of the current development of the information society, 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. In informatics, applicants are expected to demonstrate the ability to design simple information systems, knowledge of issues related to enterprise informatics and programming, basic decision‑support tools, general knowledge of modern information and communication technologies, and knowledge of systems theory with a focus on systems engineering. The interview also includes a discussion of the submitted paper outlining the intended topic of the future doctoral dissertation, based primarily on a sufficient review of existing scientific literature. The paper must be submitted in advance and should be 2,500–3,000 words in length.

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 provide for 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 nostrification, which is a recognition of your previous studies.

More information here. 

Accreditation

Valid until 10/27/2028

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.