PhD in Management
About This Programme
A 60-credit AACSB-accredited research doctorate across strategic management and corporate leadership, entrepreneurship and family business, and organisational behaviour and HRM, with a 30-credit dissertation. Prepares graduates to become leading scholars and researchers.
Course Highlights
- Balanced quantitative and qualitative research-methods training
- 12 credits of program-required core plus 18 credits of research electives
- 30-credit dissertation on an original management research question
- Prepares graduates for research and academic leadership careers
What You'll Study
A research doctorate combining quantitative and qualitative research-methods training, a qualifying and comprehensive examination, and a 30-credit dissertation.
Program Required Courses (12 credits)
- BUS 701 Philosophical Foundations of Business Research3 credits
- MGT 710 Quantitative Research Methods in Management3 credits
- MGT 711 Qualitative Research Methods in Management3 credits
- MGT 712 Theories of Management and Organizational Behavior3 credits
Research Electives (minimum 18 credits)
- MGT 713 Advanced Research in Strategic Management3 credits
- MGT 714 Advanced Entrepreneurship Research3 credits
- MGT 715 Research in Corporate Governance and Leadership3 credits
- MGT 716 Advanced Research in Human Resource Management3 credits
- MGT 720 Research in International Business3 credits
- MGT 721 Advanced Research in Knowledge Management3 credits
- MGT 722 Current Topics in Family Business3 credits
- MGT 723 Research in Management of Technology and Innovation3 credits
- MGT 724 Research in Ethics and Social Issues in Management3 credits
Examinations & Dissertation (30 credits)
- MGT 790 Qualifying Examination0 credits
- MGT 791 Comprehensive Examination0 credits
- MGT 799 Dissertation30 credits
Entry Requirements
A written and oral qualifying examination is taken during the programme.
Careers
Graduates take academic faculty and senior research roles in management, strategy, entrepreneurship and organizational behavior.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
AACSB-accredited School of Business Administration; UAE CAA-licensed
Programme Details
Award
PhD in Management
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall)
Typical Offer
Master's degree with CGPA 3.00/4.0 (or direct-entry bachelor's at CGPA 3.50), IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; up to 6 credits of MBA bridging courses may be required
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 82,200/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.