Doctorate in International Management
- Feb 21
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This doctorate study program is an advanced, research-driven academic pathway designed for senior executives, consultants, policymakers, and scholars who aim to contribute original knowledge to the field of international management. Positioned at a study level equal to EQF Level 8 and aligned with the third European cycle, the program reflects the highest standards of academic rigor, strategic analysis, and global relevance.
The Doctorate in International Management is structured as a 100% research-based program, emphasizing independent inquiry, critical evaluation of global business systems, and the development of innovative strategic frameworks for multinational and cross-border operations. It prepares participants to analyze complex international environments shaped by globalization, digital transformation, geopolitical shifts, and sustainable development challenges.
The academic structure consists of seven modules:
Four research-focused modules dedicated to advanced research design, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, global data analysis, and international academic publication standards.
Two general modules that strengthen strategic leadership capabilities, governance perspectives, and interdisciplinary management integration.
One specialized module in International Management, addressing global strategy formulation, multinational enterprise governance, international market expansion, cross-cultural leadership, global innovation systems, international trade dynamics, and sustainable global competitiveness.
The program culminates in a comprehensive doctoral-level thesis and structured research activities, enabling participants to produce substantial, evidence-based contributions to contemporary global management debates. Research areas may include international corporate governance, global value chains, emerging market strategies, digital globalization, international entrepreneurship, and policy frameworks shaping multinational enterprises.
With a duration of +18 months (minimum), the program provides flexibility for extension in accordance with research scope and professional commitments. This structure makes it particularly suitable for experienced leaders seeking to combine executive-level expertise with advanced academic research.
Graduates of this doctorate study program develop high-level competencies in strategic global thinking, research leadership, policy evaluation, and international organizational transformation. The program prepares participants to operate at senior levels within multinational corporations, international institutions, consulting firms, governmental bodies, and academic environments, contributing research-based solutions to the evolving landscape of global management.
