Overview

The Business and Administration programme offered by Hong Kong Metropolitan University provides opportunities to pursue a doctoral degree across different academic areas within the business school, allowing applicants to develop research aligned with their proposed field of study under the guidance of academic staff. Candidates are expected to define their research focus in collaboration with faculty before submitting their application.

Key Facts

The school supports research activity through academic collaboration, institutional initiatives, and engagement with international partners. It provides an environment that integrates research, professional development, and global perspectives, encouraging knowledge exchange and investigation in areas such as business, governance, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Research and Dissertation Development
International Business and Governance
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studies
Sustainable Business Practices
Organisational and Management Studies
Research Methods in Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Business Administration View 7 other PhDs in Business Administration in Hong Kong (SAR)

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants shall possess:

a recognised Master’s degree in business administration or a business-related field or its equivalent; and
substantial working experience at senior management level as determined by the University.

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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

74005 HKD / year

≈ 74005 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

74005 HKD / year

≈ 74005 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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