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Aston Business School's PhD program prepares doctoral candidates aiming for careers in academia or professional research. Our specialized research is organized within academic departments, and we encourage prospective students to review department websites before applying to align their proposals with faculty research priorities. Our vibrant research community covers every dimension of business operations, from strategy and marketing to leadership, international business, entrepreneurship, HR management, and organizational behavior. We excel particularly in consumer behavior studies, sales innovation, strategy-as-practice approaches, and strategic decision-making processes. Our evidence-based research delivers valuable perspectives on complex, globally significant management challenges.