PhD in Management

PhDDoctoralBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

A research doctorate in management (3–5 years) offered full-time, part-time and employee-based, with research training and a thesis. Annual fee AED 6,300 (full-time).

Course Highlights

A research doctorate in management.
Full-time, part-time and employee-based modes.
Research training plus a supervised thesis.
Low annual research fee (AED 6,300 full-time).

What You'll Study

A research degree (3–5 years) in the Manipal Business School, combining research training with a supervised thesis, offered full-time, part-time and employee-based.

Research Training

Research Methodology
Research Proposal
Coursework in the research area

Thesis

Supervised Research
Thesis / Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Academic: A master's degree (1–2 years, minimum 60%) or a four-year bachelor's (minimum 75%) from a UGC-recognised institution, plus a research proposal.

English: Minimum 60% in English (or IELTS/TOEFL).

Two-stage selection: application review then an interview presenting the proposal.

Careers

Graduates pursue academic careers, research roles, and specialist research and advisory units in industry and government.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

CAA-accredited (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA 5-star.

Programme Details

Award

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

Master's (min 60%) or 4-year bachelor's (min 75%) + research proposal

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Research doctorate

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 6,300/yr

Apply online at apply.manipaldubai.com. Annual fee AED 6,300 full-time (AED 12,600 part-time).

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Next intakes

Sep

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