Overview

About the programme

The research, scholarship and engagement activities in his Social and Sustainable Enterprise programme at The Open University UK are oriented around several related research specialisms, including: social and environmental practice in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); distinctive forms of enterprise, including:

Social and environmental practice in SMEs, social enterprises and other organisational types
Distinctive forms of enterprise, including social, craft and family-based ventures
Values-based approaches to management and corporate social responsibility
Impact investment in socially and environmentally responsible enterprises
Green innovations, start-up ventures and growth processes
Public policies and cross-sector collaborations to facilitate SSE / social and environmental goals
Entrepreneurship and innovation pedagogy, including a focus on SSE aspects

Programme Structure

Current research projects:

The voluntary sector: creating, assessing and evidencing public and social value
The Influence of gender on environmental entrepreneurship
The emergence of informal institutions to advance pro-environment practices in textile sector of Pakistan
Dynamics and trends of renewable energy entrepreneurship in Africa
Exploring inter-organisational collaboration in emerging sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Corporate Social Responsibility View 89 other PhDs in Business Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12705 GBP / year

≈ 12705 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Milton Keynes

United Kingdom

848 - 1345 GBP / month

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

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