International Doctorate in International Economic Relations and Management
Boost your research career with a flexible and rigorous international doctorate focused on global economics, strategic management and international economic relations.
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The Joint International Doctorate in International Economic Relations and Management is an interdisciplinary, cooperative and cross-border programme, developed by leading European universities in economics and management. It is designed to train highly qualified researchers in key areas of the global economy and international relations.
Throughout this flexible programme with an international scope, you will develop your doctoral thesis with the support of an international academic team, participating in conferences, publishing your results and connecting with scientific networks.
With a minimum duration of three years and a total of 180 ECTS credits, this doctoral program combines scientific training, international experience and academic excellence.This doctorate programme offers different areas of research aimed at the in-depth study of economic and management processes from a global, strategic and multidisciplinary perspective. It trains you to address current challenges in the international environment from various analytical perspectives. Some of the main themes are:
30 September 2025
8 - 10 October 2025
28 November 2025
Phases of the doctorate programme
This doctorate programme is organised into four sequential phases, which guide your evolution from academic training to the final defense of your thesis:
Phase 1 – Academic training
| Areas | Type | ECTS |
| Global Economy | Compulsory | 5 |
| Economic Philosophy | Compulsory | 5 |
| Advanced Statistics and Multivariate Analysis | Compulsory | 5 |
| Academic Research Methodology | Compulsory | 5 |
| Economics of Innovation | Compulsory | 5 |
| Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy | Compulsory | 5 |
| Thesis Work / Research Credits | 20 | |
| Publishing Credits | 10 |
During this phase, you will have to submit your research proposal, a paper outlining the problem to be studied, the purpose of the work, the method to be used and the general approach. This plan will be developed jointly with the tutor assigned to you, who will support you throughout the entire doctorate process.
Phase 2 – Research
| Areas | Type | ECTS |
| Seminar / Individual Research with Supervisor | Compulsory | 5 |
| Seminar / Individual Research with Supervisor | Compulsory | 5 |
| Thesis Work / Research Credits | (2x10) | 20 |
| Publishing Credits | (2x15) | 30 |
Phase 3 – Scientific production
| Areas | Type | ECTS |
| Individual Research with Supervisor | Elective | 6 |
| Active Participation in Conferences, Workshops, Scientific Seminars | Compulsory | 10 |
| Thesis Work or Research with Supervisor | Compulsory | 17 |
| Thesis Work or Research with Supervisor | Compulsory | 17 |
| Publishing Credits | Compulsory | 10 |
During the development of the doctorate, intermediate evaluations will be carried out to assess the current status of your thesis. These predoctoral follow-ups, presented to an academic committee, aim to review progress, propose adjustments and offer specialised recommendations. They are key to consolidating your research work and moving safely towards the final defense.
Phase 4 – Final defense
This last phase involves the formal delivery and public defense of your doctoral thesis. You must submit the complete thesis in English, together with an executive summary, a thesis booklet (20–25 pages), your CV, list of publications and declaration of authorship.
Once successfully completed, you will receive the joint doctorate degree (PhD), which is internationally recognised and valid in all the countries participating in the consortium.
Key aspects to succeed in your doctorate
Each year you must submit a report signed by your supervisor. This document allows you to track your progress and record possible adjustments in your doctoral project.
In order to defend the thesis, you must publish your results in indexed journals, international congresses or other means recognised by the consortium. Credits are only granted if there is formal publication.
Universities such as Sopron and Bratislava require additional assessments (complex examination or departmental discussion) prior to public defence. Check with your supervisor for specific conditions.
In addition to the supervisor, you will have the support of the International Consortium and the Scientific Committee, based in Eisenstadt, for academic and organisational advice at all times.
You can request up to two semesters of temporary leave for personal or health reasons. During that time, no fees are paid and academic development is not permitted.
Before the final submission, the thesis must pass a professional linguistic review in English and an evaluation of originality using an anti-plagiarism system.
