DURATION
FULL TIME - 3 YEARS
PART TIME - 5 YEARS
LANGUAGE
English
STUDY MODE
Online
ANNUAL INTAKES
OCT | JAN | APR
DEGREE
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Innovation Management
TUITION FEE
FROM € 4000 / PER YEAR
Online Ph.D. in Innovation Management
The Online Ph.D. program in Innovation Management offers a structured yet flexible pathway for aspiring scholars to develop their research skills, explore cutting-edge topics, and embark on a fulfilling academic career equipped with the knowledge, expertise, and professional acumen needed to make meaningful contributions to their field.
The aim of the Online Ph.D. program is to attract well-qualified students and give them the opportunity to carry out focused research in Innovation Management under supervision and guidance in areas of mutual interest such as digital businesses, artificial intelligence, knowledge management, entrepreneurship, technology innovation management, etc. The Ph.D. in Innovation Management program intends to bring together practitioners and professionals from diverse backgrounds, to research innovation in an academic context.
This program will be attractive for those who want to help organisations move forward by creating new ideas, services, technologies and business models.
RANKINGS, ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Accredited by National Commission for Further and Higher Education in Malta
GBSB Global awarded as a Five Star Institution by QS Ranking System
One of the First Business Schools in Europe Recognized as Microsoft Showcase School
GBSB Global listed among the Best Business Schools by Forbes
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
The proposed online Ph .D. program is a three-year course designed to develop students' core research skills and broaden their knowledge of Innovation Management before embarking on the Ph.D. dissertation. In addition to traditional research methods modules, first-year Ph.D. students will take a required module in Research in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management and one of the elective modules: either Knowledge Management in Learning Organisations or Artificial Intelligence and the Future. These modules are designed to give students further ideas for their research by exposing them to the most current research agenda.
YEAR 1
Term 1
Methodology of Research
Research in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
Term 2
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods
Term 3
Elective - Knowledge Management in Learning Organisations
Designing a Research Proposal: Supervised Module
Term 4
Or Elective - Artificial Intelligence and the Future
Designing a Research Proposal: Supervised Module
YEAR 2
Term 1
Ph.D. Dissertation
Term 2
Ph.D. Dissertation
Progress Report I
Term 3
Ph.D. Dissertation
Term 4
Ph.D. Dissertation
Progress Report II
YEAR 3
Term 1
Ph.D. Dissertation Draft Part I
Term 2
Ph.D. Dissertation Draft Part II
Term 3
Ph.D. Dissertation Final Draft
Ph.D. Dissertation Pre-Defence
Term 4
Ph.D. Dissertation Submission and Final Defence
During the remaining two years, students are engaged in research, data collection and analysis, and, of course, the design and writing of their dissertation. The goal of the program is to help students acquire not only research skills, but also the competencies that are essential from an academic career perspective and that could help them move better within or outside the academic world. Such competencies include knowing how to network with members of the scientific community, how to present research in public settings, and how to publish a paper in a peer-reviewed journal. Therefore, by the end of the second year of the program, students are expected to report on their progress in both research and professional development, including participation in conferences, workshops, and other similar activities. During the third year of the Ph.D. program, students are expected to submit at least one scholarly article for publication prior to presenting their dissertation at the Pre-Defence.
MY CAREER PERSPECTIVES
Ph.D. in Innovation Management holders can work in and outside academia and can secure jobs in various sectors of the economy.
Particularly,
- Academia – research, teaching and other professional roles in higher education;
- Public sector – including government and regulatory/policy-making bodies;
- Finance, business and technology;
- Industry and manufacturing;
- Creative economy and entrepreneurship.
It is worth mentioning, that Ph.D. in Innovation Management graduates will be attractive candidates for positions in private and public Innovation Research Centres, Technology Innovation Centres as well as entrepreneurship hubs around the world.
HOW TO APPLY
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- European Master’s degree or a recognised equivalent at EQF/MQF Level 7;
Or
A foreign degree from outside the EHEA equivalent to EQF/MQF Level 7; - An initial 2000-word research proposal outlining the research theme, aim and objectives, possible gap/s and proposed research methodology;
- A Personal Statement of 500-1000 words outlining applicants’ individual competences and strengths and providing their reflections regarding the expectations and value of the programme as well as to their personal advancement and career development.
Proof of proficiency in English
- Native English speaker;
- TOEFL – Minimum score: 232 (computer-based), 90 (internet-based), or 576 (paperbased);
- IELTS - Minimum score: 6.5;
- Cambridge ESOL – Level 1;
- Cambridge CPE and CAE – Minimum score: 176;
- Duolingo English Test (DET) – Minimum score: 120;
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) – Minimum score: 61;
- English as the language of instruction during previous studies in the formal educational system. The student must have completed at least one year of classes taught in English.Taking English language classes alone is not sufficient;
- Internal English proficiency testing at GBSB Global.
NOTE: Formal English proficiency test score certificates must be no older than 2 years.
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Application Fee
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€ 100 |
Dates and Fees
The tuition fee is:
- 12 000 EUR (Europe applicants) for 3 years, to be paid in 3 equal tranches of 4 000 EUR.
- 24 000 EUR (non-Europe applicants) for 3 years, to be paid in 3 equal tranches of 8 000 EUR.
GBSB Global alumni will receive a 20% scholarship (max one in a cohort).
GBSB Global faculty and staff will receive 30% scholarship (max one in a cohort).
