PhD in Business and Management

Program Overview

The PhD in Business and Management from IBS Budapest is an English-language program that focuses on developing employable expertise through in-depth research. It consists of two stages: probationary PhD status and full PhD status, where students conduct independent research and write a thesis. The program emphasizes supervised research and offers opportunities for students to present their work at conferences and publish in academic journals. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research and development, consulting, and management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The PhD in Business and Management from IBS Budapest is an English-language program that leads to a degree conferred by the University of Buckingham.
It focuses on developing employable expertise through in-depth research.
• Objectives: The program aims to produce graduates with:
• Advanced research skills in business and management
• A deep understanding of the scientific principles underlying products and processes
• The ability to manage and market knowledge-intensive products

Outline:

• Structure: The program consists of two stages:
• Probationary PhD Status: Students develop a research and writing plan and prepare a formal research proposal.
• Full PhD Status: Students conduct independent research and write a thesis.
• Course Schedule: The program does not have compulsory teaching, but students are strongly encouraged to attend workshops on research methods and academic writing.
• Modules: The program does not have formal modules, but students are expected to develop expertise in a specialized area of business and management.

Assessment:

• Methods: Assessment is based on:
• Annual Progress Review: Students present their research proposal and defend its feasibility.
• Thesis: Students submit a thesis of up to 100,000 words presenting the results of their research.

Teaching:

• Methods: The program emphasizes supervised research, which allows students to work closely with faculty mentors.
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced researchers in business and management.
• Unique Approaches: The program offers opportunities for students to present their research at conferences and publish in academic journals.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program prepares graduates for careers in:
• Academia
• Research and development
• Consulting
• Management
• Opportunities: Graduates may pursue opportunities in a variety of industries, including business, finance, healthcare, and government.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program typically find employment in high-level positions with competitive salaries.

Tuition fee per year € 6,200 Tuition fee for the full programme € 18,600 Validation fee € 1,200