PhD Program in Economics and Statistics
Curriculum (2021W)
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration/ECTS-Credits
6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-Time
Language
English
Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Economics and Statistics
Qualification Level
Doctorate (Third Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 8, EQF/NQF: Level 8
ISCED-F
0311 Economics
Study Code
UC 794 355 xxx
Joint Study Programme of the University of Innsbruck and the Johannes Kepler University Linz
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the PhD Program in Economics and Statistics gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this PhD programme.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the PhD Program in Economics and Statistics, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The curriculum 2021W is currently valid for the PhD Program in Economics and Statistics.
Information on the Curriculum (2021W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies, available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
Requirements
Relevant master's or diploma degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Diploma Programme International Economic and Business Studies
- master's Programme Applied Economics
- masterstudium Banking and Finance
Relevant master's or diploma degrees at the Johannes Kepler University Linz:
- Diplomstudium Wirtschaftswissenschaften
- masterstudium Economics
- masterstudium Economic and Business Analytics
- masterstudium Statistics
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
With the exception of § 64 par. 5 UG 2002, the general university entrance qualification for admission to a doctoral programme shall be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant diploma programme or master's programme or another relevant programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution. To compensate for substantial subject-related differences, supplementary examinations may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the doctoral degree programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the doctoral degree programme.
Modules and Dissertation
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
A | B | C | D | E |
---|---|---|---|---|
Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 56.8 | = 100% | |
2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 25.4 | ||
3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 12.4 | ||
4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 5.4 | ||
5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Forms (in German only)
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Universitätsstraße 15
Associate Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Johann Scharler
Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Janette Walde
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics & Business