Global Doctoral Research Institute
Introduction
Research at Monarch Business School Switzerland reflects the School’s identity as a Global Doctoral Institute of Advanced Management Studies. It embraces both applied and theoretical inquiry, deepening understanding of leadership, ethics, and organizational behaviour while maintaining a strong connection to professional practice and social responsibility. Monarch’s research philosophy emphasizes meaning drawn from lived experience — connecting academic thought with professional practice and societal relevance.
Doctoral research at Monarch Business School takes primary place amongst the efforts of the faculty and staff. A critical component of instruction is the ability of professors and candidates to design and publish completed research.
The research at Monarch is focused on applied research in management by working professionals and professors with years or managerial experience. This ensures that the research produced at Monarch is relevant to the business world. With this in mind, research at Monarch is supported by an active communication strategy that shares scholarly insights with a global audience through select professional and academic platforms, including LinkedIn and Facebook. These channels extend the reach of the School’s research and connect its community of scholars worldwide.
Research Philosophy
Monarch promotes an open, reflective, and meaning-oriented approach to research. Doctoral candidates are encouraged to engage in critical inquiry that integrates professional experience with established academic theory. The School recognizes that true scholarship involves both intellectual precision and moral awareness, and that understanding management requires attention to its human, organizational, and ethical dimensions.
Qualitative and interpretive methodologies are central to Monarch’s research tradition. Candidates explore complex social and organizational phenomena through interpretive, phenomenological, and mixed-method designs that seek to illuminate meaning rather than merely measure outcomes. This focus aligns Monarch with the finest traditions of European and global management scholarship.
Research Themes
Research at Monarch Business School Switzerland spans the full spectrum of management thought and organizational inquiry. Candidates are encouraged to explore research questions that reflect both their professional experience and their intellectual curiosity. There are no predefined limitations on research topics — each doctoral project is developed collaboratively during the proposal phase under the guidance of Monarch’s faculty and administrative team.
This open framework ensures that every candidate can pursue a line of inquiry that is both personally meaningful and academically rigorous. While all areas of management scholarship are welcome, Monarch’s research community has developed particular depth and expertise in the following domains:
- Leadership and Organizational Behaviour – the study of human dynamics, authenticity, and influence within complex systems.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Business Ethics – exploring the moral foundations of management and the pursuit of social good.
- Sustainability and Social Impact – addressing environmental and societal responsibility in business decision-making.
- Organizational Change and Development – examining transformation and adaptability within modern institutions.
- Innovation and Governance – investigating creativity, structure, and accountability in strategic leadership.
Through this inclusive approach, Monarch provides a research environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and methodologies, allowing candidates to contribute meaningfully to both scholarly debate and professional practice.
Research Outputs
Research findings and scholarly contributions at Monarch are disseminated through the School’s established publication platforms:
- Monarch Research Paper Research Journal – showcasing articles highlighting applied insights and emerging research from the Monarch community.
- Monarch Research Database – providing access to approved dissertations and selected research papers from doctoral and post-doctoral candidates.
- Monarch Global Research Institute Journal –featuring peer-reviewed articles and faculty-led research discussions.
Together, these platforms form an evolving archive of intellectual achievement and institutional knowledge.
Research Community
Monarch’s research activity is sustained by an international community of faculty mentors, research fellows, and doctoral candidates who share a commitment to applied scholarship and ethical leadership. The School’s collaborative structure ensures that each candidate receives personalized supervision while benefiting from the collective experience of a global academic network.
With research candidates and faculty representing over fifty different countries, Monarch embodies a truly global orientation toward management scholarship. This diversity of cultural and professional perspectives enriches the research process, deepens intellectual dialogue, and reinforces the School’s commitment to inclusivity in both thought and practice.
This community of scholar-practitioners represents the living expression of Monarch’s mission — advancing management research that integrates intellectual rigor with human understanding. Together, they exemplify Monarch’s belief that research excellence flourishes through dialogue across cultures and perspectives.
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