Business Research Degrees - PhD
Birmingham City University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Birmingham City Business School have a long and successful history in the field of business research. The wide range of experiences, skills and specialisms within the faculty allow us to have one of the most diverse business research degree portfolios in the country.There are three entry dates to the programme each academic year, in September, February and May.Whats covered in the course?There are a number of key themes underpinning research in Birmingham City Business School:Change management ...Read more

Birmingham City Business School have a long and successful history in the field of business research. The wide range of experiences, skills and specialisms within the faculty allow us to have one of the most diverse business research degree portfolios in the country.

There are three entry dates to the programme each academic year, in September, February and May.

What's covered in the course?

There are a number of key themes underpinning research in Birmingham City Business School:

Change management and organisational development/transformation
Leadership and multi-unit management
Complexity, behavioural & neuroscience approaches to leadership
Exploration of contemporary issues in international and comparative human resource management
Financial management
Marketing Strategy & E-Marketing
Strategic Change & Strategy Formulation
Strategic leadership and effective decision-making

The value of a PhD to employability

The Doctor of Philosophy or PhD is recognised worldwide and is often an essential requirement for those wishing to follow an academic or research or consultancy career in industry or commerce. Our Business Management PhD research degree has been designed to help you achieve a career in industry, research and/or academia.

After the PhD

Research students are the lifeblood of our research community and we support them in all the subject areas through our network of research centres. After completing their studies, many go on to become academics in universities, or researchers in industry, business and the public sector, ensuring that the country can sustain a vibrant knowledge-based economy.

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WUSCA ranking:
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76/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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90th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
92nd
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Nikola
21 Nov 24

Some of the teachers are really helpful and some of them they don't care not bothered to help and explain properly..Read more

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Arum Dev
13 Oct 24

Staff and lectures are engaging and interesting> being a neurodiverse student would welcome more support in my academic journey...Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree, in a discipline related to business, to be considered for a PhD. Some PhD opportunities, such as those funded by a particular research council, may additionally require a Masters level degree.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£4,786 in 2024/25

£14,675 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£14,675 in 2024/25

£14,675 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

£14,675 in 2024/25

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Nikola
21 Nov 24
Business Management with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Some of the teachers are really helpful and some of them they don't care not bothered to help and explain properly...
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Arum Dev
13 Oct 24
Business Management with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Staff and lectures are engaging and interesting> being a neurodiverse student would welcome more support in my academic journey....
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Birmingham City University
1 Curzon Street Birmingham B4 7XG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.2 miles away
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