Program Structure:
The PhD in Business Studies is a full-time, research-intensive doctoral program consisting of coursework, comprehensive examinations, and thesis research.
PhD Studies Stages:
Degree Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 18 Credit Hours |
| Thesis | Mandatory (24 Credit Hours) |
| Minimum Courses | 6 |
| Course Level | Doctoral Level |
| Minimum CGPA | 3.0 |
Students complete coursework in consultation with their supervisor and the Program Director.
Areas of Concentration
The program offers specialization opportunities in:
List of Available courses*
| Sr. No | PhD in Business Studies List of Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| 2 | Marketing Theories and Models | 3 |
| 3 | Consumer Insights | 3 |
| 4 | Strategic Brand Management | 3 |
| 5 | Advertising and Society | 3 |
| 6 | Advanced Operations Management | 3 |
| 7 | Seminar in Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| 8 | Seminar in Organization Theory | 3 |
| 9 | Seminar in Strategy | 3 |
| 10 | Pedagogy for Business Studies | 3 |
| 11 | Research in International Management | 3 |
| 12 | International Finance | 3 |
| 13 | Coding for Finance Research | 3 |
| 14 | Financial Econometrics | 3 |
| 15 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 |
| 16 | Empirical Asset Pricing | 3 |
| 17 | Advanced Research Methodologies | 3 |
| 18 | Qualitative Research and Analysis | 3 |
| 19 | Quantitative Research and Analysis | 3 |
| 20 | Academic Writing & Communication | 3 |
| 21 | Philosophy of Business and Organization | 3 |
*Note: Courses of 600 level and above may be added to this list depending upon the faculty availability and students’ requirements.
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