Doctoral studies and Ph. D. programmes
Dr. rer. pol.
Earning a Dr. rer. pol. at UW/H
Graduates of degree programmes in management, economics, political science, industrial engineering and business informatics can pursue a doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) if they are interested in an academic career.
In addition to writing the dissertation, the doctoral program also includes participation in the doctoral program, which supports doctoral candidates’ academic training and professional development.
How can I do a doctorate?
Is there a topic from your studies or appointment that is suitable for intensive study? Please visit the website of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Society to find out who could be a suitable supervisor for your doctoral studies.
A doctoral supervision agreement is drawn up under the guidance of the supervisor. This contains an exposé describing the planned research project (including objectives, anticipated methodology, expected results and timetable).
Upload the doctoral supervision agreement together with a CV, certificates relevant to the application and a maximum ten-page synopsis:
Instructions für opplication campus management system (UWE)
Send all documents in parallel to the secretariat of the doctoral office to the attention of Ms Mehringer at nicola.mehringer@uni-wh.de.
The doctoral committee will check the submitted documents.
If all requirements are met, you will be accepted as a doctoral studentin the system (UWE). It is now possible to enrol at Witten/Herdecke University.
In addition to the PhD thesis, students undertake methodological and practice-oriented courses to further their academic qualifications. The doctoral programme comprises a total of 45 ECTS credits, of which 15 are compulsory modules and 30 are elective courses.
The dissertation summarises the research project and the results in writing.
The dissertation can take two forms: Either research results are prepared as a monographic work or, alternatively, there is the option of submitting the work as a cumulative dissertation. This means that several scientific articles written by the doctoral candidate and published in journals that have undergone peer review are brought together.
Once the doctoral program is completed, the dissertation may be submitted to the doctoral committee. It is then reviewed by the supervising professor and a second reviewer. The dissertation is graded based on this review.
If the dissertation is successfully accepted, the thesis is defended in an oral examination. This consists of a lecture on the main results of the dissertation followed by a discussion of the content. It is then decided whether the defence has been passed or failed.
After successfully passing the dissertation defence, the dissertation must still be published. The doctoral certificate is then issued.
After successfully passing the defence, the dissertation must be published in accordance with the requirements. The doctoral certificate is then issued.
Information sheet for submitting a dissertation
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Downloads
Submission of work - CD-Rom service
As a rule, the thesis must also be submitted in electronic form. Electronic versions are submitted on 11 CD-ROMs. As the design of the CD-ROM is also subject to specific guidelines, Witten/Herdecke University offers a CD-ROM service.
We take care of
- the conversion of the file into PDF format,
- the production of the CD-ROM cover (front and back) according to the specifications of Witten/Herdecke University Library and
- the production of the CD label according to the specifications of the Witten/Herdecke University Library.
The fee for this service is 120 € (each additional CD 5 €).
If you would like to use the university's CD-ROM service or submit the data yourself, please download the Word form, fill it out, and send it - together with proof of payment and the dissertation or habilitation (format: PDF), by e-mail to diss.online@uni-wh.de.
The fee should be transferred to: Stadtsparkasse Witten, IBAN: DE55 4525 0035 0000 0109 00, BIC: WELADED1WTN, payment reference: KST. 19145, Dissertations on CD-ROM.
Chair of the doctoral committee of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Society
Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Thomas Clauß
Chair holder
Faculty of Management, Economics and Society (Department of Management and Entrepreneurship) | WIFU Endowed Chair of Corporate Entrepreneurship and Digitalisation in Family Businesses
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: 1.054.2
Nicola Mehringer
Administration
Faculty of Management, Economics and Society | Graduation Office Management, Economics and Society
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58448 WittenRoom number: 1.048