PhD Program Management
As of winter semester 2023/2024 this programme is no longer open to new entrants. For information on the succeeding Pdh programme please consult this page »
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Management |
| Duration / ECTS-Credits | 6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits |
| Academic Degree |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Qualification Level |
Doctorate (Third Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 8, EQF/NQF: Level 8 |
| ISCED-F | 0413 Management and Administration |
| Mode of Study |
Full-Time |
| Study Code |
UC 094 xxx | UC 794 360 xxx |
| Curriculum |
Information on the Curriculum (2009W) * |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Admission Requirements |
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates |
* Information on the Curriculum (2009W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2015)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 3 2015, Issue 59, No. 444 (Equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 18 2015, Issue 16, No. 269 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 2 2014, Issue 23, No. 396 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 24 2009, Issue 28, No. 150
- English version of the Curriculum
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's or diploma degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Diploma Programme Business Administration
- Diploma Programme Business Education
- Diploma Programme International Economic and Business Studies
- Master's Programme Accounting, Auditing and Taxation
- Master's Programme Banking and Finance
- Master's Programme Information Systems
- Master's Programme Organization Studies
- Master's Programme Strategic Management
- Master's Programme Business Education
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
With the exception of § 64 par. 5 UG 2002, the general university entrance qualification for admission to a doctoral programme shall be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant diploma programme or master's programme or another relevant programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution. To compensate for substantial subject-related differences, supplementary examinations may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the doctoral degree programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the doctoral degree programme.
Modules and Dissertation
| Compulsory Modules 35 ECTS-Credits |
Dissertation 135 ECTS-Credits |
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Methodology PhD Research Seminar PhD Seminar Professional Development Literature Review Doctoral Thesis Defense |
The dissertation is a scientific study, which – in contrast to a diploma or master’s thesis – documents the student's ability to independently master scientific problems. The dissertation may be submitted as a monograph or may consist of three thematically and/or methodically related articles. A monograph has to meet international quality standards of double blind reviewed publications in the respective field of research. Dissertations consisting of a minimum of three thematically and/or methodically related articles. The quality criteria mentioned in the curriculum are valid. The topic of the dissertation must be from the fields of business administration or business education. |
| Elective Module 5 ECTS-Credits |
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Quantitative Methods I Quantitative Methods II |
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| Elective Module 5 ECTS-Credits |
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Qualitative Methods I Qualitative Methods II |
Modules and Dissertation until summersemester 2015 »
| Compulsory Modules 92.5 ECTS-Credits |
Dissertation 87.5 ECTS-Credits |
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Methodology Quantitative Research Methods Qualitative Research Methods Research Seminar I within the Field of Dissertation Research Seminar II within the Field of Dissertation Research Seminar within a related Field of Research Literature Review Research Proposal Doctoral Thesis Defense Academic Writing Generic Skills Scientific Communication |
The dissertation is a scientific study, which – in contrast to a diploma or master’s thesis – documents the student's ability to independently master scientific problems. The dissertation may be submitted as a monograph or may consist of three thematically and/or methodically related articles. A monograph has to meet international quality standards of double blind reviewed publications in the respective field of research. Dissertations consisting of a minimum of three thematically and/or methodically related articles. The quality criteria mentioned in the curriculum are valid. The topic of the dissertation must be from the fields of business administration or business education. |
Qualification Profile and Skills
The PhD Program Management serves to further develop abilities to conduct scientific work independently and to promote academic careers following diploma and master's degree programs. Graduates can make original independent contributions to the further development of their field.
The program focuses on the following competences:
- Knowledge of the state of research and professional judgement skills in the area of the dissertation;
- The ability to recognize and establish links to related areas of research;
- The ability to write scientific papers that meet the international quality standards of the relevant field;
- To reflect on the ethical and societal implications, particularly in term of gender, of the results of one's own research;
- The ability to present and discuss research findings scientifically with various groups;
- The ability to organize and conduct research processes and to participate in research teams.
Expected Learning Outcomes for the Doctorate
Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates of the PhD Program Management may especially be found in
- Universities
- Research institutions and other post-secondary educational facilities
- Research departments of public and private, national and international institutions,
- Leading positions within organizations.
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
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| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
48.3 |
 |
= 100% |
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2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
36.5 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
11.9 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
3.3 |
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| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Information about the Programme
- Submission of the Dissertation on the PhD-Program Management issued by the Examination Office
- Deadlines
- Information leaflet on the PhD-Program Management
- Guidelines for electronic submission and publication of academic theses and Instruction
Forms (in German only)
- Board of examiners
- Confirmation oabout the Professional Development
- Application of the Dissertation
- Cover Sheet of the Dissertation
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Dissertation
- Application to the Dissertations Defense
- To block the Dissertation
- Aquisition of dissertations in the Austrian Dissertation Data Base
Recognitions (in German only)
- Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet
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Instruction: General Recognition »
Das Ansuchen um Anerkennung von Prüfungen erfolgt im Prüfungsreferat Universitätsstraße 15.
Dem Formular „Ansuchen um Anerkennung von Prüfungen“ sind folgende Unterlagen beizulegen (bitte zu jedem Ansuchen):
(Bitte beachten Sie die Öffnungszeiten)
1. Zeugnis
a. Prüfung abgelegt in Österreich:
Original-Zeugnis und eine Kopie bzw. Studienerfolgsnachweis
b. Prüfung abgelegt im Ausland:
Original-Zeugnis und eine Kopie der ausländischen Universität mit Notenschlüssel
2. Aktuelles Studienblatt
3. Ansuchen um Anerkennung von Prüfungen und Beiblatt
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Universitätsstraße 15 
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Mike Peters