| The aim of the PhD Program in Business Administration is to train graduates with management skills applicable in global markets and researchers capable of making original scientific contributions in the field of business. The program aims to deepen students' theoretical knowledge and develop leaders and research-oriented academics in the business world. |
| The students who successfully complete the program are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Genel İşletme alanında Doktora |
| This is a program. |
| https://bau.edu.tr/haber/18579-2024-2025-guz-donemi-doktora-basvuru-ve-kayit-surecleri |
| The program consists of all the courses specified in the curriculum, the Doctoral Qualifying Examination, and thesis preparation and defense. Students must complete all their coursework within four semesters. After successfully completing their assignments, students who pass the Doctoral Qualifying Examination are eligible to begin their doctoral thesis. Under the supervision of an advisor, students complete their thesis and defend it before a jury. Those who successfully defend their thesis complete the program and earn their doctoral degree. |
| If the content of a course taken at another institution is deemed equivalent and appropriate to the course offered in the program, and this equivalency is approved by the relevant Department Board and the Faculty Administrative Board, the student may be exempted from that course. |
| The General Business PhD Program aims to equip its graduates with advanced theoretical and practical expertise in fields such as investment, accounting, production, marketing, and strategic management. The program is designed to cultivate academics and researchers who are capable of contributing both nationally and internationally in these areas, providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the academic and business worlds. |
| Students who successfully complete the program can apply for postdoctoral positions based on their areas of expertise. |
| 1 | Gaining a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts, methods, and models in business management and organization, applying them effectively in professional practices. |
| 2 | Staying up-to-date with general business literature and international developments, continuously generating innovative ideas in the field. |
| 3 | Approaching problems in the field of business from both theoretical and conceptual perspectives, developing solutions with a research-oriented mindset. |
| 4 | Embracing ethical principles and responsibilities in academic research, and acting in accordance with these values throughout the research process. |
| 5 | Understanding the interaction between various disciplines related to business and possessing the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate new and complex ideas. |
| 6 | Effectively conveying business-related knowledge to diverse audiences by using clear and impactful verbal, written, and visual communication methods. |
| 7 | Possessing the ability to conduct a literature review, identify research problems, develop hypotheses, design research, and reach conclusions using qualitative/quantitative methods, and presenting the results as academic publications. |
| 8 | Contributing to issues such as professional ethics, environmental awareness, sustainability, social responsibility, and universal values as a professional with a high level of awareness in these areas. |
| 9 | Having the competence to develop strategic solutions through holistic and creative thinking in unforeseen and complex situations in the business world. |
| 10 | Possessing the ability to work effectively with different disciplines and multicultural teams, demonstrate leadership, and take initiative by applying critical thinking in risk analysis and problem-solving processes. |
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| BUS6005 Managerial Economics | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUS6007 Strategic Management and Competition Analysis | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| QUA6999 Qualifying Exam | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RCH6001 Advanced Research Methods | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SMR6887 Seminar | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE6888-1 Doctoral Thesis - I | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE6888-2 Doctoral Thesis - II | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE6888-3 Doctoral Thesis - III | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| THE6888-4 Doctoral Thesis - IV | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| BUS6005 | Managerial Economics | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | ||
| RCH6001 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | ||
| Departmental Elective | 3 | 12 | |||||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 2. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| BUS6007 | Strategic Management and Competition Analysis | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | ||
| Departmental Elective | 3 | 12 | |||||
| Departmental Elective | 3 | 9 | |||||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 3. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| SMR6887 | Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Departmental Elective | 3 | 12 | |||||
| Departmental Elective | 3 | 12 | |||||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 4. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| QUA6999 | Qualifying Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 5. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| THE6888-1 | Doctoral Thesis - I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 6. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| THE6888-2 | Doctoral Thesis - II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 7. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| THE6888-3 | Doctoral Thesis - III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||||||
| 8. Semester | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS | |
| THE6888-4 | Doctoral Thesis - IV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Total | 30 | ||||||