USB PhD in Business Management and Administration
PhD in Business Management and Administration
USB’s internationally acknowledged PhD in Business Management and Administration focuses on developing employable expertise through in-depth research.
Download A Contribution to Scientific Knowledge by Dr John Morrison [74.5 KB]
Download Code of conduct [311 KB]
Download Example 1 of comprehensive research proposal [467 KB]
Download Example 2 of comprehensive research proposal [539 KB]
Download Example 3 of comprehensive research proposal [254 KB]
Download PhD Initial Research Proposal Template [640 KB]
International acknowledgement
USB’s PhD is the first PhD outside Europe audited and approved by EDAMBA. It is also internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS. USB is also a member of the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative’s Global Doctoral Alliance.
Research philosophy
To develop employable knowledge underpinned by theory and practice, PhD students conduct action research on real-world problems and develop personal and transferable skills which can be used in a range of applied situations.
Admission requirements
These include a relevant master’s degree and a minimum registration period of two years.
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Application procedures
Online application form for 2016.
Fees and Funding
Fee structure and scholarships for Full-time PhD degrees
Prepare yourself for a PhD
Attend the USB’s 5-day Doctoral Research Training Programme (DRTP) to prepare yourself for a PhD in any field of study