PhD in Business Administration (PhD, 3 Years)

Tuition is 15,480 EUR total programme cost; the program admits students on a rolling basis.

Programme Profile

Interested students are advised to visit this link for possible new positions. The Business School of the University of Nicosia offers a doctoral programme (PhD). The PhD is a theoretically focused, rigorous programme that requires candidates to make a significant theoretical contribution to knowledge, in addition to other forms of contribution, such as practical, methodological and policy-related.

It is ideal for candidates who wish to pursue a career in academia, but is also appropriate for those who would like to advance their careers in industry. Starting dates for enrolling on the programmes are Fall (October) and Spring (February). Specific positions available (by department and by faculty member) are announced on the website, and interested students are advised to check the website regularly for possible new announced positions.

To be considered for entry on the doctoral programmes the applicant should complete an online application form and submit an initial research proposal. The research proposal is a significant part of the application. Once accepted on the programme, students are assigned three supervisors, one main and two secondary, who guide them throughout their studies. There are frequent progress reports to ensure students receive the guidance they need and that they are on track.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their supervisors at regular intervals. PhD students need to take one course (Research Philosophy, Methodology and Methods) which aims to prepare PhD candidates for designing their study. The course is offered in the first year of studies. Students need to be physically present for this course.

After the course is completed successfully, students prepare a final research proposal, which is a detailed document of length 7.500-10.000 words, that outlines their research plan, clearly showing theoretical contribution, and methodological approach suggested. When this is approved by the relevant committee, they proceed with their research work and the preparation of their thesis. The thesis length is around 80.000 words.

The University of Nicosia started the first medical program in Cyprus in 2011 by offering the St George’s, University of London Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduate-entry program. The University is the largest private university, and the first medical school, in Cyprus, which is also ranked one of the safest countries in the world for students. The university attracts a large number of international students from around the world each year due to its numerous Health degree program offerings. The Medical School at the University of Nicosia encourages students to take part in scientific activities as an extracurricular activity. The priority research fields include brain health, cancer biology, regenerative medicines, and infectious diseases.

Over 20,000 students from 80+ nationalities have chosen Mandarin House as their Chinese language school and our expertise and reputation in helping students achieve their Chinese goals is second-to-none.

We are proud to have won international awards, reached the strictest quality accreditation standards and to have employed only the best teachers and staff who are all dedicated to one thing: ensuring you learn Chinese as fast and efficient as possible.

2014 is our tenth year of Mandarin teaching! Our mission remains the same; we want to ensure you learn Mandarin on your terms, quickly and efficiently.

Our Awards

Sometimes it can be hard to take something at face value in China and difficult to tell whether a school is speaking the truth or simply just speaking empty words. Talk is cheap and by making the claim to be China’s premier Chinese language school we feel obliged to share some of the recognitions and awards we have received from within China and internationally.

One of our proudest achievements has been the recognition we have received from voting language study abroad agencies and organisations for the ‘World Language Provider Star Award’ as awarded by Study Travel Magazine. In 2008 we were nominated as the first and to-date only Chinese language school and have since been nominated a further 5 times culminating in being awarded the top prize for the category in 2009 and 2013.

Our Expertise

Established in 2004, Mandarin House is a pioneer of the Chinese language industry and was established to provide a more personal, flexible alternative to universities.

Mandarin House was the first private Chinese school in China to:

• Develop its own structured, holistic curriculum based on the fundamental principle of providing real-life Chinese communication training.
• Offer junior courses including China’s first summer camps and self-developed junior curriculum also focused on real-life Chinese.
• Introduce the widely accepted operation model for group class programs seen in private schools across China today.
• Be internationally quality accredited by IALC
• Be shortlisted and also the first to win LTM’s World Language Provider of the Year.
• Host a major international language abroad conference.

10 Reasons to Choose MH

We are in constant pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our schools. Here are 10 reasons why you should make Mandarin House your first choice to learn Chinese.

1. Internationally Accredited by IALC – the ONLY school in China to have our quality recognized in this way.
2. Established in 2004 and one of the first private Mandarin Schools in China, we have helped over 20,000 foreign students from 80+ nationalities to speak Mandarin.
3. Recognized by Hanban as an Official HSK Chinese Proficiency Test Centre.
4. Qualified and experienced teachers. All are degree qualified, bilingual, comprehensively trained and have an average of 5,000 Chinese teaching hours experience.
5. Self-developed teaching curriculum. Regularly updated and revised, designed by our former best teachers and is in line with both HSK & European CEFR.
6. A wide range of programs for 14 levels of Chinese, small group classes, private tutoring, business specialized Chinese, HSK exam preparation, Chinese teacher training, internship and junior summer programs.
7. Great Student Life. Facebook, alumni networks and fun, cultural activities organised every week such as Chinese cooking, calligraphy, city tours, kung fu and much, much more.
8. A range of quality accommodation options – homestay, private studio apartments and shared apartments
9. Central, modern locations right in the heart of central Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and London with spacious, clean and dedicated facilities.
10. Friendly, professional service staff welcoming and helping you to settle in to China. They also give you a chance to further your Chinese outside the classroom!