Vietnam Ph.D.

PhD program, Faculty of Business Administration

  1. OVERVIEW

PhD program provides doctoral candidates (DCAN) diverse backgrounds for business management, academic research, and industry and government institutions. The objective is to educate DCANs strong theoretical knowledge base, methodological skills, and development of professional practices for success in today’s dynamic academic and industrial environments. In addition, courses are designed by consulting from the world’s top universities as so DCANs can acquire the latest advancement in the field. In terms of ensuring the quality of PhD program, DCANs are required to publish their research in ISI/Scopus-based journals.

  1. LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Apply the foundational theories for developing the research frameworks in the business disciplines.
  • Recognize and solve practical issues in the field of business administration.
  • Apply new theory and skills to research and practice.
  • Ability to publish research in ISI/Scopus-based journals.
  • Have a strong awareness of social responsibility.
  1. CAREER PROSPECTS
  • Work at professional training institutions, be a senior researcher in both domestic and international organizations.
  • Post-doctoral positions at educational institutions.
  1. ENTRY REQUIRMENTS

TDTD admits applicants on the basis of their demonstrated capacity to conduct independent research. Check that you are eligible to apply for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):

  • Masters by Research/ Coursework or Bachelor degree - with High Distinction
  • Being the author of 01 peer-review article in the field of business administration for 36 months up to the date of applying for admission or experienced researchers.
  • Candidates are required to satisfy the University' English entry requirement for graduate courses within 24 months of the application date.

Prospective Candidates:

 Bachelor’s degree candidates:

o Candidates must complete additional modules in the Master of Business Administration program at least 30 credits.

o Candidates are required to earn at least 120 credits.

 Master's degree candidates:

o Candidates who hold a master's degree that did not relate to the business administration discipline are required to study additional modules in the field of their study and research.

o Candidates who hold a master's degree in business administration continue their PhD studies.

o Candidates are required to earn at least 95 credits.

Application Requirements

  • 01 Application form
  • 02 Authorized CVs
  • 01 Copy of highest diploma
  • 01 Copy of highest degree’s transcript
  • 01 English proficiency certificate
  • 01 Copy of health check certificate
  • 04 ID photos (2-inch recent photos)
  • 02 letters of recommendation
  • 03 copy of published research
  • 01 Research proposal

Notes: Prospective PhD Candidates without a master’s degree in business need to take additional courses.

  1. PROGRAM STRUCTURE
  • Compulsory courses: 09 credits
  • Elective courses:  06 credits
  • Term paper:  04 credits
  • Special topics: 06 credits, including 03 topics:
    • Special Topic 1:       02 credits
    • Special Topic 2:       02 credits
    • Special Topic 3:       02 credits
  • Published at least 01 ISI/Scopus-based journal article
  • PhD Dissertation:    70 credits

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Courses
(Vietnamese)

Courses
(English)

Total

  1. Compulsory Courses

9

1

Phương pháp nghiên cứu kinh doanh

Business Research Methods

3

2

Phương pháp nghiên cứu định lượng nâng cao

Advanced Quantitative Methods

3

3

Lý thuyết chiến lược kinh doanh

Business Strategy Theory

3

  1. Elective Courses

6

 (PhD candidates must have earned at least 6 credits for elective courses)

 

4

Lý thuyết lãnh đạo

Leadership Theory

2

5

Lý thuyết tổ chức và chiến lược quản lý

Organizational Theory and Management Strategy

2

6

Chiến lược kinh doanh quốc tế

International Business Strategy

2

7

Chiến lược quản trị chuỗi cung ứng toàn cầu

Strategic Management of Global Supply Chains

2

8

Marketing đương đại

Contemporary Marketing

2

9

Mô hình hóa Marketing

Marketing Modeling

2

10

Thương mại điện tử và quản trị quan hệ khách hàng

E-commerce and CRM

2

11

Quản trị đổi mới công nghệ

Technology Innovation Management

2

  1. Term paper

 

4

12

Tiểu luận tổng quan

Term Paper

4

  1. Special topics

Special Topics

6

13

Chuyên đề 1

Special Topic 1

2

14

Chuyên đề 2

Special Topic 2

2

15

Chuyên đề 3

Special Topic 3

2

  1. PhD Dissertation
 

70

16

Luận án tiến sĩ

Dissertation

70

Total Credits Earned

 

95

 

Faculty of Business
Administration, Ton Duc Thang
University
19 Nguyen Huu Tho, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City
Hotline : + 84 28 37755067 
Email:fba@tdtu.edu.vn.