Scholarship Dissertation Topics

Interactive Online programs: MBA | DBA | Ph.D.

LIGS University wants to support highly motivated, experienced and qualified applicants from around the world. 

Applicants interested in studying the online program at LIGS University may choose from the scholarship topics of the dissertation, which are topics that are of interest to LIGS University. Applicants can select one of the offered topics and after a review process by our committee and maintaining the requirements set by LIGS University, can be entitled to receive a scholarship. The eligibility will be reviewed by the Admission Advisor and the Supervisor of the thesis.

Scholarship terms and conditions

  • The dissertation topic must be processed by a qualified individual in a chosen field;
  • The request for the chosen scholarship needs to be accompanied by the official dissertation scholarship request form;
  • The dissertation topic scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship;
  • Scholarship topics should focus on a specific country;
  • The dissertation topics must be viewed through the lens of the selected DBA or Ph.D. specialization, and should focus on the chosen problem with respect and relation to the given specialization;
  • The awardee must meet any additional criteria established by LIGS University;
  • The scholarship award is conditioned by submitting a scientific research paper related to the topic of dissertation or a part of the dissertation thesis within 3 months from the date of awardee’s enrollment;
  • The scientific research paper or the part of the dissertation thesis needs to be reviewed, assessed and approved by LIGS University representative.

The list of available scholarship topics of dissertation

Entrepreneurship of women

research focused on local or global business conditions, political and economic business setting

research should be conducted through interviews, analysis of life and business history and experience

Entrepreneurship of young people

research focused on local or global business conditions and opportunities, political, economic business setting and educational background.

research should be conducted through interviews, analysis of life and business history and experience.

Impact of competition on entering new markets (innovation, successful entry strategies, the role of social media)

focus on the following product: higher education online

Efficiency and effectiveness of the seller and buyer communication process via computer on the selected market

focus on the following product: higher education online

Brand Reputation management on the internet and social media networks

What tools are currently being used for advertising products and building brand image? Description/analysis of most used social media?

Analysis and research of particular brand reputation management in a country/region.

Position and situation of online programs in the context of the education market in the selected country

offer comparison, use marketing tools and their effectiveness, market segmentation, expectations of a potential students, etc.

implementation plan proposal including the cost calculation for entering a selected market with another online program

online communication marketing plan, communication on social media networks, etc.

public and institutional perception of online education

Education costs vs. the quality of tertiary education

percentage of the population with tertiary education, expectation, chances and career impact

criteria and requirements for admission

the success of graduates, eg. the unemployment rate after graduation

Foreign capital in tertiary education

emphasis on the permeability of the system - language of instruction, prestige of tertiary education institution with respect to foreign capital

language skills requirements

share of foreign professors at universities

Managing the regionalization of African education systems

account of initiatives and organizations involved in education systems and their impact

educational policies, regulations and law

common framework, obstacles and opportunities

Challenges and opportunities of data networks in developing countries and their development

mobile networks, data networks and 3G, 4G coverage in the selected country

technology ownership

Internet banking and smart banking in a selected developing country

overage, opportunities and possibilities

smart banking situation mapping

SWOT analysis of smart banking implementation

use of the internet payment systems such as PayPal, Flywire, Stripe etc. as well as international cash payment systems (such as MoneyGram, Western Union, etc.

Differences and specific principles in management styles

case study or comparison of differences in management styles specific and common for a certain country or a region

focus on intercultural, psychological and behavioral differences and conditions

Institutional void and developing capabilities in a selected developing or emerging country

essential institutions for management improvement in a selected region

schools of management and their quality

necessary management competencies

corporate governance system, CSR

what is needed to obtain a top management position in a selected country and market

obstacles, redundancy, level of nepotism, corruption, or vice versa

importance of education vs emphasis on practice

Educational systems in selected countries

educational system

requirements for admission

accreditation criteria, challenges and opportunities

Informative channels in a selected country with the emphasis on advertisement

overview and assessment of information and communication channels

common advertisement practice and its effectiveness and efficacy

contemporary trends in emerging communication and information channel

Available broad research topics

Changing business landscape in relation to coronavirus pandemic in your region

Profitability management in relation to coronavirus pandemic in your region

Change of business models in relation to coronavirus pandemic in selected countries

Cybersecurity in the selected country or region

The role of CFO in changing environment

The role of CEO in changing environment

The role of COO in changing environment

The role of HR in changing environment

The role of CMO in changing environment

Startups and Entrepreneurship in changing environment

Public Health and Nutrition in changing environment

Essential managerial skills and competencies in a selected market

Project and Risk Management in changing environment

Green economy, its importance, impact, principles and specifications in selected region