About GSBM

The Executive Doctoral School Shaping the Future of Business

At GSBM, leaders develop doctoral expertise to solve tomorrow’s organisational challenges.

We are GSBM: The Executive Doctoral School for Business Leaders

The Graduate School of Business and Management (GSBM) is dedicated to advancing leadership, management science, and organisational innovation through doctoral-level education.

We serve executives, entrepreneurs, and senior practitioners who seek to strengthen their influence by contributing original research that drives meaningful, real-world change.

We recognise that today’s leaders require more than advanced management knowledge—they require the research competence, analytical depth, and intellectual discipline that only doctoral education provides.

Doctoral Pathways for Strategic Impact

Through flexible learning pathways, world-class faculty, and intensive research support, GSBM provides an environment where advanced doctoral-level learners can thrive academically while progressing in their careers.

GSBM offers a distinctive blend of academic excellence, applied doctoral research training, and global accessibility.

Our doctoral-level programmes are designed to support ambitious professionals who want to:

deepen strategic and analytical expertise,
strengthen evidence-based decision-making, and
contribute new knowledge to their fields and organisations.

Our Learning Philosophy

GSBM’s learning philosophy is built on four core principles:

Research Excellence

We uphold the highest standards of academic integrity, research rigor, and methodological competence. Our doctoral candidates are supported in producing original research that stands up to scholarly scrutiny and offers solutions to complex organisational challenges.

Professional Relevance

Our doctoral-level programmes bridge academic inquiry with managerial, organisational, and societal application. Every doctoral research path is designed to generate actionable insights that move industries forward.

A Tailored Supervision Team

We believe it takes a community to support doctoral success.
At GSBM, each learner benefits from a dedicated supervision team providing:

close, personalised mentorship,
structured academic guidance, and
continuous, high-touch feedback.

This collaborative model ensures that doctoral candidates receive the intellectual, methodological, and professional support needed to excel.

Global & Inclusive Learning

GSBM brings together doctoral industry practitioners and vested academics from across the world. This global network creates a vibrant, multicultural research environment—broadening perspectives, challenging assumptions, and enhancing the quality of doctoral-level inquiry.