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Students in our PhD programs are encouraged from day one to think of this experience as their first job in business academia—a training ground for a challenging and rewarding career generating rigorous, relevant research that influences practice.

Our doctoral students work with faculty and access resources throughout HBS and Harvard University. The PhD program curriculum requires coursework at HBS and other Harvard discipline departments, and with HBS and Harvard faculty on advisory committees. Faculty throughout Harvard guide the programs through their participation on advisory committees.

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There are many paths, but we are one HBS. Our PhD students draw on diverse personal and professional backgrounds to pursue an ever-expanding range of research topics. Explore more here about each program’s requirements & curriculum, read student profiles for each discipline as well as student research , and placement information.

The PhD in Business Administration grounds students in the disciplinary theories and research methods that form the foundation of an academic career. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program has five areas of study: Accounting and Management , Management , Marketing , Strategy , and Technology and Operations Management . All areas of study involve roughly two years of coursework culminating in a field exam. The remaining years of the program are spent conducting independent research, working on co-authored publications, and writing the dissertation. Students join these programs from a wide range of backgrounds, from consulting to engineering. Many applicants possess liberal arts degrees, as there is not a requirement to possess a business degree before joining the program

The PhD in Business Economics provides students the opportunity to study in both Harvard’s world-class Economics Department and Harvard Business School. Throughout the program, coursework includes exploration of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, probability and statistics, and econometrics. While some students join the Business Economics program directly from undergraduate or masters programs, others have worked in economic consulting firms or as research assistants at universities or intergovernmental organizations.

The PhD program in Health Policy (Management) is rooted in data-driven research on the managerial, operational, and strategic issues facing a wide range of organizations. Coursework includes the study of microeconomic theory, management, research methods, and statistics. The backgrounds of students in this program are quite varied, with some coming from public health or the healthcare industry, while others arrive at the program with a background in disciplinary research

The PhD program in Organizational Behavior offers two tracks: either a micro or macro approach. In the micro track, students focus on the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and the effects that groups have on individuals. Students in the macro track use sociological methods to examine organizations, groups, and markets as a whole, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program includes core disciplinary training in sociology or psychology, as well as additional coursework in organizational behavior.

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Welcome to the Chaifetz School of Business Doctoral Program at Saint Louis University, where we are dedicated to meeting the demands of today's global economy through education and research. In an increasingly interconnected world, international education and research have become indispensable. Our International Business and Marketing Ph.D. program is designed to equip students with the tools they need to excel in this dynamic landscape. At the heart of our program lies a commitment to scholarly excellence and research-based learning so that you can make a meaningful impact through research, teaching, and public service. 

Program Highlights

  • Dual Emphasis Advantage: Our Ph.D. program uniquely emphasizes both International Business and Marketing disciplines, enhancing your versatility and employability in academia.
  • Four-Year Completion: With a manageable 54-credit curriculum, you can complete your doctoral journey in just four years, ensuring a comprehensive education without unnecessary delays.
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid: We believe in breaking down financial barriers. All admitted Ph.D. applicants, including international students, receive financial assistance, including tuition support, individual health insurance, in-state status, and a generous annual stipend of $24,960. Additionally, conference travel funds.
  • Track Record of Success: Graduates of our program have achieved remarkable success in various academic institutions. Join our accomplished alumni and make your mark in the world. Explore our extensive list of student placements.
  • Application Deadline: Mark your calendar for the Fall Term application deadline on January 15. Early submission is encouraged for the best chance of securing your spot in this prestigious program.
  • Recognized Excellence: Saint Louis University's Chaifetz School of Business is ranked #1 in the region and #9 in the country for graduate education in international business according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Graduate School Rankings.
  • Accredited for Excellence: Our Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction achieved by only approximately 5% of business schools worldwide. When you choose SLU, you choose a program of the highest caliber.

Curriculum Overview

SLU's international business and marketing Ph.D. program consists of 54 credits. The curricular objective is the intellectual development of students through the advancement of research skills as well as the acquisition and application of knowledge. The combination of coursework, teaching, research seminar and dissertation experience is designed to provide students with a sound foundation for productive careers as business school academicians.

In addition, international business and marketing Ph.D. students at SLU are encouraged to participate in academic and professional conferences and work with faculty to develop their research and teaching skills further.

A primary objective of this Ph.D. program is the training of students in the design and conduct of rigorous research. A distinguishing feature of SLU's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is our focus on preparing students to be effective teachers and mentors for the academic profession. Theoretical and methodological sophistication is achieved through coursework and research conducted with faculty and individually.

Fieldwork and Research Opportunities

Chaifetz School of Business Ph.D. students are provided the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses as part of their graduate assistantship. They are expected to complete the requirements for certification in University Teaching through the Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning.

SLU's Ph.D. in international business and marketing offers students an intensive educational experience designed to prepare them for academic careers, typically as business school faculty.

Admission Requirements

A master’s degree in business or a related field and introductory coursework in calculus and statistics is recommended. New students with limited backgrounds in business may be required to take specific coursework to ensure sufficient preparation before progressing into required courses toward the doctorate.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all application materials are received. All materials are due January 15. Application files are reviewed holistically (considering the applicant's undergraduate and graduate work, professional and/or academic experience, test scores and professional goal statement).

Application Requirements

  • Online application form
  • Transcript(s)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official GMAT or GRE scores
  • Professional goal statement of fewer than 500 words

Requirements for International Students

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:

  • Demonstrate  English Language Proficiency
  • Financial documents are required to complete an application for admission and be reviewed for admission and merit scholarships. 
  • A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
  • A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
  • Courses taken and/or lectures attended
  • Practical laboratory work
  • The maximum and minimum grades attainable
  • The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
  • Any honors or degrees received.

WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

Review Process

A committee of faculty members reviews applications. All application materials must be submitted by January 15.

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Scholarship and Financial Aid

Financial assistance for Ph.D. students in the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business usually is available to all admitted applicants, including international students. This is primarily in the form of half-time graduate assistantships. Graduate assistants typically work 20 hours per week in teaching and/or on research. These assignments are made based on the instructional needs of the department and the requirements of the current research projects. Any student who receives an assistantship receives tuition support for a normal doctoral load (nine credits for each of the fall and spring semesters and four credits in the summer), individual health insurance, in-state status and a monthly stipend.

Accreditation

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. 

SLU's international business and marketing Ph.D. program, comprising 54 credits, aims to foster intellectual growth by advancing research skills and knowledge application. Our curriculum blends coursework, teaching, research seminars, and dissertation work, laying a solid foundation for successful careers in academia.

Furthermore, our Ph.D. students are encouraged to engage in academic and professional conferences and collaborate with faculty to enhance their research and teaching abilities.

Students must complete a set of required courses, a research minor, courses in a support area, and a dissertation that includes 12 credits of dissertation research.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

For additional admission questions, please contact: Nitish Singh Program Director [email protected]

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Rigorous, discipline-based research is the hallmark of the MIT Sloan PhD Program. The program is committed to educating scholars who will lead in their fields of research—those with outstanding intellectual skills who will carry forward productive research on the complex organizational, financial, and technological issues that characterize an increasingly competitive and challenging business world.

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PhD studies at MIT Sloan are intense and individual in nature, demanding a great deal of time, initiative, and discipline from every candidate. But the rewards of such rigor are tremendous:  MIT Sloan PhD graduates go on to teach and conduct research at the world's most prestigious universities.

PhD Program curriculum at MIT Sloan is organized under the following three academic areas: Behavior & Policy Sciences; Economics, Finance & Accounting; and Management Science. Our nine research groups correspond with one of the academic areas, as noted below.

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MIT Sloan is eager to provide a diverse group of talented students with early-career exposure to research techniques as well as support in considering research career paths.

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Rising Scholars Conference

The fourth annual Rising Scholars Conference on October 25 and 26 gathers diverse PhD students from across the country to present their research.

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The goal of the MIT Sloan PhD Program's admissions process is to select a small number of people who are most likely to successfully complete our rigorous and demanding program and then thrive in academic research careers. The admission selection process is highly competitive; we aim for a class size of nineteen students, admitted from a pool of hundreds of applicants.

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  • Excellent academic records
  • Previous work in disciplines related to the intended area of concentration
  • Strong commitment to a career in research

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Admissions for 2024 is closed. The next opportunity to apply will be for 2025 admission. The 2025 application will open in September 2024. 

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Students in good academic standing in our program receive a funding package that includes tuition, medical insurance, and a fellowship stipend and/or TA/RA salary. We also provide a new laptop computer and a conference travel/research budget.

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Throughout the year, we organize events that give you a chance to learn more about the program and determine if a PhD in Management is right for you.

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At MIT Sloan's Doctoral Research Forum, our PhD candidates and recent grads get to share their job market presentations with the MIT Sloan community. This year, we would like to invite you to join us virtually!

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MIT Sloan PhD Program will be joining the DocNet consortium for an overview of business academia and a recruitment fair at Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School.

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Unlike formulaic approaches to training scholars, the PhD Program at MIT Sloan allows students to choose their own adventure and develop a unique scholarly identity. This can be daunting, but students are given a wide range of support along the way - most notably having access to world class faculty and coursework both at MIT and in the broader academic community around Boston.

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The PhD Program is integral to the research of MIT Sloan's world-class faculty. With a reputation as risk-takers who are unafraid to embrace the unconventional, they are engaged in exciting disciplinary and interdisciplinary research that often includes PhD students as key team members.

Research centers across MIT Sloan and MIT provide a rich setting for collaboration and exploration. In addition to exposure to the faculty, PhD students also learn from one another in a creative, supportive research community.

Throughout MIT Sloan's history, our professors have devised theories and fields of study that have had a profound impact on management theory and practice.

From Douglas McGregor's Theory X/Theory Y distinction to Nobel-recognized breakthroughs in finance by Franco Modigliani and in option pricing by Robert Merton and Myron Scholes, MIT Sloan's faculty have been unmatched innovators.

This legacy of innovative thinking and dedication to research impacts every faculty member and filters down to the students who work beside them.

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“MIT Sloan PhD training is a transformative experience. The heart of the process is the student’s transition from being a consumer of knowledge to being a producer of knowledge. This involves learning to ask precise, tractable questions and addressing them with creativity and rigor. Hard work is required, but the reward is the incomparable exhilaration one feels from having solved a puzzle that had bedeviled the sharpest minds in the world!” -Ezra Zuckerman Sivan Alvin J. Siteman (1948) Professor of Entrepreneurship

Sample Dissertation Abstracts - These sample Dissertation Abstracts provide examples of the work that our students have chosen to study while in the MIT Sloan PhD Program.

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Department of Management and Human Resources PhD Specialization in International Business

The primary goal of the Management and Human Resources PhD program is to develop top-class researchers in the field of management, with specializations in the areas of entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, organizational behavior and strategic management.

The specialization in International Business (IB) is designed to help students

  • understand the theoretical underpinnings of the discipline of IB,
  • understand how the body of work in this discipline has developed over time, and
  • create a strong foundation for continued scholarly research on IB.

More than other areas of business, IB is highly multidisciplinary and draws upon principles of economics, sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science, among others. Students of IB will benefit significantly from broadening their exposure to these principles. Nonetheless, the field of IB is motivated by its own set of questions, approaches and domains, which differ from those of these disciplines. Generally speaking, the field of IB is interested in understanding both how and why the conduct of business activity differs across national contexts and the effects of these differences for both multinational and domestic firms.

To address these questions, our faculty conducts research on such diverse topics as the effects of cultural variations on the conduct of business, multinational firm-host government relations and political risk, globalization of business and global strategies, international strategic alliances, corporate governance, networks and knowledge management within the multinational firm. These topics are examined in the context of a variety of emerging markets and developed economies. The College has been federally designated as a Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), which facilitates such research. Potential areas of study include the effects of cross-national differences (cultural dimensions, institutions, etc.) on the conduct of business, the effects of globalization on industries and firms, multinational firm strategies and structures, entry modes, international strategic alliances including international joint ventures, managing knowledge within the multinational firm and across national contexts.

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Student achievements and accomplishments, admission procedures, program overview.

The PhD program in International Management Studies (IMS) is offered by the Organizations, Strategy, and International Management (OSIM) area and focuses on the scholarly analysis of international, strategic, and organizational management issues. Topics such as multinational management, global business strategy, organizational design and change, technological and industrial development, corporate governance, managerial decision-making, leadership, trust, and workforce management are examined.

PhD students in International Management Studies can major or minor in the following area:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Business
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Strategic Management

Students have the opportunity to be involved in ongoing research projects under the mentorship of experienced faculty. The emphasis is on student involvement in research early in their graduate careers. Close interaction with faculty members enables students to quickly learn to identify and develop research ideas and create their own research agenda. Our IMS PhD students are a diverse, energetic, and collegial group coming from countries such as China, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, and the United States. They are intelligent, hard-working, and active in research, publishing academic papers during and after they graduate from our program (see Student Publications section below).

Students also develop teaching competence under faculty mentorship through teaching one or two sections of an undergraduate course, a relatively light teaching load compared to many other PhD programs’ requirements. Several of our PhD students (current and former), Nan Guo, Miranda Welbourne-Eleazar, Xiaoou Bai, Brian Pinkham, Canan Mutlu, and Yasuhiro Yamakawa, won the Best Teacher Award in the “TA/PhD Instructor” category in the Jindal School of Management, indicating that they were the best instructors among over 100 PhD students of the school. Another graduate, Sergey Lebedev, won the Best Dissertation Award in the Jindal School of Management.

Please download our 18 Characteristics of Doctoral Programs in International Management Studies .

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Welcome to the PhD Program in International Management Studies. IMS was the first graduate degree offered by the Jindal School of Management starting in the 1970s and has remained a center of excellence ever since. Our program is deliberately kept small. All admitted students are offered a competitive assistantship package consisting of a stipend and a tuition scholarship. Since 2005, all of our graduates have secured tenure-track assistant professorships at business schools that offer graduate degrees, such as Georgia State University, Virginia Tech University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Iowa, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and University of Notre Dame as well as City University of Hong Kong, Tsinghua University, and University of Warwick. During and shortly after their tenure in our program, they have successfully published in Academy of Management Journal , Journal of Applied Psychology , Journal of Business Venturing , Journal of International Business Studies , Management Science , Organization Science , and Strategic Management Journal , as well as other leading journals.

With a strong emphasis on training the next generation of researchers, the Organization, Strategy, and International Management (OSIM) program provides students with a challenging and dynamic learning environment. Our faculty members are committed to student success in research and extensively collaborate with students on crafting research papers. Some of our faculty members, such as John Lin and Riki Takeuchi have been recognized for their dedication to student development.

The goal of the OSIM program is to educate future researchers in management. Students graduate from the program with the knowledge and skill set for producing quality research. Almost all our recent graduates have successfully secured tenure-track positions at universities that offer graduate degrees.

Most of our students succeed in publishing quality research. Even before graduation, some of them have already published their work in leading journals, often in collaboration with faculty and recent graduates. Some of the outlets are commonly regarded as top journals, such as the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of International Business Studies, Management Science, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal. Below are examples of students’ journal publications with our faculty, including those in the UTD 24 leading business journals and the Financial Times top 50 journals.

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Garg, S., Lin, Z., & Yang, H. In press. Board caste diversity in Indian MNEs: The interplay of stakeholder norms and social embeddedness. Journal of International Business Studies.

Lee, M. J. , Eun, J., & Jung, Y. H. In press. Market performance and the loss aversion behind green management. Journal of General Management .

Liu, Y. , Park, H. D. , & Velamuri, R. In press. How different institutional logics affect the female CEO gender effect on IPO underpricing in China. Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice .

Oh, S. H., Hur, W. M., & Kim, H. In press. Employee creativity in socially responsible companies: Moderating effects of intrinsic and prosocial motivation. Current Psychology .

Qian, C. , Balaji, P. , Crilly, D., & Liu, Y . In press. Better safe than sorry: CEO regulatory focus and workplace safety. Journal of Management .

Takeuchi, R., Way, S. A., Guo, N., & Tian, A. In press. A cross-level investigation of high-investment human resource systems on group/individual performance: Role of justice climates. International Journal of Human Resource Management .

Welbourne-Eleazar, M. J. In press. Immoral entrenchment: How crisis reverses the ethical effects of moral intensity. Journal of Business Ethics .

Jiang, H., Luo, Y., Xia, J. , Hitt, M., & Shen, J. 2023. Resource dependence theory in international business: Progress and prospects. Global Strategy Journal , 13(1): 3-57.

Peng, M. W. , Wang, J. C., Kathuria, N. , Shen, J. , & Welbourne Eleazar, M. J. 2023. Toward an institution-based view. Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 40: 353-382.

Takeuchi, R. , Way, S. A., Guo, N. , & Tian, A. 2023. A cross-level investigation of high-investment human resource systems on group/individual performance: Role of justice climates. International Journal of Human Resource Management , 34(8): 1584-1618.

Hu, L., Jiang, N., Huang, H., & Liu, Y. 2022. Perceived competence overrides gender bias: Gender roles, affective trust and leader effectiveness. Leadership & Organization Development Journal , 43(5): 719-733.

Kim, S. J., Lee, S.-H., & Yeo, Y. D. 2022. Work-family conflict and microfinance diversion. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal , 16(3): 552-572.

Shin, H. W., Lee, S.-H., & Lee, M. J. 2022. Impact of the liability of foreignness, domicile of incorporation and an institutional change on reverse merger firms’ capital-raising performance. Multinational Business Review , 30(1): 81-102.

Welbourne-Eleazar, M. J. 2022. Immoral entrenchment: How crisis reverses the ethical effects of moral intensity. Journal of Business Ethics , 180: 71-89.

Welbourne Eleazar, M. J., & Park, H. D. 2022. Who will stay when crisis strikes? Venture capitalist threat-defiant learning response to ventures in crisis. Academy of Management Journal , 65(4): 1218-123.

Jiang, H., Wang, Z., Yang, L., Shen, J. , & Hahn, J. 2021. How rewarding are your rewards? A value-based view of crowdfunding rewards and crowdfunding performance. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice , 45(3): 562-599

Kwon, J. H. , Park, H. D. , & Deng S. 2021. When do firms trade patents? Organization Science , 33(3): 1212-1231.

Peng, M. W., & Kathuria, N . 2021. COVID‐19 and the Scope of the Firm. Journal of Management Studies , 58(5): 1431-1435.

Peng, M. W., Kathuria, N., Viana, F. L. E., & Lima, A. C. 2021. Conglomeration, (de) globalization, and COVID-19. Management and Organization Review , 17(2): 394-400.

Takeuchi, R. , Guo, N. , Teschner, R. S. , & Kautz, J . 2021. Reflecting on death amidst COVID-19 and individual creativity: Cross-lagged panel data analysis using four-wave longitudinal data. Journal of Applied Psychology , 106(8): 1156-1168

Welbourne Eleazar, M. J. , & Park, H. D. In press. Who will stay when crisis strikes? Venture capitalist threat-defiant learning response to ventures in crisis. Academy of Management Journal .

Yeo, Y. D. , & Lee, S. H. 2021. Real options flexibility or risk diversification: Risk management of U.S. MNEs when facing risk of war. Multinational Business Review , 29(4):476-500.

Bai, X. , Tsang, E.W.K., & Xia, W. 2020. Domestic versus foreign listing: Does a CEO’s educational experience matter? Journal of Business Venturing , 35(1): 105906.

Chen, H. , Richard, O. C. . Boncoeur, O. D. , & Ford, D. L., Jr. 2020. Work engagement, emotional exhaustion, and counterproductive work behavior. Journal of Business Research , 114: 30-41.

Richard, O. C.* , Boncoeur, O. D.* , Chen, H. , & Ford, D. L. , Jr. 2020. Supervisor abuse effects on subordinate turnover intentions and deviant behavior: The role of power distance orientation and perceived HR climate. Journal of Business Ethics , 164: 549-563

Blevins, D.P. , Ingram, A., Tsang, E.W.K., & Peng, M.W. 2019. How do foreign initial public offerings attract investor attention? A study of the impact of language. Strategic Organization , 17(3): 363-384.

Richard, O. C. , Avery, D., Luksyte, A., Boncoeur, O. D. , & Spitzmüller, C. 2019. Improving organizational newcomers’ creative job performance through creative process engagement: The moderating role of synergy diversity climate. Personnel Psychology , 72: 421-444

Triana, M., Richard, O. C. & Su, W. 2019. Gender diversity in senior management, strategic change, and firm performance: Examining the mediating nature of strategic change in high tech firms. Research Policy , 48(7): 1681-1693. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048733319300769# --->

Wang, J.C. , Markoczy, L., Sun, S.L., & Peng, M.W. 2019. She-E-O compensation gap: A role congruity view. Journal of Business Ethics , 159(3): 745–760.

Yang, C., Guo, N. , Wang, Y., & Li, C. (2019). The effects of mentoring on hotel staff turnover: Organizational and occupational embeddedness as mediators. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management , 31: 4086-4104.

Yi, J., Meng,S., Macaulay, C.D. , & Peng, M.W. 2019. Corruption and foreign direct investment phases: The moderating role of institutions. Journal of International Business Policy , 2(2): 167-181.

Zhu, S., Ma, X., Sauerwald, S. , & Peng, M.W. 2019. Home country institutions behind cross-border acquisition performance. Journal of Management , 45(4): 1315-1342.

Kim, J., Weng, D. , & Lee, S.-H. 2018. How does home country bribery affect firms’ foreign market focus? The case of firms in transition economies. Multinational Business Review , 26(3): 225-249.

Lee, S.-H., Ozer, M. , & Baik, Y. 2018. The impact of political connections on government bailout: The 2008 credit crunch in the United States. Economics of Governance , 19(4): 299-315.

Macaulay, C. , Richard, O.C. , Peng, M.W. , & Hasenhuttl, M. 2018. Alliance network centrality, board composition, and corporate social performance. Journal of Business Ethics , 151(4): 997-1008.

Mutlu, C.C. , van Essen, M., Peng, M.W., Saleh, S., & Duran, P. 2018. Corporate governance in China: A meta-analysis. Journal of Management Studies , 55(6): 943–979.

Peng, M.W., Lebedev, S. , Vlas, C. , Wang, J.C. , & Shay, J. 2018. The growth of the firm in (and out of) emerging economies. Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 35(4): 700-729.

Peng, M.W., Nguyen, H.W. , Wang, J.C. , Hasenhuttl, M., & Shay, J. 2018. Bringing institutions into strategy teaching. Academy of Management Learning and Education , 17(3): 259-278.

Peng, M.W., Sun, W., Vlas, C. , Minichilli, A., & Corbetta, G. 2018. An institution-based view of large family firms. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice , 42(2): 187–205.

Sauerwald, S. , van Oosterhout, J., van Essen, M., and Peng, M.W. 2018. Proxy advisors and shareholder dissent: A cross-country comparative study. Journal of Management , 44(8): 3364-3394.

Weng, D.H. , & Peng, M.W. 2018. Home bitter home: How labor protection influences firm offshoring. Journal of World Business , 53(5): 632-640.

Yuan, C., Li, Y., Vlas, C. , & Peng, M.W. 2018. Dynamic capabilities, subnational environments, and university technology transfer. Strategic Organization , 16(1): 35–60.

Gokalp, O.N. , Lee, S.-H., & Peng, M.W. 2017. Competition and corporate tax evasion: An institution-based view. Journal of World Business , 52(2): 288–269.

Peng, M.W., & Lebedev, S . 2017. Intra-national business (IB). Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 34(2): 241–245.

Pinkham, B.C. , & Peng, M.W. 2017. Overcoming institutional voids via arbitration. Journal of International Business Studies , 48(3): 344–359.

Sun, S.L. , Peng, M.W., & Tan, W. 2017. Institutional relatedness behind product diversification and geographic diversification. Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 34(2): 339–366.

Sauerwald, S. , Lin, Z., & Peng, M.W. 2016. Board social capital and excess CEO returns. Strategic Management Journal , 37(3): 498-520.

Su, W. , Peng, M.W., Tan, W., & Cheung, Y. 2016. The signaling effect of corporate social responsibility in emerging economies. Journal of Business Ethics , 134(3): 479-491.

Blevins, D., Tsang, E.W.K., & Spain, S.M. 2015. Count-based research in management: Suggestions for improvement. Organizational Research Methods, 18(1): 47-69.

Bruton, G., Peng, M.W., Ahlstrom, D., Stan, C.V. , & Xu, K. 2015. State-owned enterprises around the world as hybrid organizations. Academy of Management Perspectives , 29(1): 92-114.

Jiang, Y., Peng, M.W., Yang, X., & Mutlu, C. 2015. Privatization, governance, and survival: MNE investments in private participation projects in emerging economies. Journal of World Business , 50(2): 294-301.

Lebedev, S. , Peng, M.W., Xie, E., & Stevens, C. 2015. Mergers and acquisitions in and out of emerging economies. Journal of World Business , 50(4): 651-662.

Mutlu, C., Zhan, W., Peng, M.W., & Lin, Z. 2015. Competing in and out of transition economies. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 32(3): 571-596.

Peng, M.W., Mutlu, C., Sauerwald, S. , Au, K., & Wang, D. 2015. Board interlocks and corporate performance among firms listed abroad. Journal of Management History, 21(2): 257-282.

Peng, M.W., Sun, S.L. , & Markoczy, L. 2015. Human capital and CEO compensation during institutional transitions. Journal of Management Studies , 52(1): 117-147.

Richard, O.C., Su, W. , Peng, M.W., & Miller, C.D . 2015. Do external diversity practices boost focal firm performance? The case of supplier diversity. International Journal of Human Resource Management , 26(17): 2227-2247.

Su, W. , & Tsang, E.W.K. 2015. Product diversification and financial performance: The moderating role of secondary stakeholders. Academy of Management Journal , 58(4): 1128-1148.

Tsang, E.W.K., & Blevins, D. . 2015. Beyond information asymmetry: A critique of the management and entrepreneurship underpricing literature. Strategic Organization, 13(3): 247-258.

Yamakawa, Y. , Peng, M.W., & Deeds, D. 2015. Rising from the ashes: Cognitive determinants of venture growth after entrepreneurial failure. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice , 39(2): 209-236.

Ford, D.L., Jr., & Miller, C.D. 2014. Leadership and motivation in Africa and the African diaspora: Summary and epilogue. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 31(4): 270-279.

Peng, M.W., Lee, S.-H., & Hong, S.J . 2014. Entrepreneurs as intermediaries. Journal of World Business, 49: 21-31.

Peng, M.W., & Su, W . 2014. Cross-listing and the scope of the firm. Journal of World Business, 49: 42-50.

Shi, W., Markoczy, L., & Stan, C.V . 2014. The continuing importance of political ties in China. Academy of Management Perspectives , 28: 57-75.

Shi, W., Sun, S.L. , Pinkham, B. , & Peng, M.W. 2014. Domestic alliance network to attract foreign partners: Evidence from international joint ventures in China. Journal of International Business Studies , 45: 338-362.

Stan, C.V., Peng, M.W., & Bruton, G. 2014. Slack and the performance of state-owned enterprises. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 31: 473-495.

Ismail, K. , Ford, D.L., Jr., Wu, Q., & Peng, M.W. 2013. Managerial ties, strategic initiatives, and firm performance in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 30: 433-446.

Lee, S.-H., & Weng, D.H . 2013. Does bribery in the home country promote or dampen firm exports? Strategic Management Journal , 34: 1472–1487.

Li, Y., Peng, M.W., & Macaulay, C.D. 2013. Market-political ambidexterity during institutional transitions. Strategic Organization, 11: 205-213.

Markoczy, L., Sun, S.L. , Peng, M.W., Shi, W., & Ren, B. 2013. Social network contingency, symbolic management, and boundary stretching. Strategic Management Journal , 34: 1367-1387.

Sauerwald, S. , & Peng, M.W. 2013. Informal institutions, shareholder coalitions, and principal-principal conflicts. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 30: 853-870.

Yamakawa, Y. , Khavul, S., Peng, M.W., & Deeds, D. 2013. Venturing from emerging economies. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, 7: 181-196

Chen, H. , Ford, D.L., Jr. , Kalyanaram, G., & Bhagat, R. 2012. Boundary conditions for turnover intentions: Exploratory evidence from China, Jordan, Turkey, and the United States. International Journal of Human Resource Management , 23(4): 846-866.

Shi, W., Sun, S.L , & Peng, M.W. 2012. Sub-national institutional contingencies, network positions, and IJV partner selection. Journal of Management Studies, 49: 1221-1245.

Dess, G.G., Pinkham, B.C , & Yang, H . 2011. Entrepreneurial orientation: Assessing the construct’s validity and addressing some of its implications for research in the areas of family business and organizational learning. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice , 35 (5): 1077-1090.

Lee, S.-H., Yamakawa, Y. , Peng, M.W. , & Barney, J.B. 2011. How do bankruptcy laws affect entrepreneurship development around the world? Journal of Business Venturing , 26: 505-520.

Yang, H ., Lin, Z., & Peng, M.W. 2011. Behind acquisitions of alliance partners: Exploratory learning and network embeddedness. Academy of Management Journal , 54: 1069-1080.

Ismail, K. , & Ford, D.L., Jr. 2010. Organizational leadership in Central Asia and the Caucasus: Research considerations and directions. Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 27(2): 321-340.

Ismail, K. , Ford, D.L., Jr., & Richard, O.C. 2010. Network building behaviors of U.S. and Central Eurasian leaders: Role of institutional background and individual factors. Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics , 3(6): 1-26.

Lee, S.-H. , Oh, K. , & Eden, L. 2010. Why do firms bribe? Insights from residual control theory. Management International Review , 50: 775-796.

Ofori-Brobbey, K. , Ford, D.L., & Mammo, W. 2010. Exogenous determinants of international corporate tax rates: A gravity theory approach. Journal of International Management Studies , 5(2): 205-215.

Peng, M.W. , Yamakawa, Y. , & Lee, S.-H. 2010. Bankruptcy laws and entrepreneur-friendliness. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice , 34 (3): 517-530.

Qian, G., Khoury, T. , Peng, M.W. , & Qian, Z. 2010. The performance implications of intra- and inter-regional geographic diversification. Strategic Management Journal , 31 (9): 1018-1030.

Yang, H ., Lin, Z. , & Lin, Y. 2010. A multilevel framework of firm boundaries: Firm characteristics, dyadic differences, and network attributes. Strategic Management Journal , 31: 237-261.

Ryan S. Teschner - OWLIE Award for Outstanding PhD student

  • Ryan S. Teschner – OWLIE Award for Outstanding PhD student

Nan Guo receives an outstanding doctoral student award from Hasan Pirkul

  • Nan Guo – OWLIE Award for Outstanding PhD Student
  • Miranda Welbourne-Eleazar – Honorable mention for the Best Dissertation Award hosted by the Office of Graduate Education

Nan Guo with her teaching award

  • Winner (1st place), Award & Scholarship ($3,000 and other supports from the PDMA), PDMA−Journal of Product Innovation Management Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Competition, Journal of Product Innovation Management Research Forum, 2021 Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Annual Conference, Online, Nov. 2021
  • Recipient, Award & Scholarship ($1,000), Samsung Economic Research Institute Best Dissertation Award, Association of Korean Management Scholars (AKMS), 2021 Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Online, Aug. 2021

Dorian Boncouer with his Owlie award

  • OWLIE Award for Outstanding PhD Student
  • Recipient of Inaugural ExpiWell Dissertation Award , 2021
  • Nan Guo – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner (PhD student category): one of the two awardees (September 9th, 2021)
  • Yundong Yeo – Three Minute Dissertation Video Competition Award Winner
  • Jinsil Kim & Miranda Welbourne-Eleazar – Best Paper Award for Careers, Social Issues, Diversity Issues, Ethics Track, Southern Management Association Annual Meeting for Kim, J., Astvansh, V., & Welbourne Eleazar, M. J. Product Recalls and Lobbying: Managing Multi-Stakeholder Impressions and Perceived Hypocrisy

Miranda Welbourne-Eleazar receives an Outstanding Teaching Award from Hasan Pirkul

  • Miranda Welbourne-Eleazar – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner (PhD student category)
  • Xiaoou Bai – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner (PhD student category)

Canan Mutlu – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner

  • Canan Mutlu – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner (PhD student category)
  • Yasuhiro Yamakawa – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner (PhD student category)

Students may enter the IMS doctoral program after previous graduate training or directly from undergraduate programs. Desirable educational backgrounds include graduate or undergraduate degrees in areas such as business administration, economics, sociology, psychology, political science, mathematics, and engineering. Applicants with other academic backgrounds are considered as well.

Competition to enter our program is strong. Since 2005, the IMS program only admits 3-5 students per year, representing about 5% of the total number of applicants. It is unlikely that we will increase the number of admitted students in the foreseeable future. Clearly, our emphasis is quality, not quantity.

The IMS program is designed for full-time students. Since the completion of a PhD requires a time commitment that is inconsistent with full-time or part-time employment elsewhere, the school will not consider applications for part-time status. PhD students are required to work part-time (20 hours per week) for our school as a Teaching or Research Assistant. Every student receiving an assistantship will be eligible for a year-long research fellowship for four consecutive semesters (summer, fall, spring, summer). The goal of the fellowship is to help them initiate their research activities early in the program. Students choose a faculty advisor and develop a quality research paper to be presented at the end of the fellowship year.

For detailed application procedures and admission requirements, please visit our PhD Admissions page.

Degree Requirements

The IMS PhD curriculum includes a business foundation, core courses, advanced seminars, a methodology requirement, directed readings and independent research courses, and the dissertation. All students must take the PhD courses that are offered in each of the first two years in the program. Students must satisfy a first-year research paper requirement which will be due at the end of the first year (also known as the preliminary exam). Students also must pass the comprehensive qualifying examination, which is administered at the end of the second year when all the relevant course requirements (Core Courses, Advanced Seminars, Research Methods) have been satisfied. It is intended to assess the student’s mastery of the basic theories and methodologies central to the program and to evaluate the student’s potential to do original research in an area of specialization. PhD students must successfully complete the preliminary and qualifying examinations, respectively, to enter PhD candidacy. The area faculty will determine whether a student has successfully completed the exam requirements based on the student’s performance. Criteria to evaluate students may include results from the in-class written portion of the exams, quality of research papers and/or presentations, performance in special courses (e.g. seminar courses), satisfactory GPA as determined by area faculty, and other forms of assessment as required by the student’s area. An unsatisfactory performance in any one criteria for either the preliminary examination or the qualifying examination may result in dismissal from the program.

After passing the qualifying exam, each student writes a dissertation proposal. The proposal is defended before a faculty committee appointed in consultation with the student, dissertation chair, and PhD advisor. This committee also serves as the supervising committee for the dissertation after the proposal is approved.The Dissertation Proposal must be successfully defended at least one semester prior to the term of graduation. The requirements for the proposal defense should be discussed with the dissertation committee prior to scheduling the defense. Dissertation Proposal Defenses will be open to all faculty and PhD students of the Jindal School of Management.

Curriculum (minimum of 75 hours)

Core courses (33 hours).

Courses are required in in strategic management, entrepreneurship, international business, organization theory and behavior, group and intergroup processes, social network theory, and organizational decision making. To prepare for a career in teaching, students take a doctoral teaching and writing seminar.

Research Methods (15 hours)

Methods courses are designed to improve and develop research skills. Courses include research methodology, and classes in statistics and quantitative methods. Students are encouraged to take additional methods courses consistent with their research interests.

Dissertation (minimum of 12 hours)

The PhD degree is conferred when the dissertation is successfully defended.

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PHD in Strategy & International Business Program

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The PhD in Strategy and International Business focuses on scholarly research on topics pertaining to strategic management and international business, as well as their interfaces. Offered through the Department of Management, topics examined include corporate strategy, corporate governance, management of multinational enterprises, international entry strategies, strategic alliances, and strategy in emerging economies, among others. 

The program emphasizes student involvement in research early in their doctoral studies. Students have the opportunity to be involved in ongoing research projects under the mentorship of experienced faculty, Close interaction with faculty members enables students to quickly learn to identify and develop research ideas and create their own research agenda. Students also develop teaching competence under faculty mentorship by teaching undergraduate classes.

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A typical student in Strategy/International Business would take the following core courses in Year 1: Statistics I and II, Research Methods, Strategic Management Research, and Social Psychology.

All students in the PhD in Business also complete a core curriculum. Follow the link below for details.

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International Business (IB) combines international expertise with the functional areas of General Management, emphasizing issues facing the multinational enterprise (MNE) and businesses engaged in dealings across national borders. The strength in this combination allows students to explore a deeper understanding of the cross-border intra- and inter-organizational relationships of the MNE, and incorporates a multi-level approach that also addresses the economic, institutional, sociocultural, and sociopolitical contexts in which the MNE is embedded.

The IB group at Ivey encourages students to engage with the academic community early, with many students presenting their work at the Academy of International Business and Academy of Management Annual Conferences. Our students deliver high-quality research that has frequently been recognized in  leading dissertation award competitions , including those presented by the Academy of Management IM Division , the Academy of International Business , and the European International Business Academy . Ivey’s IB area group’s PhD graduates are frequent winners or finalists of these awards.

PhD students regularly co-author with senior scholars in the IB group, and their papers have received Best Paper Awards at: Academy of International Business Annual Meeting, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Strategic Management Society Annual International Conference, Administrative Sciences of Canada Annual Conference, and Association of Japanese Business Studies Annual Conference.

Our current  IB group at Ivey consists of Paul Beamish , Klaus Meyer , Andreas Schotter , Vanessa Hasse , Nina Rosenbusch , and Elie Chrysostome . Though the common theme of IB unifies these colleagues, they draw on varied disciplinary bases to address issues of strategic alliances, foreign direct investment, subsidiary management, and boundary spanning leadership. They are particularly interested in studying these themes in emerging economies, including multinational enterprises originating from emerging economies. Leveraging their diversity, the IB group is interested in understanding IB phenomena from a multi-level and multi-disciplinary perspective. The International Business Institute supports this research. 

*Please note that IB is a stream under General Management

Areas of Research Focus

  • Strategies and performance of international joint ventures
  • Management of international alliances
  • Motives and strategies of foreign direct investment
  • Managing subsidiaries of multinational enterprises
  • Doing business in emerging economies

The IB group ranks among the world's top 10 IB departments in terms of impact and productivity, and regularly publishes in the field’s top journals, such as Journal of International Business Studies, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal.

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PhD Student Opportunities

IB is one of five possible specializations within Ivey’s General Management PhD program. The IB specialization is designed for those interested in pursuing academic careers at top business schools in IB, Strategy, or Management departments.

The IB group welcomes applications from qualified candidates that are interested in conducting research into themes related to their research interests. The following list is indicative of such projects:

All Professors within the IB group are recruiting PhD students to join their research on the management of MNE subsidiaries . Such subsidiaries interact with, and contribute to, host societies in multiple ways that merit deeper scholarly investigations. Topics within this research agenda may examine any aspect of the strategies and operations of MNE subsidiaries, including the drivers of subsidiary growth, performance knowledge management, scope reductions and divestment as well as their contribution to host country economic, social, and environmental objectives. We are particularly interested in research exploring the role that individuals, such as boundary spanners, have on subsidiary- and MNE-level outcomes. Sample research:

  • Managing the MNE subsidiary: Advancing a multi-level and dynamic research agenda  (Journal of International Business Studies)
  • Core or periphery? The effects of country-of-origin agglomerations on the within-country expansion of MNEs  (Journal of International Business Studies) 
  • Performance effects of MNC headquarters–subsidiary conflict and the role of boundary spanners: The case of headquarter initiative rejection  (Journal of International Management)

Professors Paul Beamish and Vanessa Hasse are recruiting for a co-supervision of PhD students with a research interest in the area of international joint ventures (IJVs) and strategic alliances . Topics within this research area can range broadly from collaborative strategies to the management of IJVs and strategic alliances. Experience with or an interest in quantitative data analysis, especially using larger datasets, will be an asset. Sample research:

  • Host market government corruption and the equity-based foreign entry strategies of multinational enterprises  (Journal of International Business Studies)
  • Multi-party international joint ventures: Multiple post-formation change processes  (Journal of World Business)
  • Cooperative strategies in international business and management: Reflections on the past 50 years and future directions  (Journal of World Business)

Professor Andreas Schotter is recruiting PhD students wishing to pursue research into the internationalization of firms in the digital economy . Topics in this line of research may employ qualitative or quantitative methodologies to examine the internationalization of young firms in the digital economy, or the strategies of mature multinational firms reacting to disruptions caused by the digital economy. This research also looks at changing location choices and the emergence of new internal and external organizational structures. Sample research:

  • Platforms without borders? The international strategies of digital platform firms  (Global Strategy Journal)
  • Scaling fast and slow: The internationalization of digital ventures (Journal of Business Research)

Professors Klaus Meyer and Bob Andersen are recruiting PhD students interested to analyze the impact of social and political disruption on businesses operating across national borders . This is a new stream of research which aims to enhance scholarly understanding of corporate strategies (e.g. mergers, acquisitions and divestments) as companies cope with an increasingly uncertain international business environment and/or with specific disruptions in international trade or investment regimes. Sample research:

  • Diplomatic and corporate networks: Bridges to foreign locations  (Journal of International Business Studies)
  • The MNE and its Subsidiaries at Times of Global Disruptions: An International Relations Perspective (Global Strategy Journal).
  • Corporate political connections in global strategy (Global Strategy Journal).
  • Place, space, and geographical exposure: Foreign subsidiary survival in conflict zones  (Journal of International Business Studies)

Professors Paul Beamish and Vanessa Hasse are recruiting for a co-supervision of PhD students with an interest in (and ideally direct exposure to) international business within frontier markets and the world’s poorest economies. Topics within this research area can range broadly from: FDI into or exit from these countries, social intermediation to reduce poverty, the role of management education, and response strategies for rare events, among others. Sample research:

  • Foreign subsidiary exit from Africa: The effects of investment purpose, diversity and orientation (Global Strategy Journal)
  • Caught in the crossfire: Dimensions of vulnerability and foreign multinationals exit from war-affected countries (Strategic Management Journal)
  • Social intermediation in Base-of-the Pyramid Markets (Journal of Management Studies)
  • The 39 Country Initiative and Africa (Africa Journal of Management)
  • The importance of rare events and other outliers in global strategy research (Global Strategy Journal)

Professor Klaus Meyer is recruiting PhD students with a research interest in the strategies and operations of multinational enterprises originating from emerging economies . Multinational enterprises from countries and regions such as China, India or South-East Asia face distinct challenges and opportunities arising from the economic and political structures of their home economies. This line of research is in particular exploring how companies address the strategic and operational challenges of catch-up strategies, including the engagement with market and nonmarket actors at home and abroad. Sample research: 

  • Boundary spanners, HRM practices, and reverse knowledge transfer: The case of Chinese cross-border acquisitions (Journal of World Business)
  • Emerging economy MNEs: How does home country munificence matter? (Journal of World Business)
  • Theoretical foundations of emerging economy research (Journal of International Business Studies)

Professor Andreas Schotter is recruiting Ph.D. students wishing to pursue research at the intersections of international business, economic geography, and innovation, with as particular focus on how Industry 4.0 forces shape multinational enterprise (MNE) activities and the future of work in global value chains. The research considers firm level lenses from corporate strategy and the theory of the firm and microfoundations lenses, bringing the manager into the focus, while considering the rapid changes in the external environment, such as the emergence of digital technologies and increasing global connectedness. The emphasis will be on novel configurational theorizing and methods that seek to accommodate the multiplicity of actors—individuals, firms, industries, countries—and multiplexity of interactions among these actors. We aim to develop new and refine existing knowledge that accounts for the new complexities of configuring the MNE. Sample research:

  • International connectedness and local disconnectedness: MNE strategies, city regions and disruption (Journal of International Business Studies)
  • Configuring knowledge connectivity and strategy conditions for foreign subsidiary innovation (Long Range Planning)
  • Boundary Spanning in Global Organizations (Journal of Management Studies) 

PhD Graduates

Dr. cheng li.

Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba

phd in international business

General manager succession in multinational enterprise subsidiaries

Multinationals face growing demands from nonmarket forces, making them increasingly vulnerable to social and political disruptions. This thesis investigates two sets of relationships that are at the core of multinational nonmarket strategy: firm-government and firm-society relationships, and in so doing advances our understanding of global strategies employed to tackle challenges. It comprises…. Read more about this thesis

Dr. Liang (Arthur) Li

Assistant Professor in International Business at Henley Business School, University of Reading

phd in international business

This dissertation, based on interviews with over 40 managers and longitudinal data from over 1,900 foreign subsidiaries, develops new insights regarding subsidiary general manager (GM) changes in multinational enterprises (MNEs)…. Read more about this thesis

Dr. Jianhua (Jenny) Zhu

phd in international business

Investment Motives and Non-Traditional Foreign Direct Investment

This dissertation examines the characteristics and performance of non-traditional investment motives, with a secondary focus on small-employment subsidiaries. It also investigates how firms re-evaluate and change their organizational control after an industry-wide consumer confidence crisis…. Read more about this thesis

Dr. Liang Liang (Lucas) Wang

Associate Professor, University of New Brunswick

phd in international business

Antecedents and consequences of share distribution in equity joint ventures: A pricing-error approach and empirical evidence

This dissertation bridges the identified literature gaps by developing and testing two empirical models based on the pricing-error rule. According to this rule, only when share distribution of an EJV perfectly matches the two pricing errors will profit sharing to each partner fully offset the errors, which helps save the most on transaction costs…. Read more about this thesis

Dr. Maximilian Stallkamp

Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech

phd in international business

Contemporary perspectives on the internationalization of firms

This dissertation contributes new insights to research on the internationalization of firms. Whereas prior research has focused mostly on the country as the main locational unit of analysis, I examine internationalization from both subnational and (supranational) regional perspectives. Moreover, I investigate the impact of digitalization on internationalization, by studying how ‘digital’ firms expand internationally.... Read more about this thesis

Dr. Dwarka Chakravarty

Assistant Professor, San Diego State University

phd in international business

Foreign Direct Investment in Global Cities and Co-Ethnic Clusters: Characteristics, Performance, and Survival

This dissertation examines the characteristics, profitability, and survival of multinational enterprise (MNE) foreign direct investment (FDI) in North American “global” cities (GCs), such as Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto. Across GCs and their metropolitan areas (Metros), MNEs often co-locate with their home country and co-industry peers in “co-ethnic” and “co-ethnic, co-industry” (CECI) clusters. Despite their substantial influence on the world economy GCs are relatively underexplored as location units of analysis in International Business (IB) research. Accordingly, I address three research questions.... Read more about this thesis

Dr. Yamlaksira Getachew

Assistant Professor, Loyola Marymount University

phd in international business

Institutional Voids, Investment Purposes, and Foreign Subsidiaries of Multinational Enterprises

This dissertation is motivated by two sets of research questions: (a) Whether, how, and when host-country market and institutional conditions have implications for the performance of foreign subsidiaries? And (b) Whether, how, and when investment purposes/motives for which foreign subsidiaries are established relate to the extent to which the subsidiaries/their parents overcome the hazards of or capitalize on the opportunities from operating in locations of high institutional voids?.... Read more about this thesis

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Vanessa C. Hasse

Vanessa C. Hasse

Vanessa Hasse is an Assistant Professor of International Business at the Ivey Business School. Her primary research interests focus on exploring firm-level responses to performance signals (including those triggered by crises/rare events) in an international context, as well as the impact cultural and temporal dimensions have on managerial decision-making.   

Her research has been published in outlets such as the Academy of Management Journal, Global Strategy Journal , and more. She has received international recognition for her work, including the 2023 IM Division Best Paper Award in OB/HRM/OT (AOM) and the 2017 IM Division D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University, Best Dissertation Award in International Management (AOM).

Dr. Hasse has authored several case studies and has been recognized as a management educator for her innovations in designing transformative learning experiences. She is the recipient of multiple Teaching Excellence Awards (2021/2022/2023) and was named a Finalist for the 2021 Academy of International Business Teaching Innovation Award. Dr. Hasse is a board member at the Academy of International Business-Canada chapter.

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Doctoral students in international business have a close working relationship with the faculty, often participating in joint research projects. Students also have the opportunity to become involved in research at or through South Carolina's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER).

The objective of the doctoral program with emphasis in international business is to prepare students for academic careers. In addition to extensive course work in international business, students are required to develop a cognate or area of functional specialization. Students often select cognate course work in areas such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, international studies and management. Students are encouraged to use the cognate to develop a program of study that establishes a strong multidisciplinary foundation supporting their functional specialization and individual research interests. Quantitative methods courses complement the international business and cognate courses to develop a strong foundation for academic research.

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The international business concentration consists of at least 48 hours of course work. The courses offered in the international business area are:

  • IBUS 801 Ph.D. Seminar in International Business I
  • IBUS 802 Ph.D. Seminar in International Business II
  • IBUS 811 Ph.D. Seminar in International Finance I
  • IBUS 820 Ph.D. Seminar in International Marketing
  • IBUS 830 Ph.D. Seminar in International Management
  • IBUS 850 Ph.D. Seminar on Cultural Frameworks and Research

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We are interested in equipping students who have strong interest in international finance to become leading scholars in this field. We encourage students to pursue research topics applying core finance concepts to the international arena. We also encourage interdisciplinary research with a focus on global finance.  

Building on the strengths of the international business and the finance faculties, the international finance concentration incorporates doctoral courses in international business and finance areas as follows:

  • Sociological and Political Perspectives of International Business
  • Economic Perspectives and International Business Theories
  • Psychological and Cultural Perspectives/Strategy
  • Financial Markets and Governance/MNC Financial Management
  • Advanced Topics in International Finance
  • MNC Management and MNC Subsidiary
  • Emerging Market/Sustainability
  • Doctoral Seminars in Finance
  • Principles of Finance
  • Corporate Finance
  • Asset Pricing
  • Empirical Methods in Financial Research

To equip students to research and publish in top finance and international business journals, the doctoral core also includes a substantial background in econometrics, mathematical statistics and stochastic processes, along with other statistical techniques applicable to extending the theoretical and empirical understanding of international finance.

Research and Teaching Support

Doctoral students in international finance have a close working relationship with the faculty, often participating in joint research projects. Students also have the opportunity to become involved in research at or through South Carolina's Center for International Business Education and Research. When doctoral students present papers in major academic conferences, financial aid might be given to cover some of the costs.

Within the international business department, there is a computer room and an international business library for students’ use. The Moore School has a business library with an extensive collection of books, magazines and academic journals. The school subscribes to many useful electronic databases such as Datastream, Worldscope, Bloomberg, CRSP, COMPUSTAT, LexisNexis Academic, Wall Street Journal (Pro Quest Direct), EBSCO Business Source Premier, JSTOR and more. Students can download data and articles easily.

Doctoral students are required to teach one or two undergraduate business courses within their program of study. The intention is to let them gain some teaching experience before they enter the academic job market. The students will not be asked to teach many courses since their primary focus is academic research.

Besides examinations in the regular courses, students are expected to take a comprehensive examination at the end of the second academic year. In the fall semester of the third year, students are required to make a presentation of an academic paper they have written in front of the faculty and fellow doctoral students. The purpose is to encourage students to work on high-quality research papers early in the program. In the third academic year, students are expected to defend their dissertation proposal. A formal defense of the finished dissertation is made before students graduate from the program.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Ph.D. in International Business

The following are frequently asked questions about the Ph.D. in International Business  program at SNHU.

SNHU is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, which means that your degree carries with it international recognition.

This program is for individuals who want to earn a Ph.D. with a focus on doctoral-level scholarship in international business and research. Applicants are expected to hold a Master’s degree and may come from a variety of related fields. The campus-based program is designed for domestic and international students who wish to engage in learning alongside faculty as full-time students. Classes are typically held in the evenings and during the week.

The executive low-residency program is designed to support professionals who wish to further develop their ability to provide leadership within their organization or field while working full-time. At this time, the executive low-residency program is only available to domestic United States students. International students interested in the Ph.D. in International Business are encouraged to apply as an on campus student.

This program has one admittance date which is the Fall term. The application deadline for this is June 30. Applications received in full after the deadline may be considered for admission into the program on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are typically reviewed by a committee of faculty. If approved in this initial review, applicants may be invited to interview for acceptance into the program.

Domestic Students :

  • Related master's degree from accredited university or college
  • Transcripts from previous universities or colleges
  • $40 non-refundable application fee (applicants may petition for a waiver)
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Résumé

International Students (in addition to domestic student requirements):

  • TOEFL score of 71 or higher
  • IELTS score of 6.0 or higher (sub scores: ≥ 5.5)
  • Duolingo score of 100
  • Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by NACES or AICE approved evaluators

Test scores are required for immediate acceptance. Prospective students can be offered conditional acceptance without test scores, converting to full acceptance upon successful demonstration of academic ability.

Due to the nature of the program, transfer credits are not accepted.

Yes, financial aid is available if a student is taking three (3) credits or more per term. A graduate student must be accepted to our program to be eligible for financial aid.

Note: International applicants must provide documentation of their ability to meet the costs of the program. These costs are indicated on the I-20 form. The costs may appear to be somewhat higher than the total of tuition and room and board because they also include such general expenses as health insurance, textbooks, pocket money, etc.

Within the program, there are opportunities to focus on specific topics of personal and professional interest. Examples include fields such as Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, Leadership, or Information Technology.

After successfully completing comprehensive exams, students enroll each term in the doctoral dissertation colloquium. The dissertation is based on a student's research and is expected to contribute to their area of study. Each student has a dissertation committee, normally consisting of a minimum of four faculty members.

Doctoral colloquiums provide a forum for students to discuss their dissertation research and help monitor their progress in completing their dissertations. Once a student completes the research and the final draft and receives approval, they will give an oral presentation. A student must receive approval from all members of their dissertation committee in order to successfully complete the doctoral program.

The program is designed to take approximately 4 years. You have eight years to complete your program from the time you begin the first course. This includes the completion of the required course of study, comprehensive exams, and the dissertation.

On campus: Classes typically meet at night but may be scheduled during daytime periods. All classes are structured to meet face-to-face with faculty members of Southern New Hampshire University who hold a terminal degree.

Executive Low residency: Students participate in class meetings held once a month on weekends during the Fall and Spring academic terms. These classes are facilitated on campus; and students located throughout the country are welcome to attend remotely. Students are required to attend a week-long summer residency each year they are in the program. These courses are also conducted by faculty members of SNHU who hold a terminal degree.

Low residency means on-site, face-to-face meeting times are kept to a minimum. This format is specifically designed to accommodate students who wish to earn their Ph.D. while they work full time. By emphasizing online coursework, it’s a perfect fit for students trying to balance professional or personal commitments.

Currently required doctoral courses include but are not limited to: INT 800 - Foreign Direct Investment INT 801 - Foundations for Advanced International Business Study INT 810 - Privatization, Economic Reform and Growth in Emerging Markets INT 820 - Seminar in Multinational Finance INT 830 - Seminar in Globalization INT 840 - Seminar in Multinational Marketing INT 850 - Seminar in Global Business Strategy INT 880 - Advanced Quantitative Methods/International Business I  INT 881 - Advanced Quantitative Methods/ International Business II INT 889 - Comprehensive Exams INT 890 - Doctoral Colloquium DOC 950 - Dissertation Status

9 credit(s) from subject(s): FIN IT, MKT, OL, BUS, INT, or MBA within the range of course numbers 500 - 999. Students and faculty mentors may design an area of specialization related to business fields such as Business Analytics, Finance, or Marketing to name a few. Upon successful completion of coursework, students must take a comprehensive exams and complete a dissertation. The time allotted for preparation for comprehensive exam and finalization of dissertation work vary from student to student, and may add some time to the overall duration of the program.

During most academic terms, students in this doctoral program will take two to three 3-credit courses. After the successful completion of comprehensive exams, students enroll in dissertation colloquium courses each term.

Applicants are encouraged to read articles about the field prior to applying for the program. Articles can be found in many journals including but not limited to the Journal of International Business Studies, available at the Academy of International Business website.

The answer depends on your interests and your career goals. Both degrees represent the highest level of academic achievement, and both degrees are highly respected in both the academic and business worlds. Additionally, both the PhD and DBA are advanced research degrees that involve conducting original research, analyzing data, and producing important findings.

But there are differences. The DBA is considered a professional doctorate, and the PhD is an academic doctorate.

PhD research is focused on developing theories, addressing a gap between theories, or addressing a gap in the general body of knowledge. The PhD may be more appropriate if you are focused on a faculty career in higher education or a career as a researcher in a research center.

In contrast, DBAs focus on real-world organizational and business problems and involve original and secondary research to explore, examine, and address those problems. The DBA is primarily for those focused on a career in business and consulting. However, many DBAs do teach in colleges and universities.

It’s important to note that students in either program can study real-world problems.  PhD students might use a different set of methodologies or look at the problem from a broader scope in contrast to DBA students who may focus their research on a particular industry or company with a narrower lens.  However, any topic of interest in the international business field including but not limited to, multinational companies or managers engaged in international business is likely to be a viable research area for a SNHU PhD student.

Many of SNHU PhD graduates are enjoying careers in both business and academia.  Make sure you give serious consideration to which degree best suits your needs and career aspirations.  SNHU does not currently offer a DBA.

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PhD candidates develop the analytical and technical background required for research, teaching, high-level policy making and consulting in international economics and finance. They pursue jobs in education as well as in the public and private sectors.

Lara Loewenstein

Lara Loewenstein

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

MA’12, PhD’16 | United States

Vina Nguyen

Vina Nguyen

Economist, IMF

PhD’14 | Vietnam

Raffi Garcia

Raffi Garcia

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

PhD’18 | Dominican Republic

Cecilia Maya

Cecilia Maya

Chief Operating Officer, Markets, XM

MA’00, PhD’04 | Colombia

Rawley Heimer

Rawley Heimer

Boston College

PhD’13 | United States

Satyam Panday

Satyam Panday

Standard and Poor's Rating Services

PhD’13 | Nepal

Eugene Kiselev

Eugene Kiselev

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

PhD’13 | Russia

Olaf Unteroberdoesrster

Olaf Unteroberdoerster

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

PhD’98 | Germany

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  • After completing the first year (normally four courses per semester, including Advanced Microeconomics I and II, Advanced Macroeconomics I and II and Econometrics), students then take qualifying examinations in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.
  • After completing field courses, usually in one or two years, students take examinations in two fields of specialization.   Current areas of specialization are Applied Methods, Finance and International Economics.
  • In the first year, all PhD students also enroll in ECON 399  PhD Dissertation Workshop . The workshop provides opportunities for advanced students to present papers and define thesis objectives.
  • In the third year, the PhD candidates begin to  work on the dissertation , prepare initial work on the thesis, and submit a 3rd year paper.
  • In the third year and beyond, the thesis takes shape and a formal committee is assembled. Once a thesis defense date is scheduled, the student presents the core of the thesis work, and once completed, the degree is awarded during the next degree period.
  • PhD students are required to work as either a teaching or research assistant at Brandeis International Business School in years 1-5 of the program.
  • Students receive the Master of Science degree upon successful completion of 13 courses, passing their 2nd year qualifying exams, and at least one of two field exams. 
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Candidates are considered for admission every other year. The next intake will be Fall 2024.

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Our PhD in Strategy and International Business   blends short-taught components with intensive research, equipping you with transferable skills and knowledge with a focus on business and societal challenges

On our PhD in Strategy and International Business programme, you will attend a training programme consisting of 60 credits. 

In the first year, the programme will be based around seminars and workshops dealing with debates in business and management, the practice of developing and designing research projects, and the methods and techniques required to undertake the empirical elements of research. This will allow you to broaden and deepen your knowledge of research methods whilst undertaking your own research and developing a set of transferable professional skills with a particular focus on business and societal challenges related to strategy and international business. The University also offers a comprehensive range of training courses you can attend for personal and professional career development.

The PhD programme provides you with the capabilities to characterise, research and conceptualise strategy and international business problems and challenges using advanced research tools, and to develop solutions. You are encouraged to engage with on-going debates on responsible business and with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You should be able to derive policy, business and practice implications from your research and communicate these to policy makers, practitioners, and other academics.

Doctoral researchers are expected to fully participate in the life of the Business School and in the Department of Strategy and International Business. This includes attending seminars organised by the Business School and Department thereby helping expose you to new ideas emanating from outside your own area of specialisation. You will be also expected to actively participate in PhD workshops and conferences organised by the Business School and Graduate School.

Fees 2024 - 2025

  • £4,778 (UK) Full Time
  • £2,389 (UK) PartTime
  • £23,520 (International) Full Time

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Scholarships and Studentships for International students

International students  can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home Government.

For further information contact the School directly or visit  our helpdesk .

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To apply for a postgraduate research programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. We have put together some helpful information on the research programme application process and supporting documents on our how to apply page . Please read this information carefully before completing your application.

Our Standard Requirements

The Business School's entry requirement is a good honours degree (first or upper second class honours) awarded by a recognised University in an appropriate subject, and a merit in a relevant Master’s degree. We usually ask students for an average of 65 in the taught component of their Masters. All international students also need to show that they have adequate knowledge of written and spoken English. Learn more about  entry requirements

Writing your Research Proposal

Your research proposal should illustrate your ability to plan an independent research study  and  the relevance of your topic to the research interests and expertise of Birmingham Business School.You need to demonstrate that you understand the field that you plan to research, identify an interesting and original research question, and develop a tentative plan of study. It's critical that your research proposal is written to the guidelines specified below.

Guidelines for the Research Proposal

International requirements.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 14/20 from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Argentinian university, with a promedio of at least 7.5, may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent

Applicants who hold a Masters degree will be considered for admission to PhD study.

Holders of a good four-year Diplomstudium/Magister or a Masters degree from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students with a good 5-year Specialist Diploma or 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan, with a minimum GPA of 4/5 or 80% will be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Birmingham.

For postgraduate research programmes applicants should have a good 5-year Specialist Diploma (completed after 1991), with a minimum grade point average of 4/5 or 80%, from a recognised higher education institution or a Masters or “Magistr Diplomu” or “Kandidat Nauk” from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0-3.3/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Students who hold a Masters degree from the University of Botswana with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (70%/B/'very good') will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Please note 4-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a Diploma of Higher Education. 5-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree.

Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

A Licenciatura or Bacharelado degree from a recognised Brazilian university:

  • A grade of 7.5/10 for entry to programmes with a 2:1 requirement
  • A grade of 6.5/10for entry to programmes with a 2:2 requirement

Holders of a good Bachelors degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.  Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good post-2001 Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students with a minimum average of 14 out of 20 (or 70%) on a 4-year Licence, Bachelor degree or Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce (DESC) or Diplôme d'Ingénieur or a Maîtrise will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Holders of a bachelor degree with honours from a recognised Canadian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A GPA of 3.0/4, 7.0/9 or 75% is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1.

Holders of the Licenciado or equivalent Professional Title from a recognised Chilean university will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD study will preferably hold a Magister degree or equivalent.

Students with a bachelor’s degree (4 years minimum) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. However please note that we will only consider students who meet the entry guidance below.  Please note: for the subject areas below we use the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table)  ,  Shanghai Ranking 2023 (full table) , and Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023 .

需要具备学士学位(4年制)的申请人可申请研究生课程。请根据所申请的课程查看相应的入学要求。 请注意,中国院校名单参考 软科中国大学排名2022(总榜) ,  软科中国大学排名2023(总榜) ,以及 软科中国艺术类高校名单2023 。  

Business School    - MSc programmes (excluding MBA)  

商学院硕士课程(MBA除外)入学要求

School of Computer Science – all MSc programmes 计算机学院硕士课程入学要求

College of Social Sciences – courses listed below 社会科学 学院部分硕士课程入学要求 MA Education  (including all pathways) MSc TESOL Education MSc Public Management MA Global Public Policy MA Social Policy MA Sociology Department of Political Science and International Studies  全部硕士课程 International Development Department  全部硕士课程

  All other programmes (including MBA)   所有其他 硕士课程(包括 MBA)入学要求

Please note:

  • Borderline cases: We may consider students with lower average score (within 5%) on a case-by-case basis if you have a relevant degree and very excellent grades in relevant subjects and/or relevant work experience. 如申请人均分低于相应录取要求(5%以内),但具有出色学术背景,优异的专业成绩,以及(或)相关的工作经验,部分课程将有可能单独酌情考虑。
  • Please contact the China Recruitment Team for any questions on the above entry requirements. 如果您对录取要求有疑问,请联系伯明翰大学中国办公室   [email protected]

Holders of the Licenciado/Professional Title from a recognised Colombian university will be considered for our Postgraduate Diploma and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent.

Holders of a good bachelor degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.  Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Bacclaureus (Bachelors) from a recognised Croatian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 out of 5.0, vrlo dobar ‘very good’, or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a Bachelors degree(from the University of the West Indies or the University of Technology) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A Class II Upper Division degree is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1. For further details on particular institutions please refer to the list below.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Masters degree or Mphil from the University of the West Indies.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10, or a GPA of 3 out of 4, and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Bakalár from a recognised Czech Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, velmi dobre ‘very good’ (post-2004) or 2, velmi dobre ‘good’ (pre-2004), or a good post-2002 Magistr (Masters), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum overall grade of 7-10 out of 12 (or 8 out of 13) or higher for 2:1 equivalence and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters/ Magisterkonfereus/Magister Artium degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Ecuadorian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 70% or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Magister/Masterado or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Licenciado with excellent grades can be considered.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Bakalaurusekraad from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 4/5 or B, or a good one- or two-year Magistrikraad from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree with very good grades (grade B, 3.5/4 GPA or 85%) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. 

Holders of a good Kandidaatti / Kandidat (old system), a professional title such as Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti (in Medicine, Dentistry and Vetinary Medicine), or a Maisteri / Magister (new system), Lisensiaatti / Licenciat, Oikeustieteen Kandidaatti / Juris Kandidat (new system) or Proviisori / Provisor from a recognised Finnish Higher Education institution, with a minimum overall grade of 2/3 or 4/5, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters/Maîtrise with a minimum overall grade of 13 out of 20, or a Magistère / Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies / Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Specialisées / Mastère Specialis, from a recognised French university or Grande École to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a Magister Artium, a Diplom or an Erstes Staatsexamen from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5, or a good two-year Lizentiat / Aufbaustudium / Zweites Staatsexamen or a Masters degree from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good four-year Ptychio (Bachelor degree) with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10, from a recognised Greek university (AEI), and will usually be required to have completed a good Metaptychiako Diploma Eidikefsis (Masters degree) from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

4-year Licenciado is deemed equivalent to a UK bachelors degree. A score of 75 or higher from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) can be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 60 is comparable to a UK 2.2.  Private universities have a higher pass mark, so 80 or higher should be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 70 is comparable to a UK 2.2

The Hong Kong Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard. Students with bachelor degrees awarded by universities in Hong Kong may be considered for entry to one of our postgraduate degree programmes.

Students with Masters degrees may be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a good Alapfokozat / Alapképzés or Egyetemi Oklevel from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 3.5, or a good Mesterfokozat (Masters degree) or Egyetemi Doktor (university doctorate), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of the 4 year Sarjana (S1) from a recognised Indonesian institution will be considered for postgraduate study. Entry requirements vary with a minimum requirement of a GPA of 2.8.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a score of 14/20 or 70% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution, with 100 out of 110 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Students who hold the Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2).

Students with a Bachelor degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for entry to a postgraduate Masters degree provided they achieve a sufficiently high overall score in their first (Bachelor) degree. A GPA of 3.0/4.0 or a B average from a good Japanese university is usually considered equivalent to a UK 2:1.

Students with a Masters degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for PhD study. A high overall grade will be necessary to be considered.

Students who have completed their Specialist Diploma Мамаң дипломы/Диплом специалиста) or "Magistr" (Магистр дипломы/Диплом магистра) degree (completed after 1991) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate Masters degrees and, occasionally, directly for PhD degrees.  Holders of a Bachelor "Bakalavr" degree (Бакалавр дипломы/Диплом бакалавра) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of  2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, may also be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/50

Holders of a good Postgraduate Diploma (professional programme) from a recognised university or institution of Higher Education, with a minimum overall grade of 7.5 out of 10, or a post-2000 Magistrs, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a score of 16/20 or 80% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Libya will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved score of 70% for 2:1 equivalency or 65% for 2:2 equivalency. Alternatively students will require a minimum of 3.0/4.0 or BB to be considered.

Holders of a good pre-2001 Magistras from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10, or a good post-2001 Magistras, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes

Holders of a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, or a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées (comparable to a UK PGDip) or Masters degree from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (70-74% or A or Marginal Distinction from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 60-69% or B or Bare Distinction/Credit is considered comparable to a UK 2.2).

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Malaysian institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum of 3.0) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a good Bachelors degree from the University of Malta with a minimum grade of 2:1 (Hons), and/or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree (Honours) from a recognised institution (including the University of Mauritius) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2:1).

Students who hold the Licenciado/Professional Titulo from a recognised Mexican university with a promedio of at least 8 will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Students who have completed a Maestria from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree, licence or Maîtrise and a Masters degree, with a score of 14/20 or 70% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Students with a good four year honours degree from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham. PhD applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 60-74% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Doctoraal from a recognised Dutch university with a minimum overall grade of 7 out of 10, and/or a good Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree (minimum 4 years and/or level 400) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of B/Very Good or 1.6-2.5 for a 2.1 equivalency, and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters, Mastergrad, Magister. Artium, Sivilingeniør, Candidatus realium or Candidatus philologiae degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0/4 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in the Palestinian Territories will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3/4 or 80% for 2:1 equivalency or a GPA of 2.5/4 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.    

Holders of the Título de Licenciado /Título de (4-6 years) or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Paraguayan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 4/5 or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent.  The Título Intermedio is a 2-3 year degree and is equivalent to a HNC, it is not suitable for postgraduate entry but holders of this award could be considered for second year undergraduate entry or pre-Masters.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría / Magister or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Título/Grado de Licenciado/a with excellent grades can be considered.

Holders of the Licenciado, with at least 13/20 may be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent. The Grado de Bachiller is equivalent to an ordinary degree, so grades of 15+/20 are required.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría or equivalent qualification.

Holders of a good pre-2001 Magister from a recognised Polish university with a minimum overall grade of 4 out of 5, dobry ‘good’, and/or a good Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Studiów Podyplomowych (Certificate of Postgraduate Study) or post-2001 Magister from a recognised Polish university with a minimum overall grade of 4.5/4+ out of 5, dobry plus 'better than good', will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Licenciado from a recognised university, or a Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) from a recognised Polytechnic Institution, with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, and/or a good Mestrado / Mestre (Masters) from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Romanian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10, and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree/Diploma de Master/Diploma de Studii Academice Postuniversitare (Postgraduate Diploma - Academic Studies) or Diploma de Studii Postuniversitare de Specializare (Postgraduate Diploma - Specialised Studies) to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Диплом Специалиста (Specialist Diploma) or Диплом Магистра (Magistr) degree from recognised universities in Russia (minimum GPA of 4.0) will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes/PhD study.

Students who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree with at least 16/20 or 70% will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.   

Students who hold a Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies,Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. A score of 14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2

Students who hold a Bachelor (Honours) degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (or a score of 60-69% or B+) from a well ranked institution will be considered for most our Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees with a 2:1 requirement.

Students holding a good Bachelors Honours degree will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a good three-year Bakalár or pre-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, Vel’mi dobrý ‘very good’, and/or a good Inžinier or a post-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (Bachelors degree), Diplomant (Professionally oriented first degree), Univerzitetni diplomant (Academically oriented first degree) or Visoko Obrazovanja (until 1999) from a recognised Slovenian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8.0 out of 10, and/or a good Diploma specializacija (Postgraduate Diploma) or Magister (Masters) will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor Honours degree (also known as Baccalaureus Honores / Baccalaureus Cum Honoribus) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (70%) or a distinction (75%).

Holders of a Masters degree will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a Bachelor degree from a recognised South Korean institution (usually with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.5) will be considered for Masters programmes.

Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 7 out of 10 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 60-74% or a CGPA 3.30/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Kandidatexamen (Bachelors degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelors degree) from a recognised Swedish Higher Education institution with the majority of subjects with a grade of VG (Val godkänd), and/or a good Magisterexamen (Masters degree), International Masters degree or Licentiatexamen (comparable to a UK Mphil), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good "PostGraduate Certificate" or "PostGraduate Diploma" or a Masters degree from a recognised Swiss higher education institution (with a minimum GPA of 5/6 or 8/10 or 2/5 (gut-bien-bene/good) for a 2.1 equivalence) may be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Bachelor degree (from 75% to 85% depending upon the university in Taiwan) from a recognised institution will be considered for postgraduate Masters study. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for entry to our postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Masters degree or Mphil from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students with a Bachelors degree from the following universities may be considered for entry to postgraduate programmes:

  • Ateneo de Manila University - Quezon City
  • De La Salle University - Manila
  • University of Santo Tomas
  • University of the Philippines - Diliman

Students from all other institutions with a Bachelors and a Masters degree or relevant work experience may be considered for postgraduate programmes.

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1-5 where 1 is the highest 2.1 = 1.75 2.2 = 2.25 

Out of 4.0 where 4 is the highest 2.1 = 3.0 2.2 = 2.5

Letter grades and percentages 2.1 = B / 3.00 / 83% 2.2 = C+ / 2.5 / 77%

Holders of a postdoctoral qualification from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.  Students may be considered for PhD study if they have a Masters from one of the above listed universities.

Holders of a Lisans Diplomasi with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a Yuksek Diplomasi from a recognised university will be considered for PhD study.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (2.1) or GPA of 3.5/5.0

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree / Диплом бакалавра (Dyplom Bakalavra), Диплом спеціаліста (Specialist Diploma) or a Dyplom Magistra from a recognised Ukrainian higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0, 3.5/4, 8/12 or 80% or higher for 2:1 equivalence and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

The University will consider students who hold an Honours degree from a recognised institution in the USA with a GPA of:

  • 2.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for entry to programmes with a 2:2 requirement 
  • 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for entry to programmes with a 2:1 requirement 

Please note that some subjects which are studied at postgraduate level in the USA, eg. Medicine and Law, are traditionally studied at undergraduate level in the UK.

Holders of the Magistr Diplomi (Master's degree) or Diplomi (Specialist Diploma), awarded by prestigious universities, who have attained high grades in their studies will be considered for postgraduate study.  Holders of the Fanlari Nomzodi (Candidate of Science), where appropriate, will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of the Licenciatura/Título or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Venezuelan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Scales of 1-5, 1-10 and 1-20 are used, an overall score of 70% or equivalent can be considered equivalent to a UK 2.1.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Maestria or equivalent qualification

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Vietnamese institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum GPA of 7.0 and above) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.  Holders of a Masters degree (thac si) will be considered for entry to PhD programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 or a mark of 2.0/2.5 (A) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.   

Students who hold a good Bachelor Honours degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. 

Our research focuses on the processes of planning and decision-making in organizations, from small- to medium-sized entrepreneurial businesses to multinational companies. This includes trade, investment and global networks that move goods, services, technology, capital, and knowledge across borders as well as a focus on emerging markets, organisational resilience, and responsible business. Research undertaken in strategy and international business covers four broadly defined areas:

Organisations and Sustainable Development in the World Economy 

Our research addresses some of the global challenges in terms of achieving the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in the international economy, such as the role of MNCs in the transition towards more sustainable strategies through capability development for international business and entrepreneurial co-creation opportunities. This involves strategic change to adapt to the UN SDGs, for example zero-waste policies and circular economies, climate change, clean air, and green energy. We focus on the role of organisations, innovation, and technology in solving societal problems and facilitating positive change, but also address corporate social (ir-)responsibility, misconduct and organizational corruption. Our research examines issues ranging from base-of-pyramid business approaches and the role of business in poverty reduction to the wider political, economic and social issues in cities and regions across the world, critically reflecting on the role of the natural and built environment. 

Innovation and Collaboration in Global Value Chains and Multinational Strategies

Academics in the Strategy and International Business Department focus on management innovations and collaborative strategies in the global economy, including international strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, global value chains and lean production, outsourcing, reshoring and bestshoring. Our global strategy research addresses issues such as strategic agility and resilience, corporate governance, global innovation networks, with a particular focus on emerging economies and emerging MNCs. We consider issues in global business from an interdisciplinary lens, critically investigating current issues such as political activities of multinationals or the impact of digital strategy and AI-applications on organizations and industries.

SMEs and International Entrepreneurship   

International expansion is increasingly undertaken by Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and our researchers are internationally recognised for their work on how SMEs make decisions and develop their networks when internationalizing, as well as how they develop business models and international new ventures. Staff also address the specific challenges faced by migrant entrepreneurs and other types of diaspora networks as well as returnee entrepreneurship – a major driver of economic development in emerging economies.

Living in a World of Global Organisations 

Academics in the Department are experts in international negotiations and the role of language and culture in multinationals. Multi-linguality and cross-cultural management can be challenging to manage for international organizations. Our researchers also continuously develop, apply and test research methods to better appreciate the changing global environment, including, cross-country surveys, machine learning, web scraping, qualitative multilingual and secondary qualitative research. These insights contribute to our teaching practice and are further developed through purposeful educational research, focusing on the internationalisation of higher education, the impact of digital technology on student learning and the role of executive education.  

Doctoral researchers in Strategy and International Business register for a full time 3-year PhD or a part-time 6-year PhD. Students are expected to take 60 credits during their PhD; these are to be decided in discussion with their supervisors and will reflect the student’s personal training requirements. Additional training can be undertaken, and students are encouraged to take advantage of internal and external opportunities to further enhance their knowledge and capabilities.

By the end of their first year doctoral students will have completed a 10,000 word research document that they will present at the first annual progress review. This document contributes to the development of the supervised research, and the production of an 80,000 word thesis.

Doctoral researchers may choose to become academics, work in Government, businesses, supranational organisations, major consultancy firms or in the research arms of major financial institutions. They are expected to achieve a substantial understanding of contemporaneous strategy, international business and business issues enabling them to take a lead in ongoing societal debates.

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Every entrepreneur and business person knows how crucial lifelong learning is. Innovations and technologies evolve rapidly, as does the need to keep up with advanced systems and business tools.

With the rate of globalization increasing, many businesses and companies would venture more internationally. Earning the best online Doctorate in International Business will teach you negotiation skills, managerial techniques, and a global mindset. This program sets graduates up for higher professional roles.

With this online Ph.D. in international business, you’ll learn how to use global financial systems, among other accounting tools. Working in various fields with a Doctorate in International Business is possible. Unlike a specialized degree, this enables you to become a jack of all trades and allows expert practice in diverse fields.

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Graduates of a Doctor of International Business program gain the competency for elite academic and consulting professions in business and finance roles. Courses include Business Theory, Professional Development, Economics, and International Business, as well as independent study as part of an online Doctor of International Business degree.

One sector that actively hires international business experts is the business and financial industries. In the next decade, business and financial occupations will grow by 7% , according to federal data. With a Doctor of International Business degree, professionals attain career growth, stability, and higher pay in leadership roles.

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We’re here to help you find the best graduate school and Online Doctorate in International Business program! Each doctorate program that we recommend was picked based on these factors:

  • Delivered as online and hybrid learning formats, offered in asynchronous and synchronous classes, making it convenient for working adults and busy professionals,
  • Features the core courses in International Business, preparing doctorate students for higher roles in the field or in diverse career paths requiring International Business acumen,
  • Builds critical thinking, research, communication, leadership, and international business knowledge and skills through advanced and specialized training,
  • Taught by International Business experts who hold a terminal degree in this field, imparting the right expertise to graduate students,
  • Accredited by agencies or organizations that establish and promote high academic standards, especially in the area of International Business at the doctorate level.

Explore our ranking process by visiting our Methodology page. 

Liberty University

Liberty University

Doctor of Business Administration in International Business

With Liberty, you can earn a doctor of business administration in international business from the convenience of your home. You can earn a DBA at Liberty University, focusing on International Business online. Students completing the International Business doctorate become prepared for leadership positions and are expected to tackle the nuts and bolts of doing business globally.

As you strategize and spearhead global projects and initiatives, you will easily become a company’s asset. At Liberty, students are their main focus. Wherever your career takes you, they will help you lead with excellence and integrity, balancing it with Christian values. An online DBA in International Business from Liberty University may be the right choice for working professionals seeking a regionally accredited degree.

To ensure your success, this online DBA in International Business degree program is designed for you. With its 60 credit hours, the DBA program in International Business is equipped with all the technologies and tools to make online learning fun and efficient. For instance, using WebEx, you can have meetings with professors and classmates. 

Anaheim University

Anaheim University

Working professionals can earn a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree online while working full-time, regardless of where they live. This DBA concentrates on international business. Unlike any other institution, Anaheim University provides an interactive online learning system. You can practice and learn alongside other international students worldwide. 

Once you concentrate on International Business, you must take nine foundational courses with dissertations equal to 60 credit hours. You must also partake in webinars with experts in each field from around the globe through live webcams. The Anaheim University DBA program prepares students to excel as managers or entrepreneurs in management, marketing, human resources, accounting, finance, or IT. 

This online Doctor of International Business offers online students reasonable tuition fees, financial aid, and tuition assistance. You can complete it in three years as long as you study full-time. 

Florida International University

Florida International University - Business

PhD in Business Administration – International Business

Florida International University offers a PhD in Business Administration program with a concentration in International Business. After completing this online doctorate, graduates become qualified to work in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and international business.

Many of the graduates and alumni of this doctoral program landed jobs as professors in different universities and colleges. Some have also received awards for outstanding dissertations from major professional associations. Additionally, they have published papers in reputable journals.

The international business faculty are reputable scholars who actively contribute to business journals. They also hold leadership positions in major professional organizations and serve as editors or on the editorial boards of top journals.

Because of these credentials, this Doctor of International Business program prepares you for a successful academic career by connecting you with world-class faculty. They emphasize both methodological and theoretical training in their online PhD program. By conducting and presenting quality research, students work collaboratively with faculty.

Ohio State University

Ohio State University - Fisher College of Business

PhD in Management and Human Resources – International Business

PhD programs in Management and Human Resources aim to develop top-quality management researchers ready to take on diverse roles such as international business, human resource management, and strategic management.  A core characteristic of a PhD in international business is its multidisciplinary approach, which covers psychology, math, economics, political science, and sociology courses.

IB students will greatly benefit from being exposed to these principles. Although these disciplines are motivated by similar questions, approaches, and domains, IB is driven by its own questions, approaches, and domains. IB studies how and why businesses conduct their business activities differently across national contexts and how these differences impact multinational and domestic companies.

This university’s doctoral program offers a unique educational experience unlike any other. This online Doctor of International Business program teaches students how to independently develop ideas, theories, and concepts and contribute important new insights to current knowledge.

To gain these capabilities, PhD students must devote much time and mental energy to their studies. Consequently, Ohio State University seeks applicants with excellent educational backgrounds, high motivation for completing the program’s rigorous requirements, and aptitude for research.

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University - Chaifetz School of Business

PhD in International Business and Marketing

The PhD in International Business and Marketing at Saint Louis University is a scholarly and research-based program. The program prepares students to work in higher education institutions and is equipped to contribute to multiple industries worldwide. Students can contribute to the marketing and international business strategies through the program’s development, integration, and dissemination of knowledge. 

SLU’s international business and marketing doctoral program equips learners with the theoretical and practical knowledge to succeed in rigorous academic disciplines. There are 54 credits required for SLU’s PhD in international business and marketing. The curricular objective is to develop students’ intellectual potential by advancing research skills and acquiring and applying knowledge. 

Students will gain a solid foundation for productive careers in business school academia through coursework, teaching, research seminars, and dissertation experience. As well as participating in academic and professional conferences, SLU’s international business and marketing PhD students work closely with faculty to enhance their research and teaching abilities.

Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University

PhD in International Business

With a PhD in International Business from Southern New Hampshire University, you can pursue executive-level careers in applied business or opt for a teaching career in higher education. You will acquire extensive theoretical knowledge and independent thinking skills in this research-oriented program. You’ll attend international business seminars and methodology courses for hands-on, interactive education.

Your doctoral work will be focused on a particular area of professional and personal interest if you pursue a PhD in International Business. All students enrolled in the program at SNHU are expected to succeed. Scholars and scholarship are developed through one-on-one interactions.

SNHU’s PhD in International Business program offers flexible scheduling and career support to meet the needs of all students. Participants in the program are pursuing future academic and professional goals by developing their scholarly knowledge. Through positional or non-positional leadership opportunities, this program graduates can influence others’ ideas and actions.

Research courses, doctoral conferences, and dissertation completion are significant parts of the educational experience. All these opportunities and experiences will help prepare you to become a master in education and other international business positions.

University of North Carolina Greensboro

University of North Carolina Greensboro

Get ready to enroll at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and participate in an original research project as you learn conceptual and empirical research methodologies. As a result of your research, you can contribute to the academic, government, and private sectors.

There are no face-to-face classes in this PhD in International Business program. Only orientation and proposal defenses will be required on campus.

You can complete this entire doctorate in 5 years. And you can choose to specialize in organizational behavior and strategy aside from international business.  Students will select a focus through the course work, independent study, and dissertation they complete as part of their degree program.

National University

National University

Business leaders and managers in the private and public sectors may apply for the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program if they’re aiming to sharpen their business and leadership skills. This online Doctor of Business Administration program offers a concentration in international business and is a research-based degree. While the PhD program emphasizes theoretical knowledge, the DBA program emphasizes the practical application of theoretical knowledge.

To obtain a professional degree, a doctoral thesis can be based on a practical problem or a proposed innovation rather than an original contribution to the body of knowledge. International business and management schools increasingly recognize the DBA as a post-MBA (or equivalent master’s degree) alternative combining academic research and business and management.

California Miramar University

California Miramar University

Doctor of Business Administration – International Business Administration

An online Doctor of Business Administration in international business administration is available at California Miramar University. In this online doctoral program, your knowledge of business trends, research, and theories will help you compete for senior-level positions in business.

A DBA degree shouldn’t prevent you from advancing your career because of your busy working schedule. Because of this, CMU offers several affordable and flexible online DBA degree programs, ideal for individuals juggling work and family obligations. Using their online DBA degree program, you can confidently pursue a career by enhancing your skills and knowledge gained from your acquired degrees, the workplace, and life.

In international business settings, modern companies require domestic and foreign managers to understand the cultural, economic, political, and legal contexts in which their companies operate, as well as the ability to make management decisions in international settings. Nevertheless, understanding and managing international organizations is the focus of this specialization.

Keiser University

Keiser University

Doctor of Business Administration in Global Business

The Keiser University Doctor of Business Administration program prepares working professionals to adapt internationally to rapidly changing business models. Designed to develop practical approaches to new and emerging challenges, the program incorporates a rigorous curriculum that combines theory and applied research. 

This online doctoral program is facilitated by business professionals who are instructors. They teach online students to become effective leaders and decision-makers by analyzing literature and case studies about international fields. This online DBA degree is offered through the Keiser University Graduate campus. They boast a sturdy, supportive, and reliable student-support system, enabling students to complete their doctoral degrees online.

Benefits of Studying an Online Doctor of International Business

Gain Transferable Skills

Cultural awareness and curiosity are essential skills for international business graduates. But aside from these two, you will gain transferable skills during your degree, which can equip you better in real-life work settings.

Improve Market Conditions

A Doctorate in International Business online can lead to executive and leadership opportunities. As you become an expert in your field, you can improve market conditions in your industry. 

Enjoy Career Advancement Possibilities

Online PhD degrees can help international business students advance their careers. For instance, there is a need for researchers in global organizations, and PhD holders are best qualified.

A top-notch degree can be attained online while saving thousands of dollars for graduates of an online program. Online Doctor of International Business programs are usually priced lower than their on-campus counterparts. Aside from being cheaper than brick-and-mortar programs, online programs also give students the flexibility and comfort of studying from home.

Work in Borderless Business Settings

A career in travel is a great choice if you wish to travel outside your country. And expertise in international business will complement your lifetime dream of traveling. After all, international business is all about making connections, so you’ll have the opportunity to travel and network abroad.

Gain a Broader Business Perspective

Understanding the international business environment will help you personally and professionally. You become more aware and ready to venture and have broader business perspectives. It gives you a valuable advantage to know about global business strategy, and international financial markets, learn global business trends, and understand how global supply chain management works.

Common Courses to Take in an Online Doctoral Degree in International Business

Survey Research

The PhD requires a significant amount of research, which an International Business student will find useful. They usually find jobs in research for large corporations or international organizations. Students learn how to develop theories from survey data through this online course. This course is for professionals working in a research-related field.

Industrial Organization

A company’s or organization’s business management strategy must be aligned with regulatory policies. Various organizations in various countries are discussed in detail in this course. 

Econometrics

The econometrics study heavily relies on statistics, which all PhD in international business students should be familiar with. The course discusses the theories about economic systems based on statistical data. This course focuses on market-based global operations. 

Management Accounting

Students studying international business at the PhD level need to understand management accounting. This business course integrates accounting with research, making students capable of analyzing financial data and finding new solutions to problems. Accounting skills are necessary in any multinational or international organization, especially in leadership positions. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can you do with an online Doctor of International Business?

A Doctor of International Business degree will open numerous opportunities for you. You can work for multinational corporations or in academic research with a PhD or Doctorate in International Business, and you may command a higher salary with your new degree.

Some careers to pursue are chief executive officer, head researcher, business development manager, strategic management director, university professor, and senior risk management expert. 

How much does enrolling in an online Doctor of International Business cost?

The courses in PhD international business programs can cost between $300 to $1,500 per credit. Prices would vary depending on the learning institution. Several factors can affect your tuition rate, such as where you go to school, how many credits you require to graduate, and how much financial aid you receive.

Also, you might consider schools that offer special pricing models. There are tuition discounts, payment plans, and other financial options that can reduce these online tuition. 

What will you learn in an online Doctor of International Business?

It is more common for PhD programs in international business to prepare students for academic careers at universities than to teach them how to manage people in multinational corporations. Several PhD candidates choose to become researchers at the United Nations as a career path.

It usually takes three to six years to complete a PhD degree program in International Business. The core courses include Information Systems, Econometrics, Economics, Finance, Management Accounting, Finance, and other related courses pertaining to international or multinational organizations.

Why choose to study Doctor of International Business online?

Doctors of International Business build strong foundations in finance, marketing, and management and gain a perspective of international markets. Additionally, you can complete your coursework faster by enrolling in an online program.

Key Takeaways

  • You can prepare for various careers with an online PhD in International Business. A doctorate can qualify you for high-level roles not always available to those with bachelor’s and master’s degrees, regardless of your interest.
  • In most doctoral programs in International Business, the country’s top business schools train students to become academics rather than managers in multinational corporations.
  • To earn an online PhD in international business, students must earn around 60 to 72 credits, depending on the online school’s curriculum.

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For many, it’s an exciting, fast-growing field with new jobs being created every day, and a doctorate degree can help you obtain the experience you need to handle its challenges.

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Online Doctorate in International Business Programs

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An international business degree can help prepare you for work in a variety of fields. Rather than being a specialized degree that trains you for a niche job market, it’s considered a “generalist” degree that you can apply to many different jobs.

Are you good with numbers? You might become an economist that watches worldwide trends or a financial manager that oversees the books for a global company.

Do you have a knack for business? You might find work as a data analyst or management consultant for expanding brands, or you might become a business development director that helps companies launch new products and services overseas.

As befitting a degree with “international” in the title, there are also many opportunities for working abroad. If you’re creative, for example, you might become a global marketing director that works on advertising campaigns in foreign countries.

If you’re more administrative, you might become a logistics manager that supervises cross-country supply routes, you might work in international trade compliance to ensure that companies aren’t cutting corners with overseas shipments.

Some of your career options will depend on the exact degree that you pursue. You’ll have several choices:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Business
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a concentration in International Business
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration or Business Management with an emphasis in International Business

You can also find certification programs for certain aspects of global business. These can supplement your education and add a little extra flair to your resume.

International Business Careers & Salaries

phd in international business

An online PhD in global business can help prepare you for a variety of careers. Whether you’re interested in finance, economics, retail, computer science, human resources or foreign relations, a doctorate degree can help qualify you for high-level roles that aren’t always open to people with just a bachelor’s or master’s.

The payoffs can be lucrative, too. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual median salary with a doctoral degree is $110,200. Some careers in the international business field include:

Just remember that these are median salaries and not full salary ranges. For example, an economics professor can make anywhere from $53,860 – $152,110 per year. Having a PhD usually puts you on the higher end of that salary range, but it isn’t a guarantee.

International Business Curriculum & Courses

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PhD programs are just as different as the professors that teach them, so your exact curriculum as a PhD student will depend on what you’re studying, where you’re attending school and what specializations or certifications that you’re seeking.

To give you an idea of your potential course load, however, here are a few classes that are often taught to international business students at the PhD level:

  • Research Methods: Expect to take multiple classes in research methodology and analysis as a PhD student.
  • International Business Law: These classes cover things like tariffs, taxes, treaties, contracts and licensing agreements between global brands.
  • Econometrics: Econometrics is at the junction of statistics and economics. A highly data-driven subject, it’s usually offered as an elective for business students, but some universities might have it as a core class.
  • Cultural Studies: These classes can have many different names, including “Customs and Cultures Across Borders” and “Cultural Aspects of International Trade,” but they’re all focused on doing business in unfamiliar lands.
  • International Finance and Banking: These classes can help you navigate international finance and all of its currencies, markets and exchanges.
  • Global Politics: This is a must-have for government work and a nice-to-have for any international business student who wants a background in things like economics and foreign policy.
  • Leadership and Management: While not exclusive to international business programs, these classes can be valuable to future business leaders who want a strong foundation in communication, organization and workplace infrastructure.
  • Strategic Decision Making: Learn how to assess risks and solve problems with classes that combine old-fashioned critical thinking with new-school data analysis and business management.
  • Special Topics in International Business: There’s always something happening in global business, and these courses adapt to the times by offering current, relevant studies on topical subjects.
  • Dissertation: Most PhD programs require a dissertation, and you can expect to spend several semesters drafting, proposing, researching and defending it.

You should also speak to your university about the face-to-face requirements of your degree. Even if you’re enrolled in an online program, you might need to fulfill internship obligations or complete business practicums to give you real-world experience in the field.

Admissions Requirements

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Admission to a doctorate program can be quite competitive. To improve your chances, do your research on what the school is looking for in its PhD candidates.

Typical admissions requirements can include:

  • College transcripts. You’ll need to submit your bachelor’s and master’s degree transcripts. If you haven’t taken any prior coursework related to business, you might need additional documentation to prove that you can handle graduate-level study for it.
  • Test scores. Many PhD programs will want to see GRE or GMAT scores. However, there are some schools where this requirement can be waived.
  • Letters of recommendation. You’ll want 2 – 3 letters of recommendation from suitable individuals such as professors and industry personnel.
  • Resume or CV. Include all jobs, licenses, certifications and publications that demonstrate your proficiency for international business.
  • Statement of purpose. Also called a “letter of intent” or “research statement,” this is your chance to showcase your passion for international business and to mention any other accolades or achievements that might sway the admissions board.

Start early with the PhD admissions process. Some universities have deadlines that are months in advance, and you don’t want to miss your window of opportunity.

Accreditation

PhD in International Business Programs Accreditation

As a post-graduate student, you probably know about the importance of accreditation, but it can take on an even deeper meaning for PhD students.

Since you could be pursuing this degree for anywhere from 3 – 7 years, you’ll want to make sure that every credit counts. You’ll also want the security of knowing that your credits are transferable if you ever need to change programs.

The key is to find a university that’s regionally accredited. This is one of three types of accreditation, and it’s considered the gold standard. You can search for regionally accredited schools through the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) .

National accreditation and programmatic accreditation are also available, but you’ll want to be careful with them. Sometimes, regionally accredited schools won’t accept transfer credits from nationally accredited schools or vice versa.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial Aid for PhD in International Business students

The first step to the financial aid process is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) .

It’s a common misconception that FAFSA can’t do anything for post-graduate students. In reality, they have an entire loan program called the Direct PLUS Loan for Graduate or Professional Students. They can also determine your eligibility for other types of federal- or state-sponsored assistance.

Another option is scholarships. You can find them for every degree type, including doctorate degrees:

  • Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship
  • National Academy of Human Resources Graduate Scholarship
  • Maryland Graduate and Professional School Scholarship

You can also find business scholarships that are open to students at multiple levels of study, including:

  • AfterCollege Business Student Scholarship
  • Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship
  • Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals Scholarship

Last but not least, ask your school about special funding for PhDs. You might qualify for fellowships or assistantships that can reduce your tuition costs. Some universities even offer fully-funded PhDs that will provide you with a stipend.

What Can You Do With a PhD in International Business?

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An international business degree can take you in many different directions. If you want to work with data, for example, you could become an economist, market researcher or business intelligence manager. If you’re interested in working overseas, you could become an international trade analyst or foreign service officer.

If you like research, many PhD holders become full-time researchers, or they find teaching or consulting jobs in universities, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

There are endless career opportunities for international business students. Whether you’re interested in finance, policy, technology, marketing or even political science, a doctorate-level degree with a global emphasis can be a very good bet for the future.

Can I Pursue a PhD After an MBA?

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It’s entirely possible to pursue a doctorate degree after getting your MBA.

One of the most common tracks is to go from a Master of Business Administration (MBA) to a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), but you can also opt for other business-related degrees. The same can be applied for an online Master’s in International Business to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Business.

Some of the best part time MBA programs even have a concentration in international business, which may offer you a solid foundation to continue on at the PhD level.

Are There Any Affordable Online Doctoral Programs in International Business?

The cost of a PhD program can vary from $200 per credit to more than $2,000 per credit. Your tuition rate will depend on where you go to school, how many credits that your program requires for graduation and what kind of financial assistance that you’ll receive.

You might also want to look into schools with special pricing models. For example, some universities offer banded tuition if you take a certain number of credits each semester, or they might lower tuition for PhD students in their third year of study or above.

Is a PhD in International Business Worth it?

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Yes, a PhD in International Business is worth it for many students. Everyone has their own criteria for deciding if a degree is worth their time and effort.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , business and financial occupations are projected to grow by 5% over the next decade. That’s faster than the national average, so a degree in a related field can leave you well-poised for employment. Common careers in this field include operations research analyst, warehouse operations manager, economics professor, financial manager, and marketing manager.

Universities Offering Online PhD in International Business

Methodology: The following school list is in alphabetical order. To be included, a college or university must be regionally accredited and offer degree programs online or in a hybrid format.

Capella University campus

Capella University’s Doctor of Business Administration in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management program is designed to help students obtain the ability to increase their involvement in global operations. The program, administered online and in person, includes eight core courses, four specialization courses, one doctoral research project, and two residences.

Graduates, drawing on their training in global supply chain design and financial decision-making, are better positioned to work in global operations and supply chain management positions around the world.

  • DBA in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Florida International University campus

Florida International University’s PhD in Business Administration aims to give students a solid foundation in methodological and theoretical training that can catapult their careers forward.

The program requires, among other things, that students choose a concentration in one of accounting, finance, information systems and business analytics, management and international business, and marketing. It helps graduates gain the skills needed to re-energize their careers.

  • PhD in Business – Management and International Business

Florida International University  is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Keiser University campus

Students who earn a Doctor of Business Administration degree from Keiser University should graduate prepared to advance their careers in the global marketplace. The program is offered online through the university’s graduate campus.

Graduates are expected to leave the program with the ability to work in positions that require assessing business practices from a multi-disciplinary point of view, developing policies and programs, and synthesizing research data to solve complex issues.

  • DBA in Global Business

Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Liberty University campus

Liberty University’s Doctor of Business Administration is designed to equip students with skills they need to become industry leaders, thought leaders, and executive leaders. Graduates should gain the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills needed to serve at the management levels in the corporate world.

The completely online program goes for an average of three years with 60 credit hours.

  • DBA in International Business

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

National University campus

National University offers a Doctor of Business Administration in Global Business Management. The program aims to prepare students for managing global markets. The curriculum covers topics like leadership, marketing, finance, strategic planning, economics, and government, all through a global lens.

The program requires the completion of 16 courses for a total of 48 credit hours and can typically be completed in 64 months.

  • DBA in Global Business Administration

National University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

Ohio State University campus

Ohio State University’s Management and Human Resources PhD with a specialization in international business help students develop the ability to conduct top-class research.

Specifically, the goal of the program is to make sure graduates are equipped to apply their research skills in management capacities with specializations in strategic management, entrepreneurship, international business, human resource management, and more.

The four-year program involves a rigorous coursework schedule that includes seminars, statistics courses, elective courses, dissertation credits, and more.

  • PhD in International Business

Ohio State University  is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Saint Louis University campus

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business’ International Business and Marketing, PhD program aims to provide students with the skills needed to pursue careers in academia. After completing the intensive program, students should be prepared to pursue academic careers, usually as faculty at business schools.

The 54-credit program combines coursework, research seminars, teaching, and dissertation experience.

  • PhD in International Business and Marketing

Saint Louis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Southern New Hampshire University campus

Southern New Hampshire University is designed to prepare students interested in business or academia for success through its PhD in International Business. Graduates are expected to leave with the skills needed to further their careers in applied business or to pursue teaching professions at colleges or universities.

Since the degree is offered as a cohort program, students can choose either a campus option or an executive low-residency option that features online and campus components.

  • PhD in International Business (Hybrid)

Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

University of North Carolina Greensboro campus

The PhD in Business Administration program from the University of North Carolina – Greensboro is designed to help students gain the skills needed to take on an academic career at an institution of higher learning.

The program aims to position graduates for success in academic careers through a heightened understanding of different conceptual and empirical research methodologies as well as a strong grasp of scholarly literature in the field.

All courses are delivered in an online format — with students only required to go to campus for orientation, exams, and dissertation defense.

  • PhD in Business Administration – International Business

The  University of North Carolina at Greensboro  is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Walden University campus

Walden University’s International Business doctorate degree program aims to prepare graduates with the skills to advance their business interests. Required to focus on a degree specialization such as accounting, finance, global supply chain management, students are expected to leave the university prepared to fulfill their personal and professional goals.

The program is delivered online, and students are required to choose from one of three capstone options — namely traditional doctoral study, portfolio, or consulting.

Walden is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Getting Your Doctorate in International Business Online

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Earning a PhD in international business can help propel you forward in the field. Not only can it help you buid a strong foundation in things like finance, marketing and management, but it can also channel your studies through a global perspective to better prepare you for the realities of the international market.

If you enroll in an online program, you’ll also be able to complete your coursework with less time being tied down to a college campus.

Start reaching out to universities to get more information on their online PhD programs for international business. You’ll want to start the application process early to have the best chances of admission, so there’s no reason to wait.

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The Benefits of International Study

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  • If your degree program includes an international component, you will learn to work alongside diverse peers and develop cultural empathy.
  • You will acquire the real-world knowledge you need to address today’s business challenges, which are frequently global in nature.
  • Your options include participating in study abroad programs, attending a school that is part of an international network, or choosing a school with campuses in multiple countries.

  No matter where you’re from, it can be challenging to take yourself out of a familiar environment and throw yourself into something completely new. This is especially true if you’re a student embarking on undergraduate or postgraduate education outside of your home country. You might find yourself anxious about managing the intensity of study or fitting into a new social environment.

Even so, I encourage you to consider international education because of all the benefits it provides. When you are out of your comfort zone in a new city or country, you build skills that end up serving you well—not only in school but throughout your lifetime. International study brings both short-term and long-term advantages, in five specific ways.

1. You Grow and Change

Education is about more than a degree; it’s about undergoing transformation and setting yourself up for success. The probabilities of both outcomes increase when you’re learning through an international lens.

Pursuing an international degree shows curiosity and optimism. You learn not only from the curriculum, but also from the culture and environment around you.

Being in a new environment and taking on the role of outsider can stimulate your learning. When you’re in unfamiliar surroundings, you become resourceful as you seek out new support networks, learn to adapt, and find your grounding. As you face new challenges, you become more resilient and improve your problem-solving skills. You’ll also get a cognition boost if you learn a new language.

2. You Gain Cultural Intelligence

I would argue that understanding cultural and workstyle differences is critical to professional success today. It builds empathy, leads to open-mindedness, and enables individuals to build strong problem-solving skills.

At schools where global immersion is part of the DNA, international awareness is intrinsic to the overall educational experience. Often, these schools don’t just provide international study experiences for students; they also enroll students from all over the world. For instance, at Hult International Business School, where I am president, our students represent some 150 nationalities.

Understanding cultural and workstyle differences is critical to professional success today. It builds empathy, leads to open-mindedness, and enables individuals to build strong problem-solving skills.

In an internationally diverse classroom, even a simple discussion becomes a unique cultural experience in its own right. You become privy to views and outlooks you would not encounter if you were merely studying alongside people with backgrounds similar to yours. This, in turn, spurs your own thinking in surprising and innovative ways.

In today’s workforce, you must be prepared to hit the ground running alongside a distributed cohort of colleagues, clients, and partners. If your business education has given you experience working with international classmates, you will be able to comprehend and thrive in many different environments. You’ll understand how to leverage diversity to get results, and you will know how to collaborate with people who are not like you.

Once you’re hired by an organization, you will be able to assimilate quickly into the professional culture in a way that benefits the company and the team. You will be a step ahead of other new hires—possibly even ahead of some members of the management teams who are still learning how to work with colleagues who come from different backgrounds.

3. You Prepare to Become a Leader

International experience is practically a requirement for today’s leaders, because our most urgent business and societal challenges are global.

In a recent video released by AACSB, three panelists discuss how worldwide issues such as climate change, sustainability, and biodiversity loss are impacting business. And according to a recent AACSB Insights article , global events such as armed conflicts, disruptions to the supply chain, and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic also are causing widespread economic upheaval.

Through international education, you will gain a better understanding of today’s interconnected and global business environment. Such understanding will help you become a better leader.

4. You Practice Real-World Business

The most important way a business school can prepare future executives is to simulate work scenarios in the classroom. In challenge-based and applied learning exercises, students unpack real-life cases that companies have struggled with—and that raise issues students might have to deal with once they’re on the job. During these exercises, students collaborate with peers and focus on achieving measurable results.

Through simulated work scenarios, students unpack real-life cases that companies have struggled with—and that raise issues students might have to deal with once they’re on the job.

When I recently visited with Hult alumni in San Francisco, they told me that these real-life cases were some of their most valuable classroom experiences. These alumni work at tech companies such as Google, PayPal, and Tesla, and they hold jobs in every type of department, from product management to coding to human resources to finance.

All of them believed that learning in immersive global settings prepared them for being in a workforce where adaptability, hustle, transferable skills, and cultural understanding are prioritized.

5. You Expand Your Network

Another important benefit to attending a school with a diverse and global student body is that you build a lifelong network via collaborations with classmates from around the world. These classmates might become business partners, colleagues, or even future investors.

Business schools that have strong international outlooks and approaches are likely to have alumni in every part of the world. These individuals come together on a regular basis to attend events, access mentor opportunities, and learn about exclusive job listings.

In-Person Immersion

You might wonder if you can realize the benefits of international education through virtual experiences and online education. These options certainly have their place among today’s educational offerings, and they can offer students accessible ways to quickly get up to speed on specific topics and industry knowledge.

But I believe that international experiences cannot be replicated with virtual replacements. Ask yourself, why do people go on holiday rather than just watch videos from their own homes? Because there’s no substitute for in-person immersion in a culture. No online experience can compare to sitting side-by-side with others as you break down problems, innovate solutions, and build indispensable skill sets.

In international classrooms, students benefit from shared experiences as they exchange ideas with faculty and with each other. Successful alumni—now industry experts—regularly join the classroom to share their insights. All participants learn from each other and enrich their individual perspectives. As a result, they develop more innovative, impactful ideas that make the world a better place.

International Options

You might be convinced that you want your business education to include international experiences, but be uncertain about the next step to take. You can consider several options.

Many schools provide students chances to study abroad through exchange programs or joint degrees offered with institutions in other parts of the world. When students take advantage of study abroad opportunities, “what they learn is definitely a different culture, definitely a different way to do business, a different way of thinking,” says Sherif Kamel of the School of Business at the American University in Cairo in a video produced by AACSB.

If you pursue a global education, you will broaden your horizons, discover new ways to solve problems, and become a more interesting person.

A growing number of schools belong to international educational alliances that make it easier for students to attend classes on multiple campuses. These alliances include CEMS (the Global Alliance in Management Education), the Global Network for Advanced Management , the EMBA Consortium for Global Business Innovation , the Future of Management Education ( FOME ) Alliance, and the Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management network.

Other schools maintain multiple campuses around the world where students can gain a variety of diverse experiences. For instance, at Hult, we have locations in business hubs such as London, Boston, Dubai, and San Francisco. Students can choose to study at up to three different Hult campuses in a given year. We also recently introduced weeklong international learning experiences called City Seminars that enable postgraduate students to take elective courses in different cities. This summer, City Seminars will take place in Madrid, Stockholm, Seoul, Singapore, and New York City.

Broader Horizons

When I think back on my own education, I realize that the time I spent studying internationally changed my life. I grew up in the U.K. and attended Cambridge University, but I also spent time at the University of Pennsylvania in the U.S. as a Thouron Scholar and did postgraduate work at Heidelberg University in Germany. During those years, I learned perspectives that I would not have been open to before, and I still have close friends from my time abroad.

Others report similar reactions to their own international experiences. For instance, in a 2020 article on AACSB Insights, Anastasia Sinegaeva describes what happened when she left her native Russia to pursue graduate education at the University of South Florida. She writes that going overseas changed the way she perceives the world, helped her develop a global mindset, and heightened her sense of cultural awareness.

“In the end, graduate education abroad enabled me to understand the businesses, markets, strategies, and people across cultures and borders. It prepared me to be a business leader of tomorrow,” she notes.

If you decide to pursue a global education, you will broaden your horizons as you discover new ways to see—and solve—problems. Not only will you be in demand with employers all over the world, but you’ll also become a more interesting person.

You will build empathy, character, and confidence. By combining your natural curiosity with a global mindset, you will develop fearlessness in the face of challenges. As you become the best version of yourself, you obviously will improve your own life. But you also will have a positive impact on society and contribute to building a better world for all.

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Dr. Xiang Lingyun Joins NUM as Tenured Economics Professor and PhD Advisor

Annapolis, Maryland, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor , bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences. 

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In a significant boost to its academic faculty, the National University of Maryland (NUM) proudly announces the addition of Dr. Xiang Lingyun, a distinguished economist, prolific author, and acclaimed global finance expert, to its ranks. Dr. Xiang, known for his extraordinary contributions to the fields of international finance, accounting, and emerging industries, joins NUM as a tenured professor and PhD advisor, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and a rich tapestry of global experiences.

Dr. Xiang Lingyun's illustrious career is marked by his tenure as a professor in the United States, where he has not only taught but also significantly contributed to the advancement of economic studies and practices. Holding numerous prestigious qualifications, including being a Fellow of the International Association of Accountants (FAIA), a Certified International Accountant (IAAP), a Fellow of the Certified Public Accountants (FCPA), and many more, Dr. Xiang's expertise spans across several critical areas of finance and economics.

Dr. Xiang's resume is nothing short of remarkable, with roles as a senior financial accountant, international registered internet finance manager (ICIFM), and honorary titles such as the Marquis of San Prospero. His recognition as a "World Outstanding Chinese" and an "International Public Welfare Charity Ambassador" speaks volumes about his dedication to using his expertise for the greater good.

In the realm of academia, Dr. Xiang has already left an indelible mark. His extensive research and numerous publications, including influential works like "The Logic of Blockchain" and "Victory in Financing," have garnered international acclaim. Dr. Xiang's innovative approaches to financial models in emerging industries, coupled with his in-depth knowledge of legal and policy environments across different countries, have made him a sought-after advisor and speaker worldwide.

At NUM, Dr. Xiang will be involved in shaping the next generation of economists and finance professionals. His role as a PhD advisor is particularly anticipated, offering students the opportunity to learn from a leader whose career spans academia, public service, and private enterprise. Dr. Xiang's multidisciplinary approach and commitment to innovation will be instrumental in mentoring students, fostering a learning environment that is both rigorous and forward-thinking.

The university community is abuzz with excitement over Dr. Xiang's arrival. Faculty and students alike are eager to collaborate with a professional of Dr. Xiang's caliber, whose contributions to global economic discussions and policies have been both profound and transformative. Dr. Xiang's decision to join NUM is a testament to the university's growing reputation as a leading institution for economic and financial studies.

As Dr. Xiang Lingyun embarks on this new chapter at the National University of Maryland, his presence is expected to elevate the university's academic offerings and research capabilities. His global perspective, coupled with a track record of real-world applications of his research, positions NUM to further its mission of contributing meaningful insights and solutions to the world's economic challenges. The NUM community warmly welcomes Dr. Xiang, looking forward to the inspiration and innovation he brings to the campus.

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PhD Corner – Director’s Message – March 2024

Dear friends:

This issue of the eDividend is highlighting some of the great outreach that the Carson College of Business engages in globally. However, that cultural and intellectual exchange is a two-way street. When international students and scholars come to Pullman, they bring a wealth of knowledge and international contacts with them. More than 70 percent of our current PhD students are international. And that percentage is unlikely to dip anytime soon, as more than 78 percent of PhD applications for next year are coming from overseas.

While studying abroad can be a great experience for our undergraduate students, they also get exposed right here in Pullman to teaching assistants and instructors from many different countries and cultures. It’s important for students who grew up in this state to hear different accents and to get exposed to people and ideas that may be missing in their respective hometowns. The business world is global, and college graduates should be prepared to fully engage. From my experience, Carson Cougs enjoy hearing about the different ways that business is practiced in other countries.

I’m pleased we are highlighting Cathy Jun, one of our PhD candidates who brings a wealth of multicultural insight to her teaching and research efforts. Though born in New York, she spent a significant part of her early life in South Korea, which helped developed her global perspective.

Our international PhD student connections have opened numerous doors over the years for our Carson faculty. Several students have facilitated access to foreign companies, consumers, and data to use in research studies. (For example, at least three of my own publications have incorporated overseas data obtained via current or former PhD students.) Some of our international PhD graduates who have returned home to work as university professors have hosted our faculty as speakers, visiting professors, and even as external deans. They also recruit future international students for us to send back to Pullman. And among those who join universities in the US, several have very strong connections with scholars from their countries, which has led to numerous coauthoring opportunities for them and for other WSU students and faculty. Communications are so seamless today that nobody thinks twice about having lengthy Zoom meetings with scholars from halfway around the world. Combining virtual meetings with instantaneous emails and unlimited cloud storage for file transfer allows research teams to be as productive as if their offices were right next door.

Our international PhD students and scholars fill a vital shortage of qualified US instructors at WSU and almost every other university in the country. And along the way, they provide diversity, experiences, perspectives, and international connections that enrich us all.

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