Our PhD in Business Economics will help you to enhance your ability to understand and engage with business needs as well as with public policies that affect business. This programme focuses on solving problems relating to economics or finance using quantitative methodologies and modelling techniques.

PhD in Business Economics at a glance

  • Study over three years full-time or six years part-time, with an additional 'writing-up' year available to all
  • As part of a collaborative academic community, we support students with cross-disciplinary interests to find expertise, support, and supervision across the University of Edinburgh
  • We encourage our students to aim higher, presenting papers at prestigious conferences and submit articles for publication
  • Access to a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities during your studies
  • While we invite students from around the globe to join our community, we don't offer this programme online or by distance learning
Entry requirements

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Programme overview

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Structure and outcomes
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