About seminar

Our 6-semester Doctoral Seminar is addressed to graduates of Master’s degree programmes (regardless of the completed field of study) who wish to obtain a doctoral degree in the discipline of Economics and Finance.

In 2020, changes were implemented as regards the methods of obtaining a doctoral degree. Doctoral studies were replaced by doctoral schools. Candidates who wish to obtain a doctoral degree but who at the same time do not want or cannot give up their professional careers still have an open path to obtaining this academic degree through the procedure of applying for a doctoral degree on an extramural basis. The seminar offered at our University can be regarded as the first stage of this path.

The aim of the Seminaris to prepare its participants for independent research work and to provide scientific supervision during the preparation of a doctoral dissertation.

Seminar participants will have the opportunity to:

Become familiar with the methodology of scientific work as well as the methodology of preparing scientific texts, including doctoral dissertations.
Acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to plan and conduct scientific research, in particular to formulate research questions and hypotheses and apply research methods and techniques.
Develop skills in the field of working with scientific literature, obtaining and processing data, conducting scientific research, developing and documenting scientific texts.
Developing the concept and writing a doctoral dissertation under scientific supervision.

Program

The seminar is intended to help all candidates who wish to involve in scientific work and independently acquire knowledge necessary for the preparation of a research project leading to obtaining a doctoral degree in the discipline of Economics and Finance. Our program focuses on issues related to proper formulation of research questions and hypotheses/theses, as well as to adapting appropriate research methods to the selected research questions. Practical exercises will allow you to acquire the skills necessary to plan and implement your own research project.

Legal and ethical bases of research in social sciences
Research Methods in Economics and Finance
Advanced Topics in Economics
Quantitative research methods
Qualitative research methods
Statistical methods in social sciences
Advanced Topics in Finance
Techniques for writing and publishing scientific articles
Doctoral seminars
Individual consultations with scientific supervisors
Machine Learning for Economists and Financiers
Applied Econometrics: Time-Series Data Analysis
Contemporary Major Economic and Financial Issues
Introduction to academic teaching
Applied Econometrics: Panel Data Analysis

Advantages of the Doctoral Seminar at Vistula University

Theoretical knowledge and practical skills

You will develop scientific skills necessary to prepare a doctoral dissertation. You will gain theoretical knowledge and hone your practical skills in designing scientific research, in particular, in formulating research questions and hypotheses as well as applying research techniques and methods. You will acquire learning outcomes corresponding to level 8 of the Polish Qualifications Framework.

Working with a supervisor

You will develop the concept of your doctoral dissertation and then write it under the substantive supervision of your supervisor. During individual consultations, you will learn about scientific techniques and gain skills in, among others, using scientific literature, collecting and processing data, conducting scientific research, developing and documenting scientific texts. It will be easier for you to publish a scientific article, which is a necessary condition for obtaining a doctoral degree.

Participation in the life of Vistula University scientific community

The university is included in the elite list of recognized scientific units of Eurostat. By participating in the Doctoral Seminar, you will meet our outstanding experts, who participate in scientific projects aimed to respond to contemporary challenges and social needs. Our lecturers issue professional opinions and advise various institutions and organizations. They are involved in many projects due to their special scientific competences.

Price list

Aplication fee – 100 Euro one-time

Tuition fee – 3000 Euro per year

The amount of fees is regulated by the Regulation of the Rector of Vistula University of March 15, 2024.

NOTE: The fee must be paid one week before the commencement of the Doctoral Seminar.

Transfer description:

Please, provide the following details in the transfer description: Doctoral Seminar in Management / name and surname.

Payment to the bank account of Vistula University in Warsaw, ul. Stokłosy 3:

Account number: 47 1540 1030 2103 0003 7384 0006

Bank: BANK OCHRONY ŚRODOWISKA S.A.

Adress: Żelazna 32, 00-832 Warszawa

BIC: EBOSPLPWXXX

IBAN: PL

Recruitment rules

Candidates for Doctoral Seminars are required to submit the following documents by e-mail, online or in person:

application form
original or copy of the Master’s Degree diploma,
original ID card for verification,
1 photo in jpg format,
confirmation of application fee payment,
B2 level language certificate (*)

(*) Graduates from the EU and English-speaking countries can be conditionally admitted without a certificate. But it should be noted that before starting the defense process at the dissertation defense stage, a minimum B2 level language certificate must be submitted.

Head of the Study Programme:

Prof. Shahriyar Mukhtarov (PhD)

Professor of the Faculty of Business and International Relations, Vistula University.

Contact details

Vistula University Science Department
E-mail: nauka@vistula.edu.pl
Tel.+48 22 45 72 401

Prof. Shahriyar Mukhtarov (PhD)
Professor of the Faculty of Business and International Relations, Vistula University.
E-mail: s.mukhtarov@vistula.edu.pl
Phone no.: +48 22 457 23 69

Doctoral seminar in the discipline of Economics and Finance

Vistula University