Strategy and International Business ​PhD/PhD by Published works​​

Program Overview

The Strategy and International Business PhD at the University of Northampton develops graduates' research skills in strategy and international business. Under the supervision of renowned faculty, students engage in independent research to expand their knowledge and prepare for careers in academia or higher management. The program offers both full-time and part-time options, with flexible start dates in October and March.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Strategy and International Business PhD / PhD by Published Works program is designed for graduates in Business Studies, Management, or similar disciplines. It offers an opportunity to expand knowledge and research skills in the field of Strategy and International Business. The program emphasizes original research and provides a dynamic research environment with internationally renowned faculty, dedicated support, and outstanding facilities. Students will develop critical thinking, intellectual capacity, and creativity. Successful defense of the final thesis will result in the highest qualification awarded by UK universities. The program also offers career opportunities in academia or higher management positions in industry.

Outline:

The program focuses on honing specialism in Strategy and International Business, improving research, academic writing, presentation, and practice skills. Students receive general and project-specific training to conduct research effectively and independently. They are assigned a supervisory team consisting of a Director of Study (DOS), and first and second supervisors. Students are required to work independently on their research under the guidance of their supervisory team. Regular supervision meetings are held to discuss progress, devise action plans, and receive suggestions for improvement. The transfer process requires a substantial piece of work (e.g., literature review and proposed methods chapters) and ethics approval. Students present their work to an academic audience and undergo an internal viva examination with a faculty member as examiner.

Teaching:

The program emphasizes independent research under the guidance of a supervisory team. Students are required to have regular supervision meetings to discuss progress and receive feedback.

Careers:

A PhD in International Business and Strategy from UON can lead to a successful career in academia, higher management positions in large multinationals, leading consulting firms, governmental and non-governmental organizations worldwide. The University of Northampton has a Careers and Employability Service dedicated to equipping students with the skills to thrive, adapt, and innovate.

Other:

The program is offered in both full-time and part-time formats. The program is home to academics with extensive subject and research experience in various aspects of Strategy and Business. Research topics include:

• Business Strategy
• Social Responsibility
• Business Ethics
• Business Sustainability
• Expectation gap
• Education pedagogy and Strategy
• International business (emerging market firms)
• International Business (Cross-Cultural Management)
• Cross-cultural Management
• Strategic Management of MNEs and International Business
• Creative Research Methods
• Environmental psychology & Consumer behaviour