Business studies is an academic area of study that provides the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the business realm. Studies may consist of finance, accounting, economics, organizational studies, business ethics, and marketing.

At one point there were many successful universities located throughout the Sudan. Unfortunately, the increasingly militarized state of the nation has done significant damage to enrollment levels. Most college-aged males in Sudan are forced into military service rather than being able to pursue education.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.