1.5. Ph.D. program in Business Administration with a focus on entrepreneurship
- Title: Ph.D.
- Level: Post-graduate, 3rd cycle
- Language: English
- Admissions: On call for applications
- Duration: 4-6 years, 240 credits
- Fees: 6,000 USD per year
- Classes: Online/remote/seminars
Overview
Entrepreneurship is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field that plays a critical role in economic growth, innovations, and job creation. This PhD program focuses specifically on entrepreneurship to address the growing demand for researchers and scholars who can contribute to an understanding of entrepreneurial processes, strategies, and outcomes. The PhD program in business administration with a focus on entrepreneurship at the Swedish Open University is designed to provide advanced research training to students interested in pursuing academic or research careers in the field of entrepreneurship. The program aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct original research in entrepreneurship and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this specialized area.
The research component of the doctoral program in business administration with a focus on entrepreneurship typically involves a dissertation project that explores a specific research question in the field of entrepreneurship. Students are expected to conduct original research, contribute to the development of theory, and advance knowledge in the area of entrepreneurship. Throughout the research process, students will work closely with their advisors and committee members to refine their research methodology, collect and analyze data, and present their findings in a scholarly dissertation.
The program aims to prepare students to:
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship theories, models, and practices. • Apply appropriate research methods and analytical techniques to address research questions in entrepreneurship. • Develop effective written and oral communication skills for scholarly and professional purposes. • Independently conduct rigorous and publishable research in entrepreneurship. • Contribute to the academic and practical understanding of entrepreneurship through the dissemination of their research findings. • Contribute to the development of theories and models related to sustainability.
Besides the foundation courses, specialization courses for the PhD program in business administration with a focus on entrepreneurship are:
• Advanced Entrepreneurship Theory (15 credits): This course provides an in-depth examination of contemporary theories and models that shape entrepreneurship research. Students will explore topics such as opportunity recognition, entrepreneurial cognition, and entrepreneurial networks. • Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurship (15 credits): This course focuses on emerging and specialized areas in entrepreneurship such as social entrepreneurship, technology entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial finance. Students will engage with current research literature and debates in these domains.