Economics and Management

University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice - Faculty of Economics

Key information
Field of study:
Management and administration
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
P0413D050022
Application deadline:
31.05.2026
ISCED code:
0413
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 3
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 1

The degree programme aims to prepare students for their future work as academic or scientific researchers in the field of economics and management and for managerial activities in private or public sector organisations. The doctoral degree programme prepares students for a wide spectrum of economic activities and enables students to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for independently solving research problems in the field of economics and management using critical thinking and methods of scientific work with regard to the ethical and related contexts. Those pursuing the programme learn to analyse, evaluate, and design systems related to the management and economics of companies and institutions. The programme also implements current theoretical knowledge in the field and takes into account trends affecting the environment of companies such as Industry 5.0, process management, digitisation, innovative business, globalisation, etc.

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
01.02.2026
Application deadline:
31.05.2026
Application fee:
1000.00 CZK

Submit your application electronically. Attach: (a) a certified copy of the Master’s or follow-up Master’s degree certificate as a PDF from authorised conversion; if you have not completed studies, admission is conditional on submitting documents by enrolment and providing a transcript confirming the final state examination and due completion of the Master’s programme; (b) a provisional dissertation topic and supervisor name from Annex 1; (c) a one-page CV (A4); (d) previous scholarly activities and publications cited in APA 7th style; (e) a dissertation proposal with literature review, research problem, objectives and hypotheses, methodology, data sources and expected contribution. The proposal assesses readiness for independent research.

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Graduates will acquire detailed knowledge of the field of economics, management, quantitative and qualitative methods, methodology of scientific work, and other fields in connection with their dissertation topics such as financial management, marketing, trade, stochastic models, regional development management, and information systems. Graduate destinations include academic or research staff positions, managerial positions at the highest level of private enterprises and public organisations.

University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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Field of study:
Management and administration
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
P0413D050022
Application deadline:
31.05.2026
ISCED code:
0413
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years
Number of applicants in the last academic year: 3
Number of admitted students in the last academic year: 1

The degree programme aims to prepare students for their future work as academic or scientific researchers in the field of economics and management and for managerial activities in private or public sector organisations. The doctoral degree programme prepares students for a wide spectrum of economic activities and enables students to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for independently solving research problems in the field of economics and management using critical thinking and methods of scientific work with regard to the ethical and related contexts. Those pursuing the programme learn to analyse, evaluate, and design systems related to the management and economics of companies and institutions. The programme also implements current theoretical knowledge in the field and takes into account trends affecting the environment of companies such as Industry 5.0, process management, digitisation, innovative business, globalisation, etc.

Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
01.02.2026
Application deadline:
31.05.2026
Application fee:
1000.00 CZK

Submit your application electronically. Attach: (a) a certified copy of the Master’s or follow-up Master’s degree certificate as a PDF from authorised conversion; if you have not completed studies, admission is conditional on submitting documents by enrolment and providing a transcript confirming the final state examination and due completion of the Master’s programme; (b) a provisional dissertation topic and supervisor name from Annex 1; (c) a one-page CV (A4); (d) previous scholarly activities and publications cited in APA 7th style; (e) a dissertation proposal with literature review, research problem, objectives and hypotheses, methodology, data sources and expected contribution. The proposal assesses readiness for independent research.

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Graduates will acquire detailed knowledge of the field of economics, management, quantitative and qualitative methods, methodology of scientific work, and other fields in connection with their dissertation topics such as financial management, marketing, trade, stochastic models, regional development management, and information systems. Graduate destinations include academic or research staff positions, managerial positions at the highest level of private enterprises and public organisations.

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Founded:
1991
Abbreviation:
JU
Number of students:
9728
Number of international students in degree programs:
935
Number of international exchange students:
243
Number of international alumni
154

At the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB), you study at a modern public higher education institution with a strong focus on high-quality teaching, research and international cooperation. Choose from a wide range of study programmes in the humanities, natural sciences, health sciences and economics. USB builds on a strong academic background, an individual approach to students and a supportive, friendly study environment. Its location in a historic and safe city in South Bohemia offers ideal conditions for study and leisure. USB actively participates in Erasmus+ and is a member of the European University Alliance KreativEU, which connects partner universities across Europe and develops joint study programmes, research and student mobility focused on cultural heritage, sustainability and innovation. The University links studies with practice and helps you develop skills for the global labour market.

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