The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (PhD) at the University of Nicosia is designed for ambitious individuals seeking to make a significant contribution to business knowledge and theory. This rigorous postgraduate programme is ideal if you aspire to a career in academia or wish to advance into senior leadership roles within industry. You will engage with critical areas such as research philosophy, methodology, and advanced research methods, preparing you to undertake substantial, original scholarly work. This doctoral degree provides a strong foundation for impactful research and intellectual leadership in the business world.
This full-time, on-campus PhD programme is structured over three years, guiding you from initial research proposal development through to a final thesis of approximately 80,000 words. You will benefit from dedicated supervision, with a primary and two secondary supervisors to support your scholarly journey. The curriculum includes a mandatory four-day intensive course on Research Philosophy, Methodology and Methods in your first year. Upon successful completion, you will graduate with the skills to conduct advanced business research, opening pathways to academic positions and senior roles in global organisations.