PhD Business at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City Business School have a long and successful history in the field of business research. The wide range of experiences, skills and specialisms within the faculty allow us to have one of the most diverse business research degree portfolios in the country. There are three entry dates to the programme each academic year, in September, February and May.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Business and Management  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time; 4-7 years distance learning  |  Study mode: full-time/online/part-time  |  Intake: September 2026, February 2027, May 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are a number of key themes underpinning research in Birmingham City Business School: Change management and organisational development/transformation Complexity, behavioural & neuroscience approaches to leadership Exploration of contemporary issues in international and comparative human resource management We work closely with all kinds of companies to produce collaborative and bespoke research projects and engage in knowledge transfer partnerships (KTPs) throughout the UK and beyond.

Career pathways

The Doctor of Philosophy or PhD is recognised worldwide and is often an essential requirement for those wishing to follow an academic or research or consultancy career in industry or commerce. Our Business Management PhD research degree has been designed to help you achieve a career in industry, research and/or academia.

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