Doctoral Program · Walailak University

Doctor of Philosophy

Sustainable Business Management

The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Sustainable Business Management at Walailak University is designed to develop advanced researchers and academic leaders capable of creating internationally recognized new knowledge in business management and sustainability sciences.

Programme at a Glance
Doctor of Philosophy Sustainable Business Management
1
Plan 1.1 Research-Focused
2
Plan 2.1 Coursework + Research
Curriculum Approved Walailak University Council · May 10, 2025
PROGRAMME DETAILS

Programme Information

AWARDING BODY / INSTITUTION

Walailak University

TEACHING INSTITUTION

School of Accountancy and Finance
Walailak University

FINAL AWARD

Doctor of Philosophy
(Sustainable Business Management)

CURRICULUM APPROVAL

Approved by Walailak University Council

May 10, 2025

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Choose your
doctoral pathway.

PLAN 1.1

Research-Focused

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a related field.

✓ Cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 or published research.
✓ Meet the specified foreign language proficiency requirements.
PLAN 2.1

Coursework + Research

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a related field.

✓ Cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 and relevant work experience.
✓ Meet the specified foreign language proficiency requirements.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Programme Structure
and Requirements

View the official programme structure, research requirements and doctoral study-plan details.

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Programme Learning Outcomes

The programme emphasizes advanced research, new knowledge creation, academic ethics, leadership and the development of international academic networks.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge

PLO 1

Integrate business management theories with sustainable management principles to formulate solutions for organizational and policy-level problems that create balance among business performance, environmental impact, social consequences, and holistic corporate governance.

PLO 2

Integrate knowledge of research methodologies and statistical analysis to design and conduct business management research focused on sustainability management, enabling the synthesis of new knowledge in business management and sustainability sciences that is academically recognized.

SKILLS

Skills

PLO 3

Analyze complex data for sustainable business management research using information technology.

PLO 4

Communicate and present theoretical concepts in business management and sustainable management principles, as well as research findings, through both academic writing and presentation formats to disseminate new knowledge in business management and sustainability sciences at the international level.

PLO 5

Demonstrate independent work and self-learning skills in research, including the ability to design, conduct, and manage research projects to create new academic or professional knowledge at a referential level or adapt it for use in other contexts.

ETHICS

Ethics

PLO 6

Adhere to research ethics principles in scholarly inquiry and research, ensuring that research outputs pass through plagiarism and duplication detection processes, maintaining proper citation practices, avoiding violations of rights and freedoms, and respecting intellectual property for both collective and personal benefits, both openly and confidentially.

CHARACTER

Character

PLO 7

Demonstrate positive attitudes and leadership by promoting ethical organizational management and good governance, including consideration of environmental, social, governance, and sustainability impacts.

PLO 8

Manage research work with discipline and responsibility, ensuring research outcomes achieve planned objectives within specified timeframes.

PLO 9

Collaborate with others to enhance opportunities for creating academic networks.

DOCTORAL RESEARCH

Create new knowledge.
Advance sustainable business.

Develop advanced research capability, create academically recognized knowledge, and contribute to sustainable business management at the international level.

Advanced Research

Design and conduct advanced research in business and sustainability.

Complex Data Analysis

Analyze complex research data using information technology.

International Dissemination

Disseminate new knowledge at the international academic level.

Academic Networks

Build and expand academic and research collaboration networks.

BENCHMARKS & REFERENCE POINTS

Relevant External and
Internal Reference Points

National Strategy (2018–2037)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA)
Walailak University Quality Assurance System (WUQA-P)
Higher Education Qualifications Framework Learning Outcomes, 2022
GRADUATION CRITERIA · PLAN 1

Doctoral Graduation Requirements

The following criteria are provided for Doctoral Program Plan 1 under the Walailak University Regulations, Chapter 11, Clause 47.1.3.

01   Pass the Qualifying Examination to become eligible to conduct thesis research.
02   Propose and complete a thesis through original research.
03   Successfully pass the final oral defense, which is an open examination. The student must demonstrate achievement of the programme learning outcomes, the originality of the new knowledge contributed, and a profound understanding of the thesis.
04   The thesis, or part of it, must be published or accepted for publication in at least two international academic journal articles.
OR   The thesis, or part of it, must be published or accepted for publication in at least one international academic journal article and result in at least one innovative or creative work with demonstrable commercial, social, or economic utility, or be granted at least one patent.
05   Where an innovative or creative work is involved, the work must be evaluated by a committee of at least three external experts in a relevant field and receive approval from the University Council.
GRADUATE ADMISSION

Create new knowledge.
Build a sustainable future.

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