Doctor of Philosophy in Management (PhD)

The Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Ph.D.) Degree Program of Global Business Academy is an advanced program for professionals and mature adults wishing to pursue a progressive career in business. Global Business Academy’s international makeup provides ample opportunities for participants to pursue topics of academic interest and research with an emphasis on globalization and international business. Doctoral students can complete the degree at their own pace, doing research where and whenever it is most convenient for them to do so. Our Ph.D. Degree Program is built upon a 48-credit base, which consists of three main modules.

  • Module 1 (the Core Courses Program) contains five core courses, which lay the foundation of the PhD curriculum
  • Module 2 (the Scientific Research Program) includes two specialization courses and one research course. Students may specialize in one or more business related areas
  • Module 3 (the Ph.D. Thesis and Dissertation Program) consists of the Dissertation Proposal and the Dissertation.

Entry requirements

An applicant must possess a Master's Degree in Business Administration or an equivalent degree. If the applicant has not obtained a Master's Degree, he/she must enroll in the combined M.B.A. / PhD Degree Program. Work experience is beneficial but not an essential admission requirement.

Program requirements

Module 1: the Core Courses Program

  • CCPPHD 100 Quantitative Analysis for Management (4 credits)
  • CCPPHD 110 Management Control Systems (4 credits)
  • CCPPHD 120 People Skills (4 credits)
  • CCPPHD 130 Advanced Sociology (4 credits)
  • CCPPHD 140 Advanced Psychology (4 credits)

Utilizing any one or a combination of the following can satisfy all core course requirements:

  • Transfer of academic credit
  • Grant of academic credit for prior academic, work and life experience
  • Challenge examinations
  • Course work

Module 2: the Scientific Research Program

  • SRPPHD 200 Specialization Course (4 credits)
  • SRPPHD 210 Specialization Course (4 credits)
  • SRPPHD 220 Research Course (4 credits)

Module 3: the Ph.D. Thesis and Dissertation Program

  • TDPPHD 300 Dissertation Proposal (4 credits)
  • TDPPHD 310 Dissertation (12 credits)
 
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