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PhD Program in Management (delivered in English)

Title of the Program: PhD in Management

Duration: 3 years

Teaching Language: English

Content: 60 ECTS credits and a research component

 

Overview of the Program:

 

Caucasus University has wide experience of conducting PhD programs over the years. The University has been delivering PhD program in Business Administration in partnership with foreign counterparts for more than 10 years. In accordance with modern standards and demand, relevant PhD program in Management was established.

 

In the conditions of the increasing impact of today's global environment, it is a vital task for any organization to conduct organizational processes in a highly qualified manner by making full use of the capabilities of modern organizational management, which, in turn, requires the detection and creation of these capabilities, including through the development of new conceptual visions or tools. The urgency of the doctoral educational program in management is determined by the growing demand from modern companies for such specialists who, along with the latest theoretical knowledge, can analyze current events and processes in global organizational management, can timely and correctly identify challenges, research problems and find original ways to solve them; In addition, they are informed about the ethical responsibility of the researcher and the ethical or social consequences of innovative/original scientific research.

 

The management doctoral educational program reflects the mission, vision, and values of the Caucasus University, as well as the main goals and objectives of the business school. The program also takes into account the requirements of the local labor market, the successful experience of management doctoral programs implemented by local and foreign universities, as well as the development trends of modern organizational management as a field of research.

 

The goal of the doctoral management program is to prepare a qualified researcher for an academic and business career who will be able to:

 

  • apply knowledge of modern organizational theories and research methodology to research and solve problems of organizational management, organizational behavior, and organizational leadership;
  • independently plan and conduct original research using relevant methods and based on reliable data;
  • Based on the critical analysis and evaluation of the research results, to formulate original conclusions and develop recommendations of theoretical and practical importance regarding new opportunities for solving the research problem.
  • Along with the creation of new knowledge, the goal of the doctoral program is to equip the doctoral student with the best teaching methods and knowledge transfer skills.

 

The goal of the program is for the graduate to have the norms of academic ethics and to integrate himself at the international level in various areas of the academic society.

 

Degree Awarded: PhD in Management.

 

 

 

Teaching process is structured around semesters. All teaching components last one semester. A semester consists of calendar weeks. Each week comprises contact hours, as well as, hours for independent work. Semester may include 2 or 16 calendar weeks. The number of weeks for each semester is planned individually according to each cohort.

 

The official duration of the program is 3 years (6 semesters). Maximum duration is 5 years (10 semesters). PhD in Management program consists of the teaching component (60 ECTS credits) and a research component that comprises no less than 2 years (4 academic semesters).

 

I Year II Year III Year
42 ECTS 18 ECTS 4 Academic Semesters
Seminars and Methodological Courses Teaching and Assistantship Component Dissertation

 

Out of 60 ECTS of teaching component:

 

  • 34 ECTS credits contribute to the mandatory seminars and methodology courses;
  • 6 ECTS credits contribute to the elective (optional) seminars (students can choose one of the elective seminars);
  • 20 ECTS credits contribute to the mandatory teaching/assistanship module. 

 

Before defending the dissertation, the doctoral student is required to:

 

  • To participate in the scientific conference in the direction of the dissertation topic;
  • The doctoral student is obliged to publish at least two scientific articles (or to have consent for publication). Among them, one article should be published in a refereed (peer-reviewed) journal with a foreign international index corresponding to the specificity of the field. Published articles should be thematically related to the thesis topic;
  • After registering on the research component, PhD student is obliged to present a report on the work completed at the end of each semester in accordance with pre-defined forms.

 

 

   

 

Detailed information can be found in the Curriculum  of the English-language Doctoral Program in Management.

 

See Program.

 

Program Brochure

Procedures for admission to the doctoral program:

 

  1. Submit the documents required for acceptance
  2. Pass the English language exam at B2 level (information about the exam)
  3. Pass Mathematics Admission Test (Test Information) (Test sample)
  4. Interview with the Admissions Committee

                                                                                                                                                                                 

List of documents required for admission to doctoral programs:

 

  • Copy of ID card
  • 2 photos, both printed and electronic (recorded on CD)
  • Application form;
  • Diploma certifying at least Master's degree or equivalent academic degree;
  • Notarized copy of diploma supplement/mark sheet;
  • Proof of English language proficiency on B2 level or Bachelor or Master Degree Diploma of a program taught in English Language;
  • In case an applicant does not possess above mentioned documents, she/he will have to pass Caucasus School of Business admission exam in English Language at B2 level;
  • (In other cases, the candidate is required to pass the B2 level entrance exam in English for the business school;)
  • A research thesis in English that matches the candidate's research interests;
  • Previous publications in the relevant field and participation in scientific research projects and events and at least 2 years of work experience in the relevant field;
  • Two letters of recommendation (prepared in English);
  • Resume (CV) in Georgian and English.
  • Passing score in Math admission exam of Caucasus School of Business;
  • Successful interview with Admission Committee of Caucasus School of Business;
  • Online registration.

 

* Terms and conditions of admission are approved by the Admissions Committee and published on the university's website.

 

Important dates:

 

  • The deadline for submitting documents for the doctoral program is – 5 September 2025;
  • Documents can be submitted electronically via email: mjinchveleishvili@cu.edu.ge 
  • Or hard copies at the following address: Caucasus University, Paata Saakadze 1;
  • English language test: 13 September 2025;
  • Math Exam: 13 September 2025;
  • Applicant's interviews with CSB Admissions Commission: 15 September 2025.

 

  

Tuition and funding:

 

  • The cost of a three-year doctoral program is 13,500  GEL. (Information on tuition fees for foreign nationals can be found here)
  • Students pay the amount on a semester basis. 2250 GEL per semester.
  • At the end of the first year, honors doctoral students will be able to obtain a grant from Caucasus School of Business, the amount of which is GEL 4,500, so this grant will fully fund the third year tuition fees.

Elene Jgarkava

Dean

Tel: (+995 32) 237 77 77 (330)

E-mail: ejgarkava@cu.edu.ge

 

Mariam Jintchveleishvili

Program Administrative Director 
Tel: (+995 32) 237 77 77 (275)

Mob: (+995) 555 979 434

E-mail: mjinchveleishvili@cu.edu.ge