The requirements for a PhD degree is a 3 year doctoral study unless there has been a transfer of credits from previous activities. The IKE-doctoral students should normally participate in min. In order to deliver a dissertation for assessment there must be a statement from the supervisor confirming a satisfactory doctoral study. An academic committee will assess the dissertation and a public defence of the PhD degree will be organised. The faculty council makes the final decision based on a statement from the academic committee on whether to confer the PhD degree.
Technology flows in national systems of innovation.
Technical innovation and organisational change. Technical and organizational change at the firm level with focus on information technology, productivity and employment. The role of lead distributors in product innovation in the food industry. Economic models, evolutionary economic theory and technical change. The dynamics of technological capabilities and firm strategies.