1. Introduction

Business Administration is a discipline that studies the management activities and application methods of microeconomic organizations in society. As a core discipline within management studies, its objective is to provide scientific basis and theoretical guidance for management decisions and activities in various economic organizations, cultivate professional management talent, enhance organizational efficiency, and promote the sustainable development of society and the economy.

Relying on the strong engineering background of the university, the Business Administration Discipline of Tongji University has played a significant role in the numerical and intellectual upgrading and green transformation of enterprise management (especially in the fields of automobile, construction and real estate). The faculty has an excellent structure and strong strength (55 full-time teachers, 63.7% of whom hold senior titles, including 4 national young talents and 3 Elsevier China Highly Cited Scholars). Adhering to the concept of openness and cooperation, the university has deepened international exchanges and cooperation, and promoted academic sharing and high-quality development. In the past five years, the department has been awarded 32 national research projects and more than 100 provincial and ministerial projects, and has published more than 100 high-level papers. Focusing on the frontiers of ‘digitalisation, greening and integration’, the department is committed to cultivating international composite talents with solid theoretical foundations, excellent management skills, the ability to apply digital tools and the concept of green and sustainable development.

2. Training Objectives

1) Master solid and comprehensive basic theories and systematic and in-depth professional knowledge in their research areas, while deeply understanding the cutting-edge of digital intelligence and possessing the ability to apply it to solve practical problems; have a profound understanding of the importance of green development and can integrate green concepts into economic decision-making and management practices; embody a scientific spirit of seeking truth from facts, daring to explore, and innovate; be capable of independently conducting scientific research; possess an international perspective and be proficient in international academic exchanges; demonstrate excellent cooperation and leadership skills.

2) Possessing a solid foundation in business theory and strong innovative capabilities, graduates will be well-equipped to meet the employment requirements of top-tier universities in China while also possessing the skills necessary to compete in the international job market. In the coming years, a new generation of leading professionals and industry elites in the field of economics and management will emerge, making substantial contributions to the development of economic and management research in China.

3. Research orientations

➤ Strategic Management

➤ Technological Economics and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Management

➤ Organization and Human Resource Management

➤ Marketing Management

➤ Accounting

4. Training methods

Adopt the combination of course study, scientific research, innovation training, academic exchange and dissertation, and implement the guidance of tutors or tutor groups. To stimulate joint cultivation with high-level universities and scientific research institutions at home and abroad.

5. Credit requirements

Doctoral students of Business Administration are required to complete at least 30 credits, including: 4 credits for compulsory public courses；8 credits for specialized compulsory courses；8 credits for specialized elective courses；and 10 credits for the compulsory parts.