Overview

Join the PhD in Business and Enterprise at London South Bank University .

Enterprise through research

Enterprise as a core research narrative invites researchers to contribute work notable for academic quality and impact and all sorts of areas could fall within this theme including, but not limited to, SMEs, local economy, organisational analysis, social enterprise and society. It offers opportunities to work collaboratively on research and publications, share data, complementary methodologies and connect with enterprise activities.

Engaging with business and society

The School is also committed to ‘civic engagement’ with a mission to share practical research outcomes to improve the society around us and this is reflected in many of the impact case studies which are being generated. Our local business community is essential to the success of London and we are keen to engage in research which supports that community through systematic capture of the structure, economic impact or business lifecycle.

We therefore would like our research to be academically strong and capable of generating impact locally, nationally or internationally. We are happy to consider a broad range of research proposals within the business domain so long as they can be seen to offer the potential for rigour, originality, reach and impact.

A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. A research degree is different from a taught course. Research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

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Programme Structure

Previous PhD research topics have included:

Internationalisation of SMEs
Marketing strategies of multinational companies
Sustainability and project management
Managing risk in multinational corporations
Social media as innovation laboratory
Work-life balance and work-family conflict

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 50 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Business Administration Entrepreneurship View 13 other PhDs in Entrepreneurship in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have a good honours degree (2:2 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level.

Please also supply two academic references as part of your application. You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications.

If English is not your first language you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level. You will be invited to an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone, prior to an offer being made.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4820 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time:

National: £2,892

International: £10,140

Distance learning: Year 1 to 5: £ 4,820 / Year 6: £ 1,190

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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