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For graduates in Business Studies, Management, or related fields, this Strategy and International Business PhD/PhD by Published Works program presents an exceptional chance to deepen your expertise and enhance your research capabilities. The program enables you to conduct groundbreaking research in Strategy and International Business within a vibrant, globally diverse academic community. You'll receive guidance from distinguished Faculty of Business and Law members, comprehensive support services, and access to world-class resources. Through this journey, you'll sharpen your analytical abilities, intellectual depth, and innovative thinking. Completing the final thesis defense (viva voce) earns you the highest academic qualification available from UK universities, paving the way for academic careers or senior leadership roles in industry.
This PhD program allows you to refine your specialization while strengthening essential skills in research methodology, scholarly writing, professional presentation, and practical application. During your research project development, you'll undergo both general and specialized training to ensure effective, autonomous research execution. Each PhD candidate works with a dedicated supervisory team comprising a Director of Study (DOS) and two supervisors. While maintaining regular progress meetings with your supervisors to review work, plan next steps, and incorporate feedback, the program emphasizes independent study and self-directed research, requiring significant personal commitment to academic exploration.