PhD Programmes

phd   Lingnan's PhD programme consists of two majors, Economics and Management Science. Students in both programmes benefit from a broad base of knowledge and theory, and are also educated at a sophisticated level of professional practice. Graduating students are familiar with the current development and trends of the discipline, as well as the international research front, where they can make an ethically sound theoretical contribution to creating new knowledge. They are well versed in reading academic and professional articles in both Chinese and English, independently performing research in their fields, and writing academic papers and reports. 


| Objective |

  To develop young scholars who are able to conduct original research and establish careers in the leading business schools of China.    

| Features |


• Educational Excellence

The doctoral program at Lingnan is designed for candidates with outstanding intellectual abilities and a strong commitment to research. Beginning in 2013, all students must complete foundational courses in the first year followed by qualifying examinations for PhD candidacy. Candidates will carry out a major piece of original and rigorous research that adheres to international standards.


• Supportive Research Environment

Lingnan considers itself part of the Hong Kong academic community and works closely with its partners in sponsoring regular academic seminars. On average, six seminars are arranged monthly to strengthen Lingnan's academic exchanges with domestic and overseas scholars. The College encourages and sponsors PhD candidates to participate and present academic papers at top-level academic conferences to increase our candidates' exposure to the domestic and international academic community. Students are provided dedicated office space and access to comprehensive databases.


• Supervision by Leading Scholars

The College has appointed world-class scholars as Lingnan visiting professors. These professors provide research mentorship to doctoral students. Lingnan also allows top-ranking students the opportunity to spend one year at leading overseas institutions.