Study PhD in Strategy and International Business at University of Birmingham in the UK, Birmingham Business School
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PhD in Strategy and International Business

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What will I learn?

Course overview Our PhD in Strategy and International Business combines targeted teaching with in-depth research, developing your skills to address real-world business and societal challenges. You’ll gain versatile knowledge and expertise to thrive in today’s dynamic global landscape. The PhD programme equips you to analyse and address strategy and international business challenges using advanced research tools, engage in discussions on responsible business and the Sustainable Development Goals, and communicate policy and practice implications to relevant stakeholders. Course highlights Our research investigates the planning and decision-making processes within organizations, spanning small to medium-sized entrepreneurial ventures and multinational corporations. We explore trade, investment, and global networks that facilitate the movement of goods, services, technology, capital, and knowledge across borders, with a particular emphasis on emerging markets, organizational resilience, and responsible business practices. Our research in strategy and international business is organized around four key areas: Organisations and Sustainable Development in the World Economy Innovation and Collaboration in Global Value Chains and Multinational Strategies SMEs and International Entrepreneurship Living in a World of Global Organisations

Which department am I in?

Birmingham Business School

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,190.00 (US$ 32,531) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£25,190.00 (US$ 32,531) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will need to have a first or upper second-class Honours degree awarded by a recognised university in an appropriate subject, along with a Merit in a relevant Masters degree. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered (please check specific entry requirements based on your Country in the drop down menu above). We usually ask students for an average of 65 in the taught component of their Masters. Applicants with lower grades may be considered on an individual basis.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Birmingham

The university is known globally for its pioneering research – students benefit from trailblazing discoveries that impact international society.

  • One of the world’s top research-intensive universities
  • Based in Europe’s youngest city
  • Most targeted UK university by graduate employers
  • Plenty of dedicated international student support

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