Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka

Students at the Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka

Doctoral degree · University of Dhaka

Doctor of Philosophy

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At a glance

4 Years
Duration
Thesis
Research Core
Original
Contribution
Global
Examiners

The PhD at FBS

The PhD program at the FBS faculty is designed for aspiring researchers and future leaders who seek to generate original knowledge, solve complex problems, and contribute to global academic and professional communities through rigorous research and innovation.

The PhD is the faculty's highest research degree — an original contribution to knowledge, conducted under rigorous supervision and examined by international standards. Doctoral candidates work at the frontiers of their disciplines, generating new knowledge that speaks to the challenges facing Bangladesh and the world.

It is the natural destination for university teachers, researchers, and scholars who seek to lead their fields.

Campus life at the Faculty of Business Studies

The highest degree

The faculty's highest research degree, examined to international standards.

Why study business at FBS

Reasons students choose Dhaka University's business school

A doctorate is a contribution to knowledge. Make yours at the faculty that has shaped business research in Bangladesh for five decades.

  1. I

    Original research, real impact

    Produce original knowledge and solve complex problems — a thesis that speaks to the challenges of today's world.

  2. II

    The highest academic credential

    The doctoral degree of the University of Dhaka is recognized and respected in universities and institutions worldwide.

  3. III

    World-class supervision

    Work under the direct supervision of FBS professors who are among the most active researchers in Bangladesh.

  4. IV

    A scholarly community

    Join a research environment that regularly examines doctoral work to international standards.

Find your research area

Eight research areas. One original contribution.

Doctoral research is conducted within one of the faculty's departments, under the supervision of its senior professors.

  1. 01

    Management

    Doctoral research into how organizations are structured, led and managed.

    Organizational behavior / Human resources / Operations / Entrepreneurship
  2. 02

    Accounting

    Doctoral research into financial reporting, audit, governance and taxation.

    Financial reporting / Auditing / Corporate governance / Taxation
  3. 03

    Marketing

    Doctoral research into consumers, markets and the building of brands.

    Consumer behavior / Branding / Services marketing / Digital markets
  4. 04

    Finance

    Doctoral research into corporate finance, investment and capital markets.

    Corporate finance / Capital markets / Investments / Financial institutions
  5. 05

    Banking and Insurance

    Doctoral research into banking, insurance, risk and financial regulation.

    Banking / Insurance / Risk management / Financial regulation
  6. 06

    International Business

    Doctoral research into trade, global markets and multinational enterprise.

    International trade / Global strategy / Supply chains / Emerging markets
  7. 07

    Management Information Systems

    Doctoral research into information systems, data and digital transformation.

    Information systems / Business analytics / E-business / Technology adoption
  8. 08

    Organization Strategy and Leadership

    Doctoral research into strategy, leadership and organizational change.

    Strategic management / Leadership / Organizational change / Public sector management

Program Structure

Four years toward an original contribution

The PhD is built around a single, substantial piece of original research: a thesis that advances knowledge in your discipline.

You work at the frontier of your field under the direct supervision of FBS professors, and your thesis is examined to international standards.

4
Years
1
Original thesis
3.75
MPhil CGPA to convert

The doctoral journey

  1. I

    Stage 1

    Research synopsis

    Your proposed question and approach, the basis of your admission.

  2. II

    Stage 2

    Supervised research

    Years of original inquiry under the direct supervision of an FBS professor.

  3. III

    Stage 3

    Doctoral thesis

    Your research written up as an original contribution to knowledge.

  4. IV

    Stage 4

    Examination

    Your thesis is examined to international standards before the degree is awarded.

Admission & Eligibility

For scholars ready to lead their fields

Candidates must hold an MPhil degree, or a Master's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). University teachers and researchers with a Master's degree and substantial teaching or research experience may also apply.

Admission requires a research synopsis, and candidates with an MPhil degree may complete the PhD in a shorter period subject to the regulations of the department concerned.

The University of Dhaka campus

Four steps to admission

Dates are set in each session's admission circular.

  1. 01

    Meet the requirements

    An MPhil degree, or a Master's with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

  2. 02

    Prepare a research synopsis

    Set out the original question you intend to answer and how your research will answer it.

  3. 03

    Apply to your department

    Submit your application and synopsis to the department in which you propose to conduct your research.

  4. 04

    Begin under supervision

    Once admitted, you work under the direct supervision of an FBS professor toward your doctoral thesis.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

The department in which you propose to conduct your research has the final word on admission, supervision and regulations.

Ask the faculty office
01 How long does the PhD take?

The PhD is a four-year program. Candidates with an MPhil degree may complete it in a shorter period, subject to the regulations of the department concerned.

02 Who can apply?

Holders of an MPhil degree, or a Master's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). University teachers and researchers with a Master's degree and substantial teaching or research experience may also apply.

03 Do I need a research proposal?

Yes. Admission requires a research synopsis, submitted to the department in which you propose to conduct your research.

04 Can I move from the MPhil to the PhD?

Yes. MPhil candidates with a CGPA of 3.75 or above may convert to the doctoral program.

05 How is the PhD different from the DBA?

The PhD advances theory: an original contribution to knowledge in your discipline. The DBA advances practice, with applied research for senior professionals and executives.

06 How is the thesis examined?

Doctoral theses at FBS are examined to international standards.

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