The PhD in E‑Commerce at Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) – Doctoral Program Details
is a full‑time, research‑oriented doctoral degree designed for students who want to pursue advanced academic and analytical work in electronic commerce, digital business and related technologies. It is one of the doctoral majors offered in English to international applicants at DUFE, meaning that qualified candidates can study and conduct research in English, provided they meet the necessary language and admission requirements such as a relevant master’s degree and IELTS/TOEFL scores.
The programme typically lasts about 3 years and focuses on deep research into the theories, practices and innovations of e‑commerce and digital business systems. Doctoral students explore advanced topics such as e‑commerce platforms, digital marketing, data analytics, supply chain and logistics in online retail, cross‑border e‑commerce, digital consumer behavior, business intelligence and technology integration in commerce. The curriculum combines rigorous coursework with independent research, seminars and dissertation work under faculty supervision, preparing students to contribute original scholarship to the rapidly evolving field of electronic commerce.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
Extra Notes
* All the application Documents must be submitted on ‘The Chinese Government Scholarship Information System' and ‘DUFE Online Application For International Students'. It is not necessary to post the hand copies.
* For doctoral degree applicants, the acceptance letter from DUFE’s doctoral supervisor is not required (if any, please attached). We will assign supervisor for eligible candidates according to the application documents.