The NBS PhD programme is a full-time doctoral programme that is typically completed between 4 and 5 years.
The first 18 months is the Coursework Stage in which students take preparatory courses that are concentrated in their area of specialisation. The course requirement usually ranges from 8 to 11 courses and a minimum total of 24 academic units is required for graduation.
The lists below show the courses that are required for each specialisation. The lists may be subject to changes and they do not display electives, if any. The course outlines can be viewed by clicking here.
- ACC
Accounting (Behavioural)
- AC8801 Seminar in Accounting Research
- AC9101 Seminar in Capital Markets Research in Accounting
- AC9102 Seminar in Behavioural Research in Accounting
- FN9103 Empirical Research I (Investment)
- GN7103 Writing for Research & Publication
- MG9001 Research Methods
- MG9003 Theory Construction and Experimental Methods in Behavioral Research
- MG9202 Organization Theory
- ST9003 Applied Regression Analysis
- ST9005 Structural Equation Modelling
Accounting (Capital Markets)
- AC8801 Seminar in Accounting Research
- AC9101 Seminar in Capital Markets Research in Accounting
- AC9102 Seminar in Behavioural Research in Accounting
- FN9102 Seminar in Theory of Finance II
- FN9103 Empirical Research I (Investment)
- FN9104 Empirical Research II (Corporate)
- GN7103 Writing for Research & Publication
- HE9002 Econometrics I**
- HE9003 Econometrics II**
- HE9101 Seminar in Microeconomics**
- BF
Banking & Finance
- AC9101 Seminar in Capital Markets Research in Accounting
- FN9101 Seminar in Theory of Finance I
- FN9102 Seminar in Theory of Finance II
- FN9103 Empirical Research I (Investment)
- FN9104 Empirical Research II (Corporate)
- GN7103 Writing for Research & Publication
- HE9002 Econometrics I**
- HE9003 Econometrics II**
- HE9101 Seminar in Microeconomics**
- IS
Information Systems
- IS9101 Seminar in Information Systems Research
- IS9201 Contemporary Issues in Information Systems
- IS9202 Information Systems – Theories and Methods
- MG9001 Research Methods
- MG9101 Theoretical Foundations of Organisational Behaviour
- OM9204 Game Theory and its Applications
- ST9003 Applied Regression Analysis
- ST9005 Structural Equation Modelling
- OM
Operations Management
- GN7103 Writing for Research & Publication
- HE9001 Mathematical Economics** (contingent on student's research area)
- HE9002 Econometrics I** (contingent on student's research area)
- OM9101 Optimisation
- OM9102 Inventory Theory
- OM9103 Stochastic Process
- OM9201 Contemporary Issues in Operations Mgt I & II
- OM9204 Game Theory & its Applications
- ST9003 Applied Regression Analysis (contingent on student's research area)
- MKT
Marketing (Consumer Behaviour)
- HP7001 Advanced Research Design and Data Analysis**
- MG9001 Research Methods
- MG9003 Theory Construction and Experimental Methods in Behavioral Research
- MK9101 Seminar in Consumer Behaviour
- MK9103 Special Marketing Topics
- MK9201 Seminar in Marketing Modelling
- ST9003 Applied Regression Analysis
Marketing (Quantitative Modelling)
- HE9002 Econometrics I**
- HE9003 Econometrics II**
- HE9101 Seminar in Microeconomics**
- MG9001 Research Methods
- MG9003 Theory Construction and Experimental Methods in Behavioral
Research
- MK9101 Seminar in Consumer Behaviour
- MK9103 Special Marketing Topics
- MK9201 Seminar in Marketing Modelling
- LMO
Leadership, Management & Organisation
- GN7103 Writing for Research and Publication
- MG9001 Research Methods
- MG9003 Theory Construction and Experimental Methods in Behavioral Research
- MG9101 Theoretical Foundations of Organisational Behaviour
- MG9104 Theoretical Foundations of Strategic Management
- MG9105 Advanced Topics in Organisational Behaviour
- MG9202 Organization Theory
- MG9204 Seminar in Culture Science
- ST9003 Applied Regression Analysis
- ST9005 Structural Equation Modelling
- ST9007 Advanced Research Methods: Meta-Analysis
- SIE
Strategy, International Business and Entrepreneurship
- HE9002 Econometrics I**
- MG9001 Research Methods
- MG9101 Theoretical Foundations of Organisational Behaviour
- MG9103 Advanced Topics in Strategic Management
- MG9104 Theoretical Foundations of Strategic Management
- MG9202 Organization Theory
- ST9003 Applied Regression Analysis
- ST9005 Structural Equation Modelling
- (Code to be advised) Seminar in Entrepreneurship
Upon
completion (or near completion) of coursework requirements, students will
undergo PhD Qualifying Exam (QE) comprising written and confirmation hearing
components. The QE evaluates the knowledge and skills learned in the coursework
and serves as preliminary assessment of the candidate's capability to complete
a high-quality dissertation successfully in the remaining period of
candidature. After these requirements are satisfied, students become doctoral
candidate with adequate preparation to research and write a doctoral
dissertation on significant problems of academic and practical significance to
business communities. They are expected to work closely with their selected
supervisor and thesis advisory committee.
At the Dissertation
Stage, students are required to present their thesis in Proposal
Defence, submit thesis for examination and undergo Final Oral
Examination. The aim of proposal defence is to assess the academic rigour
and relevance of the proposed research and to ensure that it is adequately
defined and feasible to allow the student to receive feedback early in the
thesis process. When ready, the thesis is submitted to the University for
examination by the thesis examiners. The thesis must contain original work and
critical interpretation and analysis worthy of publication in the international
domain. After receiving the examiners' reports, the student is given adequate
time to address the examiners' comments and further improve the thesis.
Finally, the thesis is presented in the oral examination where the
committee examines the student's expertise on the field, advance the
candidate’s knowledge and discuss with the candidate potential publications and
future possibilities of their work.
Apart from the above, students are also expected to take supplementary courses (e.g. teaching course, research integrity module,
etc.), attend divisional seminars, write summer papers (if required by their division), and serve GAP hours (Graduate Assistantship Programme) comprising duties such as research assistance and teaching. It is common practice for the candidates to present their research
papers at top-tier conferences and publish journal papers prior to graduation.