Doctorate in Economics, Policy and Global Development
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This doctorate study program at Swiss International University is a 100% research-based track designed for visionary professionals and scholars ready to make profound contributions to global economic strategy and international policy. By immersing yourself in rigorous, independent investigation, you will confront and analyze the most pressing challenges in sustainable development, macroeconomic governance, and public policy. This program seamlessly bridges advanced theoretical frameworks with self-directed academic inquiry, preparing you to lead and innovate at the highest levels of global institutions, think tanks, and public administration.
Program Overview
Study Level: Equal to ISCED / EQF Level 8
European Cycle: Equal to the 3rd European cycle of higher education
Duration: 18+ Months (Minimum duration, with full flexibility for students to extend the study program)
Understanding the Frameworks:
ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education): Programs at ISCED level 8 are devoted to advanced study and original research. They are designed primarily to lead to an advanced research qualification.
EQF (European Qualifications Framework): The EQF is a translation tool developed by the EU to make national qualifications easier to understand and more comparable. Level 8 requires knowledge at the most advanced frontier of a field, along with the most advanced skills needed to solve critical problems in research and innovation.
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum features 7 intensive modules followed by extensive independent research activities. It is structured to refine your methodological expertise and deepen your specialized knowledge before embarking on your final thesis.
4 Research-Related Modules
Rigorous training in advanced qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, complex data analysis, and academic writing to build a flawless foundation for original scientific inquiry.
2 General Modules
Essential foundational blocks that contextualize overarching global systems, macroeconomic theory, and institutional governance structures.
1 Module About the Study Field
A highly specialized module focused strictly on the core themes of your research, exploring the critical intersections of global development, sustainability, and economic policy.
Thesis and Research Activities
The pinnacle of this 100% research-based program, allowing you to conduct an exhaustive, independent investigation into a specific economic or policy challenge and produce original insights that redefine existing knowledge in the field.
