Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Business Administration (PhD)

Duration 5 Years

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About the Program

Our Business Administration doctorate program is designed to transfer modern management practices and theoretical approaches to our students and to guide them toward scientific research which will contribute to the country's management and the available literature in the field. The program is based on elective courses that allow students to concentrate on specific areas based on the basic functions of the field of business. Some of these elective courses include investment analysis and portfolio management, retail marketing strategies, advanced Microsoft Excel applications for businesses, financial markets and institutions theory, total quality management and quality assurance systems, and quantitative management techniques. Likewise, a wide range of courses are offered to focus specifically on management and leadership. Organizational theories and new organizational practices such as networking in light of the new technological developments and possibilities brought by the Internet can be studied.

Educational Opportunities

In CIU, doctoral studies provide research on current topics regarding management science, management theories, statistics, economics and research methods. The medium of instruction is English, and students progress through the program, taking basic courses together. Before reaching to the thesis semester, the students are expected to decide on their field of expertise in close cooperation with the faculty supervisors. The conclusion of doctoral studies includes the preparation of the thesis proposal and the actual completion of the thesis research followed by the defense of the thesis in front of a jury consisting of academics. Throughout doctoral education, students are encouraged to submit papers at conferences and publish articles in prestigious journals. This program is also offered in German as the medium of instruction.

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Career Areas

It is generally accepted that the purpose of the Ph.D. study is to prepare students for academic life. However, in today’s world, the very high degree of complexity that business models have had, and the tendency to change rapidly, has led to a great demand for staff with Ph.D. degree in the field of business. In this regard, this program enables graduates to pursue careers in the academic field and to take part in top management positions in business life. In the current business landscape, no matter the activity or the level of education, it is imperative to follow scientific developments closely and constantly renew one’s knowledge and skills. In this sense, the Ph.D. education at our university will enable graduates to be close to continuous scientific work as well as allowing them to follow the latest developments and to develop themselves.

Contact

Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS

Course code

BUSN605

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This course will provide an understanding the basic concepts of scientific research, by assessing the basic types of scientific research and literature review, by elaborating possible techniques for data collection and analyzing. The students will be able to present empirical findings, design and undertake a research paper to apply the gained knowledge.

STRATEGY IN THEORY AND PRACTICE

Course code

BUSN630

Credit

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This course will provide an integrated study of the principles of strategic management and their application in the international business environment. The course aims at providing advanced insights into the strategic management perspective on key business decisions. The course will also discuss the theoretical foundations of different strategical schools. The course primarily focuses on understanding some of the principal driving forces that will shape the future of international competition; analysing internal and external factors that are critical for shaping a firm's competitiveness in global markets; strategic alliances and the degree of diversification for the creation of knowledge-based competitive advantages. The course will also focus on a strategy related research design and implementation.

DATA ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS

Course code

BUSN631

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This course covers a description of the research process in general and each of the steps involved in more detail. The course focuses on alternative ways of carrying out each step and guidelines for selecting among these alternatives according to the needs of a specific research problem. The course also describes using software packages like SPSS and interpretation of the results of data analysis. Course is designed to enable student to apply commonly used statistical techniques to different datasets. For this purpose, the course will focus on descriptive analysis, correlation, t-test, ANOVA, regression and mediation and moderation analysis. The students will use SPSS software to work on the datasets.

SEMINAR

Course code

BUSN690

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This is a Non-credit course. The widening of students perspective and awareness of topic of interest to business administration through seminar offered by faculty, guest speakers and graduate students.

Second Semester

DISSERTATION

Course code

BUSN600

Credit

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PH.D QUALIFICATION EXAM

Course code

BUSN650

Credit

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The Ph.D. Qualifying Exam aims to test the student’s deep understanding and background knowledge in relation to the subjects of the candidate’s doctoral study. Students must attend the Ph.D. Qualification Exam after finishing all their Ph.D. courses satisfactorily with the GPA more than 3.00. The Ph.D qualifying exam consists of the written exam and the oral exam. Students must obtain at least 70% from each of the two exams, and achieve a total of 70% minimum in order to be successful. If student could not obtain at least 70 from written part of examination, he/she will not have the right to take the oral examination. The overall result of Qualifying examination is documented as “pass” or “fail” by the jury.

ELECTIVE I

Course code

BUSN6X1

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ELECTIVE II

Course code

BUSN6X2

Credit

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ELECTIVE III

Course code

BUSN6X3

Credit

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Practical

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Philosophy of Science

Course code

PHIL601

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This course will follow three main paths: Firstly it will introduce philosophy to doctoral students. The meaning of philosophy, its scope, its sub-branches and its different schools will be the subject topic of the first weeks. Then the course will focus on the relation of philosophy with the sources of knowledge and different sciences. Here, Rationalism, Empiricism and Intuitionism will be covered during the following weeks. In the remaining weeks the course will concentrate on philosophy of science and scientific ethics. Logical positivism, paradigm changes, falsificationism, the questions of “what is science”, “what is pseudo-science?”, “what is the relation between theory and reality?” are amongst topics that will be covered. Finally, the course will concentrate on ethical theories and will particularly cover scientific ethics.

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TR Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Valid ALES result in document (must not exceed 5 years),
Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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International Applicants- Required documents:

A valid Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
A valid Master’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
CV
PhD research proposal
Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Scholarships
Fees

Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.

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Fee per course	€ 650,00
Fee for thesis (4 Semesters)	€ 2.600,00
Fee for seminar	€ 200,00
Scientific Foundation per course	€ 150,00
Annual Registration Fee	€ 295,00
	VAT Exc.