The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Resource Management is a comprehensive, 54 CQF (Cambodian Qualification Framework) credit program designed to cultivate advanced HR leaders, organizational behavior strategists, and management scholars. Building upon the foundational knowledge of a master’s degree, this three-year doctoral journey provides a rigorous progression from advanced theoretical mastery to independent empirical research.

The curriculum is purposefully structured across three distinct phases to ensure graduates are well-equipped to drive organizational change, manage complex global workforces, and make significant scholarly contributions to the corporate sector:

Year 1: Strategic Leadership & Foundations: Candidates explore critical domains of enterprise management. This includes deep engagement with strategic management and leadership, marketing, human resource management, supply chain logistics, and international business, ensuring a robust understanding of corporate strategy and organizational dynamics.

Year 2: Research Mastery: The focus shifts entirely to research preparation. Scholars are equipped with advanced quantitative and qualitative methodologies and statistical analysis tools, culminating in the development and formal defense of a robust research proposal.

Year 3: Original Contribution: The final year is dedicated to the execution of a comprehensive 60, 000-word PhD dissertation. Candidates work independently to produce high-impact, original research specifically focused on Human Resource Management, advancing talent acquisition theories, organizational behavior practices, or workforce development frameworks.