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Ph.D in Business Administration

About the Program

The Ph.D in Business Administration is offered in partnership with Dublin City University. It aims to provide students with a distinctive educational and research environment, equipping them with advanced capabilities in knowledge transfer, leadership, scientific research, and ethical values to meet industry demands, serve society, and promote sustainable development in the field of business.

Admission Requirements

1. A master's degree with a grade of no less than very good.
2. A minimum overall score of 6.5 in ACADEMIC IELTS. Applicants may be exempted from the English test requirement if their academic qualification is obtained from an English-speaking country, or if they have obtained a master's degree in business administration offered in cooperation between PNU and DCU, or a master's degree in languages and English translation, applied linguistics, or English literature, provided that the applicant passes the personal interview.
3. Pass the admission interview.
4. Submission of the PhD research proposal.

Program Details

• Program Language: English
• Number of Hours: 72 Hours
• Target Group: Female and Male
• Study Plan: The duration of the program is four years.
• Tuition Fee: 64,000 Riyal Saudi per year.