Doctor of Philosophy (Business) (Research)
PhD
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Doctor of Philosophy (Business) (Research) offers an in-depth research-oriented study of business practices, theories, and applications. The program is designed for those looking to contribute original knowledge through extensive research in various business sectors. You'll work closely with experienced faculty to develop a robust dissertation that reflects your research interests.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in academia as professors or researchers, as well as in various industries such as consulting, policy-making, or management roles. This program can lead to positions in research institutions, corporate training, and high-level executive roles in business organizations.
Candidates pursuing the PhD (Business) must develop an independent thinking approach and a unique expertise in their own research interest. Independent research requires diligent and thorough investigation into a topic with the aim of formulating new and original ideas, findings and theories.All Doctor of Philosophy students is required to attend the Research Methodology & Advance Research Methodology modules in their first year of candidature.
The key areas of research offered in the PhD programme are:
Accounting
- Accounting Information Systems and Risk Management
- Corporate Governance
- Financial Reporting
- Market-Based Accounting Research
Banking and Finance
- Corporate and Personal Finance
- Electronic Banking
- Financial Management
- Financial Reporting
- Islamic Finance
- Microfinance
- Money Laundering
- Productivity and Efficiency of Financial Institutions
- Risk Disclosure Practices of IPO and PLC
- Risk Management and Supervision of Financial Institution
Consumer Behaviour
- Customer Relationship Management
- Influence of Behaviour upon Society
- Personal Motivation
- Place and Space
- Tourist and Leisure Behaviour
Economics
- Business Economics
- Econometrics
- Energy Economics
- International Economics
- International Macroeconomics (Exchange Rate Management and East Asian Financial-Capital Market Integration)
- International Trade
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics
- Statics
- Tourism Economics
Marketing
- International Marketing
- Services Marketing
Management
- Employment and Training Opportunities in South East Asia
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Management
- Human resource management
- Knowledge Management
- Poverty Alleviation via Tourism
- Real Estate Development
- Strategic Management
- Sustainable and Responsible Tourism