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IARSACInternational University

Doctoral programs

Admission Requirements and Application Procedure

  • Application form: A completed application form from the IIU's website
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts from high school and any other academic institutions you've attended
  • Standardized test scores: Scores from tests like the GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE
  • Statement of Purpose: An essay that explains why you're applying, how you've prepared, and what you hope to accomplish
  • Letters of recommendation: Usually 2–3 letters that provide insight into who you are from someone else's perspective
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV): A document that shows your work experience and extracurricular activities
  • Portfolio: For students in the arts, a portfolio of their work
  • English proficiency: If English is not your native language, you'll need to submit scores from an English proficiency test
  • Financial proof: Proof that you can cover your living and study expenses

Dissertation

Overview

A Dissertation is the formulation and completion of a major research project and its written presentation. It is the last step in the program. The IARSAC International University has specific guidelines for completing the thesis. A faculty committee reviews the thesis as an ongoing process. The committee is chosen by the student and must consist of three or more faculty members, one of whom must be from a department outside of the University. When all members are satisfied, they sign off on the dissertation to signify their approval. Then, the student files the work with the IARSAC International University.

PhD 896: Dissertation Mentoring:

The purpose of this course is to assist doctoral students to receive mentoring for initiating and continuing steady progress toward their PhD degree. Students will prepare quarterly progress plans, engage in regular scholarly discussion with their faculty mentor and fellow doctoral students, and submit a personal progress report at the end of each quarter.

PhD 897: Developing a Prospectus:

This course provides an opportunity to design a thesis prospectus in collaboration with program colleagues, and most especially with mentorship from a course instructor. In addition to reading about developing a prospectus in general, students may analyze examples of the IIU doctoral prospectuses covering a wide range of projects. Students refine their thesis questions and further explore the research methods or project types that they may incorporate into their own thesis. Finally, students engage in the iterative process of writing their own prospectus, incorporating feedback from peers and the course instructor. Ultimately, the prospectus is offered by the student as a document for review for consideration by potential mentors for the student’s dissertation.

PhD 898: Writing a Proposal:

This course integrates all of the previous work throughout the program, providing an opportunity to design a dissertation proposal in collaboration with program colleagues and course instructor. The development of a proposal may feed the final thesis, allowing the student to incorporate feedback from the course in the completion of the Dissertation.

PhD 899: Final Dissertation:

The final Dissertation demonstrates a student’s scholarly ability to examine, critique, and synthesize knowledge, theory, and experience, so that new ideas can be tested; best practices identified, established, and verified; and theoretical, practice or policy constructs evaluated and advanced. In all cases, the thesis is a rigorous inquiry that results in new knowledge, insight, or practice, demonstrating its efficacy in the world of management. Ultimately, every v should make a fresh contribution to the field of practice in the management environment.

Dissertation Defense

Students must present their dissertation to the thesis examiner committee. The committee consists of (1) lecturers/academics from university, (2) experts/specialists from an organization or institute related to the thesis topic, and (3) dissertation advisory committee. The thesis advisory committee is present as an observer only, not to answer questions/comments from the examiner committee or offer any explanations.

The committee, (1) and (2), has the duty to evaluate the thesis while a representative from the administration is requested for re-submission for reconsideration, the student and supervisors must correct it before presenting it to the public academic seminar.

The thesis that needs to be corrected must go through reading by external members of the thesis examiner committee (at least 3 committee members).

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program Information

Program Information

IARSAC International University’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration is designed for aspiring executives and entrepreneurs seeking the highest level of education in the business field. This program offers exhaustive training in managerial theories, research methodologies, and various disciplines crucial for advanced business decision-making. The program focuses on expanding students’ understanding of both national and international management issues, thereby contributing to the enhancement of global society.

The curriculum is tailored to equip students with world-class skills, preparing them to occupy top executive positions in leading multinational companies. A core objective is to develop exceptional competence in addressing administrative conflicts and management challenges. The Ph.D. in Business Administration is committed to producing business professionals who are proficient and active in applied business research, poised to make significant contributions in the business world.

The purpose of the program is to educate students in the concepts and techniques needed to understand a range of business disciplines and to conduct research on issues arising in professional business practice. Students are expected to advance and navigate technology-driven worlds that that apply to all business organizations.

The overarching purpose of the Ph.D. in Business Administration is to prepare and develop students for successful scholarly careers. Characteristics of the program include:

  • The program is small and emphasizes intensive faculty collaboration, flexibility in a coursework portfolio and timely completion of the degree.
  • Students are involved in designing, executing and developing research projects for publications in top-tier journals.
  • It focuses on building students' intellectual foundations through exposure to rigorous theoretical and methodological courses.

The Ph.D. in Business Administration coursework includes a rigorous research methodology component and an intellectually stimulating and challenging track-specific foundation, including advanced methods and subject-related seminars. In addition, each track requires a successful comprehensive examination and the completion of the doctoral dissertation.

Various learning experiences are incorporated into the tracks, including developing conceptual frameworks and theories, qualitative and empirical studies, field projects, and in-depth research. Within the Management Department, Ph.D. students have tremendous opportunities to conduct cross-disciplinary research across the tracks. We aim to position our graduates for scholarly academic careers at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and the world.

Learning Outcomes

  • Undertake scholarly research to devise new strategic management plans for specific corporations, supporting their developmental designs.
  • Provide students with the opportunity to learn the latest academic theories, concepts, techniques and applications with emphasis on teaching, research, practice in the field of concentration, and consulting
  • Conduct impactful lectures or seminars focusing on business resolution and growth strategies for organizations.
  • Extend the knowledge, expertise and skill of students through the application of research to business problems and issues by including internships, teaching experiences, and special study projects as a part of the curriculum
  • Provide training in various business disciplines to instill positive changes in managerial attitudes and work ethics.
  • Gain thorough knowledge of scholarly and scientific research methods applicable in business settings.
  • Acquire critical thinking, conceptual, and analytical skills.
  • Grasp both seminal theories and the latest practices in business and public sector management.
  • Develop the student’s ability to carry out independent research at an advanced level, and enhance their ability to deliver their ideas, research methodology and findings by means of formal presentations with critiques of their analytical, written, oral and media presentation skills in business, professional, and educational environments, Obtain intensive knowledge of practice and theory in a chosen field of business or public management.
  • Utilize tools for original applied research advancing knowledge.
  • Appreciate ethical, cultural, and global issues and their impact on business theory and practices.
  • Develop skills for effective decision-making in complex environments by integrating practical knowledge with theoretical insights.
  • Create opportunities for the University’s bachelor and master degree students to continue their business education by undertaking the doctoral degree course of study.
  • Cultivate enhanced skills in research, teaching, entrepreneurship, managerial, and strategic knowledge in business.
  • Examine formal organizations, determining strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for accurate business decisions and recommendations.
  • Cultivate visionary thoughts in managing change within a dynamic business environment.

Objectives

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Business Administration is designed to achieve the following objectives:

  • Developing knowledge - Students should develop a substantial knowledge base in their area of specialization.
  • Conducting research - Students should learn to design and conduct original research in their area of specialization. They should also master the analytical and methodological skills to evaluate research.
  • Communicating results - Students should be able to communicate their research results in a clear and effective manner.
  • Working with others - Students should be able to work effectively with people from different backgrounds.
  • Understanding ethics - Students should understand and be concerned with the ethical standards in their field.
  • Teaching - Students may be able to teach college-level courses in their area of specialization.
  • Extending knowledge - Students should extend the limits of what is currently known through innovative and high-quality work.
  • Making contributions - The primary purpose of a PhD is to cultivate individuals who can make significant contributions to their chosen field of research

PhD Seminar Workshop

Seminar Workshop 1:

Emphasis on the Substantive Matter of the dissertation:

Student must present the subject matter of their dissertation, indicating the background and significance of the dissertation topics, the objectives of the dissertation, the conceptual framework, source of data and expected contributions of the findings, conclusions and recommendations. They are required to exchange ideas with the seminar participants and experts from various private and public agencies related to the students' research problems.

Seminar Workshop 2: Emphasis on Research Methodology:

Student must present the review of the literature on data collection, and the development and testing of the research tools to be used for the dissertation, in accordance with the dissertation objectives. They are required to exchange ideas with the seminar participants and experts from various private and public agencies related to the students' research problems.

Seminar Workshop 3: Emphasis on the Research Finding and Holistic Presentation of the thesis:

Student must present the finding and totality of the dissertation at a seminar, respond to questions raised by the participants, exchange ideas with the seminar participants and experts from various private and public agencies related to the student's research problem, and make any necessary corrections within the scope of the approved thesis proposal.