The Ph.D. program at ASUE is designed for students interested in pursuing advanced study and conducting original research in

Economics and Management. The Ph.D. equivalent degree (Doctor of Economics) is awarded after course work and completion

(defense) of dissertation.

 

In advancing to the Ph.D. equivalent degree, students pass through two major stages:

 

I. Course work (theoretical and practical preparation)typically takes two years. During the first four

semesters, students take courses to achieve competence in econometric methods, IT, technologies of research and advanced methods

of economic fundamentals of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. They also passed research and pedagogical internships

in corresponding departments of ASUE.

 

II. Completion of a dissertation. The culmination of the Ph.D. program is the dissertation, which

embodies the results of the student's original research. Work on the dissertation usually takes two - three years after completion of

course work. Students working on dissertations participate actively in research workshops. The dissertation represents a significant

contribution to the body of Economic knowledge. After completion, faculty committee must approve the dissertation. The student takes

final oral examinations (minimum exams) on the subject of the dissertation. Defense of dissertation and awarding of degree

is organized by ASUE specialized council under State Supreme Certification Commission of RA.

 

ASUE provides PHD studies in different areas of Economics and Management and offers 6 special PHD programs.

 

1. Theoretical Economics

2. Economics and Management of Economy and Economic Branches

3. Finance, Circulation and Credit

4. Accounting and Statistics

5. Global Economics

6. Economic - Mathematical Methods and Modeling