- Dubai Business School
- Phd
PhD in Management
- Full time
- Fall
- 60 hours
- 4 Years
Overview
A Ph.D. in Management is an advanced academic degree that focuses on the study of management theories, practices, and research methodologies. It is a terminal degree and the highest level of education one can attain in the field of management. This degree is typically pursued by individuals who aspire to become scholars, researchers, or educators in the field of management.
Here is an overview of what you can expect from a Ph.D. program in Management:
- Specializations: Ph.D. programs in Management often offer various specializations to allow students to focus their research and coursework in specific areas of interest. Some common specializations include organizational behavior, strategy, entrepreneurship, human resource management, marketing, operations management, and international business, among others.
- Research Focus: A significant portion of a Ph.D. program in Management is dedicated to conducting original research. Students work closely with faculty advisors to develop and execute research projects in their chosen area of specialization. The aim is to contribute new knowledge and insights to the field of management through rigorous research.
- Coursework: Ph.D. programs in Management typically include a combination of core courses and electives. The core courses provide a foundation in management theories, research methods, and statistical analysis. Elective courses allow students to delve deeper into their chosen specialization and gain expertise in specific areas of interest.
- Seminars and Workshops: Doctoral students often participate in seminars and workshops where they present their research findings, receive feedback from faculty and peers, and engage in scholarly discussions. These events help students refine their research ideas, improve their presentation skills, and stay updated with the latest developments in the field.
- Teaching Experience: Many Ph.D. programs in Management require students to gain teaching experience by serving as teaching assistants or instructors for undergraduate courses. This provides an opportunity for students to develop their teaching skills and gain practical experience in classroom instruction.
- Dissertation: The culmination of a Ph.D. program in Management is the completion of a doctoral dissertation. The dissertation is an original research project that contributes to the existing body of knowledge in the field. It involves identifying a research question, conducting a comprehensive literature review, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting the findings in a written document.
- Career Opportunities: Graduates of a Ph.D. program in Management have diverse career options. Many choose to pursue academic careers as professors, researchers, or scholars at universities and research institutions. Others may find opportunities in consulting firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, or in leadership roles in various industries.
Admission Requirement
Each year, candidates are admitted as a cohort limited to a maximum of 10. Candidates must demonstrate the potential for sustainable success in the PhD program. The admission process consists of four phases – eligibility, application, assessment and registration, and orientation.
CGPA | English | Other |
Master’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in a discipline appropriate for the doctoral degree, or academic distinction in a discipline appropriate for the doctoral degree at the baccalaureate degree with a CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale | EmSAT 1400 or Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (PBT 550 or lBT 79 or CBT213) | A master’s degree from a recognized and accredited university An equivalency letter from MoE (degrees not from UAE) |
Programme
Core Courses
 No. | Course code | Credit | Course title | Requisite |
1 | MGM 700 | 3 | Evolution of Management Thought | None |
2 | STA 701 | 3 | Business Statistics | None |
3 | MKT 710 | 3 | Marketing Management | None |
4 | RES 712 | 3 | Qualitative Research Methods | None |
5 | RES 708 | 3 | Quantitative Research Methods | STA 701 |
6 | BECON 702 | 3 | Business Economics | None |
8 | RES 704 | 3 | Advanced Quantitative Analysis | None |
9 | FIN 714 | 3 | Empirical Finance | None |
10 | SCL 716 | 3 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | None |
10 | BUS 718 | 3 | Business Strategy | None |
Management Specialization
 No. | Course code | Credit | Course title | Requisite |
1 | MKT 735 | 3 | Marketing Strategy | MKT 710 |
2 | MKT 740 | 3 | Consumer Behavior | MKT 710 |
3 | MKT 745 | 3 | Current Issues in Marketing | MKT 710 |
4 | MKT 750 | 3 | Services Marketing | MKT 710 |
 No. | Course code | Credit | Course title | Requisite |
1 | PhD 755 | 0 | PhD Comprehensive exam | 42 Ch |
PhD Doctoral Dissertation
No. | Course code | Credit | Course title | Requisite |
1 | DISS 760 | 18 | Doctoral Dissertation | PhD Comprehensive exam |
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