Doctoral Programme in Administrative Sciences, Business Studies and Politics, Licentiate Degree, 150 cr

The Licentiate´s Degree in Administrative Sciences, Business Studies and Politics provides students with a breadth and depth of expertise, cultivates their problem-solving abilities and prepares them for careers in industry and business, academia and the broader society. Completing the degree, it demonstrates that you have the knowledge and skills to become a high-level expert in your field or carry out research that meets international standards of excellence. Students who are awarded a licentiate´s degree:

· have an in-depth understanding of their own field of research and the basic problems and development thereof,

· have the knowledge and skills to carry out independent research, apply scientific research methods, address complex scientific problems and produce new scientific knowledge,

· are able to keep track of advancements in scientific theory, their field of research and other related fields,

· have the ability to produce texts that follow the conventions of academic writing and to communicate effectively by presenting constructive arguments

The scope of the degree awarded upon successful completion is 150 credits. To satisfy the degree requirements, you must complete a licentiate thesis and earn 60 credits (General Academic Competences and Discipline- and Field Specific Studies)

All students will draw up a supervision plan together with their supervisors. This plan will list the courses counted towards your degree and specify the roles and responsibilities of you and your supervisor.

The courses that may be counted towards your degree may be offered by your doctoral programme, faculty, or the Doctoral School of Tampere University. You will also have the option to complete courses in other Finnish or foreign universities or doctoral schools. All students are recommended to go on exchange to a foreign university or attend international doctoral courses while working towards their degree.

Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to postgraduate study, you will be expected to hold a degree in a field that is relevant to your proposed doctoral programme and present a feasible research plan. You will generally be required to have received at least the grade Good for your master’s thesis.