PhD Program

Doctor of Philosophy

Lead innovation through research, discovery, and academic excellence

PhD at FBS

The PhD program at the FBS faculty is designed for aspiring researchers and future leaders who seek to generate original knowledge, solve complex problems, and contribute to global academic and professional communities through rigorous research and innovation.

The PhD is the faculty's highest research degree — an original contribution to knowledge, conducted under rigorous supervision and examined by international standards. Doctoral candidates work at the frontiers of their disciplines, generating new knowledge that speaks to the challenges facing Bangladesh and the world.

It is the natural destination for university teachers, researchers, and scholars who seek to lead their fields.

PhD · Faculty of Business Studies

Program at a Glance

4 Years

Duration

Thesis

Research Core

Original

Contribution

Global

Examiners

Why Choose PhD at FBS

A degree built for what comes next

Original research, real impact

Produce original knowledge and solve complex problems — a thesis that speaks to the challenges of today's world.

The highest academic credential

The doctoral degree of the University of Dhaka is recognized and respected in universities and institutions worldwide.

World-class supervision

Work under the direct supervision of FBS professors who are among the most active researchers in Bangladesh.

A scholarly community

Join a research environment that regularly examines doctoral work to international standards.

Admission & Eligibility

For scholars ready to lead their fields

Candidates must hold an MPhil degree, or a Master's degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). University teachers and researchers with a Master's degree and substantial teaching or research experience may also apply.

Admission requires a research synopsis, and candidates with an MPhil degree may complete the PhD in a shorter period subject to the regulations of the department concerned.