Doctoral Training
Training courses during the doctoral program
What are my training obligations?
The doctoral program requires 100 hours of compulsory training, which you can spread out as you see fit throughout your studies, in agreement with your thesis supervisor. The University of Bordeaux requires students to complete two MOOCs during their first year of doctoral study: “Research Ethics” and “Scientific Integrity in Research Professions,” which represent 12 and 15 hours of training, respectively.
Are there other mandatory training courses in certain specific cases?
In some cases, additional training may be mandatory. If you are responsible for tutorials during your thesis, the Doctoral School requires you to complete 18 hours of training (a mandatory core component of 12 hours, “University Context and Teaching Practices,” and a mandatory personalized component of 6 hours to be chosen).
What training courses are available?
In order to complete these 100 hours of training, several “activities” can be taken into account: the various doctoral schools offer certain training courses on ADUM. The training courses offered cover both scientific methods and in-depth understanding of the academic and research environment.
In addition to the mandatory training courses mentioned above, the ADUM catalog offers various training courses throughout the year. Some courses are available remotely or in person. Departments (CHANGES or ECOR) may also offer courses, which can be accessed via ADUM.
Is it possible to take a course that is not listed in the catalog?
Other more specific courses, known as “off-catalog” courses, may be taken and counted toward the requirement, provided that a certificate of participation is submitted in the space provided on ADUM. Participation in summer schools, workshops, and conferences can also be counted upon request to the doctoral school administration.
How can I find a non-catalog course?
Subject to acceptance by the Doctoral School, other courses may be counted toward your quota. For example, you can find out about the courses offered in the Master 2 programs; as BxSE is linked to several master’s degrees, we advise you to check the Development Economics, International Economics, Economic Intelligence, Innovation and Territories, or Money, Banking, Finance, and Insurance programs (Master’s degrees).
Outside of specific courses at the University of Bordeaux, we advise you to look at online course websites, such as FunMooc or URFist, to find courses that may suit you. Finally, participation in summer schools, such as the BxSE Summer School, can contribute to your course of study during your PhD.
Can I get credit for my involvement in research and laboratory life?
The 100 hours of training are not limited to attending classes. The EES (Enterprise Economics and Society) Doctoral School offers a reference framework for validating non-catalog training hours for doctoral students associated with the ED. This reference framework allows for the consideration of training hours, hours of participation in scientific and laboratory life (participation in the organization of seminars, doctoral student involvement, monitoring of seminar cycles, etc.).