Doctoral studies

If you are interested in doctoral studies at Karlstad Business School, you apply for a position as doctoral student (PhD student). Vacancies are announced at Vacancies. Doctoral studies, or PhD studies, are suitable for those wanting to acquire cutting-edge competence within a particular area and wanting to make a professional career within industry or the public sector or in research.

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Our doctoral programmes conclude with the award of a licentiate degree or a Doctoral degree. The programmes normally encompass four years in which a significant part of the time is devoted to a major individual research project. In addition successful completion of courses and participation in seminars is required. Most of the doctoral students also teach on the basic and/or advanced levels. If a person chooses to study for two years, and not for four, the option exists to complete a licentiate degree.

Licentiate Degree

Licentiate degrees are awarded for studies totalling 120 ECTS credits - two years´ full-time studies. This degree certificate can only be obtained by a student who holds a degree at the advanced level or at least four years’ full-time study with at least one year at the advanced level or for equivalent foreign qualifications.

Doctoral Degree

Doctoral degrees are awarded for studies totalling 240 ECTS credits - four years´ full-time studies. This degree certificate can only be obtained by a student who holds a degree at the advanced level or at least four years’ full-time study with at least one year at the advanced level or for equivalent foreign qualifications. 

Karlstad Business School offer doctoral studies in the following disciplines:

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