The goal of the Ph.D. programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers.

The Ph.D. is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation. The Ph.D. programme also supports the development of research and generic skills to equip you to operate successfully as a professional researcher in any setting. The essential requirement of a Ph.D. is the creation of new knowledge. Being a researcher means developing new ideas and improving understanding through the creation of new knowledge. Your research will inevitably build to some degree on the work and ideas of others, but as a research student, you are expected to make an original contribution to knowledge in your discipline.... [-]

Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is a post-graduate degree offered by a business school or business faculty at a university. DBA programs are research-based and equip candidates with the skills they will need to succeed in a career in academia or high-level business consulting.

DBA candidates aim to make a direct contribution to modern business practices. By applying theory to real business problems, DBA students use their dissertation to introduce new ideas to the field of Business Administration. The program based on practical understandings and an independent research can effectively complete the theoretical knowledge of the learners.... [-]

Offered jointly and as a dual degree program by SMC University and Universidad Central de Nicaragua.

The Ph.D. / Doctorate in Business Administration is being offered jointly and as a dual degree program by SMC University and Universidad Central de Nicaragua. The Ph.D. / Doctorate in Business Administration is the most advanced business degree. The DBA is a practical combination of strong academic content, coupled with advanced business strategies and solutions. The DBA is ideal for individuals on a high corporate level who wish to acquire an extensive academic and industry related exposure. Learners are actively involved in academic research, socio-economic ideas, and business interests. This dual degree program is also aimed at university, university college, polytechnics lecturers who seek a thorough foundation for an academic career provided by a Ph.D. degree. UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua was founded in 1997 as a private Nicaraguan university in Managua, Nicaragua. It was accredited by the CNU Consejo Nacional de Universidades and received the status of a fully autonomous university with unrestricted degree awarding authority by Act of Parliament and by the award of the fully autonomous university status by Decree of the President of Nicaragua.... [-]

PhD in International Entrepreneurship

The PhD Program at Horizons University prepares students for leadership positions in global organizations, careers as independent consultants, entrepreneurs, business researchers and also project managers and business owners.

This program focuses on modern trends in leadership across the globe. Today’s leader is adaptable, a change agent, and demonstrates innovative thinking in a fast-changing environment. The global leader is culturally aware. A PhD will grant the ability to analyze data, anticipate events and influence teams to buy-in decisions. The rigorous doctoral training in a very flexible and one-to-one facilitation will allow every student to easily combine professional and personal obligations with academic requirements.... [-]

3 TOP UNIVERSITIES = 1 EUROPEAN DOCTORATE All students will have in addition to ABMS Switzerland Doctorate a Joint Doctorate with University of Dąbrowa Górnicza (WSB) and Taras Shevchenko National University (KNU). ABMS is certified by EFMD EOCCS, the Swiss National Quality for Education (EduQua) and ASIC UK. WSB Is a European state-recognized university and KNU is a European public University founded 200 years ago and ranked among top 500 universities in the world. 3 Top European Universities = Best Virtual/Online Program = 1 Top European Doctorate SWITZERLAND + EU + TOP RANKED 500 Ph.D. in Strategic Management focuses upon coursework that deals with fundamental theories which have importance in the field of strategic management. The department of strategic management is more related to the issues that are faced by managers of larger organizations during their professional careers like making choices related to entering into industries and markets, the manner in which entrance or exit from a market should be made, in which position a firm should be placed for availing the competitive benefits, sequencing, timing as well as many other competitive initiatives. These are the challenges, which individuals belonging to the field of strategic management need to face. Prominent topics that are included are being mentioned below:... [-]

3 TOP UNIVERSITIES = 1 EUROPEAN DOCTORATE All students will have in addition to ABMS Switzerland Doctorate a Joint Doctorate with University of Dąbrowa Górnicza (WSB) and Taras Shevchenko National University (KNU). ABMS is certified by EFMD EOCCS, the Swiss National Quality for Education (EduQua) and ASIC UK. WSB Is a European state recognized university and KNU is a European public University founded 200 years ago and ranked among top 500 universities in the world. 3 Top European Universities = Best Virtual/Online Program = 1 Top European Doctorate SWITZERLAND + EU + TOP RANKED 500 eCommerce is considered as a rich and developed field that has the potential of bringing forward some great outcomes for modern organizations and companies. Ph.D. in eCommerce and eBusiness is a qualification that can help you in developing a stronger and convincing career. The coursework is mostly related to the identification, assessment, development as well as management of various capabilities related to eCommerce for the businesses, industries, government, profit as well as non-profit organizations. Skills as well as the knowledge that is needed for designing as well as implementation are provided to the students in the Ph.D. program. The focus is on developing qualities that range from strategic to managerial aspects. The prominent trends, which capture the attention, are being mentioned below:... [-]

3 TOP UNIVERSITIES = 1 EUROPEAN DOCTORATE All students will have in addition to ABMS Switzerland Doctorate a Joint Doctorate with University of D?browa Górnicza (WSB) and Taras Shevchenko National University (KNU). ABMS is certified by EFMD EOCCS, the Swiss National Quality for Education (EduQua) and ASIC UK. WSB Is a European state-recognized university and KNU is a European public University founded 200 years ago and ranked among top 500 universities in the world. 3 Top European Universities = Best Virtual/Online Program = 1 Top European Doctorate SWITZERLAND + EU + TOP RANKED 500 Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship is a high grade qualification that has been designed keeping in consideration demands that are being imposed by the modern day business world with the aim of training students so that they can become decent and successful businessmen of modern times. For being enrolled in the Ph.D. program students are required to show their Master’s degree in the same field otherwise getting admission will become difficult. For the information of readers, it can be said that actually entrepreneurship can actually be defined as a field of study where organization’s leaders are trained in such a fashion that they get in a better position of taking risks, solving problems in an innovative fashion and enhancing the levels of profits for their companies. This field has strong associations with the following... [-]

3 TOP UNIVERSITIES = 1 EUROPEAN DOCTORATE All students will have in addition to ABMS Switzerland Doctorate a Joint Doctorate with University of Dąbrowa Górnicza (WSB) and Taras Shevchenko National University (KNU). ABMS is certified by EFMD EOCCS, the Swiss National Quality for Education (EduQua) and ASIC UK. WSB Is a European state-recognized university and KNU is a European public University founded 200 years ago and ranked among top 500 universities in the world. 3 Top European Universities = Best Virtual/Online Program = 1 Top European Doctorate SWITZERLAND + EU + TOP RANKED 500 Ph.D. in Business Administration with focus on Public Policy or general administration This Ph.D. is for academics who are interested in developing sustainable and productive solutions to improve the quality of people’s lives. You will gain an in-depth understanding of public policy theory, research and practice that will prepare students to meet the global challenges associated with governance or public service. This academic credential will help a student assert their credibility in a new career endeavor within the public, private or nonprofit world. Whether you want to be an academic teacher or serve in an administrative leadership role, this Ph.D. will provide you with the skills to effectuate change. Students who complete their dissertation should embark on a career within government (if possible), academic institutions or research-based organizations focused on improving the policies that affect people’s daily lives. One of the primary focuses of these Ph.D. programs is delving into the question of what governments should... [-]

3 TOP UNIVERSITIES = 1 EUROPEAN DOCTORATE All students will have in addition to ABMS Switzerland Doctorate a Joint Doctorate with University of Dąbrowa Górnicza (WSB) and Taras Shevchenko National University (KNU). ABMS is certified by EFMD EOCCS, the Swiss National Quality for Education (EduQua) and ASIC UK. WSB Is a European state-recognized university and KNU is a European public University founded 200 years ago and ranked among top 500 universities in the world. 3 Top European Universities = Best Virtual/Online Program = 1 Top European Doctorate SWITZERLAND + EU + TOP RANKED 500 Various subjects that are included in PhD in Business Literature Review revolve around understanding of the tools as well as rules that are used for development as well as presentation of Business literature review right in accordance with modern trends and conditions. Since ancient times it is very much common for the scholars to make a distinction between smaller and larger businesses as far as the requirement, sophistication level and the range of strategic planning are concerned. Students pursuing this program are taught about the formulation of different definitions related with strategic planning where the uniqueness of smaller businesses is taken into consideration so that they can get in a better position of formulating literature reviews related with business. During the study hours, main focus is laid upon following aspects... [-]

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CIRCLE International works in partnership with 80 universities across the world. We facilitate academic study and debate that explores and examines consumer behaviour in the local, regional, national and international contexts.

Our distance-learning PhD programme offers a more flexible way to study for a research degree – and allows you to undertake a PhD from wherever you are based in the world. Completing a PhD with CIRCLE International is an exciting, challenging and rewarding experience and forms the foundation for your future career in academia or the world of trade and industry.... [-]