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The PhD in Global Management curriculum is divided into two parts: Cores and Electives. Students are required to complete 36 credit hours (21 credits from Core courses and 15 credits in Electives) and pass a defense of their doctoral dissertation. Each doctoral candidate must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to graduate. The duration of the program is minimum 3 years (minimum 2 years for coursework and minimum 1 year for dissertation). Students are required to be physically present for the majority of the program. If a student is unable to attend classes in-person, classes will be offered in hybrid mode.
Students are strongly advised to read course descriptions, identify pre-requisites and plan the sequence of their progress through the program. They may consult their mentors and faculty members in such planning. Students must also note that not all core courses and electives will be offered every semester. This point must be taken into account during program planning.
Ph.D. Program Structure
The Ph.D. in Global Management program is also divided in two parts: Core and Elective courses. Students are required to complete 36 credit hours including a thesis (21 credits from Core and 15 credits in Elective majors).
The duration of the program is 3 years (2 years for coursework and 1 year for dissertation). However, if the student is not ready to graduate, the period can be extended to 4 or 5 years.
Total Credits | 36 Credits
Core Courses | 21 Credits
Elective Courses | 15 Credits
*Each Doctorate candidate must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to graduate.
List of Courses:
Review the list below to determine the core courses you must complete and the elective courses you may choose from:
Core Courses
Core Courses
Number of required core credits: 21 credits
Number of required core credits: 21 credits
Business Research Methods (3 credits)
Quantitative Methods I (3 credits)
Quantitative Methods II (3 credits)
Thesis Research for Business I (3 credits)
Thesis Research for Business II (3 credits)
Doctoral Seminar I (3 credits)
Doctoral Seminar II (3 credits)
Note that not all core courses and electives will be offered every semester. This point must be taken into account during program planning.
Elective Courses
Elective Courses
Number of required elective credits (15 credits)
Number of required elective credits (15 credits)
Advanced Topics in Business Economics (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Organization Theory (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Marketing I (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Marketing II (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance I (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance II (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Management I (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Management II (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Corporate Strategy I (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Corporate Strategy II (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Accounting I (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Accounting II (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in International Business (3 credits)
Advanced Topics in Applied Research (3 credits)
Independent Research I (3 credits)
Independent Research II (3 credits)
Thesis Supervision I (3 credits)
Thesis Supervision II (3 credits)
Note that not all core courses and electives will be offered every semester. This point must be taken into account during program planning.
Students are strongly advised to read course descriptions, identify pre-requisites and plan the sequence of their progress through the program.
Learn more about each course here:
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IMPORTANT:
During the first semester, students must take:
1. Business Research Methods
1. Quantitative Methods I
2. Thesis Research for Business I
During the second semester, students must take:
1. Quantitative Methods II
2. Thesis Research for Business II
During the third and fourth semesters, students must take:
1. Doctoral Seminar I (third semester)
2. Doctoral Seminar II (fourth semester)
Note: Courses may change according to students’ requests.
Ph.D. Program Timeline
Year 1
Foundation & Research Development
Regular Semester I
Coursework
Focus: Core Courses
Students begin by taking core courses to build a foundation in research methods and academic writing. The goal is to gain essential skills in research design, data analysis, and academic communication.
Regular Semester II
Coursework
Focus: Core and Elective Courses
Students continue their core courses and begin exploring electives related to their research interests. Initial thesis planning begins in consultation with faculty members.
Year 2
Specialization & Academic Development
Regular Semester I
Coursework
Focus: Core and Elective Courses
Students take advanced elective courses and doctoral seminars while continuing to work on their research concepts.
Regular Semester II
Coursework
Focus: Core and Elective Courses
By this semester, students should be eligible to take the Comprehensive Graduation Exam. Coursework may continue, but focus shifts toward refining research questions and methodology for the dissertation.
Important Step: Comprehensive Graduation Exam
Year 3
Dissertation & Defense
Regular Semester I
Optional Coursework
Focus: Dissertation
Students primarily concentrate on dissertation research and writing. Taking courses is optional but can support continued academic development (e.g., thesis supervision, academic writing).
Regular Semester II
Optional Coursework
Focus: Dissertation
Students finalize their dissertations, complete revisions, and prepare for the oral defense. All graduation requirements must be completed during this semester.
Important Step: Doctoral Dissertation Examination
Note: The duration of the program is 3 years (2 years for coursework and 1 year for dissertation). However, if the student is not ready to graduate, the period can be extended to 4 or 5 years.
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