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PhD in Management
Program Overview
Program
The PhD in Management combines rigorous exploration at the intersection of theory and practice. The program will concentrate on research projects which have a high-level of integration of best practices in management.
Locations
We are proud to offer this course on our beautiful campus in Grenada.
Entry Terms
August 2025
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Undergrad Programs
The SGU PhD in Management will provide students with the knowledge and ability to engage in critical thinking with regard to promoting sustainable public and private sector development. Emphasizing research in many disciplines such as business models, leadership, accounting/finance, strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing and human resource management. The educational program consists of three stages:
Learning Outcomes
After completing the program, the student will have the following competencies:
- Broad conceptual knowledge of the discipline of management
- Deep knowledge of a specific field within management
- Critical thinking skills
- Research method skills
- Communication skills
- Computational skills
- Responsible conduct of research and ethics
- Leadership and management skills
Admissions
The PhD in Management is designed for university graduates in any field who have completed a Master’s level degree and who would like to pursue in-depth research in a management discipline.
Admission to the PhD program will be based on the following: 1) a Masters-level Degree, in which a student has received a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; 2) letters of recommendation; 3) proficiency in English and; 4) a 1500-word preliminary research proposal.
Applicants with a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score would be considered an advantage.
The preliminary research proposal must include an initial literature review of the research topic, a description of the research hypothesis and supporting models, a detailed research plan for the intended duration of the candidacy, and a justification of the research proposed.
Dissertation
The final dissertation is an independent piece of work of high academic standards regarding problem statements, the definition of concepts; methodological, theoretical, and empirical bases; documentation of findings; conclusions and limitations. A final Viva defence of your research and your knowledge of the academic area in which your research has been carried out will be conducted with assessment by internal and external academic experts in the field. The dissertation must contribute to developing new academic knowledge and be of a standard.
Curriculum
| Course Number | Stage | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI 980, 981, 982 | Stage 1: Proposal Examination | (Year 1) Term 1, 2, 3 |
| BUSI 983, 984, 985 | Stage 2: Progress Report | (Year 2) Term 4, 5, 6 |
| BUSI 986, 987, 988 | Stage 3: Final Thesis Presentation | (Year 3) Term 7, 8, 9 |
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