Earn your professional PhD degree and get prepared to handle analytical, research, and presentational tasks in the global business world. SIMA PhD programs are based on a flexible and self-studying structure to accommodate each student’s business and personal responsibilities and take 1 years to complete. As students progress through the program, the first step is to submit a research proposal. The dissertation is an essential aspect of the PhD program, and every candidate must prepare and submit a dissertation, which is a formal written document that represents sustained research or the investigation of an important intellectual issue. The dissertation must be an independent effort, which contributes to the field in which it is written. All dissertations must meet rigorous academic standards and be professionally prepared in a format suitable for reproduction and written in English. Students will be cooperating with an academic mentor who will supervise, provide guidance, and help with the entire process.