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Doctoral education
University of Vaasa doctoral programme
The doctoral degree offers strong capabilities for working life, either for an academic career or for demanding expert tasks outside the university. A doctoral graduate of the University of Vaasa is an expert who produces in-depth scientific information for the use of the academic community and the surrounding society.
The University of Vaasa produces Doctors of Science in Business Administration and Economics (D.Sc. (Econ)), Doctors of Science in Technology (D.Sc. (Tech)), Doctors of Science in Administrative Sciences (D.Sc. (Admin)) and Doctors of Science in Philosophy (PhD). You can apply twice a year, in February and in August/September using the Studyinfo service.
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From our doctoral students: Blogs and Stories
Thesis Whisperer
Developing behavioural markers of crews’ competencies in high-speed maritime
The operating environment of high-speed workboats has become increasingly demanding in terms of…
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Surfing the Wave of AI: Avoiding a wipeout in the middle of the fun!
Let’s face it: AI isn’t knocking on the door anymore—it’s already kicked it down, rearranged the…
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The mystery of human factors was hidden between the lines
The long-known prerequisite for continuously improving operations in safety-critical fields is…
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In pursuing your cup of tea, what is your blueprint?
On October 26, 1967, Martin Luther King identified the blueprint to guide the pursuit of one’s…
Thesis Whisperer
From Additive Manufacturing to Welding: Towards Optimal Productivity
Hybrid additive manufacturing has become increasingly important lately because it can blend the…
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What we need the most may be something we can’t touch
Intangible capital has an important role in the knowledge-based economy we’re living in. Along…