Business Administration
Program Overview
Business Administration at Grigol Robakidze University is an English-taught doctoral (PhD) programme of the School of Business and Management leading to the qualification Doctor in Business Administration. It combines a one-year taught component (60 ECTS) in higher-education pedagogy, management paradigms and doctoral research methodology with supervised original research, scientific publications and the preparation and public defence of a doctoral dissertation.
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Goals, Outcomes & Methods
Train independent researchers and university-level teachers in business administration; develop mastery of contemporary management paradigms and doctoral research methodology; guide each doctoral student through problem seminars, block seminars and colloquia to an original dissertation that contributes new knowledge to the field; and build an international publication record through articles in referenced and internationally indexed journals and presentations at international forums.
Graduates can critically evaluate and extend current theory in business administration; design and carry out an original, methodologically rigorous research project; publish and present research findings to international academic audiences; teach business disciplines at higher-education level; and act with research integrity and academic autonomy, as demonstrated by the successful defence of a doctoral dissertation.
Doctoral problem and block seminars, individual scientific work and consultations with the scientific supervisor, colloquia, academic writing and publication, teaching practice, and presentation of research at international forums.
Program Structure & Plan
Minimum 3 years (6 semesters). Year 1 is the taught component (60 ECTS): Higher Education Pedagogy (7 ECTS), Management Paradigms (5), Dissertation Research Problem Seminar (8), Doctoral Research Methodology and Dissertation Architecture (10), Block-Seminar I and II (10 each), plus 10 ECTS chosen from teaching assistantship, a course at a foreign university or a training course. Semesters III–VI form the scientific module: Colloquium I (scientific article) and Colloquium II (scientific report), publications in referenced and internationally indexed journals, a report at an international forum, a public-outreach component, and the preparation and defence of the dissertation under the guidance of a scientific supervisor.
Course Syllabus
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Tuition & Fees
| Fee Type | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Fees | ||||
|
Tuition Fee
|
6,000 | 6,000 | 6,000 | 18,000 |
|
Application Fee
|
300 | — | — | 300 |
| Living & Accommodation | ||||
|
General Living Expenses (Including Accommodation)
|
3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 10,500 |
| Other Fees | ||||
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Visa Fee
|
25 | — | — | 25 |
|
Residence Permit (TRC) Fee
|
100 | — | — | 100 |
| Grand Total | 9,925 | 9,500 | 9,500 | 28,925 |
No scholarships are currently available for this program.
Who Should Apply
Holders of a Master's degree (or equivalent) in business, management, economics or a related field who want to pursue an academic or research career, teach at university level, or lead evidence-based work in senior roles, and who can work in English at least at B2 level.
Admission Requirements
Passport
Master's degree or equivalent (apostilled, with diploma supplement)
Defence of a research paper (contest paper) before the programme committee
English (or other European language) proficiency at least B2 — exam, or exemption with a B2 certificate
The programme committee may hold an exam in the special discipline
Required Documents
Career Prospects
University teaching and research positions, research centres and think tanks, senior management and consulting roles that require advanced research expertise, and policy and public-sector advisory work.
University Accreditation & Recognition
Program Accreditation & Recognition
Program offered within Grigol Robakidze University's authorized higher-education framework. Applicants should verify the current program-level accreditation status and any profession-specific recognition with the university and relevant regulator.
Students who require a visa to study at an authorized Georgian institution normally apply for a D3 immigration visa. The correct entry route depends on citizenship and legal residence, so applicants must check Georgia’s eConsul eligibility tool and the responsible embassy before applying. Students staying long term may also need a study residence permit after arrival.
Signed D3 visa application and e-application report
Valid passport
Invitation Letter
Admission letter from an authorized Georgian university
Ministry Order and Rector Order
Proof that the university and programme are authorized or accredited where requested
Proof of accommodation in Georgia
Travel and Health Insurance
Biometric photograph
Visa fee payment receipt
For applicants under 18: parental passport copies and consent letter
10-30 days
20-100
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