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International Management and Organisation PhD/MPhil/MSc – (Ph.D.)
University of Birmingham
Birmingham Business School| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,232 - ≈ € 13,280 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The International Management and Organisation (IMO) Group teaches and conducts research in international business, human resource management and organisational studies. The group is actively developing an international focus and undertakes joint research with partners in Brazil and Hong Kong. It is also expanding its portfolio of doctoral research.
Current interests include:
* Management in emerging economics style
* Corporate social responsibility in Africa
* Spirituality in the workplace
The Centre for Industrial Business and Organisation Research (CIBOR), established in February 2003, is closely associated with the IMO Group. Further information on the IMO Group and CIBOR can be found at
Key facts
Type of Course: Doctoral research
Duration: PhD – 3 years full-time equivalent; MPhil – 2 years full-time equivalent; MSc (Research) – 1 year full-time equivalent
Start date: September/October 2011
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Research interests of staff
Current fields of research are:
* International business
* Management in emerging economies (currently focusing on Brazil and China); contrasting capitalisms (governance and market systems); corporate social responsibility in Africa; the internationalisation of firms; international business alliances and acquisitions; international transfer of practices
* Human resource management
* The changing nature and future of work; international HRM; training and development policies and practices; industrial relations policies; corporate 'universities'; spirituality in the workplace
* Organisation studies
* New organisational forms; organisational co-evolution and transformation; corporate structure and governance; and international business organisation
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To gain admission to a research degree programme (with the exception of the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine (MD)) an applicant must comply with the following entry requirements:
* Attainment of an Honours degree (normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant subject awarded by an approved university, or
* Attainment of an alternative qualification or qualifications and/or evidence of experience judged by the University as indicative of an applicant’s potential for research and as satisfactory for the purpose of entry to a research degree programme.
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* In some cases you will also need to have completed a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
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* After we have received your application you may, if you live in the UK, be invited for an interview or to visit us to discuss your application.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
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