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Other PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 147 Other PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhDs in Business and Management are doctoral research degrees that allow students to deeply explore a particular aspect of business and management.

Specifics vary drastically between programmes, but may involve research into the complexities of organisational behaviour, the effectiveness of business strategies, and the impact of management practices on diverse industries.

Entry requirements typically include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Business, Economics or Management. A relevant Masters degree may also be required depending on the programme.

Why study a PhD in Business and Management?

Develop Skills and Knowledge

A PhD in Business and Management allows you to not only develop your own knowledge of Business and Management, but also to make a unique, original contribution to the subject as a whole. By doing so, you will hone a variety of transferable skills, such as:

  • Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to design, conduct, and analyse complex research projects.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Expertise in evaluating business theories and practices to address challenges.
  • Communication and Presentation Skills: Proficiency in effectively conveying ideas and findings to diverse audiences.

Further Career Development

If you're hoping for a career in academia, a PhD is typically required. Other research-based careers may likewise require a PhD, and even when they don't, employers will value the research skills and knowledge developed during your degree. For more information, please visit our PhD employability guide.

After completing your PhD in Business and Management, a potential career option might be employment as a Business Consultant. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, a Business Consultant earns an average of £44,004 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.

Improve Employability

Completing a PhD may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, 87% of Business and Management PhD students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.

What do prospective Business and Management PhD students think about study?

We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Business and Management PhD students in 2023:

  • 78% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
  • 64% preferred on campus learning, 13% preferred online/distance learning, and 23% preferred a blended approach.
  • 23% were interested in part-time study.
  • In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
    • Subject interest
    • Skills development
    • Challenge

If you'd like to make your voice heard, why not complete our survey? Your feedback will help us ensure our site is as helpful as possible for students like you!

Note: This guidance was produced with the assistance of AI. However, all data is derived from reliable, authoratitive sources, and all content has been reviewed by humans.

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Accounting and controlling for the future: the case of digitalisation in manufacturing (Ref: LB25-AR-EC-JH-unfunded)

The main aim of this project is to advance the understanding of the role of accounting practices in the digitalisation of manufacturing organisations in a context where the difficulty of measuring the benefits and risks associated with industrial digital technologies (IDTs) is preventing the realisation of growth opportunities, enhanced productivity and achieving net-zero objectives. Read more

NHH Norwegian School of Economics - Fully Funded PhD Programme

Let a four-year fully-funded PhD from NHH be your next career step. NHH aims to produce PhD candidates at a high international level. Read more

Postgraduate Research Opportunities in Law

About the School of Law. The School of Law fosters and promotes research in all major fields of legal study. Our research explores contemporary issues across the fields of law and criminal justice, informing policy and practice on a national and international level. Read more

How alternative anchor institutions interact with food systems to shape health and wellbeing

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Birmingham Wholesale Market (BWM) to start in October 2025. Read more

Understanding pro-environmental decision making: an agent-based modelling approach

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner [The James Hutton Institute] to start in October 2025. Read more

Warwick Business School: PhD Programme

Develop yourself as an early career researcher with our prestigious Doctoral Programme. We value our doctoral researchers and aim to attract students from across the globe who are independent thinkers, restless to learn more and challenge themselves. Read more

Design fictions for prototyping immersive experiences

This project explores the development and use of design fictions as an effective means for prototyping immersive experiences. Drawing heavily on emerging generative AI models the work will explore the creative possibilities of design fictions, examining aspects such as. Read more

The future of digital identity and ownership

This project aims to explore the future of digital identity, specifically, how people present themselves—and are represented—in immersive digital environments. Read more

Business innovation for creative technologies

This project aims to investigate (and develop) future business models and operational processes for creative organisations in the face of emerging technologies. Read more

Fully funded PhD Positions in Business and Management at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM)

Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM) is the joint research institute of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) and the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE). Read more

Fully funded PhD Positions in Business and Management at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM)

Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM) is the joint research institute of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) and the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE). Read more

Join a world-leading, joint PhD program with a generous scholarship

The UQ–IITD Academy of Research is seeking applications from exceptional candidates with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, health, business, humanities and social sciences, for projects commencing in January 2025. Read more

The barriers to AI adoption faced by SMEs owned by women, minorities, or underrepresented groups (Ref: LB25-PA-CT-unfunded)

Are you passionate about harnessing technology to create a more equitable business landscape? This groundbreaking research explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as a powerful tool to uplift small and medium enterprises (SMEs) owned by women and minorities. Read more

Reconceptualising abusive leadership behaviours, and their impact on employee wellbeing: a novel measurement approach (Ref: LB25-NB-unfunded)

Prior research on leadership suffers from construct inadequacy. Thus, while it has drawn conclusions on how leadership can facilitate effectiveness, these may be erroneous given the flawed conceptualisation and measurement of leadership. Read more

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