The common scientific doctoral studies

The common scientific doctoral studies presented here are designed for all doctoral students. The doctoral students who have begun studying before August 1, 2005 are required to transfer to the new study structure in order to continue their studies. Information on transferring and the application form can be found under Forms.

The common scientific doctoral studies (30 credit points) are offered in three different baskets:

BASKET I: research capabilities

BASKET II: methodologies and methods

BASKET III: economic theories

Students must earn at least a minimum of 6 credit points per basket. Credits from the three baskets need to accumulate altogether at least 30 credit points of common scientific doctoral studies. However, only 30 credit points are marked to the diploma. The minimum of 18 credit points in common scientific doctoral studies must be completed in the School of Economics doctoral program (discussed later).

Rational timing has been a major factor in designing the doctoral program. To facilitate a smooth start, the common scientific doctoral studies were designed to be completed during the first year of studies.

Regardless of the major and the focus of the research, each student should have adequate basic knowledge in each of the three baskets. The new basket structure enables different emphasis, thereby permitting each doctoral student to find the optimal combination.

The objectives of the common scientific studies are:

1. to improve the intellectual and skilled capabilities of the doctoral students

2. to create a solid theoretical foundation for the use and understanding of
different theories, and

3. to intensify the progress in the doctoral studies.

Alternative courses

A non-Finnish speaking student can ask the teachers for alternatives regarding the courses taught in Finnish. It is also possible to take an equivalent course in English. Please see the section on Replacing Common Scientific Studies with Other Courses. Students can look for suitable courses from different graduate schools. Methodological courses are taught, for example, in KATAJA (The Finnish Doctoral Program in Business Studies). For more information on KATAJA and other graduate schools, see section 13.

The schedule of Common Scientific Courses in Academic Year 2009-10

Information about enrollment, possible pre-exams or other preliminary work as well as instructions are found in the Doctoral Student’s Study Guide.

90L011 Orientation seminar (in Finnish), 0 points The orientation seminar is compulsory for all doctoral students. The seminar dates are August 27-28, 2008 at 16-20, and September 4, 2008 at 16-20. The seminar is held in Finnish, the non-Finnish speaking students are requested to contact the Center for Doctoral Program for alternative arrangement.

90L515 01 Communication for Research Purposes, 6 points

2008-09
Part I (Mirjaliisa Charles): Intensive seminar, May 5 -7 and May 12 – 14, at 16:30 – 20:00. Classroom: PA-401. Feedback sessions to be agreed separately.
Part II (Mike Baker, Geoff Hilton): Intensive seminar, introductory session May 25 at 16.00-17:30. Classroom: PA-305.
Consultation sessions August 17–20 2009, at 13.00–15.30 and 16.00–18.30, in groups; times to be specified later for each group. Classroom PA-305.
Simulated conferences August 26-27 2009, at 14.00-20.30. Classrooms: PA-306, PA-307, PA-308 and PA-407. 

2009-10
Part I (Mirjaliisa Charles): Intensive seminar, May 10 -11 and May 17 – 20, at 16:30 – 20:00. Classroom: P/A-401. Feedback sessions to be agreed separately.
Part II (Mike Baker, Geoff Hilton): Intensive seminar, introductory session May 25 at 16.00-17:30. Classroom: P/A-305.
Consultation sessions August 16–19 2010, at 13.00–15.30 and 16.00–18.30, in groups; times to be specified later for each group. Classroom P/A-305.
Simulated conferences August 25-26 2010, at 14.00-20.30. Classrooms: P/A-306, P/A-307, P/A-308 and P/A-407. 


https://cie.hkkk.fi/90L51501/

51D190 Philosophy of the Social Science (in Finnish), 3 points Lectures: fall 2009, first period. Professor in Philosophy Marja-Liisa Kakkuri-Knuuttila lectures. Language of instruction: Finnish. See the study guide for requirements for the English speaking students. 

51L1920 Advanced Course in the Philosophy of Social Science (in Finnish), 3 credit points  Lectures: spring 2010, second period. Professor Marja-Liisa Kakkuri-Knuuttila lectures. Language of instruction: Finnish. English speaking students may complete the course on self-study basis, see the study guide for requirements. The course will be held every other year.

31L510 History of Economic Thought (in Finnish), 3 points Lectures: spring 2010, first period. Dr. Jorma Sappinen gives lectures in Finnish. English-speaking students may complete the course on self-study basis, see the study guide for requirements.

90L598 02 Empirical Research-Methods for Business Studies 6 points Lectures: Fall 2009, first period. Mondays at 10-14, classroom A/E-128, Thursdays at 10-14, classroom C/G-107, Fridays at 10-14, classroom A/E-128. Teachers: Moisander Johanna, Aspara Jaakko, Hirsto Heidi. 
https://cie.hkkk.fi/90L59802/

30E005 00 Quantitative Empirical Research 6 points Lectures: Spring 2010, second period. Teacher: Malo Pekka. Mondays and Tuesdays at 14-17, classroom P/C-331 Computer class. Exercise times to be announced.
https://cie.hkkk.fi/30E00500/

90L596 02 Qualitative Research ,6 points Lectures: Spring 2010, first period. Mondays and Thursdays at 12-16, classroom A/E-128, MAANMITTAUSLAITOS. Teachers: Moisander Johanna, Henttonen Elina, Hirsto Heidi, Valtonen Anu.
http://cie.hkkk.fi/90L59602

90L554 03 Organization theory, 6 points Lectures: Fall 2009, second period. Tuesdays at 16 - 19, classroom A/E-124. Teacher: Tienari Janne.
https://cie.hkkk.fi/90L55403/

31C00100 Microeconomics (in Finnish), 6 points Lectures: fall 2009, both periods. Instructor: Professor Marko Terviö. Language of instruction: Finnish. Mondays and Wednesdays 14-16, classroom P/A-301.
https://cie.hkkk.fi/31C00100/

90L565 03 Behavioral Decision Making 6 points Lectures: Professor Jyrki Wallenius, Mondays and Thursdays 9-12 am., classroom C/H-126.
https://cie.hkkk.fi/90L56503/

Replacing Common Scientific Studies with Other Courses
Students may replace common scientific doctoral studies with courses taken at other universities or graduate schools. However, students should bear in mind that a minimum of 18 ECTS credits should be completed in the School of Economics doctoral program. Courses completed via networks in which the School of Economics participates actively, are counted as the School of Economics doctoral program courses. See section 13.

The persons in charge of each basket must be consulted before taking such courses. See e.g. the listing of available courses on the website of KATAJA (the Finnish Doctoral Program in Business Studies).
 
Replacement courses must be at least equivalent to or of higher level in terms of difficulty and extent. In addition, the content and work-load should be at least the same as the School of Economics course. You can replace an the School of Economics common scientific doctoral course only once. Replacement courses are graded in the same way as the School of Economics course (points 0-100 or pass/fail). If a course taken at another university or within a network is graded “pass /fail” and the School of Economics course is graded with points, 40 points are given for the replacement course. Student seeking a better grade for the course must consult the person in charge of the basket.

If the student has advanced further in the studies within the field involved, he/she must then complete a higher level course in the same field. Courses may also be replaced with other courses of at least equal or higher level. The person responsible for the basket involved decides about replacement.

Replacement should be agreed with the person responsible for the basket before participating in the course. The persons responsible for the baskets work together with the persons in charge of the courses on the compensation matters. The person in charge of the course can also decide about the replacement of a course. When a student has completed a course, replacement needs to be applied for in writing. Before applying for the replacement it is recommended to contact the person responsible for the basket to ensure that sufficient enclosures have been attached to the application for decision-making (course acknowledgement, course description and written contribution when needed).

In common scientific doctoral studies, a course may be replaced by one or more courses that fulfill the following requirements:

• the scope and standards of the course are of the equivalent or higher level
• the subject and the work load of the course are at least equivalent (credit points are not comparable as such) 
• the completion of the course is based on an examination. MBA courses and courses completed with an essay can not be accepted.

The person responsible for the basket concerned makes the final decision on acceptance of equivalent courses and compatibility.  In order to ensure the compatibility of a specific course, students the course. The persons responsible for the different baskets are as follows:

BASKET I:
Professor Marja-Liisa Kakkuri-Knuuttila,      
marja-liisa.kakkuri-knuuttila(at)hse.fi

BASKET II:         
Professor Timo Kuosmanen timo.kuosmanen(at)hse.fi  
(quantitative methods)   and

Professor Johanna Moisander, johanna.moisander(at)hse.fi 
(qualitative methods)

BASKET III:        
Professor Janne Tienari, janne.tienari(at)hse.fi  

Additional course can be found in the following websites:

• KATAJA (The Finnish doctoral program in business studies): http://project.hkkk.fi/katajaw/index_eng.htm
• FDPE (The Finnish Doctoral Programme in Economics): http://www.hecer.fi/
• GEBSI (Graduate School for Electronic Business and Software Industry): http://project.hkkk.fi/gebsi/   
• STATNET (network of Finnish university departments, research institutes, and professional societies): http://www.joensuu.fi/statnet/
• Graduate School in Systems Analysis: http://www.sal.tkk.fi/tutkijakoulu/gseng.html
• EIASM (European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management) http://www.eiasm.be/
• EDAMBA (A network of European Doctoral Programmes in Business Administration) http://www.edamba.eu/