International PhD Positions in Department of Accounting, Auditing and Law, Norway

The course is introductory and inter-disciplinary. It aims to provide participants with an understanding of international human rights norms, as well as the systems for protecting these at international, regional and national level. It mainly targets professionals who have a job relevant to human rights.

Selection criteria

Job relevance: To what extent the knowledge gained from the course may be useful in your current job, to you and to others

In the selection process, the organisers will opt for a diversity of professional backgrounds, including a good balance between civil servants, civil society representatives, and others with relevant background (such as legal practitioners, representatives of independent state institutions like courts and ombudsman, and people working for international organisations, and academics)

Added value: This is a basic course. Applicants who already have undergone extensive studies in human rights are normally not prioritized

Language: An adequate level of written and oral English skills is required to follow the course

Geographical location: We aim to have participants from different countries and regions

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships to study with us. Take a look at our Scholarship web pages to find out if you’re eligible to apply.

 Upon acceptance into the Program, you are required to submit official transcripts, which are sent directly from your former college or university to WQU via postal mail or email. Official transcripts that are not in English will need to be evaluated by a member of NACES and submitted to the University for review. Please refer to the policy in the University Catalog.

Students with undergraduate experience in mathematics and programming have the best rates of success in the Program. Those qualified, interested, and committed from a wide range of fields are encouraged to apply.

The skills listed are not required, but are indicators that you are a good fit for the Program:

Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline such as physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or economics

Experience with analyzing datasets

Knowledge of linear algebra, probability, and statistics

Thorough knowledge of Python programming

Experience in other programming languages such as R, C++, Java, etc.

Experience with Discrete Optimization

Relevant work experience in financial management, banking, quantitative trading, algorithmic trading, data analytics, etc.

Benefits

Scholarships include a yearly stipend of NOK 572,800, with potential adjustments in 2025.

Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Access to high-quality supervision and international research opportunities

25% of teaching responsibilities equivalent to a full-time professor position.

Review the admission requirements and make sure you’re aware of deadlines

While every effort is made to accommodate students, submitting an application by the deadline does not guarantee acceptance or a seat in the desired course session.

Take the Quantitative Proficiency Test

Once you have created your account, you'll be prompted to take the Quantitative Proficiency Test to determine your mathematical and statistical proficiency as well as basic Python knowledge. It may take up to two hours and must be completed in one sitting, so make sure you have enough time before you begin.

What will you learn?

You will learn how to develop applications, tools, and systems for use in today’s digital world. The programme will provide you with scientific and analytical skills that will enable you to see the potential of the technology. 

You will learn about application development, web, mobile and decentralized technology, and to ask questions as to where and how the technology should be utilized. 

You will develop applied skills and research competence to solve new and complex problems caused by the technological development.