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In line with our Public Value ethos, our PhD in Business Studies is a 3-year full-time program designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to research current and important problems and phenomena facing our economy and society.
We ensure that PhD students are fully integrated members of our research community. As a doctoral student, we will expect you to contribute fully to the advancement of knowledge within your chosen academic field.
As a PhD student, you will develop your knowledge and skills in research design, qualitative and quantitative research methods and research ethics. Subject experts will guide and supervise you during your PhD programme.
In addition to your thesis, an oral examination will form an integral part of the assessment of your doctoral research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
In line with our Public Value ethos, our PhD in Business Studies is a 3-year full-time program designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to research current and important problems and phenomena facing our economy and society.
We ensure that PhD students are fully integrated members of our research community. As a doctoral student, we will expect you to contribute fully to the advancement of knowledge within your chosen academic field.
As a PhD student, you will develop your knowledge and skills in research design, qualitative and quantitative research methods and research ethics. Subject experts will guide and supervise you during your PhD programme.
In addition to your thesis, an oral examination will form an integral part of the assessment of your doctoral research.
Admission Requirements
88+
69+
176+
6.5+
A specialist Master-level degree in Business, Management, Social Sciences or related subjects, from an internationally renowned University of comparable or higher standing than Cardiff Business School.
A minimum of 60% grades for a UK master’s degree, or the equivalent grading for international degrees.
Evidence of previous research training, including attending research-focused taught modules and submitting a research-based Master's dissertation.
As part of your application process, you will have to submit a research proposal demonstrating the intellectual ability to identify viable research questions and the potential to develop a valuable contribution to knowledge in your elected area.
3 Years
Oct
Tuition fees
Domestic
5,006 GBP
International
21,200 GBP
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Business Studies (PhD)
Cardiff Business School, Cardiff, United Kingdom
36 monthsProgramme duration
21,200 GBPTuition Fee/year
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
We ensure that PhD students are fully integrated members of our research community. As a doctoral student, we will expect you to contribute fully to the advancement of knowledge within your chosen academic field.
As a PhD student, you will develop your knowledge and skills in research design, qualitative and quantitative research methods and research ethics. Subject experts will guide and supervise you during your PhD programme.
In addition to your thesis, an oral examination will form an integral part of the assessment of your doctoral research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
We ensure that PhD students are fully integrated members of our research community. As a doctoral student, we will expect you to contribute fully to the advancement of knowledge within your chosen academic field.
As a PhD student, you will develop your knowledge and skills in research design, qualitative and quantitative research methods and research ethics. Subject experts will guide and supervise you during your PhD programme.
In addition to your thesis, an oral examination will form an integral part of the assessment of your doctoral research.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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