1.4. Ph.D. program in Business Administration with a focus on responsible management education
- 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
The doctoral program in business administration with a focus on responsible management education at the Swedish Open University is a comprehensive program designed for professionals seeking to make significant contributions to the field of business administration with a specific focus on responsible management education. The program emphasizes on research and scholarship and students will work closely with faculty members to develop an understanding of advanced topics in responsible management education.
Students will learn to conduct original research and produce high-quality scholarly work that will contribute to the knowledge base in their field. The program covers a broad range of topics including corporate social responsibility, sustainability, ethics, and stakeholder management. Graduates of the program will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers in academia, research, and advanced leadership roles in a variety of businesses and educational institutions and organizations with a focus on responsible management education.
The program aims to prepare students to:
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the theories and principles of responsible management education. • Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of responsible management practices in business education. • Understand the role of a business in creating and sustaining a healthy economy and society. • Conduct original research in the field of responsible management education. • Communicate the research findings effectively to both academic and practitioner audiences. • Contribute to the development of theories and models related to responsible management education.
Besides the foundation courses, specialization courses for the PhD program in business administration with a focus on responsible management education are:
• Responsible Management Theory (15 credits): This course provides a comprehensive understanding of responsible management frameworks, principles, and approaches. Students will explore topics such as corporate social responsibility, sustainability, ethics, and stakeholder management. • Responsible Leadership and Governance (15 credits): This course focuses on the role of leaders and governance structures in promoting responsible management practices. Students will examine leadership theories, ethical decision-making, and the governance of responsible organizations. Additionally, courses may cover topics such as social entrepreneurship, sustainable business models, environmental management, and impact measurement and evaluation.