HUMAN RESOURCESSTRATEGY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PhD in Business (Finance)
This rigorous and intellectually stimulating programme emphasises advanced study in the areas of finance, economics, statistics and quantitative research methods. The programme is taught by a group of dynamic faculty who consistently publish in top finance journals.
At the end of the programme, graduates will have the skills needed to conduct in-depth research into a specific sub-field in finance such as asset pricing, corporate finance and market microstructure. Graduates will also have a broad appreciation of the key research issues that resonate with the field. Given the tremendous relevance of finance to the global economy, a graduate of this programme will be well prepared for diverse careers in academia, industry, international organisations and the public sector. Our recent graduates have been placed at Fudan University and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
Please visit http://smu.sg/phd-business-finance
PhD in Business (Marketing)
This programme trains students to conduct rigorous and relevant research focused on understanding and predicting marketing actions of firms and managers, and consumer behaviour. This is a highly selective programme geared towards training students to become leading marketing faculty in top-tiered research-focused schools.
The learning experience includes undertaking coursework across SMU and close collaboration with, and exposure to, world-renowned marketing faculty who will offer you advanced research topic courses. PhD students will also be able to leverage on the resources of SMU’s world-class research institutes and centres such as Centre for Marketing Excellence and Institute of Service Excellence.
Our recent graduates have been placed at Bocconi University, City University of Hong Kong and Tilburg University.
Please visit http://smu.sg/phd-business-marketing
PhD in Business (Operations Management)
The PhD in Business (Operations Management) is a highly competitive programme that admits only a very limited number of students every year. The programme emphasises theoretical research with practical relevance. Students are expected to complete rigorous coursework, collaborate closely with the Operations Management faculty members and attend regular research seminars.
Students will also have opportunities to interact with renowned visiting scholars from different parts of the world. The programme aims to place its graduates to faculty positions in leading universities or managerial positions in industry, public sector and international organisations.
Please visit http://smu.sg/phd-business-om
PhD in Business (Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources - OBHR)
This programme equips graduates with the knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct highly rigorous research in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources in major research universities worldwide.
The programme, taught by an international group of faculty members who consistently publish in the field’s most respected journals, will provide hands-on training in research right from the onset as well as a stimulating curriculum emphasising psychological foundations of organisational behaviour and human resources, statistics and research methods. A nurturing approach will be adopted by faculty to help students succeed in the job market and in their careers. Our recent graduates have been placed at Indian School of Business and Peking University.
Please visit http://smu.sg/phd-business-obhr
PhD in Business (Strategy & Entrepreneurship)
This programme is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and competencies to conduct high-quality research in the areas of strategic management and organisations. Students can choose their research topics from a variety of sub-areas within the domains of strategic management and organisation theory, including corporate and business strategy, innovation, technology management, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance.
The programme provides rigorous training by faculty members who regularly publish in top academic journals. This ensures that students will be well equipped to start their academic careers as competent and independent researchers.
Please visit https://business.smu.edu.sg/strategy-and-entrepreneurship-research
