Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration: The PhD is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. The PhD programme also supports the development of research and generic skills to equip you to operate successfully as a professional researcher in any setting. The essential requirement of a PhD is the creation of new knowledge. Being a researcher means developing new ideas and improving understanding through the creation of new knowledge.

The International PhD in Business Administration is aimed at professionals in business or public administration with several years of experience in their field, but not necessarily in research or education. The program combines the advantages of contact-based and distance-based education, drawing on the contribution of recognized national and international experts. In its design, the program combines two major international traditions in doctoral education such as the American tradition (where several years of formal education is needed to get the Ph.D.) and the European tradition (with a usually limited number of classes and a strong emphasis on independent dissertation research).

The Academic Graduate Studies in Administration Program at FGV EBAPE consists of the MSc and PhD in Administration. Closely connected, these courses share the same values and principles. The main purpose of the MSc program is to prepare students for PhDs (at FGV EBAPE or some other distinguished institution in Brazil or elsewhere in the world) or for the job market. The main purpose of the Ph.D. program is to prepare students for academic careers as research professors at universities or other academic institutions in Brazil or abroad.

The PhD in Neuroleadership and Business Administration at ALSS is a neuroleadership graduate program of study designed to develop skills for effective neuroleadership in business organizations in a rapidly changing, business domain. Designed in full accordance with the needs of the targeted learners, this program provides individuals currently in or seeking neuroleadership positions with the conceptual and analytical skills necessary for successful neuroleadership.

Our Business Administration doctoral program is meant to teach our students current management techniques and theoretical approaches, as well as to direct them toward scientific research that will benefit the country's management and the existing literature in the subject. The curriculum is built on elective courses that allow students to focus on certain topics based on the fundamental functions of the business world. Investment analysis and portfolio management, retail marketing strategies, advanced Microsoft Excel applications for businesses, financial markets and institutions theory, total quality management and quality assurance systems, and quantitative management techniques are among the elective courses available. Similarly, a large selection of courses focusing primarily on management and leadership are available.

To transfer to PhD students world-class cutting-edge research and scientific knowledge in the areas of economics and applied economics.

The Doctorate in Business innovation (DBI) results from the request of a group of companies and the willingness of the University of Aveiro to offer an international postgraduate training at the doctoral level in a business environment, with a global vision and multi-year planning. The DBI should solve the problems and reinvent complex and multidisciplinary business processes.

A Ph.D. by Research via Distance Learning is ideal for people engaged in the world of work who cannot attend a traditional university. Selinus University is a private and accredited international institution: an alternative that helps adult students around the world achieve their academic goals.

We offer several different types of Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs: DBA/Doctoral degree Dissertation or Research tracks (Online or Geneva Campus), Executive DBA and Double DBA Degree (Geneva-Zagreb-Moscow) Online or Blended format.

The Schulich doctorate comprises four tightly linked phases of study: coursework to acquire in-depth knowledge of your field of study; a comprehensive examination to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter; defense of a formal research proposal; and a dissertation.

Generate a new breed of researchers and academics who will adhere to high-quality research standards. Attract high-quality students from both Cyprus and abroad with the potential to carry out interesting and value-enhancing research.

The Clermont School of Business’s DBA has been designed around several ambitions. An academic ambition, first of all, since the School and its partners aim to bring DBA participants, professionals and students alike, into the world of management science research in an international context.

This programme provides a theoretical basis and practical analysis of international business. A research thesis should address the global environment in which the business operates, as well as the process of business preparation and market entry, strategy and operations.

This Program consists of a thesis.

The PhD in Business Administration is being offered jointly with Universidad Central de Nicaragua. The PhD in Business Administration is amongst the most advanced business degrees.