University of Northampton

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 £500
  • Chevening 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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