A major emphasis of the Swiss Leading House on the Economics of Education is the advancement of young researchers.

Young economists are offered a wide range of study and research options as they work through the structured doctoral program in the economics of education. Reputed international researchers are systematically integrated into course offerings. Through required courses in microeconomics, business economics, econometrics and institutional settings, doctoral students are introduced to current theories, empirical methods and themes relevant to the economics of education.

Doctoral students are also familiarized from the outset with current research projects in the field. This research is carried out within the framework of thematically specialized seminars or literature colloquia in which students discuss seminal and most recent publications with experts in the field of economics of education. Beyond that, students are expected to participate intensively in current research discussions. This is ensured by a regular research colloquium in which guest speakers - but also students or their tutors - present and discuss current research.

The new Course Programme of the “Swiss Leading House of Economics of Education, Firm Behaviour and Training Policies” will start in the Fall term 2009. More information about the application can be found here

The former course programme started in winter term 2006/2007 and consited of four core courses and a variety of electives. For detailed informations about the courses please click here.

Structure of the programme:

                                                Core Courses 

                                                    Electives