Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

PhDDoctoralBusiness & Finance

About This Programme

UOWD's research doctorate, currently offered in Business. Full-time over four years or part-time over six to eight years, supervised by UOWD faculty. Total programme fee AED 248,062.50.

Course Highlights

A research doctorate administered by the School of Business.
48 credit points of research training plus a ~80,000-word thesis.
Supervised by a team of at least two academics.
Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.

What You'll Study

A research degree combining 48 credit points of coursework and research training with a 144-credit-point research thesis (~80,000 words), supervised by a team of at least two PhD-qualified academics.

Research Training (48 cp)

Business Research Proposal
Applied Data Analysis12 credits
Introduction to Research and Research Methods12 credits
Literature Review12 credits
Fundamentals for HDR Writing

Thesis (144 cp)

Research Thesis (~80,000 words)144 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A master's degree with academic transcripts, a 3–5 page research proposal, a CV with research experience, two letters of recommendation, and nomination of a primary and co-supervisor. Two-stage selection: application review then an interview presenting the proposal.

English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (6.0 each band), assessed alongside the proposal and interview.

Officially published total fee AED 248,062.50 (VAT inclusive) for the degree — approximately AED 62,016 per year over four years.

Careers

Graduates pursue academic careers in universities and colleges, research organisations, and specialist research units in government and business.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia, TEQSA-registered).

Programme Details

Award

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

Master's degree + research proposal + IELTS 6.5

Duration

4 years

Qualification

PhD

Subject Area

Business & Finance

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Research doctorate

Tuition Fee

AED 62,016/yr

Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and research funding may be available.

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What You'll Study

A research degree combining 48 credit points of coursework and research training with a 144-credit-point research thesis (~80,000 words), supervised by a team of at least two PhD-qualified academics.

Research Training (48 cp)

Business Research Proposal
Applied Data Analysis12 credits
Introduction to Research and Research Methods12 credits
Literature Review12 credits
Fundamentals for HDR Writing

Thesis (144 cp)

Research Thesis (~80,000 words)144 credits

Entry Requirements

English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (6.0 each band), assessed alongside the proposal and interview.

Officially published total fee AED 248,062.50 (VAT inclusive) for the degree — approximately AED 62,016 per year over four years.