Doctoral studies in social sciences

You can become a Doctor of Administrative Sciences in these fields of research: regional studies, public management, public law, and social and health management. The field of research is chosen when applying and the applicant will be chosen directly to the major. The major of Doctors of Philosophy is communication studies.

Doctoral studies emphasize the ability to conduct independent research and provide skills not only in the student's specific field but also in general scientific thinking and problem-solving approaches.The doctoral studies consist of the following sections: general scientific studies (philosophy of science, research ethics, etc.), method studies, studies related to the field of study and, academic and other working life skills. The doctoral programme is nationally and internationally networked. The doctoral students actively participate in international seminars and contemporary public discussion.

Post-graduate students of administrative sciences are in the research group of Public Policy and Governance.

Post-graduate students of communication studies are in the research group of Communication Studies.

The focus areas of the subjects are:

• Governance of complex systems
• Public sector reforms and innovations
• Co-creation of knowledge and societal value
• Change of digital media environment
• Artificial intelligence and algorithms from the user and agency point-of-view
• Financial discourses and meanings

Research groups

• Public Policy and Governance
• Communication Studies