• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Studies at Cardiff University is a 3 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis and part-time basis.
  • The start date of the program is in the month of October.
  • The topics and themes of the program are:
    • Accounting and finance
    • Logistics and operations management
    • Management, employment, and organization
    • Marketing and strategy
  • The programme will start with PhD induction in September, and students will be expected to submit their dissertation by the end of the third year.
  • Most students complete this program within 3 years, the structure of the program includes a 4th year (with no fees) for thesis completion, referred to as continuation year.
  • Each year, there will be two progress reviews, one in winter and one in summer, to support PhD students and ensure their projects are on track to deliver the expected results.
  • The assessment for the PhD programme will consist of a thesis of max 80,000 words and a Viva Voce Examination.
  • During the PhD Program, students will facilitate internships, interim work experiences, and international exchange opportunities.
  • The Cardiff Business School is accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
  • The Business School ranked 1st in the UK for research environment and 6th for research excellence.