Talem

Helping families find the perfect educational institution in the UAE since 2025.

Explore

  • Nurseries
  • Schools
  • Universities

Emirates

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Browse by Emirates

Company

  • Our Story
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2025-2026 Talem EdHub Portal. All rights reserved.

American University of Sharjah/Programmes/PhD in Management

PhD in Management

PhDDoctoralBusiness & Finance

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

Academic: A relevant master's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (or exceptional direct entry from a bachelor's with at least 3.50). Applicants submit three reference letters, a CV and a statement of purpose.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, or EmSAT English 1550; waived if the previous degree was taught in English.

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.

EnquireView American University of Sharjah
Next intakes
AugJan

Related Programmes in Business & Finance

Master of Business Administration

MBA2 years

AED 90,420/yr

Master of Business Data Analytics

MBDA2 years

AED 82,200/yr

Master of Science in Accounting

MS2 years

AED 82,200/yr

Master of Science in Economics and Policy

MS2 years

AED 65,565/yr

Talem

Helping families find the perfect educational institution in the UAE since 2025.

Explore

  • Nurseries
  • Schools
  • Universities

Emirates

  • Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah
  • Browse by Emirates

Company

  • Our Story
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

© 2025-2026 Talem EdHub Portal. All rights reserved.