Overview

The programs are tailor-made for working executives, offering a range of choices annually, including:

Multiple courses and seminars in Paris (at least twice a year)

Multiple courses and seminars in New York (typically once a year)

Multiple courses and seminars in rotating international locations annually, such as Cape Town, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, etc. (typically twice a year)

Year-round availability of online courses

Refine your teaching and research skills to inspire new thinking in your area of expertise while learning from faculty members who’ve earned worldwide acclaim for their applied research.

Study toward one doctoral degree in international business on five continents.

Whether you're an experienced business executive seeking to shape and inspire future leaders or an innovative teacher and researcher aspiring to leave a mark in your field of study, International Business programme from Franklin Hudson – The International School of Management is tailored to your ambitions.

Key Facts

The Franklin Hudson PhD is led by Prof. Tobias de Coning, Dean, an experienced academic and international higher-education leader with more than 50 years of experience. An Emeritus Professor from Stellenbosch University, South Africa, where he previously served as Chief Director for Strategic Initiatives and Human Resources, Professor de Coning brings deep expertise in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and human resources, with a particular focus on emerging markets and international business strategy.

Customize Your Program With a Mix of International in-person Courses and Online Courses

The International Business programme from Franklin Hudson – The International School of Management offers a unique opportunity for students to study in diverse international locations including Paris, New York, Shanghai, New Delhi, São Paulo, and Cape Town, enriching their academic experience and global perspectives.

Additionally, with a strong emphasis on flexibility, the program offers a mix of online courses that empower students to tailor their studies to their busy schedules while benefiting from our school's renowned expertise.

Programme Structure

Complete all the required research courses (8 credits: Advanced Academic Writing & Literature Review, Statistical Analysis, Research Methods, and Advanced Qualitative Research Methods OR Advanced Quantitative Research Methods) - these courses are offered all year-long online.

Complete at least half of the multidisciplinary and specialization courses (9 credits minimum) online, in Paris, New York or at any of our other rotating international locations (Cape Town, São Paulo, Tokyo, Singapore etc.).

Dissertation proposal tutorial (5 credits): one-on-one sessions and collective research clinics to craft a dissertation proposal.

Hold your proposal hearing and have a dedicated dissertation chair appointed to your dissertation.

Complete the remaining multidisciplinary and specialization courses and pass your mandatory Comp Exams (2 credits) - official transition from doctoral student status to doctoral candidate status.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Self-paced

Campus Location

New York City, United States
Dublin, Ireland
Paris, France

Disciplines

International Business View 8 other PhDs in International Business in United States

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for the Ph.D. program at Franklin Hudson, candidates should have completed a master's-level program and possess an average of 10 years' senior management experience.

Proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential for successful participation in the program.

If you don't meet these specific requirements, we encourage you to reach out to our Admissions Team to explore alternative options and discuss how we can best support your academic and professional aspirations.

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

19562 EUR / year

≈ 19562 EUR / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

France
Ireland
United States

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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