Since GSB’s formation in 2009 we have developed into an innovative and ambitious Business School, producing PhD graduates who are sought after by universities, business schools, research institutes and public and private sector organisations worldwide.
Each PhD student is assigned to one of GSB’s six research clusters where they will work closely not only with their supervisor(s) but also with other lecturers and doctoral students with similar research interests and expertise. You will therefore be active in the research activities of your cluster, participating in regular seminars and presenting your ideas and research to peers within the cluster. In addition to cluster-based activities, PhD students will also be engaged in workshops, seminars and other events organised by the School for the benefit of all doctoral candidates.
Whether you plan for a career in academia, industry or the public sector, your experience as a PhD student at GSB will give you the chance to make an impact on the thoughts and actions of scholars, business leaders and policy makers. The PhD programme at GSB is designed to equip students with research and analytical skills for scholarly inquiry and leadership in the field of business and management. As a doctoral student you will benefit from the systematic and rigorous research methods courses we provide. Given GSB’s tagline of ‘Nurturing Business Sustainability’, you will also be exposed from the outset to the importance of business sustainability.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
English Language Requirements (Applicable for International Applicants Only)
A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or
A minimum score of 59 for PTE; or
A minimum score for Cambridge English: Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/Online) min 250 /Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/Linguaskill Online min. score 169; or
A minimum score of 109 for ELS; or
A minimum of Band 4 for MUET
Exemption can be given to candidate if:
English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required).
INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOAL (IEG) VS. PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
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PEO
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PEO STATEMENT |
THINKER (T) |
BALANCED (B) |
ENTREPRENEURIAL (E) |
ARTICULATE (A) |
HOLISTIC (H) |
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IEG1 |
IEG2 |
IEG3 |
IEG4 |
IEG5 |
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PEO1 |
Position in academic institution or other research-based institutions
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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
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PEO2 |
Have track record of peer review publication/research within the field of expert
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✓
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✓
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✓
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INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATIONAL GOAL (IEG) VS. PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)
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PLO
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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES, PLO |
IEG ELEMENT |
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PLO1 |
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of theory and knowledge within a particular field of business and management |
IEG 1 |
THINKING |
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PLO2 |
Identify and analyse business scenarios and recognize business problems |
IEG 1 |
THINKING
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PLO3 |
Adapt practical skills leading to innovative ideas in the relevant field |
IEG 1
IEG 2 |
THINKING BALANCED
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PLO4 |
Demonstrate meaningful contribution to team-based activities |
IEG 4
IEG 5 |
ARTICULATE HOLISTIC
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PLO5 |
Articulate and communicate ideas and information comprehensively in visual, oral and written forms |
IEG 4
IEG 2 |
ARTICULATE BALANCED
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PLO6 |
Demonstrate ability to utilize technologies in business decision-making and problems solving |
IEG 2 |
BALANCED
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PLO7 |
Demonstrate ability to perform statistical, and quantitative tools in business-making and problem-solving |
IEG 1 |
THINKING
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PLO8 |
Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility |
IEG 5 |
HOLISTIC |
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PLO9 |
Demonstrate the skills necessary for effective lifelong learning and personal development |
IEG 5 |
HOLISTIC
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PLO10 |
Evaluate issues through innovative thinking |
IEG 3 |
ENTREPRENEURIAL |
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PLO11 |
Demonstrate awareness of Ethics and Profesionalism in decision-making |
IEG 2 |
BALANCED
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