Pursue original research at the highest level of management scholarship
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The Doctor of Philosophy in Management at Meritus University represents the pinnacle of achievement in business and management scholarship, developing visionary researchers and strategic leaders.
This research-intensive programme guides candidates through rigorous, supervisor-led inquiry into complex organisational challenges.
This research-intensive programme develops advanced analytical, research, and scholarly writing skills, culminating in the completion of a substantive doctoral thesis that contributes to management theory and practice.
Graduates are positioned for distinguished careers in academia, consultancy, corporate leadership and policy.
A by-research programme with compulsory coursework and intensive supervisory research assessment:
PhD in Management graduates are qualified for top-level roles in academia, research, consulting and senior management:
Lead organisations at board or executive director level with deep strategic and analytical expertise.
Teach and conduct research at universities, contributing new knowledge to the management field.
Direct research programmes or lead management teams in public or private sector organisations.
Provide high-level advisory services on strategy, operations and management transformation.
Pursue advanced research projects as part of academic or institutional research teams.
Note: The above list is not conclusive and is subject to individual performance at various stages.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Management is the highest academic qualification in management studies at MERITUS University.
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