Purpose of the Programme

The Doctoral Programme in Management, Entrepreneurship and Digital Business aims to develop highly skilled researchers capable of conducting original and impactful research that advances scientific knowledge and addresses contemporary challenges in organisations, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and society.

The programme provides doctoral candidates with advanced methodological, analytical, and critical thinking skills necessary to undertake independent research at the highest academic level. Through rigorous coursework, research seminars, supervised research activities, and dissertation work, students develop the ability to analyse existing knowledge, collect and interpret primary and secondary data, generate novel theoretical and practical insights, and disseminate research findings through high-quality academic publications and conferences.

The programme seeks to cultivate an active and internationally connected research community that contributes to academic excellence, innovation, evidence-based decision-making, and societal development in Cyprus and internationally.

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Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Doctoral Programme, graduates will be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding

• Demonstrate advanced and systematic knowledge of theories, concepts, and contemporary debates in Management, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Business.
• Critically evaluate and synthesize existing academic literature to identify theoretical and empirical gaps.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methodologies.

Research Skills

• Design and conduct original, independent, and ethically sound doctoral-level research.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret complex qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate analytical techniques and software tools.
• Develop innovative theoretical and practical contributions that advance knowledge within the discipline.
• Critically evaluate research findings and position them within broader academic and professional debates.

Communication and Dissemination

• Communicate research findings effectively to academic, professional, and non-specialist audiences.
• Produce scholarly outputs suitable for publication in high-quality international journals and presentation at scientific conferences.
• Defend research arguments and findings through academic examination and public dissemination.

Professional and Transferable Skills

• Demonstrate academic integrity, ethical awareness, and responsible research conduct.
• Work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary and international research environments.

Employment Prospects

Graduates of the Doctoral Programme will possess advanced research and analytical competencies that prepare them for careers in academia and research institutions as well as the industry, consulting, public administration, and international organisations.