Ph.D. in International Business offered by the University of the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane

Discovering and developing innovative ideas: As a doctoral student at the SMBS, you are working directly with the supervising university professors on your doctoral thesis. The doctoral program supports you scientifically and enables you to network and exchange experience with other doctoral students.

In 3 years to Ph.D. in International Business Management

The doctoral program with a focus on international business management is divided into doctoral seminars, conference assignments, doctoral theses, publications as well as teaching activities and the doctoral thesis (doctoral thesis). 6 research seminars (18-20 attendance days) are held in the first 4 semesters at SMBS in Salzburg. In the third year of study, a study stay of at least 4 weeks is planned at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) in Brisbane.

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Cooperation with the USC – University of the Sunshine Coast

The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) in Brisbane/Queensland, Australia, offers all Master, MBA and Magister graduates a part-time doctoral study course for the Ph.D. / Dr. in international business management via SMBS. USC is relatively young, the state university is rapidly growing and enjoys an excellent reputation in research and teaching. It is regularly recognized for its quality and is among Australia’s most modern universities. Indication of degrees attained at institutes in other countries is regulated by law. Information for Germany is available here and for Austria here.

University of the Sunshine Coast

Facts

Aim

Application and transfer-oriented research: Doctorate to Ph.D. within a research project with a scientific issue

Admission

Completed, state-recognized master’s degree or a comparable, state-recognized degree in a diploma program; Assessment interview; limited number of students

Academic degree

Ph.D. (May be given in AUT and GER as Dr. before the name. In Switzerland as Ph.D.)

Didactics

Research project, ongoing evaluations, double-teaching with a professor from a German-speaking country, as well as a professor / professor of the USC

Duration

min. 6 semesters

Language

English

Aims

The SMBS – University of Salzburg Business School – offers qualified professionals executive promotion to the Ph.D.. The research project with a concrete issue definition from practice and the accompanying colloquia form the basis of the dissertation for the Ph.D..

The doctorate is characterized by practice-oriented research, transfer-oriented research management and competent project management. A scientific network is available to support the knowledge acquisition, support and transfer.

Content

Year 1

Module 1 | Doctoral Seminar 1: Scientific Philosophy, Epistemology and Research Methodologies

This seminar introduces students to the philosophy of research, research
ethics, approaches to framing questions and designing research,
proposal writing, sampling, and data collection methods.

Module 2 | Research Design for Business Management

Graduate-level introduction to critical issues in research methodology relevant for the social sciences. Special focus will be on theory-driven, qualitative and quantitative approaches to research.

Module 3 | Doctoral Seminar 3: Advanced statistical methods for business management research

Students learn to analyze data in the performance of business research using advanced statistical methods. Students will formulate models, use software to determine optimal model parameters, and analyze the results for validity.

Module 4 | 2x participation in conferences / doctoral workshops

with Paper Presentations (resulting from the doctoral thesis work in progress)

Module 5 | Working on Doctoral Thesis

Topic Proposal; Literature Review; Development of Research Question and Theoretical Background

Year 2

Module 6 | Causal analysis models for business management research

This course introduces students to linear and non-linear regression models for the analysis of quantitative data and provides in-depth knowledge of advanced statistical methods, including SEM and econometric modelling.

Module 7 | Contemporary approaches and results of business management research

This seminar explores the prominent perspectives of international theorists and researchers in HRM and OB literature. Students will work to build a foundation with which they can build their own research agendas regarding business management in a global context.

Module 8 | socio-economic and sociopsychological implications of modern business and economic research

Graduate-level introduction to social and industrial- organizational psychology. Emphasis on major theories, issues, and literature regarding social psychology and organizational behavior in domestic and international contexts.

Module 9 | 2x participation in conferences / doctoral workshops

with Paper Presentations (resulting from the doctoral thesis work in progress)

Module 10 | Working on Doctoral Thesis

Theoretical module / Hypothesis Development, Research Design

Year 3

Seminars

Doctoral seminar / Research workshops
(duration: ca. 4 weeks)

Essentially, the fee-based study course comprises doctoral seminars, participation in conferences / doctoral workshops and publications, teaching activities and the doctorate thesis (dissertation). The 6 research seminars held in Salzburg and/or Munich during the first 4 semesters are each 2 to 3 days long. Furthermore, a study trip to the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) in Brisbane will take place in the 5th or 6th semester.

The doctoral thesis / dissertation is developed in the form of a research project and is central to the study course. Project progress and the correct approach to the research project are accompanied by regular evaluation meetings. From the very start, candidates are provided with dual supervision by an SMBS professor from a German-speaking country, as well as a USC professor.

Dates and Destinations

Nov/Dec 2018 (prospective)

Scientific Philosophy, Epistemology and Research Methodologies

SMBS @ Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg
March/April 2019 (prospective)

Research Methods and Resarch Design for Business Management

SMBS @ Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg
May/June 2019 (prospective)

Advanced statistical methods for business management research

SMBS @ Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg
tbd

2x Participation in conferences / doctoral workshops

SMBS @ Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg
continuous

Working on Doctoral Thesis
Nov/Dec 2019 (prospective)

Causal analysis models for business management research

SMBS @ Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg
March/April 2020 (prospective)

Contemporary approaches and results for business management research

SMBS @ Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg
May/June 2020 (prospective)

Socio-economic and sociopsychological implications of modern business and economic research

SMBS @ Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 18, 5020 Salzburg
tbd

Seminars

University of the Sunshine Coast @ Bisbane/Australien
continuous

Working on Doctoral Thesis

Research Results, Finalization of Disseratation

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Josef Neuert

Associate Dean of Research SMBS, Spiritus Rector and Head of Doctoral Programs

Excellent Speakers

The doctoral programs are the result of years of partnership in research and teaching with universities around the world.

Prof. Dr. Helmut Zsifkovits

Chair of Industrial Logistics, Montanuniversität Leoben
Supervisor

Prof. Dr. Hannes Lachhammer

Prof. emeritus, Hochschule Augsburg
Supervisor

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Horst Günter

TU Braunschweig
Doktorvater / Supervisor

Prof. Dr. Tatjana Seibt

Human Resource Management, Social Psychology, Group Processes
Frau Prof. Dr. Tatjana Seibt ist Dozentin und Doktormutter im Doktoratsprogramm in Management Science der Universität Lettlands, Riga, tätig. Im Rahmen dieses Doktoratsprogramms obliegen ihr die studienbegleitenden Seminare Social Psychology and Group Processes sowie Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour.
Für ein aktuelles Forschungsprojekt zu Aspekten des Talent Managements mit Fokus auf Mitarbeiterbindung und -motivation wurde Frau Prof. Dr. Seibt kürzlich ein Bundeskanzler-Stipendium der Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung zuerkannt.

Prof. Dr. habil. Klaus Kellner

Hochschule Augsburg, Fakultät für Wirtschaft, Schwerpunkt: Profilorientiertes Marketing-Management

Contact

Dipl. Europa-Ök. (FH) Markus Spriestersbach, MBA

Program Management

Tel: +43 676 88 2222 34 Mail: markus.spriestersbach@smbs.at

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Part-time doctoral program

Start a new successful career with a doctorate, like many of our graduates. If you are interested in looking into a scientific question over an extended period of time, in finding something really new and in establishing yourself through publications and lectures of a scientific community, this is the right place for you. do you have any questions about this? We look forward to hearing from you!

Further programs at SMBS

In addition to the doctoral studies we offer also a double degree program for “master of business administration“.