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Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration
Description:
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration is an academic program offered at the College of Economics and Administration at Qassim University, which aims to prepare academic and research cadres capable of contributing to the development of society and the labor market by specializing in the fields of business administration.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
- Courses and research project
Degree
Ph.D.
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters
Place of study (female students)
Buraydah - Qassim Region - Headquarters (Female Section)
Required specialization
MBA and all business majors
Admission from outside the major
Admission from outside the specialty is not possible
Years of study
3
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
50
Credits required for graduation
315
STEP test
75
Other conditions
The MBA degree should not be in Executive MBA
Tuition fees
72,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
3.75
of at least 4
2.75
of at least 100
80
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
20%
Differentiation test
30%
Educational goals :
1. Preparing scientific competencies capable of conducting advanced scientific research.
2. Contribute to the local development of the Qassim region.
3. Produce experts who are familiar with the renewed applied areas of business management.
4. Providing research leaders capable of employing research skills to solve contemporary issues.
Learning outcomes :
Knowledge
Familiarity with specialized theoretical knowledge.
Keep up to date with developments in the business environment.
Utilize research skills in contemporary issues.
Skills
Utilizing applied and basic scientific research.
Analyze and critique theoretical and practical management practices.
Competencies
Work as part of a team and take responsibility.
Use effective communication skills.
Commitment to professional values, cultural diversity and social responsibility.
Tracks :
The program includes five main tracks:
1. Organizational behavior
2. Human Resource Management
3. Marketing
4. Strategic management
5. International management
Each track requires completion of the same number of total hours (50 hours)
Career opportunities:
Graduates are qualified to work in several fields, most notably:
- Faculty members at Saudi universities.
- Experts and consultants in the private sector.
- Researchers in research centers and advisory bodies.
The date and place of the differentiation test in the application summary after completing the application