University of Leeds · Full-time
International Business
The International Business Division within Leeds University Business School are interested in receiving proposals in the following areas of research: The Global Factory in the World Economy - tests of the conceptual structure. Foreign direct investment in Chin…
PhD3 yearsFull-time
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Leeds University Business School · Business and management
The International Business Division within Leeds University Business School are interested in receiving proposals in the following areas of research: The Global Factory in the World Economy - tests of the conceptual structure. Foreign direct investment in China - strategies and impact. Foreign direct investment in India - opportunities and constraints Testing international business theory to explain patterns of outward foreign direct investment from emerging countries. The internationalisation of developing country firms, especially Chinese and Indian multinational enterprises (MNEs). Issues of economic development and the role of the private sector in reducing poverty. The impact of home country incentives on the internationalisation of firms and the mediating role of institutions on international business activity. International mergers and acquisitions The role of R&D internationalisation in explaining performance outcomes. The determinants of innovation performance in developing economies. Open innovation in the global economy: Exploiting the scientific knowledge of others. The role of technology and R&D management practices in enhancing performance. The protection and management of intellectual property and other intangible assets across national borders. The impact of climate change on international business strategies. The role of international business and sustainable development. Geographic areas of interest: European Union, Central and Eastern Europe, the BRICs (Brazil, Russia and China) and other emerging markets. Supranational organisations, country alliances and international trade and investment.
Getting in
As the university states it
Candidates should hold a British Masters degree (or equivalent degree from an overseas university) or an equivalent professional qualification: with a minimum average score of 60 percent (or equivalent); and in an appropriate academic discipline. Appropriate academic disciplines include those directly related to the subject specialisms of the Business School (accounting and finance, economics, international business, management, marketing and work and employment relations) or providing skill sets which are particularly relevant to the PhD research project (for example, social research methods, linguistics, mathematics, statistics, psychology, etc.) You should also meet our English language requirements.
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