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PhD in International Business

Bring a global perspective to your business or academic career with an international business phd.

Whether your focus is on pursuing an executive level career in applied business or a teaching career in higher education, earning a PhD in International Business from Southern New Hampshire University is a great way to take the next step toward your goal. Grow your expertise as you develop extensive theoretical knowledge and expand your independent thinking capabilities in this research-oriented program. You’ll participate in international business seminars complemented by methodology courses that will help give you a hands-on, interactive education that goes beyond the classroom.

SNHU’s PhD in International Business is a cohort program, giving you the opportunity to progress and build community with a group of your peers.

• Conventional Campus-Based Program. A conventional campus-based program is the traditional university educational model. Prospective students will be admitted as full-time students. They will work with our School of Business faculty on our vibrant Manchester, NH campus. Campus program students are required to live in the region to complete their program in as few as 5 years.

The International Business PhD program only has a fall intake term. The program admits applicants for the Fall semester ONCE a year. The application cycle will open in August each year, and the application deadline is February 20th.

See Yourself Succeed with a PhD in International Business

SNHU's PhD in International Business strives to meet the needs of all students while accommodating those with demanding schedules and careers. The program is tailored to those who wish to develop their scholarly knowledge in pursuit of future professional and academic goals. Graduates of this program are in a position to influence the ideas and actions of others through positional or non-positional leadership opportunities. Academics, executives, community leaders, leaders within nonprofit and government organizations, and local entrepreneurs are welcome to apply for program admission.

Cohort Model

The cohort learning environment offers a collaborative experience for individuals with diverse career experiences and backgrounds. Cohort members become a source of support and encouragement to one another. Each individual’s dissertation will be based on their interests.

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of majoring in international business at SNHU include:

• Supportive community.  Join the SNHU community of learners who are closely connected with faculty and staff dedicated to your success.
• Affordability.  SNHU is one of the most affordable private, nonprofit universities in the Northeast.
• Accessible faculty.  Learn from highly credentialed faculty members who are experts in their fields.

Should you earn a PhD in International Business or a DBA?

The answer depends on your interests and your career goals. Both degrees represent the highest level of academic achievement, and both degrees are highly respected in both the academic and business worlds. Additionally, both the PhD and DBA are advanced research degrees that involve conducting original research, analyzing data, and producing important findings.

But there are differences. The DBA is considered a professional doctorate, and the PhD is an academic doctorate. SNHU does not currently offer a DBA.

PhD research is focused on developing theories, addressing a gap between theories, or addressing a gap in the general body of knowledge. The PhD may be more appropriate if you are focused on a faculty career in higher education or a career as a researcher in a research center.

In contrast, DBAs focus on real-world organizational and business problems and involve original and secondary research to explore, examine, and address those problems. The DBA is primarily for those focused on a career in business and consulting. However, many DBAs do teach in colleges and universities.

It’s important to note that students in either program can study real-world problems.  PhD students might use a different set of methodologies or look at the problem from a broader scope in contrast to DBA students who may focus their research on a particular industry or company with a narrower lens.  However, any topic of interest in the international business field including but not limited to, multinational companies or managers engaged in international business is likely to be a viable research area for a SNHU PhD student.

Many of SNHU PhD graduates are enjoying careers in both business and academia.  

A significant part of the educational experience includes advanced research courses, doctoral colloquiums, and the completion of a dissertation. Through these experiences, learners, professors, and thought leaders gather to discuss their topics related to the field, focus on research, and provide a supportive learning environment.

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University Accreditation

Southern New Hampshire University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)  as well as several other accrediting bodies.

This program and its concentrations are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Student achievement data can be found on College Navigator.

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Student achievements and accomplishments, admission procedures, program overview.

The PhD program in International Management Studies (IMS) is offered by the Organizations, Strategy, and International Management (OSIM) area and focuses on the scholarly analysis of international, strategic, and organizational management issues. Topics such as multinational management, global business strategy, organizational design and change, technological and industrial development, corporate governance, managerial decision-making, leadership, trust, and workforce management are examined.

PhD students in International Management Studies can major or minor in the following area:

• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Organizational Behavior
• Strategic Management

Students have the opportunity to be involved in ongoing research projects under the mentorship of experienced faculty. The emphasis is on student involvement in research early in their graduate careers. Close interaction with faculty members enables students to quickly learn to identify and develop research ideas and create their own research agenda. Our IMS PhD students are a diverse, energetic, and collegial group coming from countries such as China, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, and the United States. They are intelligent, hard-working, and active in research, publishing academic papers during and after they graduate from our program (see Student Publications section below).

Students also develop teaching competence under faculty mentorship through teaching one or two sections of an undergraduate course, a relatively light teaching load compared to many other PhD programs’ requirements. Several of our PhD students (current and former), Nan Guo, Miranda Welbourne-Eleazar, Xiaoou Bai, Brian Pinkham, Canan Mutlu, and Yasuhiro Yamakawa, won the Best Teacher Award in the “TA/PhD Instructor” category in the Jindal School of Management, indicating that they were the best instructors among over 100 PhD students of the school. Another graduate, Sergey Lebedev, won the Best Dissertation Award in the Jindal School of Management.

Please download our 18 Characteristics of Doctoral Programs in International Management Studies .

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Riki Takeuchi

Dr. joseph picken distinguished professor in innovation and entrepreneurship.

[email protected] | (972) 883-5112 | JSOM 4.412

Welcome to the PhD Program in International Management Studies. IMS was the first graduate degree offered by the Jindal School of Management starting in the 1970s and has remained a center of excellence ever since. Our program is deliberately kept small. All admitted students are offered a competitive assistantship package consisting of a stipend and a tuition scholarship. Since 2005, all of our graduates have secured tenure-track assistant professorships at business schools that offer graduate degrees, such as Georgia State University, Virginia Tech University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Iowa, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and University of Notre Dame as well as City University of Hong Kong, Tsinghua University, and University of Warwick. During and shortly after their tenure in our program, they have successfully published in Academy of Management Journal , Journal of Applied Psychology , Journal of Business Venturing , Journal of International Business Studies , Management Science , Organization Science , and Strategic Management Journal , as well as other leading journals.

With a strong emphasis on training the next generation of researchers, the Organization, Strategy, and International Management (OSIM) program provides students with a challenging and dynamic learning environment. Our faculty members are committed to student success in research and extensively collaborate with students on crafting research papers. Some of our faculty members, such as John Lin and Riki Takeuchi have been recognized for their dedication to student development.

The goal of the OSIM program is to educate future researchers in management. Students graduate from the program with the knowledge and skill set for producing quality research. Almost all our recent graduates have successfully secured tenure-track positions at universities that offer graduate degrees.

Most of our students succeed in publishing quality research. Even before graduation, some of them have already published their work in leading journals, often in collaboration with faculty and recent graduates. Some of the outlets are commonly regarded as top journals, such as the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of International Business Studies, Management Science, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal. Below are examples of students’ journal publications with our faculty, including those in the UTD 24 leading business journals and the Financial Times top 50 journals.

Forthcoming

Takeuchi, R. , Li, J. T., Kim, H. , & Shay, J. P. In press. The impacts of structural configurations on expatriates’ organizational commitment and assignment completion intention. Journal of International Business Studies .

Lee, M. J. , Eun, J., & Jung, Y. H. In press. Market performance and the loss aversion behind green management. Journal of General Management .

Liu, Y. , Park, H. D. , & Velamuri, R. In press. How different institutional logics affect the female CEO gender effect on IPO underpricing in China. Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice .

Qian, C. , Balaji, P. , Crilly, D., & Liu, Y . In press. Better safe than sorry: CEO regulatory focus and workplace safety. Journal of Management .

Takeuchi, R., Way, S. A., Guo, N., & Tian, A. In press. A cross-level investigation of high-investment human resource systems on group/individual performance: Role of justice climates. International Journal of Human Resource Management .

Welbourne-Eleazar, M. J. In press. Immoral entrenchment: How crisis reverses the ethical effects of moral intensity. Journal of Business Ethics .

Garg, S., Lin, Z., & Yang, H. In press. Board caste diversity in Indian MNEs: The interplay of stakeholder norms and social embeddedness. Journal of International Business Studies , 54(5): 797-828.

Oh, S. H., Hur, W. M., & Kim, H. In press. Employee creativity in socially responsible companies: Moderating effects of intrinsic and prosocial motivation. Current Psychology , 42(21): 18178-18196.

Jiang, H., Luo, Y., Xia, J. , Hitt, M., & Shen, J. 2023. Resource dependence theory in international business: Progress and prospects. Global Strategy Journal , 13(1): 3-57.

Peng, M. W. , Wang, J. C., Kathuria, N. , Shen, J. , & Welbourne Eleazar, M. J. 2023. Toward an institution-based view. Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 40: 353-382.

Takeuchi, R. , Way, S. A., Guo, N. , & Tian, A. 2023. A cross-level investigation of high-investment human resource systems on group/individual performance: Role of justice climates. International Journal of Human Resource Management , 34(8): 1584-1618.

Hu, L., Jiang, N., Huang, H., & Liu, Y. 2022. Perceived competence overrides gender bias: Gender roles, affective trust and leader effectiveness. Leadership & Organization Development Journal , 43(5): 719-733.

Kim, S. J., Lee, S.-H., & Yeo, Y. D. 2022. Work-family conflict and microfinance diversion. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal , 16(3): 552-572.

Shin, H. W., Lee, S.-H., & Lee, M. J. 2022. Impact of the liability of foreignness, domicile of incorporation and an institutional change on reverse merger firms’ capital-raising performance. Multinational Business Review , 30(1): 81-102.

Welbourne-Eleazar, M. J. 2022. Immoral entrenchment: How crisis reverses the ethical effects of moral intensity. Journal of Business Ethics , 180: 71-89.

Welbourne Eleazar, M. J., & Park, H. D. 2022. Who will stay when crisis strikes? Venture capitalist threat-defiant learning response to ventures in crisis. Academy of Management Journal , 65(4): 1218-123.

Jiang, H., Wang, Z., Yang, L., Shen, J. , & Hahn, J. 2021. How rewarding are your rewards? A value-based view of crowdfunding rewards and crowdfunding performance. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice , 45(3): 562-599

Kwon, J. H. , Park, H. D. , & Deng S. 2021. When do firms trade patents? Organization Science , 33(3): 1212-1231.

Peng, M. W., & Kathuria, N . 2021. COVID‐19 and the Scope of the Firm. Journal of Management Studies , 58(5): 1431-1435.

Peng, M. W., Kathuria, N., Viana, F. L. E., & Lima, A. C. 2021. Conglomeration, (de) globalization, and COVID-19. Management and Organization Review , 17(2): 394-400.

Takeuchi, R. , Guo, N. , Teschner, R. S. , & Kautz, J . 2021. Reflecting on death amidst COVID-19 and individual creativity: Cross-lagged panel data analysis using four-wave longitudinal data. Journal of Applied Psychology , 106(8): 1156-1168

Welbourne Eleazar, M. J. , & Park, H. D. In press. Who will stay when crisis strikes? Venture capitalist threat-defiant learning response to ventures in crisis. Academy of Management Journal .

Yeo, Y. D. , & Lee, S. H. 2021. Real options flexibility or risk diversification: Risk management of U.S. MNEs when facing risk of war. Multinational Business Review , 29(4):476-500.

Bai, X. , Tsang, E.W.K., & Xia, W. 2020. Domestic versus foreign listing: Does a CEO’s educational experience matter? Journal of Business Venturing , 35(1): 105906.

Chen, H. , Richard, O. C. . Boncoeur, O. D. , & Ford, D. L., Jr. 2020. Work engagement, emotional exhaustion, and counterproductive work behavior. Journal of Business Research , 114: 30-41.

Richard, O. C.* , Boncoeur, O. D.* , Chen, H. , & Ford, D. L. , Jr. 2020. Supervisor abuse effects on subordinate turnover intentions and deviant behavior: The role of power distance orientation and perceived HR climate. Journal of Business Ethics , 164: 549-563

Blevins, D.P. , Ingram, A., Tsang, E.W.K., & Peng, M.W. 2019. How do foreign initial public offerings attract investor attention? A study of the impact of language. Strategic Organization , 17(3): 363-384.

Richard, O. C. , Avery, D., Luksyte, A., Boncoeur, O. D. , & Spitzmüller, C. 2019. Improving organizational newcomers’ creative job performance through creative process engagement: The moderating role of synergy diversity climate. Personnel Psychology , 72: 421-444

Triana, M., Richard, O. C. & Su, W. 2019. Gender diversity in senior management, strategic change, and firm performance: Examining the mediating nature of strategic change in high tech firms. Research Policy , 48(7): 1681-1693. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048733319300769# --->

Wang, J.C. , Markoczy, L., Sun, S.L., & Peng, M.W. 2019. She-E-O compensation gap: A role congruity view. Journal of Business Ethics , 159(3): 745–760.

Yang, C., Guo, N. , Wang, Y., & Li, C. (2019). The effects of mentoring on hotel staff turnover: Organizational and occupational embeddedness as mediators. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management , 31: 4086-4104.

Yi, J., Meng,S., Macaulay, C.D. , & Peng, M.W. 2019. Corruption and foreign direct investment phases: The moderating role of institutions. Journal of International Business Policy , 2(2): 167-181.

Zhu, S., Ma, X., Sauerwald, S. , & Peng, M.W. 2019. Home country institutions behind cross-border acquisition performance. Journal of Management , 45(4): 1315-1342.

Kim, J., Weng, D. , & Lee, S.-H. 2018. How does home country bribery affect firms’ foreign market focus? The case of firms in transition economies. Multinational Business Review , 26(3): 225-249.

Lee, S.-H., Ozer, M. , & Baik, Y. 2018. The impact of political connections on government bailout: The 2008 credit crunch in the United States. Economics of Governance , 19(4): 299-315.

Macaulay, C. , Richard, O.C. , Peng, M.W. , & Hasenhuttl, M. 2018. Alliance network centrality, board composition, and corporate social performance. Journal of Business Ethics , 151(4): 997-1008.

Mutlu, C.C. , van Essen, M., Peng, M.W., Saleh, S., & Duran, P. 2018. Corporate governance in China: A meta-analysis. Journal of Management Studies , 55(6): 943–979.

Peng, M.W., Lebedev, S. , Vlas, C. , Wang, J.C. , & Shay, J. 2018. The growth of the firm in (and out of) emerging economies. Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 35(4): 700-729.

Peng, M.W., Nguyen, H.W. , Wang, J.C. , Hasenhuttl, M., & Shay, J. 2018. Bringing institutions into strategy teaching. Academy of Management Learning and Education , 17(3): 259-278.

Peng, M.W., Sun, W., Vlas, C. , Minichilli, A., & Corbetta, G. 2018. An institution-based view of large family firms. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice , 42(2): 187–205.

Sauerwald, S. , van Oosterhout, J., van Essen, M., and Peng, M.W. 2018. Proxy advisors and shareholder dissent: A cross-country comparative study. Journal of Management , 44(8): 3364-3394.

Weng, D.H. , & Peng, M.W. 2018. Home bitter home: How labor protection influences firm offshoring. Journal of World Business , 53(5): 632-640.

Yuan, C., Li, Y., Vlas, C. , & Peng, M.W. 2018. Dynamic capabilities, subnational environments, and university technology transfer. Strategic Organization , 16(1): 35–60.

Gokalp, O.N. , Lee, S.-H., & Peng, M.W. 2017. Competition and corporate tax evasion: An institution-based view. Journal of World Business , 52(2): 288–269.

Peng, M.W., & Lebedev, S . 2017. Intra-national business (IB). Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 34(2): 241–245.

Pinkham, B.C. , & Peng, M.W. 2017. Overcoming institutional voids via arbitration. Journal of International Business Studies , 48(3): 344–359.

Sun, S.L. , Peng, M.W., & Tan, W. 2017. Institutional relatedness behind product diversification and geographic diversification. Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 34(2): 339–366.

Sauerwald, S. , Lin, Z., & Peng, M.W. 2016. Board social capital and excess CEO returns. Strategic Management Journal , 37(3): 498-520.

Su, W. , Peng, M.W., Tan, W., & Cheung, Y. 2016. The signaling effect of corporate social responsibility in emerging economies. Journal of Business Ethics , 134(3): 479-491.

Blevins, D., Tsang, E.W.K., & Spain, S.M. 2015. Count-based research in management: Suggestions for improvement. Organizational Research Methods, 18(1): 47-69.

Bruton, G., Peng, M.W., Ahlstrom, D., Stan, C.V. , & Xu, K. 2015. State-owned enterprises around the world as hybrid organizations. Academy of Management Perspectives , 29(1): 92-114.

Jiang, Y., Peng, M.W., Yang, X., & Mutlu, C. 2015. Privatization, governance, and survival: MNE investments in private participation projects in emerging economies. Journal of World Business , 50(2): 294-301.

Lebedev, S. , Peng, M.W., Xie, E., & Stevens, C. 2015. Mergers and acquisitions in and out of emerging economies. Journal of World Business , 50(4): 651-662.

Mutlu, C., Zhan, W., Peng, M.W., & Lin, Z. 2015. Competing in and out of transition economies. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 32(3): 571-596.

Peng, M.W., Mutlu, C., Sauerwald, S. , Au, K., & Wang, D. 2015. Board interlocks and corporate performance among firms listed abroad. Journal of Management History, 21(2): 257-282.

Peng, M.W., Sun, S.L. , & Markoczy, L. 2015. Human capital and CEO compensation during institutional transitions. Journal of Management Studies , 52(1): 117-147.

Richard, O.C., Su, W. , Peng, M.W., & Miller, C.D . 2015. Do external diversity practices boost focal firm performance? The case of supplier diversity. International Journal of Human Resource Management , 26(17): 2227-2247.

Su, W. , & Tsang, E.W.K. 2015. Product diversification and financial performance: The moderating role of secondary stakeholders. Academy of Management Journal , 58(4): 1128-1148.

Tsang, E.W.K., & Blevins, D. . 2015. Beyond information asymmetry: A critique of the management and entrepreneurship underpricing literature. Strategic Organization, 13(3): 247-258.

Yamakawa, Y. , Peng, M.W., & Deeds, D. 2015. Rising from the ashes: Cognitive determinants of venture growth after entrepreneurial failure. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice , 39(2): 209-236.

Ford, D.L., Jr., & Miller, C.D. 2014. Leadership and motivation in Africa and the African diaspora: Summary and epilogue. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 31(4): 270-279.

Peng, M.W., Lee, S.-H., & Hong, S.J . 2014. Entrepreneurs as intermediaries. Journal of World Business, 49: 21-31.

Peng, M.W., & Su, W . 2014. Cross-listing and the scope of the firm. Journal of World Business, 49: 42-50.

Shi, W., Markoczy, L., & Stan, C.V . 2014. The continuing importance of political ties in China. Academy of Management Perspectives , 28: 57-75.

Shi, W., Sun, S.L. , Pinkham, B. , & Peng, M.W. 2014. Domestic alliance network to attract foreign partners: Evidence from international joint ventures in China. Journal of International Business Studies , 45: 338-362.

Stan, C.V., Peng, M.W., & Bruton, G. 2014. Slack and the performance of state-owned enterprises. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 31: 473-495.

Ismail, K. , Ford, D.L., Jr., Wu, Q., & Peng, M.W. 2013. Managerial ties, strategic initiatives, and firm performance in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 30: 433-446.

Lee, S.-H., & Weng, D.H . 2013. Does bribery in the home country promote or dampen firm exports? Strategic Management Journal , 34: 1472–1487.

Li, Y., Peng, M.W., & Macaulay, C.D. 2013. Market-political ambidexterity during institutional transitions. Strategic Organization, 11: 205-213.

Markoczy, L., Sun, S.L. , Peng, M.W., Shi, W., & Ren, B. 2013. Social network contingency, symbolic management, and boundary stretching. Strategic Management Journal , 34: 1367-1387.

Sauerwald, S. , & Peng, M.W. 2013. Informal institutions, shareholder coalitions, and principal-principal conflicts. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 30: 853-870.

Yamakawa, Y. , Khavul, S., Peng, M.W., & Deeds, D. 2013. Venturing from emerging economies. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, 7: 181-196

Chen, H. , Ford, D.L., Jr. , Kalyanaram, G., & Bhagat, R. 2012. Boundary conditions for turnover intentions: Exploratory evidence from China, Jordan, Turkey, and the United States. International Journal of Human Resource Management , 23(4): 846-866.

Shi, W., Sun, S.L , & Peng, M.W. 2012. Sub-national institutional contingencies, network positions, and IJV partner selection. Journal of Management Studies, 49: 1221-1245.

Dess, G.G., Pinkham, B.C , & Yang, H . 2011. Entrepreneurial orientation: Assessing the construct’s validity and addressing some of its implications for research in the areas of family business and organizational learning. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice , 35 (5): 1077-1090.

Lee, S.-H., Yamakawa, Y. , Peng, M.W. , & Barney, J.B. 2011. How do bankruptcy laws affect entrepreneurship development around the world? Journal of Business Venturing , 26: 505-520.

Yang, H ., Lin, Z., & Peng, M.W. 2011. Behind acquisitions of alliance partners: Exploratory learning and network embeddedness. Academy of Management Journal , 54: 1069-1080.

Ismail, K. , & Ford, D.L., Jr. 2010. Organizational leadership in Central Asia and the Caucasus: Research considerations and directions. Asia Pacific Journal of Management , 27(2): 321-340.

Ismail, K. , Ford, D.L., Jr., & Richard, O.C. 2010. Network building behaviors of U.S. and Central Eurasian leaders: Role of institutional background and individual factors. Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics , 3(6): 1-26.

Lee, S.-H. , Oh, K. , & Eden, L. 2010. Why do firms bribe? Insights from residual control theory. Management International Review , 50: 775-796.

Ofori-Brobbey, K. , Ford, D.L., & Mammo, W. 2010. Exogenous determinants of international corporate tax rates: A gravity theory approach. Journal of International Management Studies , 5(2): 205-215.

Peng, M.W. , Yamakawa, Y. , & Lee, S.-H. 2010. Bankruptcy laws and entrepreneur-friendliness. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice , 34 (3): 517-530.

Qian, G., Khoury, T. , Peng, M.W. , & Qian, Z. 2010. The performance implications of intra- and inter-regional geographic diversification. Strategic Management Journal , 31 (9): 1018-1030.

Yang, H ., Lin, Z. , & Lin, Y. 2010. A multilevel framework of firm boundaries: Firm characteristics, dyadic differences, and network attributes. Strategic Management Journal , 31: 237-261.

• Yilin Liu – OWLIE Award for Outstanding PhD student (finalist)

• Ryan S. Teschner – OWLIE Award for Outstanding PhD student

• Nan Guo – OWLIE Award for Outstanding PhD Student
• Miranda Welbourne-Eleazar – Honorable mention for the Best Dissertation Award hosted by the Office of Graduate Education

• Winner (1st place), Award & Scholarship ($3,000 and other supports from the PDMA), PDMA−Journal of Product Innovation Management Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Competition, Journal of Product Innovation Management Research Forum, 2021 Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) Annual Conference, Online, Nov. 2021
• Recipient, Award & Scholarship ($1,000), Samsung Economic Research Institute Best Dissertation Award, Association of Korean Management Scholars (AKMS), 2021 Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Online, Aug. 2021

• OWLIE Award for Outstanding PhD Student
• Recipient of Inaugural ExpiWell Dissertation Award , 2021
• Nan Guo – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner (PhD student category): one of the two awardees (September 9th, 2021)
• Yundong Yeo – Three Minute Dissertation Video Competition Award Winner
• Jinsil Kim & Miranda Welbourne-Eleazar – Best Paper Award for Careers, Social Issues, Diversity Issues, Ethics Track, Southern Management Association Annual Meeting for Kim, J., Astvansh, V., & Welbourne Eleazar, M. J. Product Recalls and Lobbying: Managing Multi-Stakeholder Impressions and Perceived Hypocrisy

• Miranda Welbourne-Eleazar – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner (PhD student category)
• Xiaoou Bai – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner (PhD student category)

• Canan Mutlu – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner (PhD student category)
• Yasuhiro Yamakawa – Jindal School of Management Outstanding Teaching Award Winner (PhD student category)

Students may enter the IMS doctoral program after previous graduate training or directly from undergraduate programs. Desirable educational backgrounds include graduate or undergraduate degrees in areas such as business administration, economics, sociology, psychology, political science, mathematics, and engineering. Applicants with other academic backgrounds are considered as well.

Competition to enter our program is strong. Since 2005, the IMS program only admits 3-5 students per year, representing about 5% of the total number of applicants. It is unlikely that we will increase the number of admitted students in the foreseeable future. Clearly, our emphasis is quality, not quantity.

The IMS program is designed for full-time students. Since the completion of a PhD requires a time commitment that is inconsistent with full-time or part-time employment elsewhere, the school will not consider applications for part-time status. PhD students are required to work part-time (20 hours per week) for our school as a Teaching or Research Assistant. Every student receiving an assistantship will be eligible for a year-long research fellowship for four consecutive semesters (summer, fall, spring, summer). The goal of the fellowship is to help them initiate their research activities early in the program. Students choose a faculty advisor and develop a quality research paper to be presented at the end of the fellowship year.

For detailed application procedures and admission requirements, please visit our PhD Admissions page.

Degree Requirements

The IMS PhD curriculum includes a business foundation, core courses, advanced seminars, a methodology requirement, directed readings and independent research courses, and the dissertation. All students must take the PhD courses that are offered in each of the first two years in the program. Students must satisfy a first-year research paper requirement which will be due at the end of the first year (also known as the preliminary exam). Students also must pass the comprehensive qualifying examination, which is administered at the end of the second year when all the relevant course requirements (Core Courses, Advanced Seminars, Research Methods) have been satisfied. It is intended to assess the student’s mastery of the basic theories and methodologies central to the program and to evaluate the student’s potential to do original research in an area of specialization. PhD students must successfully complete the preliminary and qualifying examinations, respectively, to enter PhD candidacy. The area faculty will determine whether a student has successfully completed the exam requirements based on the student’s performance. Criteria to evaluate students may include results from the in-class written portion of the exams, quality of research papers and/or presentations, performance in special courses (e.g. seminar courses), satisfactory GPA as determined by area faculty, and other forms of assessment as required by the student’s area. An unsatisfactory performance in any one criteria for either the preliminary examination or the qualifying examination may result in dismissal from the program.

After passing the qualifying exam, each student writes a dissertation proposal. The proposal is defended before a faculty committee appointed in consultation with the student, dissertation chair, and PhD advisor. This committee also serves as the supervising committee for the dissertation after the proposal is approved.The Dissertation Proposal must be successfully defended at least one semester prior to the term of graduation. The requirements for the proposal defense should be discussed with the dissertation committee prior to scheduling the defense. Dissertation Proposal Defenses will be open to all faculty and PhD students of the Jindal School of Management.

Curriculum (minimum of 75 hours)

Core courses (33 hours).

Courses are required in in strategic management, entrepreneurship, international business, organization theory and behavior, group and intergroup processes, social network theory, and organizational decision making. To prepare for a career in teaching, students take a doctoral teaching and writing seminar.

Research Methods (15 hours)

Methods courses are designed to improve and develop research skills. Courses include research methodology, and classes in statistics and quantitative methods. Students are encouraged to take additional methods courses consistent with their research interests.

Dissertation (minimum of 12 hours)

The PhD degree is conferred when the dissertation is successfully defended.

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PHD in Strategy & International Business Program

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Who's It For?

The PhD in Strategy and International Business focuses on scholarly research on topics pertaining to strategic management and international business, as well as their interfaces. Offered through the Department of Management, topics examined include corporate strategy, corporate governance, management of multinational enterprises, international entry strategies, strategic alliances, and strategy in emerging economies, among others. 

The program emphasizes student involvement in research early in their doctoral studies. Students have the opportunity to be involved in ongoing research projects under the mentorship of experienced faculty, Close interaction with faculty members enables students to quickly learn to identify and develop research ideas and create their own research agenda. Students also develop teaching competence under faculty mentorship by teaching undergraduate classes.

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The Intersection of Strategic Management and International Business

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A typical student in Strategy/International Business would take the following core courses in Year 1: Statistics I and II, Research Methods, Strategic Management Research, and Social Psychology.

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International Business and Marketing, Ph.D.

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Welcome to the Chaifetz School of Business Doctoral Program at Saint Louis University, where we are dedicated to meeting the demands of today's global economy through education and research. In an increasingly interconnected world, international education and research have become indispensable. Our International Business and Marketing Ph.D. program is designed to equip students with the tools they need to excel in this dynamic landscape. At the heart of our program lies a commitment to scholarly excellence and research-based learning so that you can make a meaningful impact through research, teaching, and public service. 

Program Highlights

• Dual Emphasis Advantage: Our Ph.D. program uniquely emphasizes both International Business and Marketing disciplines, enhancing your versatility and employability in academia.
• Four-Year Completion: With a manageable 54-credit curriculum, you can complete your doctoral journey in just four years, ensuring a comprehensive education without unnecessary delays.
• Scholarships and Financial Aid: We believe in breaking down financial barriers. All admitted Ph.D. applicants, including international students, receive financial assistance, including tuition support, individual health insurance, in-state status, and a generous annual stipend of $24,960. Additionally, conference travel funds.
• Track Record of Success: Graduates of our program have achieved remarkable success in various academic institutions. Join our accomplished alumni and make your mark in the world. Explore our extensive list of student placements.
• Application Deadline: Mark your calendar for the Fall Term application deadline on January 15. Early submission is encouraged for the best chance of securing your spot in this prestigious program.
• Recognized Excellence: Saint Louis University's Chaifetz School of Business is ranked #1 in the region and #9 in the country for graduate education in international business according to U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Graduate School Rankings.
• Accredited for Excellence: Our Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business holds accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a distinction achieved by only approximately 5% of business schools worldwide. When you choose SLU, you choose a program of the highest caliber.

Curriculum Overview

SLU's international business and marketing Ph.D. program consists of 54 credits. The curricular objective is the intellectual development of students through the advancement of research skills as well as the acquisition and application of knowledge. The combination of coursework, teaching, research seminar and dissertation experience is designed to provide students with a sound foundation for productive careers as business school academicians.

In addition, international business and marketing Ph.D. students at SLU are encouraged to participate in academic and professional conferences and work with faculty to develop their research and teaching skills further.

A primary objective of this Ph.D. program is the training of students in the design and conduct of rigorous research. A distinguishing feature of SLU's Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is our focus on preparing students to be effective teachers and mentors for the academic profession. Theoretical and methodological sophistication is achieved through coursework and research conducted with faculty and individually.

Fieldwork and Research Opportunities

Chaifetz School of Business Ph.D. students are provided the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses as part of their graduate assistantship. They are expected to complete the requirements for certification in University Teaching through the Reinert Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning.

SLU's Ph.D. in international business and marketing offers students an intensive educational experience designed to prepare them for academic careers, typically as business school faculty.

Admission Requirements

A master’s degree in business or a related field and introductory coursework in calculus and statistics is recommended. New students with limited backgrounds in business may be required to take specific coursework to ensure sufficient preparation before progressing into required courses toward the doctorate.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis once all application materials are received. All materials are due January 15. Application files are reviewed holistically (considering the applicant's undergraduate and graduate work, professional and/or academic experience, test scores and professional goal statement).

Application Requirements

• Online application form
• Transcript(s)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official GMAT or GRE scores
• Professional goal statement of fewer than 500 words

Requirements for International Students

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:

• Demonstrate  English Language Proficiency
• Financial documents are required to complete an application for admission and be reviewed for admission and merit scholarships. 
• A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
• A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
• Courses taken and/or lectures attended
• Practical laboratory work
• The maximum and minimum grades attainable
• The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
• Any honors or degrees received.

WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

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A committee of faculty members reviews applications. All application materials must be submitted by January 15.

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Scholarship and Financial Aid

Financial assistance for Ph.D. students in the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business usually is available to all admitted applicants, including international students. This is primarily in the form of half-time graduate assistantships. Graduate assistants typically work 20 hours per week in teaching and/or on research. These assignments are made based on the instructional needs of the department and the requirements of the current research projects. Any student who receives an assistantship receives tuition support for a normal doctoral load (nine credits for each of the fall and spring semesters and four credits in the summer), individual health insurance, in-state status and a monthly stipend.

Accreditation

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance and accrediting body of business schools, ensuring continuous quality improvement in terms of curriculum, instructional resources, student selection, career placement and intellectual contributions and qualifications of the faculty. Approximately 5% of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation. 

SLU's international business and marketing Ph.D. program, comprising 54 credits, aims to foster intellectual growth by advancing research skills and knowledge application. Our curriculum blends coursework, teaching, research seminars, and dissertation work, laying a solid foundation for successful careers in academia.

Furthermore, our Ph.D. students are encouraged to engage in academic and professional conferences and collaborate with faculty to enhance their research and teaching abilities.

Students must complete a set of required courses, a research minor, courses in a support area, and a dissertation that includes 12 credits of dissertation research.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.

For additional admission questions, please contact: Nitish Singh Program Director [email protected]

PhD in Global Leadership and Change

The Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership and Change degree program prepares students to become visionary leaders and agents of change in strategy and policy for nonprofit, government, for-profit, and academic institutions.

Pepperdine University's selective Global Leadership and Change PhD program employs the researcher-scholar model of doctoral training, in which academics and research are conjoined. Three years of rigorous coursework incorporate national and international trips, providing students with a global perspective on leadership and policy and access to prominent global experts, followed by a one-to-two-year dissertation process*, where each student will contribute new knowledge to the field of their selected topic of research.

Program Benefits

Global access format.

This highly selective doctoral program's hybrid format, which is 60% face-to-face and 40% online, is formatted to be ideal for working professionals.

Values Centered

Students are empowered to make a lasting impact through GSEP's core values of academic excellence, social purpose, and meaningful service.

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Cohort model.

Enables students to build upon leadership skills while forging valuable relationships with colleagues.

Outstanding Faculty

Scholar-practitioners with exemplary academic achievements and professional expertise. Direct and personalized feedback from PhD faculty mentors.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Incorporates core courses shared between all doctoral offerings, program-specific classes, and elective options to customize your learning experience.

Reputable Program

Highly selective doctoral program at one of the top universities in the US, committed to the highest standards of academic excellence.

Small Class Sizes

Provide an environment for faculty mentorship

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• Offering the Global Access Hybrid format, this PhD in Global Leadership program is ideal for working professionals to take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online modalities. The online portion provides flexibility, while the classroom component offers an enhanced experience, a personalized/hands-on approach, relational interaction with peers, and increased quality of learning.
• Robust online modules feature engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences.

Face-to-Face classes are conveniently located on our West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, close to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and just off the 405 freeway.

• Cohort model designed to build upon leadership skills, peer support, and lifelong relationships with colleagues.
• Small class sizes and a low faculty: student ratio provides a supportive learning environment, meaningful student-faculty interactions, and long-term professional and personal relationships.

Curriculum Overview

This doctoral program includes 66 units of coursework and a dissertation. You will experience a curriculum focused on preparing leaders with well-rounded and unparalleled global leadership theory and practice courses, research, policy development, funding, economics, entrepreneurship, and many others. Research methods and applications are accomplished through both coursework and a final dissertation. To gain an international perspective on policy development, students will visit an international location, meet local and national leaders, and observe and examine industries and organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes

GSEP is committed to a learner-centered approach in the programs we offer. Each program has a set of objectives that a student graduating from the program is expected to achieve. The knowledge and skills taught in the program might be introduced in some courses. In other courses, students are asked to apply knowledge by practicing skills and demonstrating their abilities. Within the program, the values and dispositional attributes important for individuals entering the profession are emphasized. Graduates of the PhD in Global Leadership and Change program.

International Student Opportunities

• This program is approved for international students perusing an F-1 or any other type of visa.
• A dedicated Enrollment Services Officer will make your admissions process easy and comfortable with experience in supporting both international and domestic students.
• Integration of domestic and international students across campuses. Dedicated support for international students is provided through the Office of International Student Services (OISS) .
• Opportunities to participate in university social, sporting, cultural, and spiritual events.
• Robust alumni network.
• Partnerships with professional networks and conferences.

Career Outcomes

This PhD from Pepperdine provides a strong opportunity for employment growth and earning potential. As a graduate, you will be prepared to increase your earning potential and help make a lasting difference in a variety of business and academic roles.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Pepperdine GSEP generously offers over $6,000,000 in scholarships every year, with the majority of students receiving financial assistance . There are numerous scholarship opportunities that are both merit and need-based in addition to discounts for meeting application deadlines .

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International Business (IB) combines international expertise with the functional areas of General Management, emphasizing issues facing the multinational enterprise (MNE) and businesses engaged in dealings across national borders. The strength in this combination allows students to explore a deeper understanding of the cross-border intra- and inter-organizational relationships of the MNE, and incorporates a multi-level approach that also addresses the economic, institutional, sociocultural, and sociopolitical contexts in which the MNE is embedded.

The IB group at Ivey encourages students to engage with the academic community early, with many students presenting their work at the Academy of International Business and Academy of Management Annual Conferences. Our students deliver high-quality research that has frequently been recognized in  leading dissertation award competitions , including those presented by the Academy of Management IM Division , the Academy of International Business , and the European International Business Academy . Ivey’s IB area group’s PhD graduates are frequent winners or finalists of these awards.

PhD students regularly co-author with senior scholars in the IB group, and their papers have received Best Paper Awards at: Academy of International Business Annual Meeting, Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Strategic Management Society Annual International Conference, Administrative Sciences of Canada Annual Conference, and Association of Japanese Business Studies Annual Conference.

Our current  IB group at Ivey consists of Paul Beamish , Klaus Meyer , Andreas Schotter , Vanessa Hasse , Nina Rosenbusch , and Elie Chrysostome . Though the common theme of IB unifies these colleagues, they draw on varied disciplinary bases to address issues of strategic alliances, foreign direct investment, subsidiary management, and boundary spanning leadership. They are particularly interested in studying these themes in emerging economies, including multinational enterprises originating from emerging economies. Leveraging their diversity, the IB group is interested in understanding IB phenomena from a multi-level and multi-disciplinary perspective. The International Business Institute supports this research. 

*Please note that IB is a stream under General Management

Areas of Research Focus

• Strategies and performance of international joint ventures
• Management of international alliances
• Motives and strategies of foreign direct investment
• Managing subsidiaries of multinational enterprises
• Doing business in emerging economies

The IB group ranks among the world's top 10 IB departments in terms of impact and productivity, and regularly publishes in the field’s top journals, such as Journal of International Business Studies, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Management, Journal of Management Studies, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal.

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PhD Student Opportunities

IB is one of five possible specializations within Ivey’s General Management PhD program. The IB specialization is designed for those interested in pursuing academic careers at top business schools in IB, Strategy, or Management departments.

The IB group welcomes applications from qualified candidates that are interested in conducting research into themes related to their research interests. The following list is indicative of such projects:

All Professors within the IB group are recruiting PhD students to join their research on the management of MNE subsidiaries . Such subsidiaries interact with, and contribute to, host societies in multiple ways that merit deeper scholarly investigations. Topics within this research agenda may examine any aspect of the strategies and operations of MNE subsidiaries, including the drivers of subsidiary growth, performance knowledge management, scope reductions and divestment as well as their contribution to host country economic, social, and environmental objectives. We are particularly interested in research exploring the role that individuals, such as boundary spanners, have on subsidiary- and MNE-level outcomes. Sample research:

• Managing the MNE subsidiary: Advancing a multi-level and dynamic research agenda  (Journal of International Business Studies)
• Core or periphery? The effects of country-of-origin agglomerations on the within-country expansion of MNEs  (Journal of International Business Studies) 
• Performance effects of MNC headquarters–subsidiary conflict and the role of boundary spanners: The case of headquarter initiative rejection  (Journal of International Management)

Professors Paul Beamish and Vanessa Hasse are recruiting for a co-supervision of PhD students with a research interest in the area of international joint ventures (IJVs) and strategic alliances . Topics within this research area can range broadly from collaborative strategies to the management of IJVs and strategic alliances. Experience with or an interest in quantitative data analysis, especially using larger datasets, will be an asset. Sample research:

• Host market government corruption and the equity-based foreign entry strategies of multinational enterprises  (Journal of International Business Studies)
• Multi-party international joint ventures: Multiple post-formation change processes  (Journal of World Business)
• Cooperative strategies in international business and management: Reflections on the past 50 years and future directions  (Journal of World Business)

Professor Andreas Schotter is recruiting PhD students wishing to pursue research into the internationalization of firms in the digital economy . Topics in this line of research may employ qualitative or quantitative methodologies to examine the internationalization of young firms in the digital economy, or the strategies of mature multinational firms reacting to disruptions caused by the digital economy. This research also looks at changing location choices and the emergence of new internal and external organizational structures. Sample research:

• Platforms without borders? The international strategies of digital platform firms  (Global Strategy Journal)
• Scaling fast and slow: The internationalization of digital ventures (Journal of Business Research)

Professors Klaus Meyer and Bob Andersen are recruiting PhD students interested to analyze the impact of social and political disruption on businesses operating across national borders . This is a new stream of research which aims to enhance scholarly understanding of corporate strategies (e.g. mergers, acquisitions and divestments) as companies cope with an increasingly uncertain international business environment and/or with specific disruptions in international trade or investment regimes. Sample research:

• Diplomatic and corporate networks: Bridges to foreign locations  (Journal of International Business Studies)
• The MNE and its Subsidiaries at Times of Global Disruptions: An International Relations Perspective (Global Strategy Journal).
• Corporate political connections in global strategy (Global Strategy Journal).
• Place, space, and geographical exposure: Foreign subsidiary survival in conflict zones  (Journal of International Business Studies)

Professors Paul Beamish and Vanessa Hasse are recruiting for a co-supervision of PhD students with an interest in (and ideally direct exposure to) international business within frontier markets and the world’s poorest economies. Topics within this research area can range broadly from: FDI into or exit from these countries, social intermediation to reduce poverty, the role of management education, and response strategies for rare events, among others. Sample research:

• Foreign subsidiary exit from Africa: The effects of investment purpose, diversity and orientation (Global Strategy Journal)
• Caught in the crossfire: Dimensions of vulnerability and foreign multinationals exit from war-affected countries (Strategic Management Journal)
• Social intermediation in Base-of-the Pyramid Markets (Journal of Management Studies)
• The 39 Country Initiative and Africa (Africa Journal of Management)
• The importance of rare events and other outliers in global strategy research (Global Strategy Journal)

Professor Klaus Meyer is recruiting PhD students with a research interest in the strategies and operations of multinational enterprises originating from emerging economies . Multinational enterprises from countries and regions such as China, India or South-East Asia face distinct challenges and opportunities arising from the economic and political structures of their home economies. This line of research is in particular exploring how companies address the strategic and operational challenges of catch-up strategies, including the engagement with market and nonmarket actors at home and abroad. Sample research: 

• Boundary spanners, HRM practices, and reverse knowledge transfer: The case of Chinese cross-border acquisitions (Journal of World Business)
• Emerging economy MNEs: How does home country munificence matter? (Journal of World Business)
• Theoretical foundations of emerging economy research (Journal of International Business Studies)

Professor Andreas Schotter is recruiting Ph.D. students wishing to pursue research at the intersections of international business, economic geography, and innovation, with as particular focus on how Industry 4.0 forces shape multinational enterprise (MNE) activities and the future of work in global value chains. The research considers firm level lenses from corporate strategy and the theory of the firm and microfoundations lenses, bringing the manager into the focus, while considering the rapid changes in the external environment, such as the emergence of digital technologies and increasing global connectedness. The emphasis will be on novel configurational theorizing and methods that seek to accommodate the multiplicity of actors—individuals, firms, industries, countries—and multiplexity of interactions among these actors. We aim to develop new and refine existing knowledge that accounts for the new complexities of configuring the MNE. Sample research:

• International connectedness and local disconnectedness: MNE strategies, city regions and disruption (Journal of International Business Studies)
• Configuring knowledge connectivity and strategy conditions for foreign subsidiary innovation (Long Range Planning)
• Boundary Spanning in Global Organizations (Journal of Management Studies) 

PhD Graduates

Dr. cheng li.

Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba

General manager succession in multinational enterprise subsidiaries

Multinationals face growing demands from nonmarket forces, making them increasingly vulnerable to social and political disruptions. This thesis investigates two sets of relationships that are at the core of multinational nonmarket strategy: firm-government and firm-society relationships, and in so doing advances our understanding of global strategies employed to tackle challenges. It comprises…. Read more about this thesis

Dr. Liang (Arthur) Li

Assistant Professor in International Business at Henley Business School, University of Reading

This dissertation, based on interviews with over 40 managers and longitudinal data from over 1,900 foreign subsidiaries, develops new insights regarding subsidiary general manager (GM) changes in multinational enterprises (MNEs)…. Read more about this thesis

Dr. Jianhua (Jenny) Zhu

Investment Motives and Non-Traditional Foreign Direct Investment

This dissertation examines the characteristics and performance of non-traditional investment motives, with a secondary focus on small-employment subsidiaries. It also investigates how firms re-evaluate and change their organizational control after an industry-wide consumer confidence crisis…. Read more about this thesis

Dr. Liang Liang (Lucas) Wang

Associate Professor, University of New Brunswick

Antecedents and consequences of share distribution in equity joint ventures: A pricing-error approach and empirical evidence

This dissertation bridges the identified literature gaps by developing and testing two empirical models based on the pricing-error rule. According to this rule, only when share distribution of an EJV perfectly matches the two pricing errors will profit sharing to each partner fully offset the errors, which helps save the most on transaction costs…. Read more about this thesis

Dr. Maximilian Stallkamp

Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech

Contemporary perspectives on the internationalization of firms

This dissertation contributes new insights to research on the internationalization of firms. Whereas prior research has focused mostly on the country as the main locational unit of analysis, I examine internationalization from both subnational and (supranational) regional perspectives. Moreover, I investigate the impact of digitalization on internationalization, by studying how ‘digital’ firms expand internationally.... Read more about this thesis

Dr. Dwarka Chakravarty

Assistant Professor, San Diego State University

Foreign Direct Investment in Global Cities and Co-Ethnic Clusters: Characteristics, Performance, and Survival

This dissertation examines the characteristics, profitability, and survival of multinational enterprise (MNE) foreign direct investment (FDI) in North American “global” cities (GCs), such as Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto. Across GCs and their metropolitan areas (Metros), MNEs often co-locate with their home country and co-industry peers in “co-ethnic” and “co-ethnic, co-industry” (CECI) clusters. Despite their substantial influence on the world economy GCs are relatively underexplored as location units of analysis in International Business (IB) research. Accordingly, I address three research questions.... Read more about this thesis

Dr. Yamlaksira Getachew

Assistant Professor, Loyola Marymount University

Institutional Voids, Investment Purposes, and Foreign Subsidiaries of Multinational Enterprises

This dissertation is motivated by two sets of research questions: (a) Whether, how, and when host-country market and institutional conditions have implications for the performance of foreign subsidiaries? And (b) Whether, how, and when investment purposes/motives for which foreign subsidiaries are established relate to the extent to which the subsidiaries/their parents overcome the hazards of or capitalize on the opportunities from operating in locations of high institutional voids?.... Read more about this thesis

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Vanessa C. Hasse

Vanessa Hasse is an Assistant Professor of International Business at the Ivey Business School. Her primary research interests focus on exploring firm-level responses to performance signals (including those triggered by crises/rare events) in an international context, as well as the impact cultural and temporal dimensions have on managerial decision-making.   

Her research has been published in outlets such as the Academy of Management Journal, Global Strategy Journal , and more. She has received international recognition for her work, including the 2023 IM Division Best Paper Award in OB/HRM/OT (AOM) and the 2017 IM Division D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University, Best Dissertation Award in International Management (AOM).

Dr. Hasse has authored several case studies and has been recognized as a management educator for her innovations in designing transformative learning experiences. She is the recipient of multiple Teaching Excellence Awards (2021/2022/2023) and was named a Finalist for the 2021 Academy of International Business Teaching Innovation Award. Dr. Hasse is a board member at the Academy of International Business-Canada chapter.

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Students in our PhD programs are encouraged from day one to think of this experience as their first job in business academia—a training ground for a challenging and rewarding career generating rigorous, relevant research that influences practice.

Our doctoral students work with faculty and access resources throughout HBS and Harvard University. The PhD program curriculum requires coursework at HBS and other Harvard discipline departments, and with HBS and Harvard faculty on advisory committees. Faculty throughout Harvard guide the programs through their participation on advisory committees.

How do I know which program is right for me?

There are many paths, but we are one HBS. Our PhD students draw on diverse personal and professional backgrounds to pursue an ever-expanding range of research topics. Explore more here about each program’s requirements & curriculum, read student profiles for each discipline as well as student research , and placement information.

The PhD in Business Administration grounds students in the disciplinary theories and research methods that form the foundation of an academic career. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program has five areas of study: Accounting and Management , Management , Marketing , Strategy , and Technology and Operations Management . All areas of study involve roughly two years of coursework culminating in a field exam. The remaining years of the program are spent conducting independent research, working on co-authored publications, and writing the dissertation. Students join these programs from a wide range of backgrounds, from consulting to engineering. Many applicants possess liberal arts degrees, as there is not a requirement to possess a business degree before joining the program

The PhD in Business Economics provides students the opportunity to study in both Harvard’s world-class Economics Department and Harvard Business School. Throughout the program, coursework includes exploration of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, probability and statistics, and econometrics. While some students join the Business Economics program directly from undergraduate or masters programs, others have worked in economic consulting firms or as research assistants at universities or intergovernmental organizations.

The PhD program in Health Policy (Management) is rooted in data-driven research on the managerial, operational, and strategic issues facing a wide range of organizations. Coursework includes the study of microeconomic theory, management, research methods, and statistics. The backgrounds of students in this program are quite varied, with some coming from public health or the healthcare industry, while others arrive at the program with a background in disciplinary research

The PhD program in Organizational Behavior offers two tracks: either a micro or macro approach. In the micro track, students focus on the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and the effects that groups have on individuals. Students in the macro track use sociological methods to examine organizations, groups, and markets as a whole, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program includes core disciplinary training in sociology or psychology, as well as additional coursework in organizational behavior.

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10 Best Online PhD in International Business Programs [2024 Doctorate Guide]

If you’re a business professional looking for career advancement on the global scale, consider earning an online PhD in international business.

For many, it’s an exciting, fast-growing field with new jobs being created every day, and a doctorate degree can help you obtain the experience you need to handle its challenges.

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Additionally, with an online business program , you’ll be able to earn your degree almost anywhere and anytime.

Universities Offering Online PhD in International Business

Methodology: The following school list is in alphabetical order. To be included, a college or university must be regionally accredited and offer degree programs online or in a hybrid format.

1. Capella University

Capella University’s Doctor of Business Administration in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management program is designed to help students obtain the ability to increase their involvement in global operations. The program, administered online and in person, includes eight core courses, four specialization courses, one doctoral research project, and two residences.

Graduates, drawing on their training in global supply chain design and financial decision-making, are better positioned to work in global operations and supply chain management positions around the world.

• DBA in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

2. Florida International University

Florida International University’s PhD in Business Administration aims to give students a solid foundation in methodological and theoretical training that can catapult their careers forward.

The program requires, among other things, that students choose a concentration in one of accounting, finance, information systems and business analytics, management and international business, and marketing. It helps graduates gain the skills needed to re-energize their careers.

• PhD in Business – Management and International Business

Florida International University  is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

3. Keiser University

Students who earn a Doctor of Business Administration degree from Keiser University should graduate prepared to advance their careers in the global marketplace. The program is offered online through the university’s graduate campus.

Graduates are expected to leave the program with the ability to work in positions that require assessing business practices from a multi-disciplinary point of view, developing policies and programs, and synthesizing research data to solve complex issues.

• DBA in Global Business

Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

4. Liberty University

Liberty University’s Doctor of Business Administration is designed to equip students with skills they need to become industry leaders, thought leaders, and executive leaders. Graduates should gain the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills needed to serve at the management levels in the corporate world.

The completely online program goes for an average of three years with 60 credit hours.

• DBA in International Business

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

5. National University

National University offers a Doctor of Business Administration in Global Business Management. The program aims to prepare students for managing global markets. The curriculum covers topics like leadership, marketing, finance, strategic planning, economics, and government, all through a global lens.

The program requires the completion of 16 courses for a total of 48 credit hours and can typically be completed in 64 months.

• DBA in Global Business Administration

National University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.

6. Ohio State University

Ohio State University’s Management and Human Resources PhD with a specialization in international business help students develop the ability to conduct top-class research.

Specifically, the goal of the program is to make sure graduates are equipped to apply their research skills in management capacities with specializations in strategic management, entrepreneurship, international business, human resource management, and more.

The four-year program involves a rigorous coursework schedule that includes seminars, statistics courses, elective courses, dissertation credits, and more.

• PhD in International Business

Ohio State University  is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

7. Saint Louis University

The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business’ International Business and Marketing, PhD program aims to provide students with the skills needed to pursue careers in academia. After completing the intensive program, students should be prepared to pursue academic careers, usually as faculty at business schools.

The 54-credit program combines coursework, research seminars, teaching, and dissertation experience.

• PhD in International Business and Marketing

Saint Louis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

8. Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University is designed to prepare students interested in business or academia for success through its PhD in International Business. Graduates are expected to leave with the skills needed to further their careers in applied business or to pursue teaching professions at colleges or universities.

Since the degree is offered as a cohort program, students can choose either a campus option or an executive low-residency option that features online and campus components.

• PhD in International Business (Hybrid)

Southern New Hampshire University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

9. University of North Carolina – Greensboro

The PhD in Business Administration program from the University of North Carolina – Greensboro is designed to help students gain the skills needed to take on an academic career at an institution of higher learning.

The program aims to position graduates for success in academic careers through a heightened understanding of different conceptual and empirical research methodologies as well as a strong grasp of scholarly literature in the field.

All courses are delivered in an online format — with students only required to go to campus for orientation, exams, and dissertation defense.

• PhD in Business Administration – International Business

The  University of North Carolina at Greensboro  is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

10. Walden University

Walden University’s International Business doctorate degree program aims to prepare graduates with the skills to advance their business interests. Required to focus on a degree specialization such as accounting, finance, global supply chain management, students are expected to leave the university prepared to fulfill their personal and professional goals.

The program is delivered online, and students are required to choose from one of three capstone options — namely traditional doctoral study, portfolio, or consulting.

Walden is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

Online Doctorate in International Business Programs

An international business degree can help prepare you for work in a variety of fields. Rather than being a specialized degree that trains you for a niche job market, it’s considered a “generalist” degree that you can apply to many different jobs.

Are you good with numbers? You might become an economist that watches worldwide trends or a financial manager that oversees the books for a global company.

Do you have a knack for business? You might find work as a data analyst or management consultant for expanding brands, or you might become a business development director that helps companies launch new products and services overseas.

As befitting a degree with “international” in the title, there are also many opportunities for working abroad. If you’re creative, for example, you might become a global marketing director that works on advertising campaigns in foreign countries.

If you’re more administrative, you might become a logistics manager that supervises cross-country supply routes, you might work in international trade compliance to ensure that companies aren’t cutting corners with overseas shipments.

Some of your career options will depend on the exact degree that you pursue. You’ll have several choices:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Business
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a concentration in International Business
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration or Business Management with an emphasis in International Business

You can also find certification programs for certain aspects of global business. These can supplement your education and add a little extra flair to your resume.

International Business Careers & Salaries

An online PhD in global business can help prepare you for a variety of careers. Whether you’re interested in finance, economics, retail, computer science, human resources or foreign relations, a doctorate degree can help qualify you for high-level roles that aren’t always open to people with just a bachelor’s or master’s.

The payoffs can be lucrative, too. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual median salary with a doctoral degree is $110,200. Some careers in the international business field include:

Just remember that these are median salaries and not full salary ranges. For example, an economics professor can make anywhere from $53,860 – $152,110 per year. Having a PhD usually puts you on the higher end of that salary range, but it isn’t a guarantee.

International Business Curriculum & Courses

PhD programs are just as different as the professors that teach them, so your exact curriculum as a PhD student will depend on what you’re studying, where you’re attending school and what specializations or certifications that you’re seeking.

To give you an idea of your potential course load, however, here are a few classes that are often taught to international business students at the PhD level:

• Research Methods: Expect to take multiple classes in research methodology and analysis as a PhD student.
• International Business Law: These classes cover things like tariffs, taxes, treaties, contracts and licensing agreements between global brands.
• Econometrics: Econometrics is at the junction of statistics and economics. A highly data-driven subject, it’s usually offered as an elective for business students, but some universities might have it as a core class.
• Cultural Studies: These classes can have many different names, including “Customs and Cultures Across Borders” and “Cultural Aspects of International Trade,” but they’re all focused on doing business in unfamiliar lands.
• International Finance and Banking: These classes can help you navigate international finance and all of its currencies, markets and exchanges.
• Global Politics: This is a must-have for government work and a nice-to-have for any international business student who wants a background in things like economics and foreign policy.
• Leadership and Management: While not exclusive to international business programs, these classes can be valuable to future business leaders who want a strong foundation in communication, organization and workplace infrastructure.
• Strategic Decision Making: Learn how to assess risks and solve problems with classes that combine old-fashioned critical thinking with new-school data analysis and business management.
• Special Topics in International Business: There’s always something happening in global business, and these courses adapt to the times by offering current, relevant studies on topical subjects.
• Dissertation: Most PhD programs require a dissertation, and you can expect to spend several semesters drafting, proposing, researching and defending it.

You should also speak to your university about the face-to-face requirements of your degree. Even if you’re enrolled in an online program, you might need to fulfill internship obligations or complete business practicums to give you real-world experience in the field.

Admissions Requirements

Admission to a doctorate program can be quite competitive. To improve your chances, do your research on what the school is looking for in its PhD candidates.

Typical admissions requirements can include:

• College transcripts. You’ll need to submit your bachelor’s and master’s degree transcripts. If you haven’t taken any prior coursework related to business, you might need additional documentation to prove that you can handle graduate-level study for it.
• Test scores. Many PhD programs will want to see GRE or GMAT scores. However, there are some schools where this requirement can be waived.
• Letters of recommendation. You’ll want 2 – 3 letters of recommendation from suitable individuals such as professors and industry personnel.
• Resume or CV. Include all jobs, licenses, certifications and publications that demonstrate your proficiency for international business.
• Statement of purpose. Also called a “letter of intent” or “research statement,” this is your chance to showcase your passion for international business and to mention any other accolades or achievements that might sway the admissions board.

Start early with the PhD admissions process. Some universities have deadlines that are months in advance, and you don’t want to miss your window of opportunity.

Accreditation

As a post-graduate student, you probably know about the importance of accreditation, but it can take on an even deeper meaning for PhD students.

Since you could be pursuing this degree for anywhere from 3 – 7 years, you’ll want to make sure that every credit counts. You’ll also want the security of knowing that your credits are transferable if you ever need to change programs.

The key is to find a university that’s regionally accredited. This is one of three types of accreditation, and it’s considered the gold standard. You can search for regionally accredited schools through the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) .

National accreditation and programmatic accreditation are also available, but you’ll want to be careful with them. Sometimes, regionally accredited schools won’t accept transfer credits from nationally accredited schools or vice versa.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

The first step to the financial aid process is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) .

It’s a common misconception that FAFSA can’t do anything for post-graduate students. In reality, they have an entire loan program called the Direct PLUS Loan for Graduate or Professional Students. They can also determine your eligibility for other types of federal- or state-sponsored assistance.

Another option is scholarships. You can find them for every degree type, including doctorate degrees:

• Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship
• National Academy of Human Resources Graduate Scholarship
• Maryland Graduate and Professional School Scholarship

You can also find business scholarships that are open to students at multiple levels of study, including:

• AfterCollege Business Student Scholarship
• Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship
• Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals Scholarship

Last but not least, ask your school about special funding for PhDs. You might qualify for fellowships or assistantships that can reduce your tuition costs. Some universities even offer fully-funded PhDs that will provide you with a stipend.

What Can You Do With a PhD in International Business?

An international business degree can take you in many different directions. If you want to work with data, for example, you could become an economist, market researcher or business intelligence manager. If you’re interested in working overseas, you could become an international trade analyst or foreign service officer.

If you like research, many PhD holders become full-time researchers, or they find teaching or consulting jobs in universities, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

There are endless career opportunities for international business students. Whether you’re interested in finance, policy, technology, marketing or even political science, a doctorate-level degree with a global emphasis can be a very good bet for the future.

Can I Pursue a PhD After an MBA?

It’s entirely possible to pursue a doctorate degree after getting your MBA.

One of the most common tracks is to go from a Master of Business Administration (MBA) to a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), but you can also opt for other business-related degrees. The same can be applied for an online Master’s in International Business to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Business.

Some of the best part time MBA programs even have a concentration in international business, which may offer you a solid foundation to continue on at the PhD level.

Are There Any Affordable Online Doctoral Programs in International Business?

The cost of a PhD program can vary from $200 per credit to more than $2,000 per credit. Your tuition rate will depend on where you go to school, how many credits that your program requires for graduation and what kind of financial assistance that you’ll receive.

You might also want to look into schools with special pricing models. For example, some universities offer banded tuition if you take a certain number of credits each semester, or they might lower tuition for PhD students in their third year of study or above.

Is a PhD in International Business Worth it?

Yes, a PhD in International Business is worth it for many students. Everyone has their own criteria for deciding if a degree is worth their time and effort.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , business and financial occupations are projected to grow by 5% over the next decade. That’s faster than the national average, so a degree in a related field can leave you well-poised for employment. Common careers in this field include operations research analyst, warehouse operations manager, economics professor, financial manager, and marketing manager.

Getting Your Doctorate in International Business Online

Earning a PhD in international business can help propel you forward in the field. Not only can it help you buid a strong foundation in things like finance, marketing and management, but it can also channel your studies through a global perspective to better prepare you for the realities of the international market.

If you enroll in an online program, you’ll also be able to complete your coursework with less time being tied down to a college campus.

Start reaching out to universities to get more information on their online PhD programs for international business. You’ll want to start the application process early to have the best chances of admission, so there’s no reason to wait.

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Ph.D. Programs in International Business and International Finance

International business program overview.

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Doctoral students in international business have a close working relationship with the faculty, often participating in joint research projects. Students also have the opportunity to become involved in research at or through South Carolina's Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER).

The objective of the doctoral program with emphasis in international business is to prepare students for academic careers. In addition to extensive course work in international business, students are required to develop a cognate or area of functional specialization. Students often select cognate course work in areas such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, international studies and management. Students are encouraged to use the cognate to develop a program of study that establishes a strong multidisciplinary foundation supporting their functional specialization and individual research interests. Quantitative methods courses complement the international business and cognate courses to develop a strong foundation for academic research.

New Ph.D. Scholars Program provides financial support for underrepresented minority groups.

Program of study.

The international business concentration consists of at least 48 hours of course work. The courses offered in the international business area are:

• IBUS 801 Ph.D. Seminar in International Business I
• IBUS 802 Ph.D. Seminar in International Business II
• IBUS 811 Ph.D. Seminar in International Finance I
• IBUS 820 Ph.D. Seminar in International Marketing
• IBUS 830 Ph.D. Seminar in International Management
• IBUS 850 Ph.D. Seminar on Cultural Frameworks and Research

Download a list of research interests of our tenure track faculty [pdf].

International Finance Program Overview

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We are interested in equipping students who have strong interest in international finance to become leading scholars in this field. We encourage students to pursue research topics applying core finance concepts to the international arena. We also encourage interdisciplinary research with a focus on global finance.  

Building on the strengths of the international business and the finance faculties, the international finance concentration incorporates doctoral courses in international business and finance areas as follows:

• Sociological and Political Perspectives of International Business
• Economic Perspectives and International Business Theories
• Psychological and Cultural Perspectives/Strategy
• Financial Markets and Governance/MNC Financial Management
• Advanced Topics in International Finance
• MNC Management and MNC Subsidiary
• Emerging Market/Sustainability
• Doctoral Seminars in Finance
• Principles of Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Empirical Methods in Financial Research

To equip students to research and publish in top finance and international business journals, the doctoral core also includes a substantial background in econometrics, mathematical statistics and stochastic processes, along with other statistical techniques applicable to extending the theoretical and empirical understanding of international finance.

Research and Teaching Support

Doctoral students in international finance have a close working relationship with the faculty, often participating in joint research projects. Students also have the opportunity to become involved in research at or through South Carolina's Center for International Business Education and Research. When doctoral students present papers in major academic conferences, financial aid might be given to cover some of the costs.

Within the international business department, there is a computer room and an international business library for students’ use. The Moore School has a business library with an extensive collection of books, magazines and academic journals. The school subscribes to many useful electronic databases such as Datastream, Worldscope, Bloomberg, CRSP, COMPUSTAT, LexisNexis Academic, Wall Street Journal (Pro Quest Direct), EBSCO Business Source Premier, JSTOR and more. Students can download data and articles easily.

Doctoral students are required to teach one or two undergraduate business courses within their program of study. The intention is to let them gain some teaching experience before they enter the academic job market. The students will not be asked to teach many courses since their primary focus is academic research.

Besides examinations in the regular courses, students are expected to take a comprehensive examination at the end of the second academic year. In the fall semester of the third year, students are required to make a presentation of an academic paper they have written in front of the faculty and fellow doctoral students. The purpose is to encourage students to work on high-quality research papers early in the program. In the third academic year, students are expected to defend their dissertation proposal. A formal defense of the finished dissertation is made before students graduate from the program.

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"Welcome to the Global Economics and Management Ph.D. program. When you join our group of scholars you will find an environment that values intellectual rigor, strong empirical and theoretical skills, and a commitment to the highest standards in research and teaching. The faculty works very closely with Ph.D. students: our door will always be open to you. Our placement record is strong, with graduates of our program holding faculty positions at the Harvard Business School, the Yale School of Management and the Yale Department of Economics, as well as research positions at top governmental and international organizations such as the IMF, the World Bank and the Federal Reserve Board."

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Ph.d. admissions, milestone publications.

Specification Searches: Ad Hoc Inferences with Non Experimental Data Ed Leamer 1978, John Wiley & Sons

Professor Ed Leamer wrote the economics (metastatistics) book Specification Searches: Ad Hoc Inferences with Non Experimental Data. The influential work, published in 1978 by John Wiley and Sons, Inc., defined a radically new approach to inference with nonexperimental data when the statistical model is ambiguously defined. The book examines the process of model searching and its implications for inference.  

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The Diffusion of Development Romain Wacziarg (with Enrico Spolare) Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2009

Professor of Economics and GEM Area Chair Romain Wacziarg published a key paper on genetic distance and differences in income per capita across countries entitled “The Diffusion of Development” with Enrico Spolaore. The 2009 paper appeared in Quarterly Journal of Economics.  

Persecution Perpetuated: The Medieval Origins of Anti-Semitic Violence in Nazi Germany. Nico Voigtlander (with Joachim Voth) Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2013

Professor Nico Voigtlander (together with Joachim Voth) wrote the recent, widely-discussed paper “Persecution Perpetuated: The Medieval Origins of Anti-Semitic Violence in Nazi Germany.” The work, published in Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2013, 127 (3): 1339-1392, examines the persistency of cultural traits utilizing data on anti-Semitism in Germany, finding continuity at the local level over more than half a millennium.  

Left Behind: Latin America and the False Promise of Populism Sebastian Edwards 201, University of Chicago Press

Professor Sebastian Edwards’ 2010 book Left Behind: Latin America and the False Promise of Populism was published by University of Chicago Press and was well-received by the global academic community. The book explains why the nations of Latin America have failed to share in the fruits of globalization and forcefully highlights the dangers of the recent turn to economic populism in the region. You can read more about the book and UCLA Anderson’s Professor Edwards, the Henry Ford II Professor of International Economics, in the link below.  

On the Origins of Gender Roles: Women and the Plough Paolo Giuliano (with Alberto Alesina and Nathan Nunn) Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2013

Assistant Professor of Economics Paolo Giuliano won the IPUMS Research Award for her paper “On the Origins of Gender Roles: Women and the Plough” (with Alberto Alesina and Nathan Nunn.) It appeared in Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2013. The paper finds that, consistent with existing hypotheses, the descendants of societies that traditionally practiced plough agriculture, today have lower rates of female participation in the workplace, in politics, and in entrepreneurial activities, as well as a greater prevalence of attitudes favoring gender inequality.  

Alumni Success

Anusha Chari (’00)

Dissertation: Essays in International Finance

Anusha Chari's most recent work uses firm-level data to examine the effects of financial globalization on topics such as outbound FDI from emerging markets, the political economy of protectionism, the rate of return to capital in capital-poor countries, and the evolution of India's industrial composition following liberalization. Her paper " Risk Sharing and Asset Prices: Evidence from a Natural Experiment " was nominated for the Smith Breeden prize for the best paper published in Journal of Finance .

Mitsuru Igami (’12)

Dissertation: Three Essays on Creative Destruction

Mitsuru Igami's research focuses on the strategic industry dynamics of creative destruction, including innovation and productivity, market entry and exit, and mergers and acquisitions. As a graduate student, he won numerous fellowships and grants, as well as the Xavier Drèze Prize for best paper. He recently co-authored Unobserved Heterogeneity in Dynamic Games: Cannibalization and Preemptive Entry of Hamburger Chains in Canada , published in Quantitative Economics .

Peter K. Schott (’99)

Dissertation: Three Essays on Factor Endowments, the Distribution of Production, and Trade

Peter Schott was recently named Juan Trippe Professor of International Economics at the Yale School of Management and holds a joint appointment in Yale University's Department of Economics. His research has appeared in academic outlets and popular media, including the New Yorker , the Economist , the New York Times , the Wall Street Journal and the Harvard Business Review . While at UCLA Anderson he coauthored, with Ed Leamer, " Does Natural Resource Abundance Increase Latin American Income Inequality? "

Juan Marcos Wlasiuk (’13)

Dissertation: Essays on International Development

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The UCL Global Business School for Health (GBSH) postgraduate research programme is varied and interdisciplinary. It aims to develop cutting-edge, applied research for health and social care that may have international and/or fieldwork components, building on the expertise and network of world-class academics.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

Prospective students should apply at least four months before their intended start date. If you require a visa we recommend allowing for more time.

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A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree and a Master's degree (including integrated Masters) in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Applicants who do not hold a Master's degree but who have extensive relevant work experience should contact the department: [email protected]

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

Healthcare needs to be sustainable and affordable for all, but it is also under strain across the globe. To address this challenge, the UCL Global Business School for Health, the world's first business school for health, offers a unique interdisciplinary environment, covering relevant topics from management to AI, to train exceptional students to tackle the most pressing issues healthcare is facing. As a postgraduate research student, you enrol for a three-year PhD with the presentation of a thesis at the end of the third year. Students are initially registered for an MPhil, upgrading to a PhD subject to satisfactory academic progress. During the programme, you will meet weekly with your supervisory team and needs for further training and support will be closely monitored, identified, and provided.  All postgraduate research students are expected to undertake 10 pro-rata days of skills training each year. This will include courses on research design and statistics, presentation skills and career planning. This programme is delivered from UCL’s state-of-the-art bespoke facilities on our UCL East campus , on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London. The UCL Global Business School for Health is situated in the Marshgate building with access to hi-tech teaching areas and collaboration spaces, a library, and a refectory. 

Who this course is for

The UCL Global Business School for Health is looking for exceptional, motivated students that want to work in a world-class environment at the bleeding edge of healthcare research. Enthusiasm for healthcare problematics, intellectual curiosity and being able to work efficiently in a team are mandatory.

What this course will give you

The UCL Global Business School for Health offers a range of research routes from purely quantitative to qualitative. This will prepare you to successfully pursue careers in research, healthcare management, consultancy and policy influencing or creating organisations with a focus on improving health outcomes.

The foundation of your career

The range of expertise at the Global Business School for Health means our PhD programme can prepare you for a range of careers, including academia, policy development, and industry.

Employability

You will gain experience and cutting-edge knowledge in at least one area relevant to the provision and improvement of healthcare delivery, depending on the direction of your research. You will develop evidence-based problem-solving capacities drawing upon the most innovative methods, be comfortable working with a range of professionals and be exposed to both quantitative and qualitative aspects of research. You will develop a clear view of the most pressing challenges facing healthcare. 

As a PhD student you will be an integral part of the department research force and you will be invited to staff events and staff lead activities and socials, including regular research seminar series. The school i s in the process of setting up a new DBA health programme that includes modules that PhD students can audit.

You will be encouraged to participate in faculty and UCL wide events as collaboration between departments is strongly encouraged and PGR events are regularly organised at the faculty level.

Financial support is offered for the organisation of academic related student lead initiatives.

Teaching and learning

During the course of your PhD, you will have ample opportunities to develop your research and transferable skills:

• Research and transferable skills development programme through the UCL skill development that offers courses specifically aimed at PGR students.
• Audit the Doctorate in Business Administration modules, our other PGR degree that includes a taught component. These cover material from management to statistics.
• Audit modules across the whole of UCL to acquire new knowledge beneficial to your research.
• Acquire and improve your own teaching skills by being a paid Post-Graduate Teaching Assistant.

At the end of the three years you will submit a PhD thesis that is examined by two experts, one internal to UCL and one external, during a viva voce examination. They then assess whether the submitted work and the defence you provide fulfil the criteria for a PhD.

The PhD is a personal project, and it is expected that it will lead by the student and completed independently or within a collaboration group. The frequency and length of the one-to-one interactions with the supervisory team are to be decided between the student and the supervisors but can be expected to be at least 1 hour every week/two weeks. It is important to note that the students will be part of the life of the department and are expected to interact and learn not only from their supervisors but from all academics.

Research areas and structure

Our evolving UCL GBSH research themes:

• Financial, operational and systems improvements in healthcare
• Consumerisation of health and healthcare through digitalisation
• Future of health work and the healthcare workforce

Find out more on the UCL GBSH website.

Research environment

The UCL Global Business School for Health has a Deputy Director for Research who will run bi-weekly research seminar series for staff and students. We envision our PGR projects to be interdisciplinary and run collaboratively with other departments. Supervision will be provided from GBSH academics and possibly various Institutes from the UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences and academics and departments in other UCL faculties. Similarly to the School, the UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences strongly encourages collaboration between the departments and integrating GBSH students into the wider faculty. The faculty also organise events for all PGR students, including Induction. Financial support is offered for academic-related student-led initiatives that promote PGR integration in the school and across UCL. Events linking the Bloomsbury and UCL East campuses are encouraged including multi-day retreats for staff and students. PhD students are integral members of the School’s research force and as such you will be invited to staff events and staff-led activities and socials. The School is in the process of setting up a new DBA Health programme, part of which we will create the below modules that will be open to all GBSH MPhil/PhD students to audit as part of their knowledge and skills development:

• Understanding Applied Research in Healthcare Management
• Research Methods and Design
• Data Analysis
• Digital Health Research Methods and Tools
• Health Systems thinking
• Research and Co-Production with Patients
• Communication for Healthcare Management

The School will have a dedicated budget for conference support of staff and research students along with a Graduate Tutor for research students.

You will initially register as a MPhil candidate and should have your first upgrade attempt within 18 months of your start date. Students will need to submit a literature review, first draft of your upgrade report and a final draft of your upgrade report before the upgrade viva. You will be required to complete at least 20 training points, equivalent to approximately 10 days pro-rata worth of training per year.

The normal duration of the studies for part-time students is 5 years, with the upgrade viva from MPhil to PhD normally taking place between months 15 and 30.

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Fees and funding

Fees for this course, additional costs.

Additional fees can be requested to cover for fieldwork, equipment or anything else that may be needed for the PhD work to be completed. Generally, these costs will not be in excess of £10000 and are agreed, as well as their mode of funding, with the student prior to their enrolment in the programme.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

Prospective students are encouraged to contact members of staff, who can provide help and guidance to apply for scholarships and fellowships .

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

• Why you want to study Global Business for Health MPhil/PhD at graduate level
• Why you want to study Global Business for Health MPhil/PhD at UCL
• What particularly attracts you to this programme
• How your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging programme
• Where you would like to go professionally with your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Year of entry: 2024-2025

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Description The PhD in Management combines rigorous exploration at the intersection of theory and practice. The programme will concentrate on research projects which have a high-level of integration of best practices in management. The programme will provide students with the knowledge and ability to engage in critical thinking with regard to promoting sustainable public and private sector development. Emphasizing research in many disciplines such as business models, leadership, accounting/finance, strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing and human resource management. The educational programme consists of three stages:

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Admissions The PhD in Management is designed for university graduates in any field who have completed a Master’s level degree and who would like to pursue in-depth research in a management discipline.

Admission to the PhD program will be based on the following: 1) a Masters-level Degree, in which a student has received a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; 2) letters of recommendation; 3) proficiency in English and; 4) a 1500-word preliminary research proposal.

Applicants with a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score would be considered an advantage.

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Dissertation The final dissertation is an independent piece of work of high academic standards regarding problem statements, the definition of concepts; methodological, theoretical, and empirical bases; documentation of findings; conclusions and limitations. A final Viva defence of your research and your knowledge of the academic area in which your research has been carried out will be conducted with assessment by internal and external academic experts in the field. The dissertation must contribute to developing new academic knowledge and be of a standard

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If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after this date has passed.

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• Join one of the world's most innovative and ambitious doctoral research schools.
• Work alongside a range of specialists conducting cutting-edge research in business, marketing management and strategy.
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For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): £4,786 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,000
• PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): £2,393 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,500

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

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• ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) PhD Studentships - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• Alliance Manchester Business School PhD Studentships 2024 Entry - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries)
• Humanities Doctoral Academy Humanitarian Scholarship 2024 Entry
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (Least Developed Countries and Fragile States)
• RADMA Doctoral Studies Funding 2024 Entry - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry
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• President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Awards - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry

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Global Business Management (International Only) - 967

This comprehensive 2-year post-graduate program will prepare you for a wide variety of business management careers.  Learning from experienced international business professionals you will gain a critical understanding of the important elements of supporting a global business while gaining a cultural orientation to Canada and the communication skills necessary to be effective in a global business setting.  

The program will expose you to foundational international and Canadian business practices and help you strengthen your English communication, math, and statistical skills, within your first year of studies. Advanced international business practices will be covered in your second year, including Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales and Negotiation, E-Commerce, Finance, Business Analytics and Project Management, leading you to the development of an international business capstone project. 

Program Highlights

• Advance your global business, language, and cross-cultural competency skills needed to launch a successful international management career.
• Apply your learning through experiential learning opportunities with online decision-making simulations, role-plays, and case analyses.
• Benefit from entrepreneurial perspectives and insights from leading industry professionals.
• Mohawk College is located in Hamilton, Ontario, amid the Toronto- Waterloo Innovation Corridor, home to more than 15,000 technology companies and thousands of start-ups that require talented people to help them turn their research strength into global commercial success. 

What you'll learn

• Use industry-standard tools and techniques to transform raw data into meaningful information to support business decision-making.
• Research potential business opportunities with an understanding of cultural, financial, legal, and distribution issues.
• Take your business strategy global by understanding customer needs and gathering business requirements.
• Identify the risks and financial rewards of different international investment alternatives.
• Create strategies and business plans to develop and support the global business presence of a company.
• Develop B2B sales and negotiation skills as well as a personal brand to launch a successful professional career in Canada or abroad.

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• Equivalent work experience in a business or financial setting will be considered on an individual basis
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• Apply cumulative program knowledge through a capstone research project

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If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.  *

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We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program.  *  

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• International Business Management - Product Management

This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.

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Dell Systems: DELL G3 15 , DELL G3 17

The Dell Systems listed above meet the minimum specifications. A search of DELL’s website entering the various criteria for RAM will list laptops that will meet the specifications. Don’t forget to access Mohawk’s purchasing discount if buying online. You can do so by, logging to your MyMohawk account, on the left-hand navigation select Technology Solutions, Computer Store. Use your Mohawk College email to receive an exclusive coupon code.

MacBooks can be used however PC Platforms are preferred. Applications may not behave the same way as they do in Windows, students using MacBooks may need to make a hard-disk partition to allow Windows to run.

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Students will be advised how to access program specific software during Orientation. All required software is free to use while on campus through Apps@Mohawk College.

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A Worldwide Network: The Benefit of Online Global MBA Programs

The COVID-19 pandemic practically shut down international travel and profoundly stemmed the flow of international students from country to country. Surprisingly, it did not have quite the same impact on the transborder flow of goods. In fact, a 2023 McKinsey Global Institute report suggests that the US and Europe experienced an uptick of around 6 percent in resource and manufactured goods flows in 2020 and 2021, at the peak of pandemic disruptions.

That same McKinsey report notes that every region of the world depends on another to provide at least 25 percent of its essential products (those could be goods, minerals, or even data). The takeaway: nothing, not even a pandemic, seems likely to slow the growth of international business. Even so, global business operators will continue to face significant challenges. Operating across borders successfully requires leadership with high-level management capabilities and interdisciplinary awareness. It requires highly skilled and versatile leaders.

Success in the international business landscape requires mastery of more than business fundamentals. It demands an understanding of business contextualized by a firm grasp of international affairs. They need to understand international laws and regulations; cultural, political, and religious considerations; international supply chain; and sustainable business dynamics, for starters. That’s what the Master of Global Business Administration program at Tufts University delivers. Read on to learn how the degree program helps students build the skill sets and cultivate a worldwide network that could bring them closer to their career goals. 

Take Your Business Career International With a Global MBA

Gain foundational business and international affairs knowledge at tufts, what is a master of global business administration.

A Master of Global Business Administration combines the key features of a traditional Master of Business Administration and a master’s in international affairs to teach international business within a broader, more nuanced context. The GBA program merges core business curriculum with a global perspective on economics, law, social, and environmental impact to prepare students to lead in the complex world of multinational business.

In contrast, MBAs typically equip students with foundational skill sets applicable across a broad range of businesses and business functions. These may include accounting, marketing, strategy, finance, operations, supply chain management, and communication courses.

The Benefits of an Online Global Business Administration Program

Tuft’s Master of Global Business Administration provides prospective students with foundational business knowledge informed by an international perspective. The program is especially well-suited to professionals who aspire to: 

• Pivot careers: Students looking to enter the global business forum will develop new, career-changing skills to supplement their existing skill sets.
• Advance along a current career trajectory: Students learn how to apply existing business knowledge and skills to global commerce, gaining critical international legal, cultural, and political context in the process
• Develop network s : Students study with international changemakers, learn alongside peers from across professional sectors and geographic locations, and graduate to join a worldwide alumni network.
• Transition between sectors: The program teaches fundamental principles and skills applicable across social, public, and private enterprises in the global marketplace, facilitating career shifts from one sector to another. 
• Make an impact : The Master of Global Business Administration encompasses the skills required to impact environmental, social, legal, and regulatory policies and practice.

Joining a Diverse Cohort of GBA Students

The Tufts GBA program prepares students for proactive leadership that anticipates industry trends and devises forward-thinking strategies and solutions. The curriculum covers the skills required to excel in global business—communication, analytics,marketing, finance, entrepreneurship—within an international framework that builds contextual intelligence. Students develop a 360-degree perspective that factors geopolitical, legal, social, and environmental issues into business decisions. 

The diversity of the student body is part of the process. Successful GBA cohorts typically convene students from varied ethnic, linguistic, academic, and professional backgrounds. Tufts’ GBA program features a diverse student body reflecting the modern business world. Students hail from numerous countries and US states; to date, 34 languages have been represented in the program. Cohorts also represent diverse career experiences; prior and current students have included analysts, business owners, marketing directors, intelligence officers, and political advisors.

Solidify Business Foundations, Gain Crucial International Affairs Context

The Tufts GBA program presents experiential international course content through video case studies, interactive sessions, and group work . The program offers required sources and electives in four disciplines:

• Business Foundations solidifies your core skill set with classes such as Global Marketing Management, International Supply Chains, and Sustainable Business Dynamics. 
• Global Context informs your business knowledge with global insights. Courses include International Security, Negotiating Leadership, and The Politics of the Global Economy. 
• International Law comprises International Business Law and Mergers and Acquisitions, where students focus on legal context and cross-border transactions
• Analytical Tools concentrates on quantitative reasoning with courses such as Decision Analysis for Business or Managerial Economics.

The Tufts GBA curriculum includes on-campus and international immersions . The on-campus immersion, held at Tufts University’s Boston campus, commences the capstone project and gives students the opportunity to collaborate in person and attend faculty-led seminars. The international immersion offers networking opportunities; students can access high-ranking international business leaders who share their first-hand experience managing global business challenges. 

How a GBA Can Support Your Career Goals

Many industries and sectors operate internationally; a GBA can help you add the skills and expertise these employers seek. Here are five examples of career paths that could benefit from the international business training you’ll receive in a GBA program:

• Multinational corporations: Businesses operating internationally must understand the nuances of international law, cultural differences, and global economics and how they affect labor laws, supply chains, political instability, security issues, and trade.
• Nonprofit and multilateral organizations: Addressing food security, human rights concerns, sustainability efforts, and climate change typically involves complex negotiations managing diverse and potentially opposing viewpoints. 
• Consulting: Providing global organizations with complex strategic, social, and political guidance requires a strong background in analytics and international affairs.
• Finance: Evolving trends can affect public and corporate finance. Understanding global macroeconomic, policy, regulatory, and legal circumstances can prepare your organization for market volatility.
• Public sector and military: Strong management skills and a firm grasp of complex real-world issues are paramount when facing policy, security, and economic challenges.

Lead an Emerging Market by Pursuing Your Online GBA from Tufts

Earning an from an accredited university can bring you one step closer to your career goals. Ranked among the top universities for global policy, public affairs, and international studies programs by Foreign Policy Magazine , The Fletcher School at Tufts University offers an online GBA that couples foundational business education with international context.

The Fletcher School has produced Fortune 500 CEOs, heads of state, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit and military leaders since 1933. Students who graduate from this program will join an alumni network that lives and works in over 135 countries. 

Earning a Master of Global Business Administration from Tufts demonstrates your ability to analyze trends, anticipate international business risks and opportunities, and build a network to advance your career. Contact a Tufts’ enrollment advisor to learn more about the degree, or start your application today .

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