University of Cyprus aims to establish itself as a Pioneer Research Institution achieving International Scientific Recognition in European Higher Education, offering Competitive Programmes and to become a Centre of Excellence in the wider Euro - Mediterranean Region.
The Department of Business and Public Administration (BPA) offers a Ph.D. programme in Business Administration. The Ph.D. programme is intended for students (Cypriots and non-Cypriots) from accredited universities with postgraduate qualifications at the Master level.
The basic criterion for admission is academic performance. Specific admission criteria are defined in the relevant rules of the University of Cyprus. In addition, candidates must:
• Hold a postgraduate, Master-level qualification in a relevant subject from a recognized university (or submit a certificate confirming that the Master level qualification will be obtained before the beginning of the doctoral program).
• Prepare and submit a preliminary research proposal that outlines the proposed research topic. Specifically, the proposal must include:
• The research question (s) and its significance
• The research method (s) - how the question (s) will be approached
• The essential literature on the specific question (s)
• Schedule for completion of the Ph.D.
• Students must also provide complete degree transcripts for their Master level and undergraduate study
• Request that at least two academic references in support of their application are sent to University of Cyprus (applicants should note the names and contact details of their academic references on their application).
• Submit certificates and other relevant documents, e.g., samples of prior academic and / or professional experience (publications, surveys, digital work, etc.).
• Submit evidence of very good knowledge of the English language.