Business Economics and Management

masters the basic approaches to scientific work, is able to identify sources of information, and in using them, can properly apply the available information systems. Depending on the character of the research problem and scientific field, the graduate can formulate and evaluate the research theses, and formulate and verify the research hypotheses, while applying both qualitative and quantitative research methods appropriately. Based on findings of the conducted research, the graduate proposes, verifies, and implements the innovative research approaches, while reflecting the current trends in the targeted fields, the needs of the business practice, and the latest knowledge regarding social responsibility, sustainability, ethics, and ecological conduct. The graduate is characterized by independent, critical, analytical, and conceptual thinking, which he/she applies in the dynamically changing conditions; manifests the ability to independently present the results of research and development in their field, that being in front of a community of scholars and professionals in Slovakia or abroad. Thanks to language competence, the graduate publishes in respected journals and proceedings, including those registered in the selected international databases; and is able to turn attention to and defend his/her views regarding the current problems in relevant fields related to the conducted research. Within the scientific world, the graduate takes account of its social, scientific, and ethical aspects, and applies the acquired skills and methods of scientific research individually, as well as in a team of researchers. He/she further applies and transfers the obtained results into pedagogical process, and to managerial practice, thus contributing to the development and social progress not only in scientific research but also within the national and international context. The graduate of the third of level university study in the study program entitled Business Economics and Management prepares for the future scientific and academic work, and/or can utilize the acquired knowledge and skills as a manager in research and consultancy-oriented institutions, multinational corporations, and other organizations of different types and fields in Slovakia and abroad. Always up-to-date news about university Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica on your email. We will send you all the information about important events and

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• Conditions of admission All doctoral study programmes of the Economics Faculty of MBU have the same admission conditions. The basic condition for admission to Doctoral study is completion of the Master study. An applicant who does not prove that the basic admission condition for study has been met at the time of verification of compliance with the admission conditions may be admitted to the study conditionally, for study has bane met no later than the date designated for enrollment in study. Another condition determined by the faculty is the successful passing of the entrance exam. Before the admission process starts, the faculty announces the topics of dissertation theses, which are published on the faculty's website according to the academic year schedule, no later than February 13, 2026. Each of the listed topics has a designated supervisor. Applicants for doctoral studies must apply for one of the listed topics. After choosing a topic, the applicant should approach the supervisor and, with his/her cooperation, prepares a written dissertation project. Only one applicant can be accepted for one dissertation topic. Additional information After choosing a topic, the candidate should approach the supervisor and, with his/her cooperation, prepare a written dissertation project for its elaboration, which includes : the rationale for the choice of the topic, the theoretical background, aim, methods and expected outcomes. Conditions for international students Applicants for Doctoral study who competed their previous level of education abroad (except the Czech Republic) are obliged to submit their Recognition of the document of education obtained outside the territory of the Slovak Republic. If an applicant for study does not submit a Clause on the recognition of the degree of education together with the mandatory annexes (in the case of applicants for Bachelor study who completed secondary education in one of the EU countries except the Czech Republic, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Russia, China or Iceland) or a verified copy of the Recognition of the educational document (in the case of other applicants) by the time of verification of the fulfilment of the admission conditions to the given faculty, he/ she can be admitted to the study with a condition. The applicant is obliged to submit the above-mentioned documents no later than the specified date of enrolment for university study. A foreign applicant (except an applicant from the Czech Republic), applying for a study program taught in the Slovak language, is required to demonstrate knowledge of the Slovak language at level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. A verified photocopy of the Slovak language proficiency certificate issued by Slovak language schools registered by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic in the Network of Schools and Educational Facilities of the Slovak Republic or issued by another University in the Slovak Republic which organizes or provides language or professional preparation for university study, is obliged to submit no later than the specified date of enrolment for university study. A notarized photocopy of the certificate must be delivered to the faculty in a paper version (the electronic version is not sufficient). The applicant who has passed his/ her school leaving exam in Slovak language or has completed (or will complete in the given academic year) a Bachelor´s degree or a Master´s degree in Slovak language is exempt from the obligation to submit a certificate of knowledge of the Slovak language at level B1. An applicant who fails to prove compliance with the basic admission condition (§ 56 of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. On Higer Education Institutions and on Amendments and Supplements to Certain Acts, as amended) and another specified condition (submission of a verified photocopy of a certificate of proficiency in the Slovak language at level B1) at the time of verification of compliance with the admission conditions (on the day when the admission committee is held) may be admitted to the study conditionally, provided that he/ she is obliged to prove compliance with the specified admission condition for the study no later than the specified date of enrolment for higher education studies.

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

Preparation checklist; final document rules and certified translations are confirmed during application review.

This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.