The Ph.D. in Business Administration at Lanzhou University is an academic doctoral program offered within the first-level discipline of Business Administration under the Management Science category through the School of Management. This program is designed to train high-level researchers and scholars with deep expertise in business theory, management practice, and scientific research methods. It emphasizes the development of advanced analytical and research skills to examine complex organizational and market phenomena, contribute to the theoretical foundations of business administration, and address practical challenges faced by enterprises and institutions.

Doctoral candidates engage in independent, original research guided by experienced faculty, exploring core areas such as strategic management, organizational behavior, marketing, human resource management, finance, innovation and entrepreneurship, and international business, among other business-related domains. The program combines rigorous coursework with seminars, research methodology training, and dissertation research that contributes new knowledge to the field. Graduates are equipped for academic careers, research positions, leadership roles in industry, consulting, and policy-oriented work, with the ability to influence both scholarly discourse and business practice. Lanzhou University’s management discipline has earned accreditation and recognition through international standards and shows strong development in research, faculty strength, and global engagement.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.