University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme (4 years)
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme is a multidisciplinary programme where students can graduate as a Doctor or Licentiate of of Economics and Business Administration, Administrative Sciences, Technology or Philosophy.
The doctoral degree consists of a doctoral dissertation and doctoral studies supporting research work and the development of expertise. All graduating doctors will have sufficient scientific capabilities to operate in their field of research in demanding expert and development positions and in international cooperation. All graduating doctors will also have sufficient general scientific expertise.
University of Vaasa is an internationally competitive, productive and specialised research university with a strong focus on impactful, basic scientific research. Our core competence consists of high-level expertise in business, technology, management and communications.
Our fundamental purpose is to cultivate new knowledge and nurture civilisation as a core value of our society. This is why we focus on global challenges and opportunities. They provide us with the core source of motivation for our education and research. We use our work as a means to advance positive and sustainable development for individuals, communities and the world at large.
