Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Programme Overview

The PhD in Business is a terminal qualification aligned with EQF Level 8. It is designed for academics, researchers, and professionals seeking to generate original contributions to knowledge in fields such as leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and strategic innovation.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Module Code	Module Title	ECTS	Workload (Hours)	Year
PHD801	Advanced Qualitative Research Methods	10	280	Year 1
PHD802	Advanced Quantitative Research Methods	10	280	Year 1
PHD803	Case Study and Mixed Methods	10	280	Year 1
PHD804	Advanced Statistics and Data Analysis	10	280	Year 1
PHD805	Survey Design and Instrumentation	10	280	Year 1
PHD806	Research Philosophy and Design	10	280	Year 2
PHD807	Doctoral Research Seminar	10	280	Year 2
PHD899	Doctoral Dissertation	110	3080	Years 2–3

Grading System

Percent	Letter Grade	GPA (4.0)
93–100	A	4.0
90–92	A−	3.7
87–89	B+	3.3
83–86	B	3.0
80–82	B−	2.7
77–79	C+	2.3
73–76	C	2.0
70–72	C−	1.7
0–69	F	0.0

Note: 70% is the minimum pass mark.

Awarding of Specialisation

The PhD is awarded with a specialisation based on the dissertation topic. Specialisations include:

1. Entrepreneurship and Venture Innovation
2. Strategic Leadership
3. International Business
4. Digital Transformation
5. Sustainable Business and ESG
6. Financial Strategy
7. Organisational Development
8. Marketing and Consumer Behaviour

The degree will appear on the parchment as: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Specialisation: [Approved Dissertation Field]

Duration and Flexibility

Designed to be completed in 3 years full-time, extendable to 5 years. Supports deep research and iterative refinement of academic work aligned with EQF Level 8.

Mode of Delivery

Fully online with virtual supervision, academic seminars, and digital library access. Optional in-person residencies in France include doctoral symposia, research presentations, and viva preparation.

How to Apply

Apply online with your academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, and proof of English proficiency.

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