Doctoral Program · DAME · CEM · UPLB

PhD by Research in Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship

DAME's most advanced program for scholars and seasoned professionals ready to dedicate themselves to the creation of new knowledge at the frontiers of agribusiness management and entrepreneurship.

Research-Intensive Doctor of Philosophy DAME, CEM, UPLB No Fixed Coursework

Program Overview

Original research at the frontiers of agribusiness.

Unlike traditional doctoral programs with extensive coursework requirements, this research-intensive pathway is designed for experienced researchers and practitioners who bring substantial professional and intellectual capital to their studies — prepared to channel that expertise into original, rigorous, and impactful scholarly work.

The program develops scholars who can independently apply extensive and advanced knowledge in agribusiness management and entrepreneurship to conduct original research marked by initiative, creativity, and intellectual accountability.

What You Will Develop

Deep expertise and scholarly independence.

Students acquire deep, systematic expertise in the theories, concepts, and critical research methodologies that define the field — enabling them to investigate complex real-world challenges in the agribusiness sector, develop innovative solutions, and advance both academic knowledge and professional practice in meaningful and lasting ways.

Graduates emerge as independent scholars and thought leaders equipped to redefine the boundaries of the discipline. More than producing researchers, the program produces visionaries who combine scholarly depth with entrepreneurial thinking — positioning them to drive transformative change in agribusiness and contribute to a more competitive, sustainable, and inclusive agribusiness landscape in the Philippines and beyond.

Research Leadership

Lead research programs in universities and institutions, advancing the state of knowledge in agribusiness management and entrepreneurship.

Evidence-Based Strategy

Inform evidence-based strategies in agribusiness organizations and contribute to the development of sector-shaping policies and frameworks.

Transformative Impact

Drive transformative change in agribusiness, create pathways for innovation, and contribute to a more competitive and inclusive agribusiness landscape.

Admissions

Begin your doctoral journey at DAME.

Who Should Apply

  • Scholars and seasoned professionals with substantial research or industry experience.
  • Practitioners with deep expertise in agribusiness, management, or entrepreneurship.
  • Individuals committed to producing original, rigorous, and impactful scholarly work.
  • Those who meet UPLB Graduate School doctoral admission requirements.

Apply through the UPLB Graduate School: gs.uplb.edu.ph/admission/how-to-apply

Next Steps

Review the UPLB Graduate School doctoral admission requirements, prepare your research proposal, and reach out to potential dissertation advisers within DAME.

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