Language: English
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines: Management Studies, Educational Research, Marketing Management
Overview
The Management and Languages PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers opportunities for research in areas such as Islamic business, international human resource management, cross-cultural management, equality and diversity, emiratisation and other nationalisation policies, marketing, sustainability, accounting, finance and corporate governance.
Key facts:
- Students who were enrolled at the point that the License was granted in January 2023 will be eligible to apply to have their degree certificate attested by the Ministry of Education once their programme has been accredited by the CAA. This will apply even if the student has graduated before accreditation has been completed. We will contact all relevant alumni as programmes become accredited to let them know.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- International Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Management policies and practices in local and multinational organisations
- Expatriate staff in organisations (experiences, organisational strategies, etc.)
- Diversity/Equality in organisations
- Emiratisation, Qatarisation (and any other nationalisation/localisation) policies
- Critical management, comparative management and Islamic management. Cross cultural management
- Electronic HRM (specifically internet recruitment)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 55
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Interested applicants should complete the online application form, making clear on the form that you are applying to study at the Dubai Campus.
Applicants interested in our PhD opportunities need to submit the following:
- Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded.
- Confirmation of funding source and/or confirmation of sponsorship/sufficient funds to pursue studies.
- A detailed research proposal.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 37,814 AUD / year (≈ 99,500 AED / year)
- Domestic: 37,814 AUD / year (≈ 99,500 AED / year)
Additional Details: Part Time AED 49,750 per year
Living costs
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 2,014–3,496 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
