PhD in Business
Talk one-to-one with a Business PhD mentor about admission, funding, your research proposal, the PhD journey and what comes after.
About ScholarsColab: ScholarsColab is a research mentorship platform by Vidhilekha Soft Solutions Pvt Ltd, recognised as a startup by DPIIT, Government of India.
A PhD in Business is a research doctorate in which you produce original work under expert supervision. Whether you are deciding if it is right for you, comparing options, or already part-way through, many questions are easier to answer with someone who has done it. On ScholarsColab you can book a one-to-one online session with a Business PhD mentor and talk through anything, from admission and funding to your research proposal and career plans.
Business PhD Mentors
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🏢 Data Analysis
OJELADE MATHEW OJELEKE
🏢 KOLADAISI UNIVERSITY, IBADAN
Sreejith P M
🏢 CHRIST University
S. Syed Anwar Kabir
🏢 Management discipline
Prof. Dr. Alim Al Ayub Ahmed
🏢 Asian Business Consortium LLC
Dr Prof Rachel Ooi
🏢 Founder of Antioch Streams; Nanyang Business School NTU Singapore; Singapore Management University (ExD)
Asif Eakball Emon
🏢 Bangladesh University of Business and Technology
Williams Opoku-Agyemang
🏢 University of South Africa
Mohamed Marie
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Every mentor on ScholarsColab already holds a PhD and works at a university or college, so they have been through admission, research, publishing and the PhD journey themselves, and now guide students through it. You can check each mentor's publications and where they were published on their individual profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
- PhD-qualifiedEvery mentor has completed a doctorate.
- University and college facultyThey teach, supervise and research at universities and colleges.
- Proven publication recordTheir published work is listed on their profile, so you can judge its quality yourself.
Research Areas of Our Business Mentors
12 of our Business mentors have their Google Scholar publications on ScholarsColab. Together they have published 543 papers between 1987 and 2026, cited 12,000 times in total according to Google Scholar. Their work returns again and again to Artificial Intelligence, Corporate Governance and Service Quality.
Recurring research themes
- Artificial Intelligence15 papers · 4 mentors
- Corporate Governance5 papers · 3 mentors
- Service Quality4 papers · 3 mentors
- Financial Performance4 papers · 3 mentors
- Risk Management4 papers · 4 mentors
- Supply Chain4 papers · 4 mentors
Recent publications by our Business mentors
- Co-Creation, Co-Marketing, and Co-Branding Strategies for Smart Luxury Digital Ecosystems
- The Convergence of AI, ML, and Digital Twins in Shaping the Future of ESG
- End-to-End Encryption: Evolution, Barriers, and Emerging Trends
- Redefining service quality in the digital experience era
- Research on cloud-edge collaborative computing optimization based on 5G dynamic resource scheduling: for real-time industrial video analysis scenarios
- Inversion model combination for microseismic source positioning with Multi-Objective Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm
- IoMT Device Performance in Chronic Disease Management: A Mixed-Methods Clinical Validation in a Public LMIC Healthcare System
- Open-RAN: Emerging Trends and Impact on the Telecom Sector in the Digital Age
Possible PhD research directions
Based on what our Business mentors have published, a PhD in Business with their guidance could explore:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Corporate Governance
- Service Quality
- Financial Performance, especially where it meets risk management
These directions are drawn from published work and are a starting point, not fixed topics. Discuss which fits your interests in a first meeting with a mentor. Source: mentors' Google Scholar profiles on ScholarsColab, updated October 2026.
What You Can Discuss With a Business PhD Mentor
- Whether a PhD in Business fits your goals, and how it compares with other doctorate options
- Shortlisting Business PhD programs
- Online and part-time Business doctorate options, and what to check before enrolling
- Funding options: scholarships, fellowships and assistantships
- Choosing a research topic and writing your research proposal
- Approaching supervisors and preparing for PhD interviews
- Managing the PhD journey: milestones, publications and staying on track
- Careers after a PhD in Business: academia, industry and research roles
Business Specialisations
Popular specialisations within Business. Select one to search for mentors who work in it.
How Mentoring Works
Four simple steps, from choosing your mentor to talking it all through.
- Step 1
Choose a mentor
Browse Business PhD mentors and compare their profiles and publications.
- Step 2
Book a time
Pick a slot that suits you from the mentor's calendar.
- Step 3
Start with a short call
A 10-minute first meeting to see if the mentor is right for you.
- Step 4
Book a longer session
Schedule a full one-to-one online meeting for all your questions.
Talk to a Business PhD Mentor
Choose a mentor, book a time that suits you, and get clear answers in a one-to-one online session.
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Use this short first call to explain your questions and see whether the mentor is the right fit. If it helps, you can then book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Business PhD mentors on ScholarsColab?
Every Business mentor holds a PhD and works at a university or college, with a track record of published research. You can check each mentor's publications, and where they were published, on their profile on ScholarsColab before you book.
What can I discuss with a Business PhD mentor?
Anything about your PhD journey: whether to do a PhD, choosing programs and supervisors, funding, your research proposal, applications and interviews, managing your research, and careers after the PhD.
Can I do a PhD in Business online?
Some universities offer online or part-time doctorates in Business. Quality and recognition vary by country and institution, so check accreditation and how employers or regulators in your country treat the degree. A mentor can help you compare options before you enrol.
Is a doctorate in Business the same as a PhD?
A PhD is a research doctorate. Some fields also offer professional doctorates that focus on applying research in practice. Both lead to the title Doctor; which suits you depends on your career goals. A Business mentor can explain the difference for your situation.
How much does a meeting cost?
You start with an initial 10-minute meeting for ₹299 (INR). It lets you explain your questions and decide whether the mentor is right for you. If it is, you can book and schedule a longer meeting with the same mentor.