Welcome

funded by Einstein Foundation Berlin
Program:
Launched in 2003, the Berlin Doctoral Program in Economics & Management Science, BDPEMS, is an initiative of internationally renowned researchers from all major economic research institutions in Berlin. Since 2011 the program is funded by the Einstein Stiftung Berlin.

The program aims at outstanding students with at least a bachelor's degree. Intensive training, emphasizing rigorous analytical methods and quantitative analysis, prepares the participants for successful research in a broad range of fields, e.g. economic growth, crises and business cycles, the design and working of organizations and institutions, industry structures and business strategy, competition policy and regulation, financial markets, and political economy.

All teaching is in English. The duration of the program is about four years for students starting with a bachelor's degree and three years for those starting with a master's degree.

Degree:
The doctoral degree is awarded by the university of the student's supervisor according to the rules of that university.

Tuition fees & stipends:
We charge no tuition fees and offer approximately 20 scholarships / research positions for the new intake in 2011.

Network:
We build on an academic network which extends into three university departments, a business school, two research institutions and two research clusters. Together we offer excellent opportunities to pursue doctoral studies. Our participants become actively involved in academic research at:
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin
Technische Universität Berlin
European School of Management and Technology
Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin
Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung
SFB 649: Economic Risk
SFB Transregio 15: Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems
Center for Applied Statistics and Economics (C.A.S.E.)

City:
As a major European center, Berlin enjoys a vibrant cultural, political and academic life, hosting regularly exiting events in arts and entertainment. The city has developed a reputation for openness and tolerance, which makes it easy to integrate and make new friends. Last but not least, in spite of all its attractions, the cost of living in Berlin are low.


Partner Programs "Interdependencies in the Regulation of Markets"and "Humboldt Graduate School of Business"
The Berlin Doctoral Program in Economics & Management Science cooperates with two partner programs, the Research Training Group (RTG) "Interdependecies in the Regulation of Markets" and the Humboldt Graduate School of Business (HGSB).
Both the RTG and HGSB provide specialization areas building on the first year education of BDPEMS. For more information visit the websites of our partner programs:

Philharmonie