
Strategy and International Business PhD
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
If you are a graduate in Business Studies or Management or a similar discipline, this Strategy and International Business PhD programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. This PhD programme will offer you the opportunity to undertake original research in Strategy and International Business. Our postgraduate research students are drawn from all over the world, and you will benefit from a dynamic research environment including supervision from internationally renowned Faculty of Business and Law, dedicated support, and outstanding facilities.
In this programme, you will develop your critical thinking, intellectual capacity, and creativity. Successful oral defence (viva voce) of the final thesis will provide you with the highest qualification that any UK university can award. It will also offer you an excellent opportunity to develop your career in academia or move into higher management positions in the industry.
Find out more about the following Research institutes and centres: The closing dates for applications for the next October intake is 1 August, and for the next March intake is 11 December.
Key highlights
- Original research in strategy and international business
- Supervision from internationally renowned Faculty of Business and Law
- International cohort of postgraduate research students
- Develops critical thinking, intellectual capacity and creativity
- Thesis assessed by oral defence (viva voce)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Academic researcher
- Strategy director
- International business manager
- Senior management consultant
Cost of study
International: £16,850
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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