PhD in Master's and Doctoral Combined Program

This combined master's and doctoral program in business administration prepares students for advanced research and leadership roles across the core areas of business, including management, marketing, finance, and organizational strategy. Coursework typically spans quantitative and qualitative research methods, strategic management, organizational behavior, and specialized electives that allow students to focus on a particular business discipline as they progress from master's-level study into doctoral research. Students learn to design and conduct original research addressing real business problems, building the analytical and methodological skills needed for both academic and applied careers. Graduates typically move into university faculty positions, corporate research and strategy roles, consulting, or senior management, depending on their chosen specialization. Woosong University offers this combined master's and doctoral program in business administration in Daejeon, South Korea, over three and a half years, with admission in March and September. Instruction is conducted in English, allowing international students to complete the full combined program without first needing Korean-language coursework, although some Korean ability supports daily life in Daejeon. As a combined track, students move from foundational master's coursework directly into doctoral-level research without a separate application, culminating in an original dissertation. The program suits applicants who hold a relevant bachelor's degree in business, economics, or a related field and want an integrated pathway from master's study through to a doctorate in business administration at Woosong University in South Korea.