Double PhD Degree Programme in Business with South China University of Technology, China Program By Lingnan University, Hong Kong |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Lingnan University (LU) and South China University of Technology (SCUT) have launched a 4-year double PhD degree programme in Business from September 2022, which leverages more rigorous coursework training from SCUT’s PhD programme.

Programme Highlights

Final-year MPhil or first-year PhD students in SCUT are eligible to apply for admission to this double degree programme. Students will spend their 1st and 3rd years of study at SCUT receiving coursework training, and the 2nd and 4th years of study at LU working on a research thesis and fulfiling other programme requirements. Each student will be matched with at least one supervisor each from SCUT and LU. Upon graduation, students will be awarded a PhD degree in Management from SCUT and a PhD degree in Business from LU (subject to successful obtainment of the SCUT PhD degree).

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Lingnan University (LU) and South China University of Technology (SCUT) have launched a 4-year double PhD degree programme in Business from September 2022, which leverages more rigorous coursework training from SCUT’s PhD programme.

Programme Highlights

Final-year MPhil or first-year PhD students in SCUT are eligible to apply for admission to this double degree programme. Students will spend their 1st and 3rd years of study at SCUT receiving coursework training, and the 2nd and 4th years of study at LU working on a research thesis and fulfiling other programme requirements. Each student will be matched with at least one supervisor each from SCUT and LU. Upon graduation, students will be awarded a PhD degree in Management from SCUT and a PhD degree in Business from LU (subject to successful obtainment of the SCUT PhD degree).

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

79+
6.5+

An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of PhD should normally:

a) hold a master's degree awarded by a tertiary education institution recognised for this purpose by the University; or

b) hold a relevant bachelor's degree with first or second class honours or at an equivalent standard, and have registered in a programme of study for a master's degree at a recognised tertiary education institution for at least one year and have evidence of research achievement; or

c) have obtained an equivalent qualification of a) or b) above; or

d) have provided satisfactory evidence of academic and professional attainment.

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

10,781 USD
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International Students

10,781 USD
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More programs from the university

At undergraduate level, Lingnan University offers a total of 25 four-year programs, which include:

  • Contemporary English studies
  • Philosophy
  • Risk and insurance management
  • Business administration


Browse all undergraduate programs our website or prospectus.


To be eligible for undergraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need to pass their English language fluency requirements and an IT fluency test.

Undergraduate tuition fees for international students are HKD 145,000 (USD 18,637.53), although Lingnan University offers international scholarships to outstanding applicants. Some of these scholarships are tuition fee waivers, a reduction in tuition fees or tuition fee waivers with a monthly stipend. Each one is offered annually and may be renewable. A number of other scholarships and prizes are donated by companies, departments and bodies. Find out about them here.

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Lingnan University offers 30 taught master’s degrees and 32 MPhils and PhDs, including:

  • Accounting
  • Business
  • Organisational psychology
  • Finance
  • Cultural studies
  • E-business and supply chain management
  • Education
  • Policy Studies


Browse all postgraduate courses at our website or prospectus. (Prospectus for TPg programmes / Prospectus for MPhil and PhD programmes)

To be eligible for postgraduate study at Lingnan University, you would need a relevant first-class or second-class degree from a recognised institution (or any international equivalent). For PhDs, you would also need a master's degree.

Average tuition fees for international students are US$10,800 for full-time degrees and US$7,200 for part-time degrees, although postgraduate scholarships and studentships are available for international and local students. Explore funding here.

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