Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy - Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship programme at Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is designed to provide robust training in theoretical foundations, advanced research methodologies, and practical teaching skills, all of which are essential for independent teaching and academic leadership. The programme covers a broad, interdisciplinary spectrum of research topics, including emerging market multinationals, innovation management, corporate social responsibility, management of institutional changes, new venture development, and well-being in entrepreneurship.

This full-time programme is typically completed in 4 to 5 years, combining advanced coursework, doctoral seminars, and close supervision, culminating in a dissertation. Graduates achieve strong job placement outcomes across leading universities and institutions worldwide.

Why Choose NBS?

Close mentorship from internationally recognised, multidisciplinary faculty
Rich opportunities for collaborative research
Comprehensive scholarships covering tuition and living allowance
Access to world-class research centres, facilities, and resources
NTU is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, with NBS as a premier business school recognized globally.

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Programme Structure

Year 1: coursework, university training requirements, summer paper
Year 2: coursework, university training requirements, summer paper, pre-qualifying exam, qualifying exam
Year 3: thesis writing, brown bag seminar presentation
Year 4: thesis writing, internal defence, thesis submission, and examination
Year 4 or 5: thesis amendments, thesis oral examination

Courses include:

Advanced Topic in Strategic Management
Foundational and Advanced Topics in Regression Analysis
Longitudinal Research: Theory, Design, and Data Analysis
Organization Theory
Research Methods
Seminar in Entrepreneurship
Theoretical Foundations of Organizational Behaviour
Theoretical Foundations of Strategic Management

Students may take courses offered by other local universities in Singapore, as part of the coursework exchange programme.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

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The application period for admission and scholarship is from 1st Oct 2026 to 31st January 2027
Applicants for Nanyang Graduate Scholarship (NPGS) should apply from 1st Oct 2026 to 31st December 2026

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship International Business Strategic Management

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

3.5 _(analytical)

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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OR

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Recruitment for the Academic Year 2027 is open from October 2026 to January 2027.

Bachelor’s degree certificates and transcripts, and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts (where applicable)

Documents not issued in English must be accompanied by official English translations
Two academic referees’ reports
GMAT or GRE scores (taken within the last 5 years) – The GMAT/GRE requirement will be waived for Singapore Citizens (SCs), Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs), and applicants holding a bachelor's degree from a Singapore Autonomous University. For all other applicants, GMAT/GRE will remain a standard admission requirement, with waiver requests considered on an exceptional case-by-case basis.
IELTS or TOEFL scores (taken within the last 2 years) – may be waived for applicants whose Bachelor’s degree was completed in English
A research proposal
A statement of objective/personal statement
Research publications and award certificates (if any)

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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

41000 SGD / year

≈ 41000 SGD / year

Additional Details

The tuition fee is approximately S$41,000 per year for International Students.

Students may apply for NTU PhD scholarships, which are available to all applicants. The scholarships would cover the full tuition fees and a monthly living allowance.

Email the NBS PhD Programme Office (nbs_phd_admission@ntu.edu.sg) for guidance.

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

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