Program Description
The goal of the Doctoral Program in Business Administration is to provide public and private Academic Institutions and real business sectors with highly qualified specialists who are oriented to achieving goals, solving problems, and contributing to the development of field-related spheres and organizations. Leading research at the postgraduate level can be an exciting and fulfilling opportunity to explore something in real depth and make new contributions to knowledge. The program allows students to increase their prospects by building a stronger research profile and developing more deep knowledge and expertise in marketing/management/finance areas.
Career Opportunities
PhD of Business Administration graduate of the program can work both in commercial and governmental organizations by the directions of Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration and other relative directions. Also can continue studies in the field. PhD of Business Administration of IBSU can be employed in: higher educational and scientific institutions; public and private business companies; mass media centers, analytical-informative divisions; as independent business experts.
Admission to the Program
Georgian citizen is required to present:
- Information about educational and practical experience (resume)
- Master’s degree or equivalent
- Research proposal in English
- English level B2 (in the absence of such a document an internal university exam will be arranged)
- Interview
- A prior paper/publication in the relevant field, participation in scientific research projects and events, and/or at least 2 years of work experience in the relevant field
Admission of International Students: www.iro.ibsu.edu.ge
Deadlines for online registration (filling in the form/uploading documents): July 15-September 15
Email the list of documents to: viktoria.mindiashvili@ibsu.edu.ge
Interview dates: September 16-22
Tuition Fee
For Georgian Citizens: 4500 GEL
For International Students: 4500 USD
- IBSU graduates can benefit from a 10% grant for PhD programs.
Language of Instruction: English
Degree awarded: Doctor of Business Administration
Duration and Credits: 3 years, 53 ECTS
Contact Information:
Program Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Metin Mercan
Tel:(+995 32) 2 800 064 (119)
E-Mail: mmercan@ibsu.edu.ge
Room: A308