The PhD in Business Administration at KBS is a full-time, research-intensive doctoral program designed to develop the next generation of scholars, researchers, and academic leaders.
Applicants may choose one of six doctoral tracks:
These accreditations underline our commitment to a high quality of teaching in the following ways:
Candidates with limited business background should demonstrate strong research capabilities and quantitative skills, and might be asked to take additional coursework from the currently offered MBA courses as advised by the PhD coordinator (Case by case).
Shortlisted candidates based on their CV and application will be contacted for a personal interview.
Successful completion of the examination components is required to advance to doctoral candidacy and begin the dissertation phase.
After the interview, your application will be evaluated in-depth by our Admissions Committee. It will take roughly 1 month for the Admissions Committee to get back to you with a final decision. An admission offer shall be made to you which is valid for the intake you apply for and the following intake should you wish to postpone.
Candidates should complete the sections that appear in the application form and ensure they have provided all required documents.
Shortlisted candidates based on their CV and application will be contacted for a personal interview.
Candidates will have a personal interview (face-to-face or via Skype) with representatives from the admissions team, candidates are expected to answer questions on their professional life as well as their future aspirations and why they chose to pursue an EMBA
After the interview, your application will be evaluated in-depth by our Admissions Committee. It will take roughly 1 month for the Admissions Committee to get back to you with a final decision. An admission offer shall be made to you which is valid for the intake you apply for and the following intake should you wish to postpone.
