Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Business Administration
NIDA Business School is one of Thailand’s premier business school that is known for its high quality research and distinguished academic training. Our PhD program’s mission is to produce outstanding academic scholars that will be sought after by other leading business programs and research institutions.
NIDA Business School provides our PhD students with the opportunity to work closely with high caliber faculty members in order to develop an academic career in their selected area of specialization. Our PhD in Business Administration provides the following specializations: Accounting, Finance, Management, Management Information Systems (MIS), Marketing, and Operations Management.
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NEW! Chomsorn Tangdenchai will be presenting her research, “Institutional Isomorphism and Firm’s Bribery Decision in Emerging Markets,” at the Academy of International Business Conference in Seoul in July 2024.
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NEW! Kantatouj Amaranonta will be presenting his research, “MNEs’ Entry under Political Turbulence: The Role of Government Regulations,” at the Academy of International Business Conference in Seoul in July 2024.
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NEW! Praphasiri Dolbundalchok will be presenting her research, “Reverse Knowledge Transfer, Unknown Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility,” at the Academy of International Business Conference in Seoul in July 2024.
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The PhD Program hosted a research seminar by Dr. Chanchai Tangpong (University of North Dakota) on the topic of ‘High-Promise Research, Topic-Design Choices, and Early-Career Reflections” on 4 June 2024. For more information, please click here.
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Interested in learning about our PhD Program? Attend our 2nd PhD Open House on 4 April 2024 (Thursday) at 1 PM. Click here for more information and how to register.
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The PhD Program hosted a research seminar by Dr. Ben Choi (Nanyang Technological University) on the topic of ‘Encouraging Eco-Driving with Post-Tri Visualized Story Telling: An Experiment combining Eye Tracking and a Driving Simulator” on 3 April 2024. For more information, please click here.
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The PhD Program hosted a research seminar by Dr. Ilya Cuypers (Singapore Management University) on the topic of ‘The Effect of Political Ties on Firms’ Polluting Behavior” on 29 March 2024. For more information, please click here.
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The PhD Program hosted a research seminar by Dr. Xiao-xiao Liu (Xiamen University) on the topic of ‘The Ins and Outs of Experimental Designs” on 21 March 2024. For more information, please click here.
- The PhD Program is accepting applications for the Academic Year 2024 (starting August onwards). Click here for more information and how to apply.
- Interested in learning about our PhD Program? Attend our PhD Open House on 17 February 2024 (Saturday) at 1 PM. Click here for more information and how to register.
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The PhD Program hosted a research seminar by Dr. George O. White III (University of Michigan-Flint) on the topic of ‘The Unspoken Rules of PhD Research” on 27 March 2023. For more information, please click here.
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PhD courses open to non-PhD students. Interested in pursuing a PhD, but not so sure yet? Try taking a few of our courses and decide later. If interested, contact our PhD Office for more information.
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Chomsorn Tangdenchai will be presenting her research, “The Impact of Corruption on Firm Resilience in Emerging Markets: The Role of Ethical Awareness,” at the Academy of International Business Conference at Warsaw (Poland) in July 2023.
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Kantatouj Amaranonta will be presenting her research, “Firm Resilience Under Host Country Uncertain Environments: Evidence from Foreign Market Entries,” at the Academy of International Business Conference at Warsaw (Poland) in July 2023.
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The PhD Program will be hosting a research seminar by Dr. Sali Li (University of South Carolina) on the topic of ‘The Unspoken Rules of PhD Research” on 10 March 2023. For more information, please click here.
Learn more about the specializations that our PhD in Business Administration offers:
PhD specialization in accounting focuses on understanding the role of information and measurement systems in effective resource allocation within the firm and among firms. Areas of research include determinants of auditor performance and quality, financial disclosure strategies of firms, effects on IFRS adoption, financial reporting quality, corporate governance and fraud, etc.
PhD specialization in finance focuses on: 1) understanding the dynamics of financial markets arising from the interactions among investors, firms, and financial intermediaries; and 2) debating on issues that allows each market participant to make effective financial decisions and policy recommendations. Areas of research include asset pricing, portfolio choice, market microstructure, behavioral and empirical finance, risk management, real estate investments, etc.
PhD specialization in management focuses on understanding how firms create and sustain competitive advantage. Management is an interdisciplinary field that draws upon theories and frameworks from economics, sociology and psychology. Areas of research include institutional change, technological change and innovation, competitive strategy, corporate strategy, cooperative strategy, global strategy, behavioral strategy, corporate governance, top management team, business ethics, real options, etc.
PhD specialization in MIS focuses on the enhancement of knowledge that relates to the management of IT-based resources and services as well as IT-based business models. Areas of research include consumer usage of social media and e-commerce, big data analytics, eLearning technology, innovation management of ICT, mobile marketing, IT strategy, etc.
PhD specialization in OM focuses on improving the efficiency, quality, and innovation of enterprises to create unsurpassable competitive advantages through better understandings of operational strategies, product/service development and innovation, quantitative modeling, and rigorous data analytics. Areas of research include supply chain and inventory management, decision making under uncertainty, pricing and revenue optimization, quality management, process improvement, competitiveness, etc.
PhD specialization in marketing focuses on understanding the needs of customers, and ideas for developing and launching new products and services. Marketing is an interdisciplinary field that draws upon economic, behavioral, psychological and administrative theory. Areas of research include marketing communication, social media marketing, consumer preferences and behavior, new product introductions, electronic word of mouth, etc.
- Plan 2 (2.1) for applicants who have a master’s degree, or a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or higher (i.e., Ph.D. degree in a non-business field) from a university or institution accredited by Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) (or organizations that provide approval for standards), and possesses an excellent scholastic record and background or has any other academic evidence that indicates an ability to perform successfully in the Program. Students will be required to take a total of 63 credits (21 credits of courses and 42 credits for dissertation).
- Applicants must conform to the requirements of NIDA’s current announcement on English proficiency requirements for the International Program as follows:
2.1 Unless applicants are native English speakers or have obtained their bachelor’s and/or master’s degree (not more than five years ago) from an international academic institution where English was the medium of instruction and study, they are required to submit a test score from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams. The minimum TOEFL score is 79 for the internet-based test. For the IELTS, the minimum score is 6.5 points. The results of these scores must be taken within the past two (2) years.
2.2 Applicants who fail to meet the requirements in 11.2.1 but earn the minimum score required by NIDA may be accepted into the program, provided that they conform to NIDA’s rules on English proficiency. - Applicants must have a GMAT score of 550 that was taken within the past five (5) years. Applicants who do not have a GMAT score may take a written exam administered by the “Institution” in lieu of the GMAT score.
- Selection criteria - Applicants are selected based on their submitted GMAT score (or written exam score), English score, application profile (including statement of purpose), and interview.
Application for Admission to Ph.D. Program - Application for Full scholarship Click here
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1. Application form available at NIDA Business School or can be downloaded at http://mba.nida.ac.th |
Now – April 25, 2025 |
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2. Online Application at http://entrance.nida.ac.th |
Now – April 25, 2025 |
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3. List of applicants who are eligible to take the written examination (Business Aptitude Test*) will be announced at http://mba.nida.ac.th |
May 2, 2025 |
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4. Written examination (Business Aptitude Test) |
May 10, 2025 |
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5. List of applicants who are eligible to take the interview will be announced at http://mba.nida.ac.th |
May 19, 2025 |
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6. Interview Exam |
May 26 - 30, 2025 |
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7. Application results will be announced at http://mba.nida.ac.th |
June 18, 2025 |
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8. Registration period |
July 1 - 8, 2025 |
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9. Classes begin |
August 11, 2025 |
*The Business Aptitude Test is waived for those who have a GMAT score of 550 or above.
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