Industrial Economics and Technology Management - PhD in Economics and Management
Industrial Economics and Technology Management
The Department of Industrial Economics and Management offers a first class PhD-program that prepares the candidates for careers within research and higher education at leading academic institutions and for careers that require high competence and analytical skills.
The program educates students within business, management and HSE-oriented research. Candidates learn to improve decision making in private and public organizations by developing a deep understanding of the intersection between the department’s disciplines and technology.
As a doctoral student you will be working closely with engaged professors within a stimulating and dynamic research group. The program is internationally oriented, with ample opportunity for shorter or extended exchanges to leading international research universities.
Admission and financing
In addition to a master's degree or equivalent and a strong academic record, financing is an absolute requirement for admission to a PhD programme. Funding can be both through NTNU and other sources. Available PhD positions at NTNU are continuously posted online.
Programme components
The PhD education is a structured degree with a nominal duration of three-year full-time study. Some PhD positions may include a fourth year of required duties, usually in the form of teaching, this will be detailed in your employee contract if applicable.
- The programme consists of at least 30 ECTS of coursework, and an independent academic work in the form of a doctoral thesis estimated to 2.5 years.
- A PhD degree requires a great deal of independence and capacity for completion
- The final thesis should contribute to the development of new scientific knowledge and meet international standards in the field
- PhD education at NTNU is internationally oriented
- You are expected to contribute to international conferences and publish in international peer-reviewed journals
- It is possible to complete part of your studies abroad, either in the form of a prolonged research stay or by completing some of your courses abroad
Degree: PhD
Programme code: PHOL
Duration: 3 years
Campus: Trondheim, Gjøvik, Ålesund
Application deadline: Continuous