Program Overview

PhD Programme Details

The PhD programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in management, with a focus on research and academic excellence. The programme is structured around two tracks: the Economic-Sociology Based Programme of Study and the Psychology-Sociology Based Programme of Study.

Economic-Sociology Based Programme of Study

This programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in economic theory and methodology, as well as a deep understanding of sociological concepts and research methods. The programme consists of the following courses:

• BZD6000 Applied Economics (Individual decision-making, competitive markets, risk aversion, theory of the firm)
• BZD6001 Model Building Workshop I: Static Models (Application: Simple strategic games, asymmetric information, moral hazard and incentives)
• BZD6003 Applied Econometrics I (Introductory Economics, Econometric Analysis of Cross Section and Panel Data)
• BZD6004 Applied Econometrics II (Experiments, Field and Laboratory, Causal Inference and Identification)
• Concentration Seminar A and B
• Economics Elective or Institutional Environment
• Elective Course (core, methods, seminars)
• Concentration Seminar C and D

Psychology-Sociology Based Programme of Study

This programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in psychological theory and methodology, as well as a deep understanding of sociological concepts and research methods. The programme consists of the following courses:

• BZD6008 Cognition and Affect – Foundations of individual, interpersonal, and group behaviour
• BZD6009 Motivation and Interpersonal Processes – Social psychological foundations of decision-making, judgment, and related topics
• BZD6010 Seminar in Research Methods
• BZD6011 Advanced Quantitative Methods or BZD6012 Experimental Design
• Concentration Seminar A and B
• Elective Course (core, methods, seminars)
• Core Course (BZD6000 Applied Economics, Organisational Theory, or Institutional Environment)
• Concentration Seminar C and D

Programme Structure

The PhD programme is structured around a two-track system, with students completing a series of core courses, electives, and concentration seminars. The programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in management, with a focus on research and academic excellence.

Admissions

Admission to the PhD programme is competitive, and applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A master's degree in a relevant field
• A strong academic record
• A research proposal that aligns with the programme's research areas
• English language proficiency

Financial Support

The university offers a range of financial support options to PhD students, including scholarships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships.

Research Areas

The PhD programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in management, with a focus on research and academic excellence. The programme's research areas include:

• Accounting
• Analytics & Operations
• Finance
• Management & Organisation
• Marketing
• Real Estate
• Strategy & Policy

Departments

The university has a range of departments that support the PhD programme, including:

• Accounting
• Analytics & Operations
• Finance
• Management & Organisation
• Marketing
• Real Estate
• Strategy & Policy

Research Centres

The university has a range of research centres that support the PhD programme, including:

• Business Analytics Centre
• Centre for Governance & Sustainability (CGS)
• Centre for Investor Protection (CIP)