PhD in Business and Territorial Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability

Program Overview

The PhD in Business and Territorial Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability (CETIS) is a joint program offered by three leading universities in Spain. It equips students with expertise in analyzing and addressing competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability challenges in a globalized world. The program emphasizes research and innovation as drivers of economic and social progress, while also considering environmental and ethical implications. Students can engage in educational activities at any of the participating universities and benefit from international exchange opportunities and research collaborations.

Program Outline

Objectives:

• To delve into the various factors that impact competitiveness for companies and territories.
• To contribute to the economic and social development of the world.
• To provide a solid and rigorous academic foundation in research methodology.
• To strengthen research skills based on the needs of business R&D departments, research centers, universities, technology centers, consultancies, and institutes.

Program Description:

The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and address the complex challenges of competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability in a globalized world. It emphasizes the importance of research and innovation as drivers of economic growth and social progress, while also considering the environmental and ethical implications of business decisions.

• The program includes cross-disciplinary and specific research activities, such as courses, sessions, seminars, conferences, publishing articles, and international exchanges.
• Students can engage in educational activities at any of the participating universities.
• The program offers additional coursework for students who have not completed a research master's degree or do not hold a research proficiency certification or an Advanced Studies Diploma.

Other:

• The program is offered in Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, and San Sebastián.
• The program can be done entirely in English.
• The program has advanced strategic cooperation agreements with Georgetown University, Boston College, and Fordham University.
• The program includes a seminar on ethics in research.
• The program has two primary research lines: "Business and territorial competitiveness" and "Organizational management and business competitiveness."
• The program has several research groups at the IQS School of Management that students can join to carry out their research.
• The program has a quality system that includes verification, monitoring, and accreditation.