The structure includes all the activities which lead to the acquisition of the necessary competences and skills for the PhD degree. It includes the following activities:
1st Academic Year
. Optional courses in the MRes.
. Advanced Research Seminars and Cross-cutting Seminars.
. Teaching and research activities assistance.
. Preparation of a conference or of a journal paper.
. Research proposal preparation and submission.
2nd Academic Year
. Thesis preparation.
. Advanced Research Seminars and Cross-cutting Seminars.
. Teaching and research activities assistance.
. Preparation of a conference or of a journal paper.
. Follow up file preparation and submission.
3rd Academic Year
. Advanced Research Seminars and Cross-cutting Seminars.
. Teaching and research activities assistance.
. Preparation of a conference or of a journal paper.
. Thesis preparation, submission and defense.
ESADE supports international study visits of PhD candidates to another academic institution.