Phd & MBS by Research
About the Ph.D. & MBS by Research at WIT School of Business
WIT is an environment created for learning, not just teaching. The Faculty at WIT School of Business is dedicated to research at the frontiers of their fields, and consequently offers a range of research opportunities through to Ph.D. and Postdoctoral level. Excellent supports and research infrastructure underpin the WIT Business School MB by Reserarch/Ph.D. programme. The intensity of the Program demands energy and zeal in the pursuit of greater understanding, and a willingness to master the behavioural, economic, and mathematical sciences that are the essential components of academic research in business related disciplines. Such preparation reaches its culmination in the original research presented in a candidate’s doctoral dissertation, and conferral of the Ph.D. in Business signifies that he or she has attained expert competence in a major field of business study. Through this learning process a student undertakes the transition from student to colleague that characterises the Ph.D. experience.
Research Culture
Researchers joining the school become part of the thriving research culture. The School of Business has an active research culture and staffs are involved in either academic research or specific industry-related research schemes. There are lots of opportunities for informal as well as formal contact. Every year a wide range of visiting speakers come to the School including academics, diplomats, officials, politicians and industry practitioners.
Areas of Interest
The School offers research opportunities in a wide range of business disciplines. The core disciplines are accountancy, finance, economics, management, human resources, strategy, change management, international business and electronic commerce. Research is also undertaken within a number of research centres namely, , the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Centre for Management Research in Healthcare and Healthcare Economics. All these centres have been successful in attracting external funding for their work and in aligning the School with other leading institutions world-wide. We have developed and maintain integrated links with employers, professional bodies and other external parties relevant to our work. All staff have strong links with the professions including the main Accountancy bodies, the Irish Marketing Institute and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Our surveys show very high levels of employment for our graduates coupled with ever-increasing levels of participation on Masters and Professional Courses.
Expression of Interest
If you are interested in researching at WIT School of Business contact Graduate Business Studies by phone (+353(0)51-302424) or email (graduatebusiness@wit.ie) to discuss your research ambition. Alternatively, from time-to-time the School advertises for funded research positions.
Applications: All applications proccessed through online facility at http://www.pac.ie
