Doctoral School ‘Socio-Cultural Approaches in Business Studies: Theoretical Foundations and Theory-Building’
Do you want to elevate your research?
This innovative Doctoral School equips you with the theoretical foundation and practical skills to make significant contributions to your field.
The Doctoral School offers a set of foundational courses, each focusing on one key theoretical approach, providing in-depth knowledge of the approach. These courses will be based on readings featuring the approach's key founding texts and influential domain-specific texts that show how a specific theoretical approach has been applied and used in marketing and organisation studies. In addition, a one-week immersive workshop organised within the Summer School of Social Sciences Methods will provide practical teaching on how to improve the theoretical contribution in PhD and early career scholars' papers.
What sets us apart?
- Master key theoretical approaches: Gain in-depth knowledge of leading theoretical approaches and central current debates of the key theoretical traditions that inform current research in qualitative socio-cultural fields in marketing and organisation studies. Choose the courses most relevant to your research interests.
- World-class instruction: Learn from internationally renowned scholars who are leading the way in qualitative research.
- Theory in action: Develop practical skills in applying theory to your research questions and crafting impactful arguments.
- Flexible learning: Benefit from a blended format with in-person and online sessions, allowing you to participate remotely with one visit to Lugano per course.
- Join a vibrant community: Network with fellow PhD students and faculty, fostering collaboration and intellectual exchange.
Who should apply?
The course is organised in the logic of a doctoral course, providing opportunities to grasp and discuss the key discourses and sensitising distinctions of a specific theoretical approach and/or research domain. It is also open to PostDocs who can benefit from such a foundational course. Whether you are from USI or another institution in Switzerland or Europe, we welcome you to join our network of passionate researchers.
Ready to elevate your research?
Applications for the first edition of the School focused on Interpretivism and Sensemaking, are now open!
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The Doctoral School in Socio-Cultural Approaches in Business Studies: Theoretical Foundations and Theory-Building is delivered by the Institute for Marketing and Communication Management, with generous support from the Fondo Instituzionale at Università della Svizzera italiana.
