PhD Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BI Norwegian Business School
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| Credits: | 240 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 48 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
| Project type: | Open, Predefined |
| Educational Form: | Academic |
Description
The specialisation educates doctoral candidates to become researchers capable of exploring the challenging faced in entrepreneurial business and innovation policies. They will be able to contribute with new insights to the knowledge frontiers of international research.
Our four-year specialisation in innovation and entrepreneurship is created to support willing and capable candidates to obtain a high quality research education that qualifies for academic careers at leading research institutions or as advanced specialists elsewhere. The programme focuses on developing the candidates´ theoretical and methodological capabilities and skills through careful research practice as well as theoretical studies required to become capable of disciplined and creative new theory creation.
The programme seeks highly qualified candidates with background in disciplines that are relevant to studies of innovation and entrepreneurship. We require that all candidates have a sufficient knowledge of business management subjects to enter the programme. However, we also recognize and appreciate the relevancy and fertility of different academic disciplines to this area of research such as economics, finance, industrial organization, economic history, economic sociology and -anthropology, in addition to business management, science- and technology studies etc. This various theoretical and disciplinary approaches are reflected in the programme as well as among our faculty members. The programme will provide a basis for a mature and critical attitude through emphasis on in-dept empirical and theoretical studies.
The doctoral programme is highly important to the department´s research agenda within areas of knowledge production that steadily has emerged as absolutely crucial to the modern world of business and society.
Contents
Areas of Research
- Innovation processes in various industries
- Studies of innovative economies and industries
- Entrepreneurial finance, Venture Capital and Private Equity Industry
- History of innovative enterprises and industrial dynamics
- Governance and management of innovative enterprises
Distinguishing Features of the Specialisation
The program emphasises both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The majority of completed doctoral thesis has concentrated on various kinds of detailed case studies that may also include substantial elements of quantitative analysis.
All doctoral students are expected to participate actively in research activities within the department.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- have at least five years of higher education
- hold a two year scientific Master degree (120 ECTS) with B average or better
- hold a Master degree that includes thesis work (15 to 30 ECTS)
- hold a Master degree within the fields of economics and business administration or an area in which BI offers a PhD specialisation
- hold degree(s) from an accredited institution or an institution recognized by NOKUT
In particular cases GMAT or GRE tests and/or TOEFL or IELTS tests may be required. Applicants will be informed if this is needed.
Minimum test scores are:
- GMAT - a score of 600 points
- GRE - a score of 660 points on the quantitative reasoning section and 500 points on the verbal reasoning section.
- TOEFL - a score of 550 points for the written test, or 213 for the computer-based version, or 79 points on the Internet based test.
- IELTS - a score of 6.0.
English Language Requirements
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 550 |
| TOEFL computer-based test score: | 213 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 79 |
Funding
There are four different ways of funding your PhD at BI.
1. Open scholarship (funded by BI)
These scholarships are announced once a year, usually in the time from January to April. The scholarships are open which means that your PhD will not be linked to a specific project but must fit it under one of the six specialisations offered by BI. A member of the academic faculty must share you research interests to be able to supervise you. A supervisor will be appointed for you if you are admitted to the programme.
PhD candidates will have their daily workplace and shared office at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo, Norway.
2. Scholarship linked to a research project
These scholarships are announced from time to time. Your PhD research and dissertation will have to be closely linked to the research project. You are usually not required to find a supervisor before applying. You are encouraged to contact the faculty involved in the project if you are interested in applying. Each project will belong to one of the six specialisations at BI. In some cases the project can be linked to more than one specialisation.
PhD candidates will have their place of work at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo, Norway.
3. Externally funded PhD
Should you already have obtained funding as a PhD candidate you may apply at any time, using this application form. Please note that your research project must fit in with one of BI's six specialisations. You are advised to contact a potential supervisor and department prior to applying. This person must also have the capacity and be willing to supervise you. Please contact the associate dean for the specialisation you're interested in, in order to find a supervisor within your field of research. Please note that the doctoral administration will not be able to help you find a supervisor.
PhD candidates will have their place of work at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo, Norway.
Kindly note the requirement to send proof of funding along with the application to the programme. See the PhD Regulations for further information.
4. Industrial PhD
An industrial PhD is a doctoral degree that is carried out in cooperation between BI and business and industry. If you are considering this kind of PhD and have funding and confirmation from your employer please contact Dóra Sigurdardóttir for further information. Industrial PhD has the same requirements for educational background for admission and is also considered a full time programme. BI and the employer enter into an agreement regarding time spent at BI and time spent at the employer in addition to financial issues.
Please note that if you do not follow the application guidelines given in each announcement your application will not be valid and will not be assessed.
Accreditation
BI is EQUIS accredited. EQUIS is one of the leading international business school accreditation systems within the global community.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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