Dipartimento di Economia, Società, Politica
| A.Y. | Cycle | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2017/2018 | XXXIII | Urbino |
Learning Objectives
Themes
Themes. At a time when European integration and disintegration, and challenges to globalisation dominate current policy concerns, the Urbino Ph.D. Programme offers an opportunity to carry out in-depth studies on the economic, political, social and institutional dynamics behind these challenges.
Ph.D. students in the first thematic area, International Economic Policy, Business and Governance, will be trained to carry out research on economic, political and social relations across national borders. A specific attention will be given to:
- economic growth after the Great Recession, technological change and inequality across and within countries;
- the international strategies of firms (multinational corporations and SMEs), finance and labour;
- political processes and policies carried out by European and international institutions and major countries for the governance of globalisation.
Ph.D. students in the second thematic area, Global Society, Cross-border Mobility and Law, to be launched in 2018-2019, will focus on cross-border movements of capital, knowledge, labour and people, mainly from institutional, law and sociology perspectives. A specific attention will be given to:
- migrations, cross-border mobility and related policies;
- human rights, welfare policies and cultures in a global context.
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Career prospects
Objectives
The Ph.D. Programme in Global Studies aims to provide interpretive tools and methods for the in-depth analysis and understanding of different aspects and mechanisms of globalization processes. A stimulating learning environment will be offered to prepare qualified experts at the cross-roads of different disciplines, able to undertake research and/or operational responsibilities in different (private/public/business/academic) institutions.The programme is developed over three years:
- a first year of courses and exams in Urbino;
- a second year of international research and training, mainly spent in European universities associated to the Programme;
- a third year of research activity to complete the Ph.D. thesis and initiate publications of research results.
Contents and structure of the course / Syllabus
Activities of PhD Students
The first year will be dedicated to courses, exams and other teaching and research activities in Urbino, in the context of the Renaissance city, part of the part of UNESCO World Heritage.
Courses with exams will be structured into teaching modules organised over two months periods: six weeks of teaching, one week of study, one week of exams (written tests and/or papers). An additional session of exams will be offered in September 2018. Admission to the second year will depend on students’ achievement of a satisfactory score at final exams in each teaching module.
Data Labs will provide opportunities for hands-on work on databases leading to the preparation of statistical and econometric analyses.
Seminars (with no exams) will address specific topics in Economics, Business, Political Science, Sociology and Law. Some seminars will be held in Italian.
Introductory and background courses will be held in September-October 2017, in order to fill gaps in students’ competences in English for academic purposes, Economics, Business, Social Sciences, Quantitative Methods.
The second year of the Ph.D. Programme will include:
- identification of a Ph.D. supervisor and definition of a research project that will be presented at the annual workshop of Urbino Ph.D. candidates, with a start of the preparation of the Ph.D. thesis;
- at least six months of research, lectures and training at another international University, to be agreed with the Ph.D. coordinator;
- participation to selected courses, seminars and conferences of the Urbino Ph.D. Programme, including those of the second thematic area on Global Society, Cross-border Mobility and Law e.g. Legal cultures (Western legal tradition and Islamic legal tradion), Interlational Labour Relations, Comparative Migration Policy;
- attendance of advanced special courses in relevant research topics and quantitative methods.
The third year will be devoted to the following activities, both in Urbino and in international universities:
- completing of the Ph.D. thesis;
- participation to selected courses and conferences relevant for the Ph.D. topic;
- presentation of papers at international workshops and writing of journal articles.
Information about final examination
Course structure and research training
In the edition starting in 2017-2018 - International Economic Policy, Business and Governance - the following provisional calendar will be followed:
First year - First semester
- Introductory and background courses (English, Math&Statistics, Economics, Business, Politics)
- First Module: Research Methods, History and trends of Globalization, Microeconomics, History of economic thought, International Business
- Second Module: Applied Statistics, Macroeconomics, International Production and Trade, Politics and Global Governance
- Weekly Seminars
First year - Second semester
- Third Module: Applied Econometrics, European Institutions and Law, International Economic Policy, International Corporate Governance and Accounting, Data Lab
- Fourth Module: Globalisation and International Institutions, International Technology and Innovation, European Economic Policy, Data Lab
- Weekly Seminars
Second year
- Up to one year of research in a major university cooperating with the University of Urbino Ph.D. Programme.
- Definition of the Research Project Proposal
- Participation to selected Doctoral courses, Summer Schools
- While in Urbino, attendance of the Weekly Seminars and of one course chosen among the ones offered for the 2018-19 Edition of the Programme, focused on "Global Society, Cross-border Mobility and Law". Courses offered will include inter alia: Legal Cultures (Western Legal Tradition and Islamic Legal Tradition), International Labour Relations, Comparative Migration Policy, International Trade Law
Third year
- Thesis development and completion
- Participation to selected Doctoral courses and Weekly Seminars
- Presentation of papers at International Workshops and writing of journal articles
Weekly Seminars will cover highly debated and cutting-edge themes (e.g. Inequality, Global Digital Economy, Born Global SMEs, International Finance, Environmental Regulation, Fiscal and Monetary Policy, Welfare and Social Policies, International Diplomacy), advanced research methods and tools, and research funding strategies.
Board of Lecturers
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Professional opportunities
The Ph.D. in Global Studies allows participants to develop a wide variety of skills and competences useful for an international career in research/teaching or in the private/public sector: strong analytical skills, ability in collaborative work, effective oral and written communication skills, deep cross-cultural competences, wide knowledge of the global socio-institutional context.
Notably, PhD graduates will be well placed to apply for the following professional opportunities:
- academic positions/careers in University Departments/ Research Centres active in the Global Studies area and in the main related disciplines;
- positions/careers as managers/analysts in:
- International governmental organizations and NGOs active in the economic-social setting, in both advanced and developing countries
- Local, national and transnational organizations and agencies supporting the internationalization processes of SMEs and social companies
- Business enterprises and professional firms (consulting/legal sector) active in international projects
How to apply for the Ph.D. Programme in Global Studies. Economy, Society and Law
- Admission
- Course with limited number of positions
- Admission deadline
- Applications due by 30/06/2017
- Useful information
The selection of applicants will be based on their previous academic performance, on their knowledge of English, and on the preliminary research project they will present.
Candidates will have to document a university career of at least 4 years to to be assessed by the Ph.D. Selection Committee. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in: Economics, Business, Political Science, Sociology, Law. Selection will be based on:
- A detailed CV in English
- Documents concerning their past academic career, to be produced in one of the following languages: English, French, Italian or Spanish
- Proficiency in English (in the case of non English speaking natives). Candidates exhibiting a B2 certification or equivalent will be given priority.
- Two letters of reference in English.
- A preliminary research project of up to 3000 words, written in English, with the following structure: a) state of the art; b) research objectives c) methodology; d) expected results.
Candidates will be interviewed on July 11th 2017 at 9 am. The venue is Aula Prorettori - Via Saffi, 2 - 61029 Urbino. The interview can take place via skype on the same day and time, provided that it is requested at least one week in advance. The aim of the meeting is to evaluate the cv and other documents, discuss the research project and assess the actual proficiency in English. Candidates not showing up will not be considered for selection.
Support for online registration can be obtained by contacting the following email address: phd-global-studies@uniurb.it
Useful documents and materials
Information on teaching and research activities
- Contacts
- Daniela Battisti
- 0722 305510 phd-global-studies@uniurb.it
Administrative contacts
- Secretary’s Office
- Ufficio Dottorati - Post laurea - Esami di Stato
- Via Veterani, 36 - Urbino
- Office hours
- Monday - Friday from 9.30 am to 13pm
- Contacts
- Tel. +39 0722 304630 dottorato@uniurb.it
