Overview

Our research Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Project Management at The British University in Dubai is designed to give research students the opportunity to develop their reflective practices, critical thinking skills, soft and hard research methods, and tools for carrying out empirical research studies.

Career prospects

BUiD’s PhD in Project Management graduates are currently assuming leadership positions in the UAE’s public institutions as well as in higher education and the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses

Qualitative Research Methods and Paradigms
Quantitative Methods
Management of Knowledge in Projects
Managing Large Programmes
Managing Projects for Innovation
Organisations, Projects and Sustainability
Evolutionary Research Themes in Project Management
Special Topics in Project Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Project Management

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognised Master’s degree in a subject related to the programme with a cumulative grade point average of greater than 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale or its equivalent.
A recognised Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to the programme.
At least the Master or the Bachelor degree should be in PM related subject.
A minimum EmSAT score of 1400, TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), IELTS academic score of 6.0, or their equivalents on another standardised nationally, or internationally, recognised test that is approved by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
The chosen area of Project Management study must be one, which can be supervised by staff within the University.
An initial proposal for research, including motivation to study for a PhD, which will be discussed through an interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

62500 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 250000 AED for the full programme during 48 months.
National

62500 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 250000 AED for the full programme during 48 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.