PhD Postgraduate research opportunities in Business

The PhD postgraduate research opportunities in business at Liverpool John Moores University are designed to offer students the chance to conduct research opportunities to work at the forefront of development with leading experts. Students can choose to study the programme either full-time and may select from a wide array of subjects for their research topic within business.

During the programme, students will be allocated up to four supervisors, including a lead supervisor who will work with them throughout their studies and provide them with appropriate levels of support and guidance. To earn a PhD, you must demonstrate expertise in a specialised field and make an original, personal contribution, whether by deepening the understanding of a problem, advancing existing knowledge, or generating new ideas. Examiners will expect you to possess a leading level of insight into your chosen area of study.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) provides excellent teaching, carries out important research, and has a rapport with many industries. This means they offer education that focuses on your future career in subjects like business, engineering, health, and the arts. For those interested in global business, LJMU’s MSc International Business and Management course has a special module created by Harvard Business School called ‘Microeconomics of Competitiveness’. This gives students an advantage when it comes to understanding international business strategy.

As part of the application process, applicants are expected to submit a research proposal that outlines their intended area of study, its significance, and the approach they plan to take. While students don’t need to be experts, they should show a good grasp of the subject and explain how their research will add value to the field.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should possess a minimum of a master's degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject.
• The University also welcomes applications from those with non-standard qualifications who can demonstrate knowledge, experience, and skills developed in the workplace or other settings relevant to the programme of research.

English Proficiency:

International students must show English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual component scoring below 5.5.

For international students enrolling in the PhD postgraduate research opportunities in business from Liverpool John Moores University, the tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year are £18,500.

LJMU supports its students by providing a range of scholarships to reduce their financial burdens. Postgraduate scholarships include tuition fee reductions and are often offered in partnership with external funding organisations such as the British Council and Chevening. For instance, all self-sponsoring students are automatically eligible for a scholarship that is worth up to £4,000.

Graduates of the PhD postgraduate research opportunities in business from Liverpool John Moores University can pursue various career roles, including 

• Research Assistant
• Business Development Manager
• Business Analyst
• Business Operations Manager
• University Lecturer 
• Human Resource Specialist

To apply for this programme, you're expected to go through LJMU’s online application portal. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.