PhD in Business (General Management)
SMU's PhD in Business (General Management) offers comprehensive research training in management theory, strategy, and organizational behavior. The program emphasizes innovative research and practical solutions for complex business challenges. Students engage with leading faculty, gaining expertise in management and leadership, and preparing for academic and high-level industry careers.
Doctor of Business Administration
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme targets senior professionals seeking to advance their strategic and leadership skills. It blends rigorous research with practical business applications, focusing on solving complex organizational issues. Students benefit from expert faculty mentorship and a flexible structure, equipping them for executive roles and impactful consultancy.
CKGSB-SMU Doctor of Business Administration
SMU's Doctor of Business Administration programme merges advanced research with practical insights in accounting and finance. Tailored for experienced professionals, it focuses on solving complex financial issues and enhancing strategic decision-making. Students receive mentorship from leading experts and engage in impactful research, preparing for senior leadership roles.
SJTU-SMU Doctor of Business Administration
The SJTU-SMU Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme is a partnership between SMU School of Accountancy and Zhejiang University School of Management. The programme is designed for scholars and senior management who aspire to pursue practice-driven research with the potential to create business impact. On top of research training, DBA candidates will examine the industrial applications of theory through coursework and develop pedagogical competencies through specialised workshops. Candidates will develop a portfolio of skills required for influencing management practice; conducting applied and field research; and teaching effectively, with a specialization in the field of Accounting and Finance.
SMU-ZJU Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting and Finance)
SMU's Doctor of Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) programme merges advanced research with practical insights in accounting and finance. Tailored for experienced professionals, it focuses on solving complex financial issues and enhancing strategic decision-making. Students receive mentorship from leading experts and engage in impactful research, preparing for senior leadership roles.
Doctor of Engineering
SMU's Doctor of Engineering programme integrates advanced computing research with practical IT engineering solutions to address real-world complex challenges in AI & Data Science, Human-Machine Collaborative Systems, and Information Systems & Technology. Designed for working professionals to benefit from expert faculty mentorship in practice research, to prepare them for leadership roles in industry and academia.
Our Students' Research
The Role of Internal Corporate Communication during Organizational Acculturation of Acquired Companies
By Janice WONG Huei Ling SMU PhD in Business (General Management), 2017
