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Ph.D. in Economics and Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics

Ph.D. in Economics and Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics

Ph.D. in Economics and Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics

About the doctorate

The PhD in Economics and Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics is an academically rigorous program aimed at training specialized researchers. Its approach integrates solid theoretical, technical, and methodological foundations that enable the development of advanced analytical skills, critical thinking, and intellectual autonomy for the conception and execution of scientific research projects. The program prepares participants to make significant contributions to academic literature and apply high-level knowledge in public and private institutions, research centers, and universities, both nationally and internationally. TARGET AUDIENCE: This program is intended for academic professionals and specialists working in or aspiring to work at universities, research centers, non-governmental organizations, international cooperation agencies, foundations, and large private-sector corporations who seek to take on a high-level intellectual challenge and actively contribute to the generation of knowledge in economic sciences.

Contact your advisor

Carla Maldonado

carlamaldonado@upb.edu

Modality

On-campus - Nationwide

Start date

Duration

3 years

School

OSB

Learn more

Contact your advisor

Carla Maldonado

carlamaldonado@upb.edu

Modality

On-campus - Nationwide

Start date

Duration

3 years

School

OSB

Learn more

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Undergraduate Admissions

Cap. Victor Ustariz Avenue, Km. 6.5

Phone:

+591 78362269

LA PAZ CAMPUS - FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 77201229

CAMPUS SANTA CRUZ

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring roads

Phone:

+591 508500209

Undergraduate Admissions

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring

Phone:

+591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All rights reserved.

COCHABAMBA CAMPUS - JULIO LEÓN PRADO

Cap. Victor Ustariz Avenue, Km. 6.5

Phone:

+591 (4)4178100 - +591 (4)4268287

Undergraduate Admissions

Cap. Victor Ustariz Avenue, Km. 6.5

Phone:

+591 78362269

LA PAZ CAMPUS - FERNANDO ILLANES DE LA RIVA

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 (2) 2165700

Undergraduate Admissions

Achocalla Road Km. 3.5

Phone:

+591 77201229

CAMPUS SANTA CRUZ

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring roads

Phone:

+591 508500209

Undergraduate Admissions

Piraí Avenue extension between the 6th and 7th ring

Phone:

+591 72139181

© UPB 2026. All rights reserved.