Human existence, evolution, and survival have all hinged-on education. While there are many means available to assist potential PhD students in finding doctorate programmes, settling on a research subject is sometimes a much more complicated process for students.
A PhD research topic is critical since it determines future study paths. It reveals your vision for the future and job aims to a large extent, and it may have an impact on your future direction. The 2022 EDAMBA PhD Summer Research Academy is aimed at doctorate students in the management and business sectors, and we recognise the importance of topic selection.
Through scholarly conversations and lectures, the Research Academy hopes to aid in the development of distinct intellectual identities among PhD students. Before we dive into the technicalities of the PhD, we'd want to draw your attention to the topic options. Consider the following ideas and evaluate them critically:
- You should be able to explain why your chosen topic is worth studying.
- It will help if you are genuinely interested in the subject area.
- You should be competent and equipped to answer the research question.
- You should set achievable and measurable aims and objectives.
- You need to be able to achieve your goals within a given timeframe.
- Your research question must be original and contribute to the field of study.
We have summarised the key references you should use when developing possible research topics for your PhD. Let's explore the following considerations that PhD students must contemplate when selecting a project topic:
Seek Advice from Specialists
Before settling on a doctorate dissertation topic, get help from experts. This is also an aspect of the pre-testing and analysis of your ideas. Accept complex queries since they provide a broad perspective on your job. It is crucial to keep in touch with your PhD adviser as its integral to your success.
Pay Attention to Your Interests
Choosing a topic based on individual interests inspires students to be more creative and helps them examine more. The enthusiasm speeds up the investigation process and encourages investigating similar technology to help solve the project's topic.
Employ of Recent Technology
Using recent technologies in topic choices will only help students be well equipped and prepared to tackle challenges in the corporate world. Individuals may get enough data from many sources to plan the project efficiently and innovatively, perhaps using contemporary technology.
The goal should be to solve problems in real-time
The purpose of the chosen topic is to address a real-time situation. It is a fantastic motivator for resolving the issue. By accurately visualising the problem, the real-time solution broadens thinking capabilities.
It would help if you didn't have Mixed objectives
Students must not have multiple objectives while picking a topic. Having mixed thoughts would only make the endeavour more complicated and confusing.
Be Realistic in Your Approach
it is crucial to be realistic when selecting a topic, especially regarding the technical support required to complete the project. The plan would allow you to think in real-time and develop the best solution for the problem you want to tackle as part of the project.
If you enjoy researching, developing new ideas, and refining current systems and models. In that case, a successful PhD study programme like EDAMBA can let you collaborate with world-class research institutes involved in Doctoral Programmes in Management and Business Administration.
To be a part of EDAMBAs PhD Summer Academy, submit your application form online.