DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

(PhD) (Business Management)

PROGRAMME ORIENTATION

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree is awarded by a university/business school after completion of a Doctor's Dissertation. Students who have completed a Master's Degree (MA, MBA, MSc etc) can register directly at various British or international universities via the EDUVISA University Network Collaboration.

 The following outcomes focus on research and critical thinking is usually associated with the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) qualification:

• Evaluate theories, practices, issues, and trends in designing and implementing educational strategies 
• Develop strategies for leveraging social and cultural diversity in offering education in organizations
• Design policies and initiatives that adhere to ethical and legal practices in educational settings and learning communities
• Propose solutions to societal problems through the evidence-based application of educational research
• Apply diverse methods and principles of inquiry, discovery, evaluation, and original scholarship to educational research questions and practices

EDUVISA forms part of an inter-university collaboration network in terms of which EDUVISA can assist candidates with the registration of qualifying students at any of the participating universities.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Students may register for the Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) via the EDUVISA Qualification Portal. The following may be required as part of the registration process:

• A Curriculum Vitae
• A Master's Degree (MBA, MSc etc) (See MBA Top-Up (UK RQF-L7)
• An Undergraduate Qualification Equivalent to UK Bachelors 2:2 or higher – work experience may be considered for candidates not meeting this requirement
• A High School Certificate
• A Statement of Purpose
• Two letters of Reference/Recommendation
• A copy of your passport (and all UK visas where applicable)
• A Secure English Language Test: IELTS 6.0 or TEFL or equivalent may be required of students originating from non-English speaking countries.
• Schedule a Microsoft Teams, Zoom or alternative interview with the PhD supervisor as part of the application process.
• Schedule a Microsoft Teams, Zoom or alternative video presentation with the PhD Admissions Committee and/or University Ethics Committee when applicable.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Candidates who have completed a Master's Degree (MA, MBA, MSc etc) in Business or Management Science at a government-regulated university qualify to apply for registration for the Doctor in Philosophy (PhD) programme.

Please contact the Executive Dean at dean@eduvisa.co.uk for a personal information session.