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Strategy and International Business PhD at University of Northampton

University of Northampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

If you are a graduate in business studies, management or a similar discipline, this PhD offers the opportunity to undertake original research in strategy and international business. Graduates move into academia or senior roles in multinationals, consultancies and international organisations.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law  |  Department: Business Management  |  Duration: PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or; Part Time 3 years - 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October, March  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Strategy and International Business PhD programme is a way for you to hone your specialism in the area, and to improve your skills in research, academic writing, presentation, and practice. While developing and setting up your research projects, you will initially receive general and project-specific training to enable you to conduct your research effectively and independently.

Career pathways

A PhD in International Business and Strategy from UON can open doors to a successful career. This includes academia, or moving into higher management positions in large multinationals, leading consulting firms, or governmental and non-governmental organisations worldwide.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The key requirements for a successful application are: A first or upper second-class (2:1) honours degree, or master’s degree from a UK university or international equivalent in a relevant subject area A well-developed research proposal English language: Applicants whose first language is not English are expected to have obtained an overall score of 7.0 in IELTS, with no element below 6.5 especially in writing (or equivalent). Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered.

Intake: October, March

Duration: PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or; Part Time 3 years - 6 years

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