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The PhD in business is a research degree supervised online. Questions may come from firms, public agencies, or family enterprises in the region. The university does not claim a governmental research mandate. A proposal comes before the thesis.
The doctorate is supervised research plus the taught research modules on this page. The university is fully online and online tuition is covered. Examination or administrative fees may still apply. Campus study, where it is offered, is priced separately.
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The school of business at Arab Leadership University appoints the supervisor. The page does not name an individual scholar.
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Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHD701 | Advanced Research Methods Doctoral research design spanning experimental, survey, archival and field methods used in management science.
| 6 · 60 h |
| PHD702 | Seminar in Management Theory Core theoretical traditions in strategy, organisational theory, OB and international business.
| 6 · 60 h |
| PHD703 | Quantitative Methods for Business Research Econometric and multivariate methods for doctoral-level empirical work.
| 6 · 60 h |
| PHD704 | Qualitative & Mixed Methods Case studies, ethnography, grounded theory and mixed-methods designs for organisational research.
| 6 · 60 h |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHD801 | Doctoral Candidacy Examination Written and oral candidacy assessment confirming readiness for independent dissertation research.
| 0 |
| PHD802 | Dissertation Research & Writing Original doctoral research under supervision culminating in a defensible thesis and publication plan.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 3–5 years. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents, research). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
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| 36 · 360 h |