Overview
What is this programme about?
The Nanyang Business School PhD programme is a full-time doctoral programme. The time needed to complete a PhD typically ranges from 4 to 5 years. Each year, the programme admits 10-15 students.
A salient feature of the PhD programme is the inclusion of coursework to aid students in writing their dissertations. The first 18-24 months consist of coursework, culminating to a comprehensive examination and a confirmation examination. Upon successful completion of the required coursework and examinations, students are advanced to PhD candidacy.
During the PhD candidacy, students devote the bulk of their time to their own research, preparing and presenting their dissertation proposals to faculty and students. The formal PhD dissertation will undergo both internal and external examination, and finally, students will defend their work in an oral examination. Upon successful completion of these stages, students will be conferred the Doctor of Philosophy degree by Nanyang Technological University.
Why should I pursue this programme?
The Nanyang Business School PhD programme offers an intellectually engaging and rewarding doctoral education, with the following distinctive features:
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World-class business school in Asia
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Exclusive enrolment of 10-15 candidates each year
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Highly talented faculty of renown
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Small student-faculty ratio ensures close interaction and rapport with faculty
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Strong research focus
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Strong financial support from the School through financial aid and grants
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Only school in Singapore and one of five in Asia to have full EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accreditation since 2004
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Full AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation since 2005
Who should attend?
The Nanyang Business School PhD programme is an intellectually intense programme. It will be suited for you if:
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You are intellectually curious and intense
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You wish to work and interact closely with our faculty who are leaders in their fields
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You are interested in an academic career in teaching
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You are keen to engage in research in a university or institution
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Your potential intellectual and academic achievements are worthy of recognition
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Come from the Asia-Pacific region and Europe
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Obtained good academic and research career placements upon graduation in the Asia-Pacific and North America regions