The basic study period for all doctoral programs is 4 years, with a maximum duration of 8 years. The first academic year is primarily focused on coursework. The second academic year involves coursework, comprehensive examinations, and thesis proposal. The third academic year is dedicated to thesis writing. During this period, doctoral students are encouraged to study abroad or participate in joint training programs. The fourth academic year is for the preliminary defense and defense of the thesis.

PH.D. IN LABOR ECONOMICS

This program has four research directions: labor market theory and policy, income distribution and labor market research, human resource development and management, and labor relations and management. Doctoral students are required to complete their second-year thesis before the end of the fourth semester, and their third-year thesis before the end of the sixth semester, with both being reviewed and approved by the academic committee. Upon fulfilling all the requirements of the program, a Doctor of Economics degree will be awarded.

Selected Core Courses

• Advanced Microeconomics

• Advanced Macroeconomics

• Advanced Econometrics

• Advanced Labor Economics

PH.D. IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

This program has three research directions: Human Resource Management and Development, Organizational Behavior, and Organizational Theory. Upon fulfilling all the requirements of the program, a Doctor of Management degree will be awarded.

Selected Core Courses

• Studies of Organizational Behavior

• Studies of Organization Theory and Human Resources Management

• Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

• Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis

PH.D. IN SOCIAL SECURITY

This program has three research directions: theoretical analysis of social security, research on social security in China, and comparative studies of social security. Upon fulfilling all the requirements of the program, a Doctor of Management degree will be awarded.

Selected Core Courses

• Social Welfare Theories

• Advances of Social Security

• Social Security Intensive Reading

• Studies on China Social Security

PH.D. IN LABOR RELATIONS

This program has two research directions: Labor Relations Theory and Policy, and Corporate Labor Relations Management. Upon fulfilling all the requirements of the program, a Doctor of Economics degree will be awarded.

Selected Core Courses

• Research of Digital Economics and Work Market

• Economic Research of Labor Sciences

• Studies of Labor Law

• Research of Labor Relations Theories