The doctoral school prepares to obtain a PhD degree in the field of social sciences in the discipline of Management and quality sciences. Education covers theoretical and scientific-didactic foundations of the discipline, the methodology of social sciences and optional and specialist subjects. That expands the knowledge, competencies and skills, allowing to write a PhD dissertation in management and quality sciences, participate in international scientific exchange (such as to participate in scientific conferences, international research teams, prepare own scientific projects and publish articles in JCR journals). The students of the doctoral school have access to classes conducted by the best specialists in social sciences at the Jagiellonian University as well as guests from other universities. The PhD students can also participate in research teams and scientific projects carried out by scientists representing management and quality sciences.

A graduate of a doctoral school in the field of social sciences in the discipline of management and quality is awarded a PhD degree in the field of social sciences in the discipline of management and quality. A graduate has well-established and systematic knowledge in the field of study and discipline. He knows the methods of research and has mastered the ability to independently develop the concept of research and organization of research workshop, conducting the research process, and effective transfer of knowledge, communication of research results and analysis, synthesis and evaluation of scientific literature in the field of social sciences with particular emphasis on management and quality. He knows the principles of the functioning of the science financing system in Poland, with emphasis on the possibility of raising funds for research and principles for the implementation of scientific projects. He can also undertake academic tasks at the academic level. By developing a PhD dissertation, which constitutes the original solution to the scientific problem, it contributes to the development and broadening of knowledge in the field of management and quality sciences. He is aware of the social responsibility of the researcher and ethical principles in scientific work.