Business

Whether you are planning a career in academia or as a professional researcher,the Business PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Kingston University will enable you to develop your skills and knowledge and enhance your professional credibility.

The Business PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Kingston University provides an opportunity to make a distinct and original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

• At Kingston University you will have access to an expert academic supervisory team, as well as training and teaching opportunities to help you develop your ideas and achieve your goals.

• You will have the support of the academic and postgraduate community; the high calibre of Kingston University’s students and alumni provide excellent networking opportunities.

• Your PhD supervision will be highly specialised to your needs and interests. In addition the course is delivered in a flexible format, so you can choose a full or part-time programme according to what suits you best.

Accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).

Courses include:

• As a guide, for a full-time PhD you should commit to a similar number of hours to a full-time job – approximately 35 hours of PhD work a week. For a part-time PhD, this would be halved. We would also expect you to take a similar number of holiday days to full-time or part-time employment.
• Your PhD thesis should be around 80,000 words and will be the subject of an oral examination, the ‘viva voce’. You will need to show how you have critically investigated your area of research and made an independent and original contribution to knowledge.
• A PhD, unlike a taught degree, consists entirely of independent study, guided by the supervisory team.