Overview

The Management and Languages PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers opportunities for research in areas such as Islamic business, international human resource management, cross-cultural management, equality and diversity, emiratisation and other nationalisation policies, marketing, sustainability, accounting, finance and corporate governance.

Accreditation

The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

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Programme Structure

Research topics for PhD supervision

International Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management policies and practices in local and multinational organisations

Expatriate staff in organisations (experiences, organisational strategies, etc.)

Diversity/Equality in organisations

Emiratisation, Qatarisation (and any other nationalisation/localisation) policies

Critical management, comparative management and Islamic management. Cross cultural management

Electronic HRM (specifically internet recruitment)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-01-09 00:00:00

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Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Language Studies Management Studies View 4 other PhDs in Management Studies in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Interested applicants should complete the online application form, making clear on the form that you are applying to study at the Dubai Campus.

Applicants interested in our PhD opportunities need to submit the following:

Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded.
Confirmation of funding source and/or confirmation of sponsorship/sufficient funds to pursue studies.
A detailed research proposal.

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Tuition Fee

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International

88583 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 88583 AED per year during 36 months.
National

88583 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 88583 AED per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dubai

5300 - 9200 AED /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Management and Languages.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Dubai

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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