Program Overview

Program Overview

The PhD in Strategy and International Business is a doctoral program offered through the Department of Management at the Miami Herbert Business School. The program focuses on scholarly research on topics pertaining to strategic management and international business, as well as their interfaces.

Objective

Research in strategic management and international business has gradually converged. The PhD in Strategy and International Business was created in response to these developments. Most faculty members in the Strategy/International Business area do research at the intersection of strategic management and international business.

Who's It For?

The PhD in Strategy and International Business focuses on scholarly research on topics pertaining to strategic management and international business, as well as their interfaces. Topics examined include:

• Corporate strategy
• Corporate governance
• Management of multinational enterprises
• International entry strategies
• Strategic alliances
• Strategy in emerging economies
• Among others

Program Details

• Program Type: Doctoral
• Location: On Campus
• Time Commitment: Full Time
• Start Date: August

Curriculum

A typical student in Strategy/International Business would take the following core courses in Year 1:

• Statistics I and II
• Research Methods
• Strategic Management Research
• Social Psychology All students in the PhD in Business also complete a core curriculum.

Faculty

The program is led by world-class scholars, including:

• Wei Shi, Director, PhD programs and Professor, Management
• Marco Testoni, Assistant Professor
• John M. Mezias, Associate Professor, Management
• Yadong Luo, Emery M. Findley, Jr. Distinguished Chair

Research Areas

The program emphasizes theoretical training and research methodologies, preparing doctoral students for academic careers as influential scholars in the area of strategy or international business. Research areas include:

• Strategic management
• International business
• Corporate strategy
• Corporate governance
• Management of multinational enterprises
• International entry strategies
• Strategic alliances
• Strategy in emerging economies

Program Coordinator

Dr. Wei Shi is Professor of Management and Program Coordinator for the PhD in Business - Strategy and International Business program.