Admission to the Doctoral Educational Program in Business Administration Is Announced

Admission to Doctoral Educational Program in Business Administration Is Announced

According to the Priority Research Areas

1. Blended Finance Models in Green Projects: The Strategic Role of Public–Private Partnerships;
2. From Profit Maximization to Sustainable Value Creation: The Transformative Role of Corporate Financial Management;
3. Challenges in Integrating Social and Financial Returns of Impact Investments in Georgian Companies;
4. The Impact of Financial Education and Inclusion on the Growth and Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Georgia;
5. Paradigms in Technological Innovation Management; 
6. Strategic Challenges Facing Multinational Corporations;
7. Public–Private Partnerships as a Strategic Opportunity for Enhancing Corporate Efficiency;
8. The Role of Intangible Values (Organizational Culture, Trust, and Team Building) in Corporate Success;
9. Dialectical Challenges in Enhancing Employee Qualifications within Human Resource Management;
10. Education as a Driver of Consumer Awareness and Its Impact on Corporate Development Strategies;
11. Assessing the Financial Sustainability of Business Entities During Crisis Periods;
12. The Financial Impact of Digital Transformation on Business: Evaluating Operational Efficiency.

Prerequisite for Admission:

• English language proficiency at a minimum of B2 level;
• Published scientific paper in the relevant field and/or participation in scientific-research projects and events, and/or a minimum of two years of professional experience in the relevant field;
• Presentation of a research project and successful interview with the committee.

• Number of vacant places – 5;
• Program tuition fees – 3500 GEL 

Applicants willing to enroll in the 2025–2026 academic year may submit their documents from September 1 to September 10 (inclusive). Documents can also be submitted on weekends. 

(Doctoral Office, Room N79a, between 12:00 and 17:00).

Enrollment Stages:

• The English Language Entrance Exam for the Doctoral Program will be held on September 11;
• Specialty Interview with the committee will take place on September 12.

Evaluation Criteria for Doctoral Program Applicants:

• Thorough knowledge of Business Administration field;
• Motivation to pursue doctoral studies;
• Scientific/practical experience;
• Relevance and significance of the proposed research topic;
• Scientific and practical value of the selected research topic; Methods PhD student intends to use during research and analysis;
• Well-reasoned assumptions and expectations related to the research topic;
• Innovative thinking;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Scientific publications;
• Participation in scientific conferences;

To apply for the Doctoral Program, candidates must submit a statement addressed to the Rector of the University, and enclose the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of an applicant (including detailed information on education and professional experience);
• Notarized copies of a Master’s Degree or an equivalent academic qualification, along with the diploma supplement (The University reserves the right to request a diploma recognition document in accordance with applicable legislation. Failure to present the recognition document within a reasonable time frame may result in denial of admission or cancellation of enrollment);
• Copy of an ID or passport;
• One printed 3x4 cm photo; If admitted, the applicant must also submit a digital version of a 3x4 cm photo (on CD) when signing the study agreement;
• Proof of military draft registration (required for male applicants only)
• English language proficiency certificate at B2 level (TOEFL, IELTS, FCE, or CAE). Applicants who have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in English are excluded from providing a language certificate. In the absence of a certificate, the applicant must take an English language exam at the Caucasus International University Language Centre.
• Written declaration confirming that the applicant is not enrolled in any other doctoral program at another higher educational institution (Declaration must be written at the Doctoral Office);
• A cover letter in relation with the research topic; 
• Two Letters of Recommendation from relevant academic circles (If the applicant has professional experience in a field related to the program, one letter must be from an academic circle of the relevant field and the other from the applicant’s employer or organization);

Research Project Proposal that includes the following components:

• The applicant’s vision regarding the significance and originality of the research topic;
• The scientific and practical value of the proposed research topic;
• The research methods the applicant intends to use for the study and analysis;
• Well-reasoned assumptions and anticipated outcomes of the research.

(After the candidate is enrolled in the program, the topic of the submitted research project may be changed completely or partially, depending on the interests of the doctoral student.)

If scientific publications and participation in conferences are indicated in the submitted documents, the candidate wishing to enroll in the doctoral program is obliged to submit copies of the aforementioned materials.

Applicants whose native tongue is not Georgian and who wish to pursue studies at the Doctoral Educational Program in Business Administration in Georgian must submit a Georgian language proficiency certificate at the B2 level;

Prerequisites for Admission to the Interview:

• Candidates who submit all the required registration documents within the deadline, meet the eligibility criteria for admission to the doctoral program, and successfully pass the English language examination (or submit an internationally recognized English proficiency certificate) will be invited to the interview;
• The interview will be conducted by an admissions committee established based on the recommendation of the Head of the Doctoral Service and by order of the University Rector.
• The applicant’s application form, cover letter, letters of recommendation, and a draft of the proposed research topic must be submitted to the committee by the doctoral coordinator or the head of the doctoral program;
• The cover letter must clearly justify the relevance and significance of the proposed research topic;
• A candidate will be considered officially enrolled in the doctoral program if s/he receives majority support from the committee members present during the open vote. When enrolling in a doctoral program, the following are taken into consideration:
• The presence of scientific publications;
• Participation in scientific conferences;
• Other documents and materials related to educational/research activities (certificates, diplomas, patents, etc.).

Applicants will be admitted to the Doctoral Program following a successful interview with the committee. 

Enrollment results will be announced no later than September 25.

The Autumn Semester of the 2025–2026 academic year for doctoral students will commence on October 6, 2025.