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In partnership with ISCTE Executive Education (Lisbon, Portugal)

Overview

The Postdoctoral Certificate in Business Administration (PCBA) is an advanced, research-oriented program designed for doctorate holders aiming to enhance their publication record, expand their academic visibility, and strengthen their engagement with international research networks.

The International Research Track, hosted and operated by the ¹ú²ú ¸£Àû ¸ßÇå in Paris (AGS), provides an opportunity to pursue postdoctoral research within a European and transatlantic academic environment, emphasizing Francophone and international scientific publication.

This track complements AGS’s long-standing academic focus on international relations, diplomacy, and global governance, offering a bridge between international business, global policy, and cross-cultural management.

The PCBA is coordinated by ISCTE Executive Education (Lisbon, Portugal), and includes a parallel Asian Research Track operated in collaboration with HKU SPACE – Hong Kong University School of Professional and Continuing Education.

Program Structure

The PCBA is a three-year postdoctoral program combining advanced research seminars, personalized supervision, and publication mentoring.
Year 1 : Advanced Research Methods & 3 Paris Seminars on Scientific Publication | Approved Research Proposal
Year 2 : Research Development, Academic Mentorship, Conference Presentation | Submitted Journal Article
Year 3: Publication & Final Report | PCBA Certificate Awarded |

Each participant benefits from dual academic supervision:
- A primary supervisor from ISCTE Executive Education (Lisbon);
- A research mentor from AGS Paris, ensuring methodological rigor and international perspective.

Research Themes

The PCBA welcomes research intersecting business administration, international relations, and global governance, including:
- Global Business Strategy and Competitiveness
- Corporate Governance and International Ethics
- Sustainable Development and Global Governance
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Emerging Markets
- Cross-Cultural Management and Business Diplomacy
- International Political Economy and Global Financial Systems
- Marketing, Communication, and Global Public Policy

This interdisciplinary orientation allows participants to engage with AGS’s international relations faculty and research community, integrating insights from global affairs into business and management research.

Seminars in Paris

AGS organizes three academic seminars during the first year, focused on:
1. Francophone Scientific Research Methodologies
2. Publication Strategies in Francophone and International Journals
3. Networking and Academic Visibility in European Research Communities

Seminars are conducted at AGS Paris (Reid Hall, 6th arrondissement) or online, featuring AGS and ISCTE faculty along with visiting European scholars.

Tuition and Duration

- Duration: 3 years (part-time, research-based)
- Tuition Fee: USD 12,000 for the full program (installment options available; administrative fees may apply)

Tuition covers:
- Dual supervision by ISCTE and AGS faculty
- Participation in AGS research seminars
- Institutional support for publication and conference presentation

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive the Postdoctoral Certificate in Business Administration (PCBA) issued by ISCTE Executive Education (ISCTE-IUL, Lisbon, Portugal).
This certificate attests to postdoctoral achievement and international academic contribution in Business Administration and Global Management Studies.

Candidate Profile

Open to:
- Holders of a doctoral degree (Ph.D., DBA, Ed.D., or equivalent)
- Academics and professionals seeking to develop an international research profile
- Non-Chinese residents (Chinese nationals should apply to the Asian Research Track – HKU SPACE, Hong Kong)

Admissions

Application Requirements:
- Completed PCBA application form
- Detailed academic CV
- Research proposal (2–3 pages)
- Letter of motivation
- At least one academic recommendation letter

Applications are jointly reviewed by ISCTE Executive Education and AGS Paris.

Why Choose the Paris Track

- Conduct postdoctoral research in the heart of Europe — Paris, a global hub for business and diplomacy
- Benefit from dual supervision (ISCTE Lisbon & AGS Paris)
- Publish in Francophone and international peer-reviewed journals
- Attend seminars linking business research with international relations and governance
- Join AGS’s multicultural academic community and cross-disciplinary research network

About the Partners

ISCTE Executive Education (Lisbon, Portugal)

Part of ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, one of Europe’s leading universities, recognized for excellence in management education, innovation, and international collaboration.

Through this dual European-American framework, AGS operates within both educational systems, ensuring academic quality, international recognition, and global research mobility.

HKU SPACE – Hong Kong University School of Professional and Continuing Education (China)

HKU SPACE is one of Asia’s most respected continuing-education institutions and an academic arm of The University of Hong Kong (HKU).
It partners with ISCTE Executive Education to host the Asian Research Track of the PCBA, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and applied business governance in the Asia-Pacific context.

Contact

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4 rue de Chevreuse, 75006 Paris, France
Email: info@ags.edu
Contact PCBA : Email : international@ags.edu
Web: www.ags.edu
Phone: +33 (0)1 47 20 00 11

Apply Now

Apply for the International Research Track (Paris):
Download the PCBA Dual-Track Brochure (Lisbon | Paris | Hong Kong)