In cooperation with distinguished international academics from leading universities, the Study Center Gerzensee offers three types of doctoral courses.
The Swiss Program for Beginning Doctoral Students in Economics offers training in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. The material covered corresponds to the curriculum of the core courses in a top U.S. style Ph.D.-program. Established in 1994, the goal of the program is to familiarize first-year doctoral students affiliated with Swiss universities with the tools to conduct frontier academic research. Teaching is in English.
The Advanced Courses in Economics for Doctoral Students and Faculty Members offer advanced training in subfields of economics. The week-long topics courses are primarily designed for students preparing their thesis; faculty members as well as interested and qualified practitioners may also attend. Courses have been offered since 1988. Teaching is in English.
The Law and Economics Courses for Doctoral Students and Faculty Members offer advanced training in law and economics. The week-long topics courses are primarily designed for students preparing their thesis; faculty members as well as interested and qualified practitioners may also attend. Courses have been offered since 1995. Teaching is in English.