Strategy and International Business ​PhD/PhD by Published works

Entry requirements

​​The key requirements for a successful application are:

• A first or upper second-class (2:1) honours degree, or master’s degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject area
• ​A well-developed research proposal

Months of entry

March, October

Course content

If you are a graduate in Business Studies or Management or a similar discipline, this Strategy and International Business PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. This PhD programme will offer you the opportunity to undertake original research in Strategy and International Business.

Our postgraduate research students are drawn from all over the world, and you will benefit from a dynamic research environment including supervision from internationally renowned Faculty of Business and Law, dedicated support, and outstanding facilities. In this programme, you will develop your critical thinking, intellectual capacity, and creativity. Successful oral defence (viva voce) of the final thesis will provide you with the highest qualification that any UK university can award. It will also offer you an excellent opportunity to develop your career in academia or move into higher management positions in the industry.

Find out more about the following Research institutes and centres:​

• Centre for Sustainable Business Practices (CSBP)
• Centre for Global Economic and Social Development (GESD)

The closing dates for applications for the October intake is 1 August, and for the March intake is 11 December.