Doctor of Philosophy PhD

London School of Commerce

The London School of Commerce (LSC), in association with Cardiff Metropolitan University, offers Doctorate Courses in London.

These courses are mainly available for students with an existing Master's Degree qualification relevant to the proposed subject of study, however LSC will consider applications from candidates with extensive relevant professional experience or non-master's degree qualifications on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are recommended to contact LSC for more details of the paths we offer to Doctorate Qualifications.

PhDs are awarded for the development of new theory through original research. PhD candidates are required to undertake training in research methods, to attend research seminars and to design and implement research to enable them to generate significant new knowledge in their subject area. The research is presented in a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words and the student must satisfy the examiners in a viva voce examination. Research project approval, and student progression, are subject to university research regulations.

The PhD programme provides individuals with the opportunity to undertake a comprehensive programme of research study in an approved subject within the business and management disciplines. All proposed research projects require to be:

• Discussed with and approved by the Research Degrees Programme Leader and/or nominated members of the academic team responsible for the PhD programme and


• Reviewed and approved by the university Research Degrees Committee.

The School is able to offer supervisory expertise and supports current research projects in the following indicative areas:

• Strategy Finance and Accounting Human Resource Management Customer Relationship Management Operations Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Marketing International Business Business and Management in Developing Countries Small Business Management Banking Islamic Banking Consumer Research E-Business Public Sector Management Tourism Management Information Systems in Business Internet Security.

Applicants may discuss topics in these and other appropriate business and management areas by contacting the Research Degrees Programme Leader.