A PhD in the International Business Program is a research-intensive discipline focused on advancing knowledge and developing new theoretical and empirical insights into business activities and strategies across national borders. The program employs rigorous qualitative, quantitative, and interdisciplinary research methods to examine how firms, multinational enterprises, and institutions operate and compete in complex global environments. Research may explore areas such as internationalization strategies, foreign direct investment, global strategy, cross-cultural management, international trade, global marketing, international finance, emerging markets, and global supply chain management. Through original and methodologically rigorous research, the program aims to contribute to international business theory and address contemporary challenges arising from globalization, technological change, geopolitical shifts, and the evolving global economy.