PhD in Economics
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

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Our PhD in Economics program is designed for highly motivated individuals seeking to make significant contributions to the field of economics through advanced research and scholarship. With a focus on rigorous theoretical analysis, empirical investigation, and methodological innovation, students engage in cutting-edge research projects that address pressing economic challenges and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline. Under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors, students develop expertise in their chosen areas of specialization and emerge as thought leaders capable of shaping economic policy, informing public discourse, and driving positive social change.

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No. Code Name Semester Weekly Hours ECTS Year Type
1 RMSS 601 Research Methodology I Fall 2 + 2 6.0 1 Compulsory
2 ECON 601 Advanced Economics Fall 3 + 2 8.0 1 Compulsory
3 ECON 602 Public Finance Fall 3 + 2 8.0 1 Compulsory
4 ECON 603 International Trade Fall 3 + 2 8.0 1 Compulsory
5 RMSS 602 Research Methodology II Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Compulsory
6 ECON 699 Preparation of the PhD proposal, (doctoral project), public presentation and approval by the Comission Spring 2 + 1 6.0 1 Compulsory
7 ECON 604 Applied Macroeconomics Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
8 ECON 605 Applied Microeconomics Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
9 ECON 606 Monetary Policy Spring 2 + 1 6.0 1 Elective
10 ECON 607 Public Finance Management Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
11 ECON 608 Risk Management in Public Sector Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
12 ECON 609 Public Debt Management Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
13 ECON 610 International Economic Integration Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
14 ECON 611 International Business Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
15 ECON 612 Trade Policy Spring 2 + 2 6.0 1 Elective
16 ECON 604 Advanced Macroeconomics Spring 0 + 0 6.0 1 Elective
17 ECON 605 Advanced Microeconomics Spring 0 + 0 6.0 1 Elective
18 SCA I First Publication of the Article in the Scientific Journal Fall 2 + 2 10.0 2 Compulsory
19 Mobility I International Mobility I (Teaching) Fall 2 + 1 10.0 2 Compulsory
20 SRW I Scientific Research Work I Spring 2 + 2 10.0 2 Compulsory
21 LEC Lecturing Spring 2 + 2 10.0 2 Compulsory
22 LR1 Public Presentation of Doctoral Thesis- Literature Review Spring 0 + 0 10.0 2 Compulsory
23 SRW II Scientific Research Work II Spring 2 + 1 10.0 2 Compulsory
24 DOC999 Public Defense of Doctoral Thesis Fall 0 + 0 30.0 3 Compulsory
25 EW2 Public Presentation of the PhD thesis - Presentation of Research Results Spring 0 + 0 10.0 3 Compulsory
26 Mobility II International Mobility II (Teaching) Spring 0 + 0 10.0 3 Compulsory
27 SCA II Second Publication of the Article in the Scientific Journal Spring 0 + 0 10.0 3 Compulsory
Course Name Semester
First Year
Research Methodology I Fall
Advanced Economics Fall
Public Finance Fall
International Trade Fall
Research Methodology II Spring
Preparation of the PhD proposal, (doctoral project), public presentation and approval by the Comission Spring
Applied Macroeconomics Spring
Applied Microeconomics Spring
Monetary Policy Spring
Public Finance Management Spring
Risk Management in Public Sector Spring
Public Debt Management Spring
International Economic Integration Spring
International Business Spring
Trade Policy Spring
Advanced Macroeconomics Spring
Advanced Microeconomics Spring
Second Year
First Publication of the Article in the Scientific Journal Fall
International Mobility I (Teaching) Fall
Scientific Research Work I Spring
Lecturing Spring
Public Presentation of Doctoral Thesis- Literature Review Spring
Scientific Research Work II Spring
Third Year
Public Defense of Doctoral Thesis Fall
Public Presentation of the PhD thesis - Presentation of Research Results Spring
International Mobility II (Teaching) Spring
Second Publication of the Article in the Scientific Journal Spring