PhD Business Administration at University of Essex

PhD in Business Administration at Essex Business School, covering research at the frontier of issues relevant to regional, national and global businesses, in management studies and business analytics. Previous student research has included SME strategies in developed and developing countries, internationalisation of businesses, and the knowledge-driven economy and its impact on organisations.

Faculty: Essex Business School  |  Department: Essex Business School  |  Duration: 3 - 4 years full-time  |  Intake: April 2027, October 2027, April 2028  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research degree without a taught structure: after induction you take advanced research methods training and compulsory modules tailored to your research needs, define your research questions in year one, then collect and analyse data and write your thesis under supervision.

Career pathways

Doctoral graduates have secured roles in academia at international universities and in public and private sector organisations, including Leeds University Business School, Cambridge Education and EY.

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