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USB PhD in Business Management and Administration

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

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