Commercial and International Economic Law

Prague University of Economics and Business - Faculty of International Relations

Key information
Field of study:
Law (1)
Study language::
CZ
Study program code:
P0421D220034
Application deadline:
31.05.2027
ISCED code:
0421
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years

This field of doctoral study gives extended knowledge in law disciplines closely related to the issues of international and national business relations. Therefore the key subjects of this field are Business law, Law of business companies, Community law, International and comparative business law, Securities and Stock-exchange law. Applicants for this field of study may be not only lawyers but also graduates from universities with economic or social science orientation, if they meet conditions of entrance procedure, i.e. the extent of law education at the level of the main specialisation at VŠE "Commercial law". Their later career will develop primarily in scientific and research field, then in international, political and business relations, in foreign firms and also in public administration or the EU bodies. Main stress is put on working out a doctoral thesis, which should reflect specialization of a doctoral student (commercial or financial sphere), on its independence and quality (individual study, professional practice, orientation in foreign sources), and on successful defense of suggested views and conclusions.

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
01.04.2027
Application deadline:
31.05.2027
Application fee:
1050.00 CZK

https://fir.vse.cz/ph-d-programs/admission_proces/

Study

After completing the study programme, you will be able to: - develop and formulate comprehensive theoretical and practical approaches in the field of commercial and international economic law based on an in-depth understanding of current concepts and case law; - evaluate contemporary legal issues within scholarly publications and the doctoral dissertation using an interdisciplinary legal-economic approach; - develop the ability to independently address practical problems and propose innovative legal solutions in accordance with the current state of the field, including the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world situations; - defend the proposed approaches and conclusions of the doctoral dissertation based on thorough argumentation and scholarly research, reflecting the doctoral candidate's specialisation and relevant legal areas; - formulate and assess methodological approaches and research strategies in legal research, including legal interpretation and applying knowledge from legal and economic practice at the levels of teaching and professional practice.

University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Founded:
1953
Abbreviation:
VSE
Number of students:
15040
Number of international students in degree programs:
3789
Number of international exchange students:
858
Number of international alumni
953

The Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) is the largest economics-focused university in Czechia and one of the leading business schools in Central and Eastern Europe. You can choose from degree programmes in economics, finance, management, informatics and international relations, taught in Czech and English. During your studies, you build analytical thinking, data skills and the ability to apply theory in real-world contexts. The international AACSB accreditation confirms the quality of education at VŠE. Only a small percentage of business schools worldwide hold it. Teaching is closely linked with practice. You work on real projects with companies, complete internships and meet experts from business and the public sector as part of your courses. VŠE has an extensive network of partner universities, so you can study abroad across Europe and beyond. Graduates combine academic knowledge, language skills and practical experience. They find career opportunities in consulting, finance, IT, public administration and international institutions, often already during their studies.

Contacts

Contacts

Field of study:
Law (1)
Study language::
CZ
Study program code:
P0421D220034
Application deadline:
31.05.2027
ISCED code:
0421
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
4 years

This field of doctoral study gives extended knowledge in law disciplines closely related to the issues of international and national business relations. Therefore the key subjects of this field are Business law, Law of business companies, Community law, International and comparative business law, Securities and Stock-exchange law. Applicants for this field of study may be not only lawyers but also graduates from universities with economic or social science orientation, if they meet conditions of entrance procedure, i.e. the extent of law education at the level of the main specialisation at VŠE "Commercial law". Their later career will develop primarily in scientific and research field, then in international, political and business relations, in foreign firms and also in public administration or the EU bodies. Main stress is put on working out a doctoral thesis, which should reflect specialization of a doctoral student (commercial or financial sphere), on its independence and quality (individual study, professional practice, orientation in foreign sources), and on successful defense of suggested views and conclusions.

Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
01.04.2027
Application deadline:
31.05.2027
Application fee:
1050.00 CZK

https://fir.vse.cz/ph-d-programs/admission_proces/

After completing the study programme, you will be able to: - develop and formulate comprehensive theoretical and practical approaches in the field of commercial and international economic law based on an in-depth understanding of current concepts and case law; - evaluate contemporary legal issues within scholarly publications and the doctoral dissertation using an interdisciplinary legal-economic approach; - develop the ability to independently address practical problems and propose innovative legal solutions in accordance with the current state of the field, including the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world situations; - defend the proposed approaches and conclusions of the doctoral dissertation based on thorough argumentation and scholarly research, reflecting the doctoral candidate's specialisation and relevant legal areas; - formulate and assess methodological approaches and research strategies in legal research, including legal interpretation and applying knowledge from legal and economic practice at the levels of teaching and professional practice.

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Founded:
1953
Abbreviation:
VSE
Number of students:
15040
Number of international students in degree programs:
3789
Number of international exchange students:
858
Number of international alumni
953

The Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) is the largest economics-focused university in Czechia and one of the leading business schools in Central and Eastern Europe. You can choose from degree programmes in economics, finance, management, informatics and international relations, taught in Czech and English. During your studies, you build analytical thinking, data skills and the ability to apply theory in real-world contexts. The international AACSB accreditation confirms the quality of education at VŠE. Only a small percentage of business schools worldwide hold it. Teaching is closely linked with practice. You work on real projects with companies, complete internships and meet experts from business and the public sector as part of your courses. VŠE has an extensive network of partner universities, so you can study abroad across Europe and beyond. Graduates combine academic knowledge, language skills and practical experience. They find career opportunities in consulting, finance, IT, public administration and international institutions, often already during their studies.

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