PhD in Management Studies

Management studies covers the theories and practices organizations use to plan, organize, lead, and control their operations and people. Doctoral coursework in this field typically includes organizational behavior, strategic management, human resource management, and quantitative and qualitative research methods for studying how businesses function and grow. Students examine how leadership decisions affect organizational performance, how firms formulate and execute strategy, and how management practices vary across industries and cultures. Graduates from doctoral programs in management studies often pursue careers as university faculty, corporate strategy consultants, senior managers, or researchers in business-related fields. Woosong University offers this doctoral program in Management Studies in Daejeon, South Korea, over three years, with intakes in March and September. Courses are taught in English, making the program accessible to international students without requiring Korean-language coursework, although some Korean is helpful for daily life in Daejeon. Doctoral candidates in this business administration track typically complete advanced coursework before conducting independent research, culminating in a dissertation that addresses a specific management question. This program is designed for applicants who hold a relevant bachelor's or master's degree in business, management, economics, or a related field and who want to pursue advanced research training in general management studies while studying at Woosong University in South Korea.