The PhD Program in Innovation Management, International Business and Organization (IMIBO) provides an interdisciplinary research environment that combines managerial, organizational, and international perspectives. The program is structured around three main research areas, which represent the core scientific domains of the doctoral program and reflect the expertise of its faculty members and supervisors.
Innovation Management
This research area investigates innovation processes within organizations and the role of emerging technologies in value creation. Research activities cover a wide range of topics, including technological innovation, digital transformation, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, open innovation, sustainability, new product development, and innovative business models.
International Business
This research area examines the dynamics of the global economy and firms’ internationalization strategies. Research activities cover a wide range of topics, including multinational enterprises, global value chains, international collaborations, international entrepreneurship, competitive strategies, and the effects of globalization on economic and productive systems.
Organization Studies
This research area explores how organizations function and how individuals, groups, and institutions shape organizational outcomes. Research activities cover a wide range of topics, including organizational behavior, leadership, human resource management, organizational change, organizational resilience, organizational innovation, and the impact of emerging technologies on work and organizations.