Econometrics and Operations Research

General information on PhD

Program guarantor: prof. RNDr. Ing. Michal Černý, Ph.D.

The Department of Econometrics offers a doctoral study program in Econometrics and Operations Research, available in full-time and part-time study modes. The program is designed to span four years. It focuses on advanced aspects of econometrics and operations research, aiming to address practical and theoretical problems using methods and tools aligned with the latest advancements in the field.

Detailed information can be found on the website of the Department of Econometrics.

Dissertation Topics

Below is the complete list of dissertation topics offered by supervisors valid for the academic year 2026/27. If you are uncertain about your choice or would like to propose your own topic, do not hesitate to contact the supervisor.

doc. Ing. Adam Borovička, Ph.D.

  • Investment decision making under uncertainty
  • Portfolio modeling with fuzzy sets theory
  • Preference formation on capital markets

prof. RNDr. Ing. Michal Černý, Ph.D

  • Econometric analysis of special data: symbolic, interval, high-frequency, streams etc.
  • Inference in partially identified models
  • Imprecise inputs in optimization models

prof. Ing. Mgr. Martin Dlouhý, Dr., MSc

  • Operational research applied to health service
  • Resource allocation and data envelopment analysis

doc. Ing. Jan Fábry, Ph.D.

prof. RNDr. Ing. Petr Fiala, MBA, CSc

  • Modelling and analysis of network economy
  • Revenue management models
  • Supply chain coordination

doc. Ing. Tomáš Formánek, Ph.D.

  • Modelling macroeconomic impacts of the potential euro introduction in the Czech Republic
  • Semi-parametric methods in spatial econometric analysis applications
  • Hierarchical and panel data models with complex spatial and temporal dynamics

doc. Mgr. Vladimír Holý, Ph.D.

  • Sports and gaming analytics
  • Nonlinear models of time series
  • Software development for quantitative analysis

doc. Moosaei Hossein, Ph.D.

prof. Ing. Josef Jablonský, CSc.

  • Dynamic data envelopment analysis models and their applications
  • Models for ranking evaluated units
  • Applications of operations research in sports

prof. RNDr. Jan Pelikán, CSc. (external supervisor)

doc. Ing. Jan Zouhar, Ph.D.

  • Linear and nonlinear econometric models for short panel data
  • Regression modelling with multilevel data

 

Training workplace

Contact person
Department of Econometrics prof. RNDr. Ing. Michal Černý, Ph.D.
(door No. 430 NB, phone: 224 095 444)

Study Subjects


ECONOMETRICS AND OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Mandatory subjects
(3 are chosen)
IT_910 Research Methods
EKO990 PhD seminar in econometrics and operations research I
EKO991 PhD seminar in econometrics and operations research II
EKO992 Expert Discussion

Mandatory electives
(1 is chosen)
MIE901 Microeconomics analysis (Microeconomics 3)
MAE901 Macroeconomics III

Elective subjects
(1 to 3 to be chosen)
Offered by the faculty or other VŠE faculties

Other requirements registered in the ISP
4OPP Dissertation project defence (Colloquium 1)
4DVC1 Research I
4DVC2 Research II
4MO Small defence
4ODDP Dissertation Defense

Doctoral Board and Appointed Committees

The Doctoral Board monitors and evaluates the study within the doctoral study program. The chairperson of the Doctoral Board is the guarantor of the doctoral study program. The Doctoral Board consists of at least seven members, out of which at least two are not employees of the University of Economics, Prague (VŠE). The Doctoral Board meets at least once per academic year, with meetings chaired by the chairperson of the Doctoral Board.

*only in Czech language

Contact

If you have any doubts or questions about doctoral studies, please contact the following contacts:

Study officer

Study officer

Ing. Tereza Krajíčková, DiS.
email: tereza.krajickova@vse.cz
phone number:
+420 224 095 464