PhD

In London

£ 9,800 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    PhD

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    36 Months

To develop the ability to think in global terms as they return to senior executive positions within their organizations. Suitable for: Anyone

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Royal Arsenal Gatehouse, Beresford Square, SE18 6AR

Start date

On request

About this course

The PhD candidate must have an MPhil degree or Master's degree with atleast two years professional experience (including any internship done previously) and must show strong academic potential. The candidate normally enters doctoral studies after having completed the MPhil.

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Course programme

Research Studies

The research students will appreciate the integrative nature of today's competitive environment and will develop the ability to think in global terms as they return to senior executive positions within their organizations.

Doctor Of Philosophy Requirements

The PhD candidate must have an MPhil degree or Master's degree with atleast two years professional experience (including any internship done previously) and must show strong academic potential. The candidate normally enters doctoral studies after having completed the MPhil.

The candidate must complete the IUA application form that takes into consideration the candidate's academic and professional experience in management or other specialization.

Start Dates

For all IUA academic programs, there are Three entry periods (each lasting 10 weeks) per year: January, July and October. At this level of education, IUA will also consider applicants attempting entry outside these dates.

Program Schedule

The program consists of four independent academic terms. Each student will take two formal modules or more per terms, in addition to PPhD 799 and PPhD 800 for a total of 60 credits consisting of 10 modules ( unless these have already been taken at the Master of Philosophy level ) plus a major dissertation. Taught modules may be waived if a pure research route is chosen and approved.

Graduation Requirements

The PhD candidate must acquire 30 credits with a 3.0 CGPA or higher in order to present his / her dissertation to the doctoral committee. The candidate must also have completed a minimum of 2 terms’ teaching/tutoring internship.

If the student has a CGPA below 3.0, he/she will be authorized to retake a maximum of 4 classes. The student will pay a fee per extra class calculated on a pro-rata basis of the tuition paid for the full program. If the student acquires the 3.0 GPA with those additional classes, he/she will be authorized to present the dissertation to the doctoral committee. The student will graduate from the program only after the dissertation has been accepted and the student has received a grade not lower than A- for the dissertation. The thesis itself constitutes 30 credits. In case of pure research doctoral studies, no taught modules will be required but the submission pages must not be less than 750. Teaching internship cannot be waived.

Classes

PhD students take a minimum of two classes per terms and start working on their dissertation proposals upon admission. modules at IUA may be completed during a period of twelve months, after which the student will advance to the status of PhD / PhD candidacy and will then have two more years to complete the dissertation. The dissertation requires a significant expansion on the body of knowledge in the field under investigation and averages five hundred pages for the PhD candidate.

The PhD Dissertation

The dissertation must contribute to the body of knowledge of international business management based on academic and primary research in the field. The student will focus on issues, structures, technology, and cultural differences that affect international business management.

The dissertation emphasizes the practical application of the principles investigated. While there is a sound theoretical basis to the dissertation based on the literature review, the primary purpose will be to apply management principles in a realistic setting. Dissertation must not only be practical but also contribute to academic research. Supervisors and readers will cast a critical eye on all sections of the dissertation. They will offer suggestions for improvement and recommend additional areas of research or analysis. Supervisors will also prepare the student for the formal presentation to the faculty and students of the university.

Dissertation Development Procedure

Prior to arrival in our London campus, the student should attempt to investigate possible dissertation topics. Upon arrival, the following procedure is to be followed:

  1. At the beginning of the program, the student should develop a suitable topic and select a dissertation committee that may be composed of one advisor / supervisor and two readers. The Academic Dean recommends faculty members appropriate to the area of investigation.
  2. The student then prepares a proposal that includes both an outline and thoughts concerning how to conduct the research. The student submits this proposal to the faculty advisor / supervisor for approval.
  3. Once the advisor / supervisor approve the proposal, the student submits it to the Academic Dean.
  4. In developing the dissertation, the student discusses progress and problems with the advisor / supervisor.
  5. Following the completion of the coursework, the student advances to the status of candidacy.

Additional information

Payment options:

*A partial deposit of £1000 tuition payment is normally requested at admission for non-U.K. Citizens, before the University issues the enrolment document for the student.

Doctor of Philosophy

£ 9,800 + VAT