Overview

Business Management (Combined PhD) at Istanbul Aydin University incorporates both master’s level coursework and doctoral research training within a single, comprehensive academic pathway. The program begins with advanced coursework covering core areas of business and management such as strategic management, corporate finance, organizational behavior, marketing strategy, operations management, international business, corporate governance, and innovation management.

Key facts:

These courses establish a strong theoretical and analytical foundation equivalent to master’s level preparation. As students progress, the curriculum transitions to doctoral level studies including advanced research methodology, quantitative and qualitative research design, econometric analysis, academic writing, theory development, and scholarly publication standards. Emphasis is placed on critical literature review, conceptual framework development, hypothesis construction, and rigorous empirical investigation. Following the completion of coursework and qualifying examinations, candidates proceed to the dissertation phase.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Research Methods.

International Business

Organizational Behavior

Marketing Strategy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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PTE Academic

65

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Istanbul, Turkey

Disciplines

Management Studies International Business View 3 other PhDs in International Business in Turkey

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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PTE Academic

65

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Other requirements

General requirements

To ensure a smooth and successful transition to studying in Turkey, it’s crucial to have all your documents in order. Having accurate and up-to-date paperwork will help avoid any complications during the application process. Here is a list of documents you should prepare:
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of English or Turkish language proficiency
- Passport-sized photographs

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20000 USD / year

≈ 20000 USD / year

Living costs

Istanbul

Turkey

2000 - 3240 TRY / month

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