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Rigorous, discipline-based research is the hallmark of the MIT Sloan PhD Program. The program is committed to educating scholars who will lead in their fields of research—those with outstanding intellectual skills who will carry forward productive research on the complex organizational, financial, and technological issues that characterize an increasingly competitive and challenging business world.

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PhD studies at MIT Sloan are intense and individual in nature, demanding a great deal of time, initiative, and discipline from every candidate. But the rewards of such rigor are tremendous:  MIT Sloan PhD graduates go on to teach and conduct research at the world's most prestigious universities.

PhD Program curriculum at MIT Sloan is organized under the following three academic areas: Behavior & Policy Sciences; Economics, Finance & Accounting; and Management Science. Our nine research groups correspond with one of the academic areas, as noted below.

MIT Sloan PhD Research Groups

Behavioral & policy sciences.

Economic Sociology

Institute for Work & Employment Research

Organization Studies

Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management

Economics, Finance & Accounting

Accounting  

Management Science

Information Technology

System Dynamics  

Those interested in a PhD in Operations Research should visit the Operations Research Center .  

PhD Program Structure

Additional information including coursework and thesis requirements.

MIT Sloan Predoctoral Opportunities

MIT Sloan is eager to provide a diverse group of talented students with early-career exposure to research techniques as well as support in considering research career paths.

Rising Scholars Conference

The fourth annual Rising Scholars Conference on October 25 and 26 gathers diverse PhD students from across the country to present their research.

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The goal of the MIT Sloan PhD Program's admissions process is to select a small number of people who are most likely to successfully complete our rigorous and demanding program and then thrive in academic research careers. The admission selection process is highly competitive; we aim for a class size of nineteen students, admitted from a pool of hundreds of applicants.

What We Seek

• Outstanding intellectual ability
• Excellent academic records
• Previous work in disciplines related to the intended area of concentration
• Strong commitment to a career in research

MIT Sloan PhD Program Admissions Requirements Common Questions

Dates and Deadlines

Admissions for 2024 is closed. The next opportunity to apply will be for 2025 admission. The 2025 application will open in September 2024. 

More information on program requirements and application components

Students in good academic standing in our program receive a funding package that includes tuition, medical insurance, and a fellowship stipend and/or TA/RA salary. We also provide a new laptop computer and a conference travel/research budget.

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Throughout the year, we organize events that give you a chance to learn more about the program and determine if a PhD in Management is right for you.

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Unlike formulaic approaches to training scholars, the PhD Program at MIT Sloan allows students to choose their own adventure and develop a unique scholarly identity. This can be daunting, but students are given a wide range of support along the way - most notably having access to world class faculty and coursework both at MIT and in the broader academic community around Boston.

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Profiles of our current students

MIT Sloan produces top-notch PhDs in management. Immersed in MIT Sloan's distinctive culture, upcoming graduates are poised to innovate in management research and education.

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Graduates of the MIT Sloan PhD Program are researching and teaching at top schools around the world.

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The PhD Program is integral to the research of MIT Sloan's world-class faculty. With a reputation as risk-takers who are unafraid to embrace the unconventional, they are engaged in exciting disciplinary and interdisciplinary research that often includes PhD students as key team members.

Research centers across MIT Sloan and MIT provide a rich setting for collaboration and exploration. In addition to exposure to the faculty, PhD students also learn from one another in a creative, supportive research community.

Throughout MIT Sloan's history, our professors have devised theories and fields of study that have had a profound impact on management theory and practice.

From Douglas McGregor's Theory X/Theory Y distinction to Nobel-recognized breakthroughs in finance by Franco Modigliani and in option pricing by Robert Merton and Myron Scholes, MIT Sloan's faculty have been unmatched innovators.

This legacy of innovative thinking and dedication to research impacts every faculty member and filters down to the students who work beside them.

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“MIT Sloan PhD training is a transformative experience. The heart of the process is the student’s transition from being a consumer of knowledge to being a producer of knowledge. This involves learning to ask precise, tractable questions and addressing them with creativity and rigor. Hard work is required, but the reward is the incomparable exhilaration one feels from having solved a puzzle that had bedeviled the sharpest minds in the world!” -Ezra Zuckerman Sivan Alvin J. Siteman (1948) Professor of Entrepreneurship

Sample Dissertation Abstracts - These sample Dissertation Abstracts provide examples of the work that our students have chosen to study while in the MIT Sloan PhD Program.

We believe that our doctoral program is the heart of MIT Sloan's research community and that it develops some of the best management researchers in the world. At our annual Doctoral Research Forum, we celebrate the great research that our doctoral students do, and the research community that supports that development process.

The videos of their presentations below showcase the work of our students and will give you insight into the topics they choose to research in the program.

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UCL School of Management

University college london, phd in management.

Start date:  September 2024 Duration: 5 years (1 year MRes + 4 years PhD) Fees:  We offer fully funded scholarships to all admitted students Application deadline: 01 February 2024 (17:00 UK time). A late submission window closes on 05 April 2024 (17:00 UK time), although we encourage you to apply early as places are limited and applications are subject to close sooner if places are filled. Entry:  Minimum of a first class bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. International students, please note that UCL’s English language requirement for this programme is a ‘ Level 1 ’ (IELTS and TOEFL are the preferred test, however others on the UCL recognised test list will be accepted if required) - further details regarding this can be found on the  UCL English Language Requirements  page.

PhD students pursue their studies in one of the Operations & Technology, Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Analytics, and Organisations & Innovation groups. All four groups offer a unique education and research experience to a small number of highly motivated students, with the intent of preparing them for scholarly careers at the highest level.

PhD studies in Operations and Technology

Across the different research themes , there is a shared interest in management science, operations management and business technologies. Topics of interest include R&D management, innovation and new product development, service systems, supply chain management and healthcare operations. For candidates in this area, a degree in engineering (e.g. industrial, electrical, computer, mechanical etc), economics, mathematics, statistics or operational research is preferred. 

PhD studies in Strategy and Entrepreneurship

S&E faculty research  focuses on understanding what makes firms successful, how they cope with a complex and dynamic environment, and what leads to new business formation and growth. Doctoral training involves close collaboration between the doctoral student and faculty members on shared research interests, coursework at UCL and other institutions, and independent research. Doctoral students also benefit from the S&E group’s collaborative research community, a lively program of research speakers from other institutions, and links with researchers worldwide. Topics of interest include digitization, big data analytics, machine learning, information environment, platform ecosystems, new organisational forms, learning, innovation, competition, interorganisational relationships, corporate strategy, entrepreneurial strategy, entrepreneurship for development, social innovation. 

PhD studies in Marketing and Analytics

Topics of interest in this group include branding, retailing, advertising, pricing, product development, marketing channels, business marketing, marketing strategy and e-commerce. The researchers in this group use diverse quantitative methodologies that include big data analytics, regression analysis, choice models, field experiments and Bayesian econometrics.

PhD studies in Organisations and Innovation

O&I faculty research focuses on understanding individual and team outcomes within organisations. Group members engage with a variety of perspectives and approaches including network research, experiments and ethnographies. There is a shared interest in the topics of creativity, innovation, social networks and diversity. For applicants to the PhD programme, prior training in social science (e.g. social psychology, sociology or economics) is highly relevant. 

PhD studies in Financial Economics

Our MRes and PhD Programme in Financial Economics with UCL’s Department of Economics now has more information about how to apply and what you can expect from the programme on a brand new programme page, please see the specific entry requirements and programme structure here . 

PhD Structure

• The programme typically consists of five years of full-time study, starting with one year of modules registered as MRes. These modules are typically advanced postgraduate modules to provide rigorous methodological training to prepare students for their PhD research. Along with the School’s modules, students typically take some of these from other UCL departments (e.g., Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology), the London Business School, Bayes Business School, and Imperial College Business School.
• In addition to methods modules, students also undertake a first-year research project under the tutoring and supervision of a faculty member later in the MRes year (Term 3 + Summer period).
• Progression from MRes to PhD is not automatic . Superior performance in taught modules and independent, original research is required for progression from MRes to PhD.
• Our highly selective and small-sized PhD programme ensures that each student receives personal attention and guidance from our faculty members throughout their doctoral study. The close mentorship process forms the foundations of a successful academic career. 
• We expect our PhD graduates to have as their goal an academic career as a faculty member in a top business school or engineering department of a world-class university
• PhD applications are reviewed once a completed application form has been submitted online . 

Students take a total of 180 credits in the MRes year. This is made up of the MRes Research Project:

• MSIN0135 - MRes Research Project: 8,000-10,000 words . 105 credits.

Students take 75 credits of taught modules, of which the following three are compulsory modules:

• MSIN0131 - Research Presentation and Critical Writing Skills . 15 credits
• MSIN0132 - Seminar in Organisation Theory . 15 credits
• MSIN0240 - Designing Management Research Projects.  15 credits

Finally, students choose elective modules (15 credits each) among those offered by the School of Management, other UCL Departments (e.g., Economics, Psychology), and partner universities in London.

Students can take additional (non-credit) modules at UCL and our partners schools in the remaining years to complement their learning, but there is no requirement to take modules after the MRes year.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and class discussion based on case studies and other activities. Student performance is assessed through simulations, presentations, coursework, group projects, class participation, and examinations. 

Students typically study 3 compulsory modules over Terms 1 and 2. Students will also typically study 2 optional modules which may take place in Terms 1, 2 or 3. Students will also undertake a substantial research project, which would usually be undertaken over Terms 2 and 3. 

Each taught module is delivered over 10 weeks, with 3 contact hours per week comprising lecture content and interactive components. 

In addition, students typically spend approximately 6-8 hours a week for each module on assessment and independent study to further develop the skills and knowledge covered in lectures and seminars. The total number of weekly hours will vary according to the weekly activities being undertaken.

Why choose us

What our students say:.

‘The UCL School of Management PhD programme is designed to provide students with skills that lead to academic excellence. Candidates are part of a dynamic and vibrant group and benefit from the programme’s flexibility, as they can choose from a wide range of disciplines. The frequent cooperation with world-leading faculty members enhances our knowledge and skills and ultimately leads to high-quality research output, laying the foundations for a subsequent successful academic career.’ 

UCL School of Management has forged a reputation for world-leading research in management studies with 95% of the School’s research deemed to be world-leading or internationally excellent, the second highest percentage of any business school in the UK, according to the 2021 REF. 

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Applying for our mres/phd programme.

Entry requirements and admissions criteria:

We seek to recruit highly motivated, ambitious students with strong educational backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have a first-class Bachelor’s degree from the UK or an overseas qualification of equivalent standard from a leading university. We encourage students from a wide variety of backgrounds (e.g, engineering, economics, business, mathematics/statistics, psychology, sociology, and anthropology, among others) to apply to our programme. Also, notice that a Master’s or graduate level degree is not required for admission, you can apply with only an undergraduate (e.g. bachelors) degree. 

In your personal statement you are expected to suggest one or more faculty members as potential supervisors. On the application form you may see that it states that it is preferred that you contact potential supervisors beforehand – you do not need to do so. In fact, applicants are discouraged from randomly contacting individual faculty members or potential supervisors when applying to our programme. All applications are first evaluated by a joint admissions committee, so contacting potential supervisors separately will not increase your chances.

All MRes/PhD applicants are normally expected to take either a GMAT test or GRE test (UCL’s institution code is 3344, but also make sure you include a scanned copy of your test result on your online application), although the School has no minimum score requirements.  

We also require you to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores if English is not your first language. Our School requires a “Level 1” English qualification which corresponds to:

• IELTS: Overall grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
• TOEFL: Score of 92, plus 24/30 in the reading and writing subtests and 20/30 in the listening and speaking subtests.  

Application Deadline

The application window closes 01 February 2024 (17:00 UK time) and a late submission window closes on 05 April 2024 (17:00 UK time). We advise those interested in the programme to apply before 01 February 2024, as those applying in the late submission window will only be considered if there are still places remaining.

Application Procedure

Apply via UCL Postgraduate Admissions System here . When starting the application, you must select the MRes option. In addition to filling out the online application form, please upload a copy of the following documents:

• Official Transcripts of Grades / Course marks
• A 2-3 page personal statement or research proposal* that clearly indicates: (i) which research group you are interested in (i.e., Organisations & Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Analytics or Operations & Technology, (ii) your research interests and preliminary research ideas, (iii) potential faculty member(s) you may want to work with (this is a suggested list, you don’t need to contact potential supervisors beforehand), and (iv) your motivation to do a PhD.
• Your  GRE / GMAT  score report**
• Your IELTS/TOEFL score report, if English is not your first language.

* While submission of a full research proposal is not required, you can send us one if you have already written it up.

** You can submit your application even if you don’t have a GRE/GMAT score —simply indicate when you plan to take the test. Funding/Scholarships

We offer fully funded five year MRes/PhD scholarships in the UCL School of Management to all admitted students. The scholarship is open to all nationalities. It covers all tuition fees, and includes an annual stipend of £25,000, which is tax-free.

Additional costs 

This programme does not have any compulsory additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding or photocopying.  

Students may have the opportunity to participate in conferences in the UK and internationally. The UCL School of Management provides MRes/PhD students with an annual budget for conferences, which students will use to cover the travel, accommodation, food and other costs whilst at conferences, in line with UCL’s expenses policy. 

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For queries about the MRes/PhD Programme that are not addressed on our web pages, please contact [email protected] .

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The Ph.D. in Management

Stern’s Ph.D. program in management prepares students to understand how organizations need to compete in challenging and volatile business environments and how managers must manage in complex and changing workplaces. The training is broad based and interdisciplinary, drawing on the fields of economics, psychology, and sociology. Areas of focus within the management doctoral program at Stern include strategy, the study of the competitive dynamics of firm performance; organizational behavior, the study of the behavior of individual employees and managers within organizations; and organization theory, the study of organizational structures and processes.

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Wharton’s PhD program in Management is flexible and interdisciplinary, applying rigorous social science theory and research methods to management problems. It offers specializations in Entrepreneurship, Human and Social Capital, Multinational Management, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Theory, and Strategy.

Wharton’s Management program prepares students to apply rigorous social science disciplinary theory and research methods to the demands of current management and leadership challenges in the public and private sectors. Our faculty has a broad range of interests ranging from the behavior of individuals, teams and groups to organizational strategy of multinational firms. Major areas of faculty research currently include:

• new venture formation, growth, and corporate entrepreneurship;
• human resources and competitiveness;
• emotions, identity, creativity and motivation;
• political and social influence strategies;
• technology and practice adoption, diffusion, and transfer within and across organizations;
• organizational learning and adaptation;
• and the strategic management of complementary resources and capabilities within an organization, alliance, network or ecosystems.

Each student draws on the faculty’s diverse expertise and varied interests to develop a program uniquely suited to his or her interests frequently spanning the formal specializations noted above. The program encourages students to gain research experience by working closely with multiple faculty on a variety of projects beginning with a research assistantship assignment in the first year with the hope of entering the job market in year 4 or 5 with multiple research papers in the publication pipeline.

For information on courses and sample plan of study, please visit the University Graduate Catalog .

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Students in our PhD programs are encouraged from day one to think of this experience as their first job in business academia—a training ground for a challenging and rewarding career generating rigorous, relevant research that influences practice.

Our doctoral students work with faculty and access resources throughout HBS and Harvard University. The PhD program curriculum requires coursework at HBS and other Harvard discipline departments, and with HBS and Harvard faculty on advisory committees. Faculty throughout Harvard guide the programs through their participation on advisory committees.

How do I know which program is right for me?

There are many paths, but we are one HBS. Our PhD students draw on diverse personal and professional backgrounds to pursue an ever-expanding range of research topics. Explore more here about each program’s requirements & curriculum, read student profiles for each discipline as well as student research , and placement information.

The PhD in Business Administration grounds students in the disciplinary theories and research methods that form the foundation of an academic career. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program has five areas of study: Accounting and Management , Management , Marketing , Strategy , and Technology and Operations Management . All areas of study involve roughly two years of coursework culminating in a field exam. The remaining years of the program are spent conducting independent research, working on co-authored publications, and writing the dissertation. Students join these programs from a wide range of backgrounds, from consulting to engineering. Many applicants possess liberal arts degrees, as there is not a requirement to possess a business degree before joining the program

The PhD in Business Economics provides students the opportunity to study in both Harvard’s world-class Economics Department and Harvard Business School. Throughout the program, coursework includes exploration of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, probability and statistics, and econometrics. While some students join the Business Economics program directly from undergraduate or masters programs, others have worked in economic consulting firms or as research assistants at universities or intergovernmental organizations.

The PhD program in Health Policy (Management) is rooted in data-driven research on the managerial, operational, and strategic issues facing a wide range of organizations. Coursework includes the study of microeconomic theory, management, research methods, and statistics. The backgrounds of students in this program are quite varied, with some coming from public health or the healthcare industry, while others arrive at the program with a background in disciplinary research

The PhD program in Organizational Behavior offers two tracks: either a micro or macro approach. In the micro track, students focus on the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and the effects that groups have on individuals. Students in the macro track use sociological methods to examine organizations, groups, and markets as a whole, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program includes core disciplinary training in sociology or psychology, as well as additional coursework in organizational behavior.

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Business economics  , health policy (management)  , management  , marketing  , organizational behavior  , strategy  , technology & operations management  .

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Wharton’s PhD program in Management is flexible and interdisciplinary, applying social science disciplines and research methods to management problems. It offers specializations in strategy, international business, organizational behavior and theory, and human resource management.

The faculty has a broad range of interests ranging from the behavior of individuals and groups to organizational strategy. Major areas of faculty research currently include: human resources and competitiveness; foreign strategic investments and international cooperative relationships; organizational learning and adaptation; technology adoption, diffusion, and transfer within and across organizations; and new venture formation, growth, and corporate entrepreneurship.

Each student draws on the faculty’s diverse expertise and varied interests to develop a program uniquely suited to his or her interests. The program encourages students to gain research experience by working closely with faculty on a variety of projects. Recent placements include the Harvard Business School, INSEAD, New York University, University of Illinois, University of Maryland, University of Michigan and the University of Texas.

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PhD in Management Program

A phd in management: where business research and education intersect.

Become an industry thought leader while preparing tomorrow’s business leaders.

Our fully funded PhD in Management is designed for ambitious students and professionals interested in a career in university teaching and research.

This residential program, based at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management in Ithaca, NY, combines Ivy League rigor and real-world relevance to prepare you for successful careers in academia.

Why Get a PhD in Management?

With a strong focus on management science and applied research, this doctoral degree is ideal for someone looking to teach at the university level and contribute to the greater body of industry knowledge. Pursuing a PhD in Management is also an ideal next step for executives and senior managers who want to make a transition to academia or enhance their research skills for a successful consulting career.

Fully Funded, Highly Flexible: What Makes Cornell’s Management PhD Different?

As you explore PhD programs’ degree requirements, faculty engagement, and campus experience, Cornell stands alone.

In Cornell’s highly flexible program, you’ll choose a specific area of study and build your own dissertation committee. Our program faculty are genuinely interested and invested in your intellectual development. In this small and highly selective program, you will get to know the faculty and your peers well. 

The SC Johnson Graduate School of Management is home to leading research centers and a high-impact academic journal; these open you up to unique learning and mentorship opportunities.

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The Debra Paget and Jeffrey Berg Business Simulation Lab facilitates in-person and online behavioral research related to decision-making and problem-solving.

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Our Three-Pronged Approach to a PhD in Management

The Johnson School’s doctoral degree in management combines the best of theory and practice, building on a three-pronged foundation:

Hands-on Experience

Develop your research and analytical skills. You’ll work with classmates to examine existing literature and theories for class deliverables, which will often include your own original research.

Customizable Curriculum

Design your own academic pathway. You’ll choose one of six primary areas of study and create your own dissertation committee.

University-Wide Coursework

Draw on the expertise from across Cornell. You’ll get to select graduate-level courses from schools and colleges devoted to law , hospitality , engineering , labor relations , and other fields.

At a Glance: Cornell’s Fully Funded PhD in Management

The fully residential, fully funded PhD in Management program includes a tuition waiver and a stipend for living expenses. Here’s a quick overview of what to expect:

Degree Awarded

PhD in Management

Program Location

Ithaca, NY, with options in New York City

Program Format

Foundational coursework, original research, and six potential areas of study

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“PhD is a marathon, not a sprint, and collaborating with great people is paramount. At Cornell, I’ve found a place where amazing people come together, supporting my research and personal growth. Choosing Cornell means joining a community that knows how important it is to work with exceptional people to excel in the program.” – Elina Hur PhD ’23

Customize Your Path: Our Areas of Study

When you apply to the Johnson School’s PhD in Management, you will select a primary area of study. Choosing a concentration allows you to gain specialized skills and knowledge while growing a portfolio of original research.

Examine the role of accounting information in firms and financial markets. PhD-level research at Cornell explores topics such as how firms report information to investors, how accounting information is used to manage firms, and the nature of auditing.

Strategy & Business Economics

Use modern tools and methodologies to gain a better understanding of the world. PhD students in this area explore many aspects of economics including industrial, behavioral, labor, and organizational.

Dive deep into the financial structure and issues of organizations. Your research might look at how conflicts of interest affect corporate policy, how investor psychology affects asset pricing, or how to detect price bubbles.

Learn how theories from operations research, economics, psychology, and sociology intersect to inform corporate and consumer decisions. Your PhD studies will explore both quantitative and behavioral perspectives of marketing.

Management & Organizations

Prepare for a research-focused career in academia or industry. This versatile concentration develops skilled, innovative, analytical researchers through a broad curriculum and close faculty collaboration.

Operations, Technology, & Information Management

Develop the technical skills and behavioral analysis knowledge you need to address high-impact managerial decisions. This focus area also offers an option to complete coursework at Cornell Tech in New York City.

Idea Generation to Publication: A Career in Teaching and Research

The majority of our PhD in Management students pursue careers in academia. After graduation, many land tenure-track teaching positions at top-tier business schools and continue to advance knowledge through original research. Johnson School PhD students often field multiple offers and see starting salaries range from $150,000 to $250,000.

Finding Your Place at Cornell: Meet Our Current PhDs

Students from around the United States and across the globe arrive at the Johnson School to earn their PhD in Management —and their diverse research interests, educational backgrounds, and professional experiences make for a vibrant, enriching learning environment. MEET CURRENT PHD STUDENTS

Research and Placements: Making an Impact in the Management Field

After earning the PhD in Management, our alumni go on to teach and inspire future leaders at top-tier institutions. Not only do they teach and conduct research alongside some of the most brilliant minds in business, but they also advance the field through publishing in leading journals and presenting their work at industry conferences.

Recent PhD in Management Placements

• Piyush Anand, PhD ’21, assistant professor of marketing, Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University
• Guarav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, assistant professor, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
• Eunjee Kim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University
• Sarah Lim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Xuege Lu, PhD ’22, assistant professor, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
• Subrina Shen, PhD ’21, assistant professor, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin

Recent Research Publications

• “ Do Real Estate Values Boost Corporate Borrowing? Evidence from Contract-Level Data ” in the Journal of Financial Economics (2022) — Gaurav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, with Murillo Campello, Robert A. Connolly, and Eva Steiner
• “ Converging Tides Lift All Boats: Consensus in Evaluation Criteria Boosts Investments in Firms in Nascent Technology Sectors ” in Organization Science (2021) — Xirong (Subrina) Shen, PhD ’21, with Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, and Pamela S. Tolbert 
• “ Initial and Longer-Term Change in Unit-Level Turnover Following Leader Succession: Contingent Effects of Outgoing and Incoming Leader Characteristics ” in Organization Science (2020)— Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, with John Hausknecht and Lisa Dragoni

“ Does Regulatory Jurisdiction Affect the Quality of Investment-Adviser Regulation? ” in American Economic Review (2019) — Alan Kwan, PhD ’17, with Ben Charoenwong and Tarik Umar

Our Faculty: Accomplished Researchers, Dedicated Teachers

When you join the PhD in Management program at the Johnson School, you’ll be part of a learning community comprising more than 100 accomplished academics and thought leaders. 

Not only will you take courses with renowned professors from across the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, but you also will have the opportunity to build your own faculty committee—a group that will become instrumental as you select your dissertation topic and embark on your original research.

Faculty Spotlight: Learn from Leading Thought Leaders

Throughout the PhD program—from foundational coursework to your dissertation—you’ll work closely with dedicated teacher-scholars like these:

Kristina Rennekamp

Dr. Rennekamp’s research focuses on financial accounting from a behavioral perspective. She’s widely published, with work appearing in leading academic journals such as The Accounting Review , Contemporary Accounting Research , and The Journal of Financial Reporting .

Karan Girotra

Dr. Girotra studies the digital transformation of companies, whether it’s looking at emerging tools and practices or exploring new business models. He’s frequently interviewed in an array of mainstream business media outlets, including Bloomberg BusinessWeek , Fortune , and Forbes .

Kaitlin Woolley

Dr. Woolley studies the psychological processes behind consumer motivation. She’s an award-winning educator and researcher with work published in academic journals and national media outlets including the Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing Research , and The Wall Street Journal .

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What You’ll Learn: Curriculum Overview

As you pursue your PhD in business management , you’ll begin with a set of foundation courses and progress into advanced coursework in your area of interest. Through it all, your faculty committee will help make sure you’re on the right track.

Foundational Management Coursework

Early in your doctoral program, you will complete foundational coursework in management and other fields. Many of these will focus on the research process and prepare you for your dissertation.

Advanced Coursework in Your Concentration Area

As you progress in the PhD in Management program, you’ll take electives and advanced courses that align with your research area of interest; these classes can be in the Johnson School and across Cornell.

Your Dissertation: Creating Original Research

During the final part of the program, you begin work on your dissertation—the culmination of your original research. You choose the topic of research in conjunction with your committee.

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Beyond Business: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration and Dialogue

Tap into the experience and expertise of faculty members from across Cornell University.  

Management is a broad science. Business leaders serve in a variety of roles in industries of all kinds: healthcare, consumer goods, agriculture, biotechnology, media, and consulting to name just a few. At Cornell, you can enrich your education and expand your research opportunities by taking courses and finding mentors beyond the college of business.

Explore fields like computer science, psychology, sociology, communication, engineering, and data science—and then connect the dots back to your management research.

Interact with peers and professors from other disciplines by participating in student organizations and special interest groups or by attending public lectures, workshops, and networking events.

Admissions Overview: How to Apply to the Management PhD Program

The ideal candidate for the Johnson School’s doctorate degree in management will have a strong record of academic excellence, a solid understanding of the research process, and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. An MBA or master’s degree is not a requirement for admission. 

Our admissions page offers more details about program prerequisites, selection criteria, requirements, deadline information, and a checklist of materials you need to submit with your application.

Connect With Cornell Admissions

The Johnson School admissions team is available to answer your questions about the program and the application process. Stop in or reach out by phone or email today.

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The Cornell Campus: Where You Will Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Learn, grow, and thrive on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. As a PhD student, you’ll spend a lot of time in Sage Hall, a Gothic-style building dating back to 1875. You’ll find more high-tech learning spaces just off campus at the Breazzano Family Center for Business Education. You’ll also have access to the innovative campus of Cornell Tech in New York City—particularly relevant to students focused on technology and information management. 

Attending Cornell also means you’ll call Ithaca, NY, home for about five years. Our eclectic downtown is full of eateries, shops, activities, and all of the amenities you’d need for everyday life. When you’re not in class or studying, you can explore all that the Finger Lakes region has to offer.

PhD in Management FAQ: What You Need to Know

Before you apply to a research-focused graduate program, you’re likely to want to do some deep research of your own. For instance, how does a fully funded PhD in Management work? What’s the typical completion time?

We have a robust Frequently Asked Questions section to help you learn more about our program, the admissions process, and dissertation requirements. For our international applicants, you’ll also find specific details about earning your PhD in Management.

May I speak to someone about my interest in the program and visit?

You are welcome to reach out to any professor with whom you see a good research fit. Our website also has a wealth of information about the program.

Is an interview part of the process?

We offer interviews only to a few applicants after their first screening.

May I talk to a professor or advisor?

You are welcome to contact any professor with whom you see a research match. Faculty are more likely to respond to specific research queries.

I have questions; may I write to this program email address?

Yes. Our response time will vary. We are not able to answer detailed questions that are better assessed by faculty during the application process.

May I schedule a campus tour?

Admissions does not offer campus tours for PhD program applicants. However, you may arrange an appointment with a faculty member.

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Ph.D. in Management

Earning a PhD in Management would allow you to become a professor in the management department of a top business school. There you could pursue a research agenda that you’re passionate about and that can improve employee thriving and organizational effectiveness. You could then pass your knowledge on to the next generation of business leaders in the classroom. As a career direction, the life of a professor in a top business school is very purposeful and surprisingly lucrative–with unparalleled flexibility and job security.

Why Notre Dame?

Mendoza has now admitted two cohorts of students into its PhD in Management program, and is in the midst of recruiting its third cohort. It’s an exciting and historic time, and there are several reasons why Notre Dame is a perfect place to pursue your PhD in Management.

Faculty Quality

The M&O faculty are extremely accomplished, with work showcased in journals like Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Processes, Management Science, Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, Psychological Science, and Journal of Applied Psychology.

Institutional Prestige

Notre Dame ranks 20th in US News as a university, with Mendoza ranking 13th in US News for undergrads and 30th for MBAs. A PhD from Mendoza therefore sets you up for success at both elite private schools and flagship state universities.

Passion Focused

M&O faculty study a number of topics relevant to Mendoza's Grow the Good in Business mission, including social responsibility, justice, activism, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, ethics, reputation, trust, resilience, humility, and meaning. But we encourage PhD students to follow their own passions--and we'll help you develop lead-authored work on whatever you're passionate about.

Editorial Experience

M&O faculty include former Editors of top journals, along with current and former Associate Editors. We also serve on the Editorial Boards of virtually all of our top journals. You'll therefore learn the craft of research from the people who have shaped the publishing process.

Methodological Diversity

M&O faculty use a variety of methods in their research, including experimental, archival, survey, qualitative, and meta-analytic approaches. That diversity will allow you to build a variety of skills into your methods toolkit.

Placement Potential

Although our PhD program is fairly new, our faculty have significant experience placing PhD students in top business schools--whether in earlier faculty positions or through our former postdoctoral program. Collectively, our faculty have already placed 13 students at UT-Dallas Top 100 business schools.

Concentrations

Our program has two concentrations:

• Our OB concentration focuses on understanding and improving employee attitudes, emotions, cognitions, performance, and well-being–including the effects of relationships, leadership, and the work context.
• The Strategy facet of our S&E concentration focuses on strategic management and strategic leadership–how the business decisions of CEOs, top executives, and boards of directors influence firms and their competitive environments.
• The Entrepreneurship facet of our S&E concentration focuses on how founder characteristics and experiences impact venture funding and success. It also focuses on how startups can become tools for social change.
• Jason Colquitt (work meaning, trust, justice, identity)
• Mike Crant (proactivity, voice, personality, creativity)
• Cindy Muir (Zapata) (diversity, humility, justice, trust)
• Ann Tenbrunsel (ethics, social dilemmas, decision making, negotiation)
• Casher Belinda (interpersonal perception, work relationships, emotions)
• Dorian Boncoeur (emotions, well-being, engagement, loneliness)
• Michael Rosenblum (diversity, inequality, political discourse)
• Brittany Solomon (Hall) (personality, political ideology, trust)
• Craig Crossland (executive succession, managerial discretion, multinational differences)
• Dean Shepherd (entrepreneurship, founder resilience, social issues)
• John Busenbark (corporate activism, boards of directors, acquisitions, econometric analytics)
• Michael Mannor (strategic attention, risk taking, corporate social responsibility/purpose)
• Amanda Sharkey – Starting August 2024 – (status, reputation, entrepreneurship)
• Adam Wowak (executive political activism, political ideology, executive compensation)
• Tim Hubbard (corporate reputation, corporate social responsibility, innovation)
• Dana Bement – Starting August 2024 – (boards of directors, sensemaking)
• Joanna Campbell (organizational capabilities, gender issues, corporate greed)

Program Structure

Our program is a five-year, full-time, in-residence program. You’ll learn how to conduct important, rigorous, and interesting research in management by collaborating with our talented faculty. You’ll also learn how to impart that knowledge in the classroom. Click below for a year-by-year breakdown of how the program is structured.

The craft of research is something you learn by doing, so you’ll get involved in research projects right away. Meanwhile, in the classroom, you’ll take both research methods and content seminars. Highlights include Research Methods in Management (taught by Jason Colquitt), Advanced Research Methods in Strategy (taught by John Busenbark), Theory and Research in Organizational Behavior (taught by Cindy Muir), and Theory and Research in Strategy (taught by Adam Wowak).

You’ll continue to move ongoing research projects forward, but will begin pivoting to lead-authored work in the areas that you’re passionate about. In the classroom, you’ll continue to take additional research methods and content seminars–both inside and outside of M&O. Highlights include Topics in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (taught by Dean Shepherd), Topics in Organizational Behavior (taught by Brittany Solomon), Topics in Organization Theory (taught by Tim Hubbard), and Philosophy of Science (taught by Craig Crossland). That training will culminate in your comprehensive exams, which occur the summer after your second year.

With your coursework complete, you’ll focus even more on moving projects forward–both your lead-authored projects and ones where faculty are leading. Much of that attention will be devoted to the review process: submitting manuscripts, handling revisions, and otherwise improving your work. You’ll also teach for the first time, with OB students teaching one section of an undergrad OB course and S&E students teaching one section of an undergrad Strategy or Entrepreneurship course.

As you continue to manage your portfolio of research projects, you’ll turn your attention to your dissertation. What important contributions do you want to make to your unique areas of interest? You’ll also teach for the second time.

You’ll defend your dissertation proposal in early summer before going on the academic job market in the fall. Students tend to accept academic positions in November or December. You’ll then defend your dissertation in the spring, continue to manage your research portfolio, and look forward to life as a professor!

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• Claudia Torres (3rd year)
• Alexandra (Alecia) Scott (2nd year)
• Victoria Lyczak (1st year)
• Henrique Goncalves (3rd year)
• Sarah Sarjoo (3rd year)
• Muhammad Ammad Amin (2nd year)
• Isaac Dixon (1st year)

As the Coordinator for the PhD in Management, I’d be happy to answer any questions you have about the program–or a PhD path more generally. Please email me at [email protected]  or click on REQUEST INFO. I look forward to corresponding with you!

Our application deadline for Fall 2025 matriculation is  December 15th, 2024.  The application system will open in September of 2024. You can apply using the APPLY button in the navigation bar and at the top of this page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

All students who are admitted to the program will be given a full tuition waiver. So the program is essentially tuition-free. In addition, all PhD students are paid a stipend of $42,000 a year. That stipend serves as compensation for your research activities (and for the teaching you would do in years three and four). Health insurance is also provided for you and your family.

We require either the GRE or the GMAT, and do not grant waivers for that requirement under any circumstances. We have no preference between the two tests. If you’ve previously taken one of those tests, we require a score that is less than five years old. The GRE institution code is 1841 (no department code is necessary).

It’s hard to say, as that is a function of a given application cycle, along with the rest of an applicant’s admissions portfolio. In prior cycles, the applicants who were shortlisted averaged 84th percentile on Verbal and 73rd percentile on Quant.

Yes, if English is not your native language, or if English was not your language of undergrad (or masters) instruction. We accept the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test. If you’ve previously taken one of those tests, we require a score that is less than two years old. The TOEFL institution code is 1841 (no department code is necessary). Notre Dame’s Graduate School lists the following as minimums to apply: TOEFL (80, with 23 Speak), IELTS (7.0), and Duolingo (120). Applicants with scores below those thresholds will not be shortlisted.

The APPLY button will take you to the online application, which goes through Notre Dame’s Graduate School. That application will ask you for your resume, a statement of purpose/intent, three letters of recommendation, and unofficial transcripts of prior degrees.

No. The application will ask which faculty you might like to work with, but that is just to give us a better sense of your interests (and to help decide who will interview you if you get shortlisted). No advanced contact with faculty is expected. Please direct any inquiries to Jason Colquitt rather to individual faculty members.

No. Anyone with a bachelor’s degree can apply. There is no masters requirement. And past applicants have had a wide variety of bachelor’s degrees and undergraduate majors.

Not really. “Pre-doc” programs provide two years of research experience and skill building. The culture of our program is such that we’ll work to instill the skills you’ll need in the first year. If you know that a scholarly path is right for you, why wait two years to get started?

No. This sort of degree is best thought of as a research apprenticeship—where you are learning research skills in collaboration with faculty. That sort of collaboration requires a full-time, five-year, in-residence commitment.

Yes. Like virtually all other PhD programs in Management, the focus of our program is training students to become professors in top business schools. Upon graduation, the expectation is that you’ll become a professor in a Management department at a UT-Dallas Top 50  business school. If you are interested in OB topics with more of an eye toward a consulting or industry path, you might consider PhD programs in industrial/organizational psychology. Those programs offer both academic and applied tracks. This link provides information on several such programs.

No. This is—first and foremost—a research degree. Teaching is part of the degree, as teaching is an important part of a professor’s career. But, if teaching or administration are your main focus, you might do a search for Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programs, which are sometimes also called Executive Doctorate programs. This link provides information on several such programs.

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Department of Management and Human Resources PhD Program Structure

Overall structure of the phd program.

It is important to recognize that the educational experience of our doctoral program is unlike any other educational experience at the university. While undergraduate and master’s degree programs challenge students to understand and apply ideas, theories and concepts developed by others, the Ph.D. program requires students to learn how to develop useful ideas, theories and concepts on their own, and contribute important new insights to current knowledge in the field. The training for creating such capabilities puts unusual demands on Ph.D. students’ time and mental resources. For this reason, we look for applicants that exhibit a superior educational background, an aptitude for research, and high motivation for completing the rigorous requirements of the program.

Coursework and Requirements

The program involves rigorous coursework not only within the MHR department, but also includes courses in other departments of Fisher College as well as statistics, economics, psychology and other disciplines within the university. The coursework helps to provide knowledge on essential theories of the field, advanced research methods and approaches to empirical research.

Students complete all required and elective courses during their first two years. The total required credit hours to complete the PhD program is 80, broken down as follows:

• Required seminars within department: 21
• Required statistics courses: 12
• “Breadth” courses from outside Fisher: 12
• Other elective courses: 20
• Dissertation credits: 15

In addition to the above, other requirements of the program include:

First-year requirements:

• Year-long assistantship which includes work on research.
• Substantial progress on the second-year paper.
• Successful completion of the first-year exam.

Second-year requirements:

• Completion of the second-year paper.
• Successful completion of the comprehensive exam.

Third-year requirements:

• Substantial progress on the dissertation, including the formation of a dissertation committee.
• Successful defense of the dissertation proposal.
• Independent teaching of one course.
• Paper(s) submitted to major conferences/journals.
• Preparation for the job market by July, including a job market paper from the dissertation.

Fourth-year requirements:

• Completion of the dissertation.
• Successful completion of the oral dissertation defense.

First Year Exam

After completing the introductory required and elective seminars in non-major specializations, students will take an exam on these topics in the month of May prior to beginning their second year. The exam tests the student’s understanding of the important theories and empirical approaches used in micro and macro research in management as well as those pertaining to specific specializations. Students must pass the exam to continue in the program.

Comprehensive Exam

After completing the formal course requirements at the end of the second academic year, students will take the Graduate School qualifying exam for their chosen area of specialization during the month of May prior to beginning their third year. The exam tests the student's detailed knowledge of the literature, including the important theories, models and empirical approaches used in this research. The exam is written by the student's Faculty Advisor, in cooperation with other members of the Exam Advisory Committee. Students will answer a set of analytical questions related to his/her major field. Students will need to demonstrate their understanding of the research questions dominating the literature as well as be able to provide new insights. In this regard, the exam is designed to test the ability of the student to integrate and make creative contributions to the literature, not just memorize it. The comprehensive exam consists of two parts--written and oral. Passing the comprehensive exam reflects the student's readiness to undertake dissertation research. Students must pass the exam to continue in the program.

Second Year Paper Requirement

In the first year of the program, the student will begin working on a research paper that will be completed during the second year of the program. The student will take primary responsibility for this project, but will also form a committee of two faculty members which will guide the student in developing a reasonable research question, theoretically derived model and hypotheses, as well as appropriate tests.

By December of the second year, the paper must be completed to the satisfaction of the committee members. After this, the paper must be submitted to a major national conference, such as Academy of Management, Academy of International Business, or Strategic Management Society. The submission deadlines for these conferences are typically in January and February. Acceptance of the paper into one of these conferences will reflect positively on the student’s progress. In addition, the student will be expected to present the completed paper to MHR faculty members and other Ph.D. students during a departmental forum such as a seminar or brown bag series.

Dissertation

The student officially enters the dissertation phase of the doctoral program after passing the Comprehensive Exam. This phase of the program typically lasts for two years and is concluded with the final Oral Dissertation Defense.

The dissertation is a scholarly contribution to knowledge in the student's area of specialization. By researching and writing a dissertation, the student is expected to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and the capacity to function as an independent scholar. The dissertation is directed by a Faculty Advisor and Dissertation Committee chosen by the student. Working with his/her Advisor and Committee, the student is expected to develop and defend a dissertation proposal, complete the research with guidance from faculty, present the research in a departmental forum in preparation for a job talk, and complete the Graduate School Oral Exam to defend the dissertation research in front of the Dissertation Committee.

Expectations for Student Performance

Students must be prepared to contribute to our intellectual community, work hard, attend to program requirements, participate in research, be committed to scholarship, and support others.

We expect our students to:

• Take the initiative to identify topics of research interest relatively early in the program and communicate with faculty about pursuing those interests and assisting with their research.
• Remain in residence to work on research during the summer months. This is a full-time, year-round program.
• Perform at a high level when completing program requirements. Students will be evaluated regularly by faculty and must receive positive reviews in order to continue in the program. Students must also successfully complete the program requirements. Failing to do so will mean that the student will not be allowed to continue in the program.
• Be good citizens. This is a training partnership among the students and the faculty. Students must be willing to foster a positive culture and community.

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MRes/PhD Business & Management

Programme structure.

Our MRes/PhD Business & Management programme encompasses independent thinking in a world class interdisciplinary environment. We value our doctoral researchers and aim to attract students from across the globe who are independent thinkers. We particularly welcome applicants whose ambition is a career in academia.

As part of your MRes/PhD programme, you will study thirteen modules over your first two years. This comprises three core modules, four methods modules, and six elective modules. At the end of your second year of study, you will be awarded an MRes Business & Management and be permitted to proceed to PhD study.

The module will introduce qualitative research.

The module will introduce qualitative research, examine its philosophical foundations and provide an introductory overview of the different traditions that are usually subsumed under the label. The module will be introductory in character and will be accessible to students without prior knowledge of the topic. The module will combine lectures, individual and group online tasks between classes, and hands on in-class activities.

This module aims to provide you with a broad overview of the main paradigms in studying business and management phenomena.

This module seeks to raise awareness and provide transferrable skills in order to succeed in the PhD research process and how to manage a research project.

This module seeks to raise awareness and provide transferrable skills in order to succeed in the PhD research process and how to manage a research project. Issues will be addressed related to how to undertake a PhD, how to carry out a literature review, what a research question is, how to frame a contribution, research governance and ethics, research impact and engaged scholarship.

The research portfolio requires you to conduct an empirical and/or theoretical piece of independent research under the direction of a supervisor.

The research portfolio requires you to conduct an empirical and/or theoretical piece of independent research under the direction of a supervisor producing an original piece of work of publishable quality. The portfolio will be presented to an academic committee at the end of the second year of MRes study.

You will choose either 1 qualitative module and 3 quantitative modules, or 1 quantitative module and 3 qualitative modules.

The module aims to address the practical, analytic, and intellectual questions related to the collection of qualitative data.

The module aims to address the practical, analytic, and intellectual questions related to the collection of qualitative data. It will do so by providing you with hands-on experience on the use of some of the most common data collection in qualitative research. The module will alternate taught sessions on the principles, practicalities, and issues of using specific methods with the practical use of the method.

During this module students will be asked to collect data so that they can experience the affordances and challenges of the approach under examination. Staff will then work with small groups and individuals to critically analyse and reflect upon the process of data collection and analysis.

The module addresses practical and theoretical questions related to the analysis of qualitative data.

The module addresses practical and theoretical questions related to the analysis of qualitative data and how to make qualitative research robust, rigorous and relevant. The module will be directly relevant for PhD studies.

This module addresses the next steps, following collecting and analysing, theorising, and publishing qualitative research.

This module addresses the next steps, following collecting and analysing, theorising, and publishing qualitative research. You will be tasked with 'theorising' and 'writing up' data collected in the previous module or collected for your PhD. The module positions you as a qualitative researcher and will be directly relevant for your PhD studies as you critically analyse and reflect upon processes of theorising and publishing qualitative research.

This module aims to provide you with skills and knowledge to model and formally define decision and optimisation problems.

This module aims to provide you with skills and knowledge to model and formally define decision and optimisation problems and apply a range of methods to solve these problems.

This module aims to provide you with skills and knowledge in quantitative analysis.

This module aims to provide you with skills and knowledge in quantitative analysis, particularly as it relates to behavioural data.

This module aims to provide doctoral students with a grounding in the set of advanced quantitative analysis methods.

This module aims to provide doctoral students with a grounding in the set of advanced quantitative analysis methods that are increasingly necessary for conducting and publishing world-leading business and management science.

This module aims to provide those with no prior training in quantitative analysis.

This module aims to provide those with no prior training in quantitative analysis, and who may not wish to conduct quantitative research, with the tools to usefully interpret, evaluate, and use quantitative research in their own work. It also serves as a foundation for ongoing study for those with no background at all in quantitative analysis.

This module aims to provide doctoral students with an understanding of, and skills in applying, quantitative methods for causal inference and policy evaluation.

These are indicative optional modules which may vary year-on-year. Modules are subject to availability and demand and may therefore be taught in either the first year or second year of study.

• Advanced Empirical Accounting
• Advances in Behavioural Science
• Business Research in the Digital Age
• Classic & Contemporary Topics in Marketing Research
• Contemporary Issues in Management & Organisational Research
• Current Topics in Employment Relations & Human Resource Management
• Design Science Research Method
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Ethnographic Methods in Organisational & Management Research
• Foundations of Management & Organisational Research
• Machine Learning & Data Analytics
• Process, Practice & Routine Studies
• Recent Advances in Operational Research
• Recent Advances in Operations Management
• Special Topics in Operational Research
• Theories & Research in Organisational & Applied Psychology
• Theories of Strategic Management.

The Behavioural Science pathway is designed for students from a variety of backgrounds, giving you the opportunity to work within one of the leading Behavioural Science groups in the UK, and benefit from the group’s outstanding global reputation. The Behavioural Science pathway comprises of two years studying for your MRes, followed by three years of focused PhD research.

By studying this pathway you will be taught by researchers in behavioural science and tap into their extensive academic expertise and collaboration network. You will develop the cutting edge skills and interdisciplinary expertise needed to succeed in this rapidly developing field. Previous students now occupy prestigious positions across academia, industry and the public sector.

The MRes part of the programme will provide you with in-depth learning of quantitative skills relevant to behavioural science research. You'll also learn skills applicable to big data analysis while engaging in detailed, rigorous debates of current topics within Behavioural Science. This will ensure you have ample opportunity to build your research topic and receive feedback from across our multidisciplinary team before continuing with your dedicated PhD research. 

Students will receive an MRes Business & Management after successfully completing the first two years of study, followed by a PhD Business & Management (Behavioural Science) after successfully completing the three year PhD.

Indicative structure of the MRes Behavioural Science pathway

In Year 1 you will complete the following:

• 1 core module - Foundations of Business & Management Research
• 1 optional core module - Analytics for Behavioural Research
• 2 quantitative modules - Causal Inference, Learning from Data, Introduction to Advanced Quantitative Analysis, or Optimal Decision Making
• 1 qualitative module
• 4 elective modules.

In Year 2 you will complete the following:

• 1 core module - Research Skills in Business & Management
• 1 core research module - Research Portfolio
• 1 elective module - Advances in Behavioural Science
• 2 further elective modules - we highly recommend students select from Machine Learning & Data Analytics, Theories & Research in Organisational & Applied Psychology, or Big Data (in the Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies).

Please refer to the Core, Qualitative, Quantitative, and Elective Modules tabs for module information.

Assessment and teaching

Modules are assessed by written assignments, exams, and presentations which vary from module to module.

Your thesis

Once you have upgraded to PhD, this will become your main focus, leading to the completion of your thesis which is expected to be around 80,000 words. The criterion for the award is that the thesis makes a significant original contribution to knowledge.

Learning facilities

As an MRes/PhD Business & Management student you will have your own desk in a shared office, enabling you to focus on your independent study whilst collaborating closely with your peers and supervisor. You will be located in the WBS Teaching Centre, where there are modern kitchen facilities, bookable meeting spaces, and a relaxing common area. Our excellent library and superb teaching and learning facilities provide the perfect place for you to commit to your studies and enable you to expand and deepen your knowledge in your chosen area of research.

Library  As a student, it goes without saying that you will spend a lot of time in the library. Our library is spread over five floors, houses 1.2 million printed volumes and 13 kilometres of archives. With over 30,000 electronic journals and more than 56,000 electronic books, the library offers a stimulating environment for you to study.  

Modern Records Centre  The Modern Records Centre has a huge selection of archives with resources available for both students and academics.  

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PhD in Management: Course Details, Eligibility, Admission, Duration, Fees

PhD in Management is a doctorate program that deals with research on the understanding of the organisation, human resources, employee-employer relations, communication and negotiations. The PhD in Management course duration is three years long. The course opens graduates various doors such as HR Director, Management Consultant, Marketing Head Manager, etc.

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PhD in Management is a doctorate degree that is designed to be completed in three years to give students a thorough understanding of the areas they choose. In India, there are now many more opportunities than ever before to get a PhD. Admission to this course is currently being held up at many universities.

This programme offers the chance to do independent research while being supervised by a departmental staff member. The candidate conducts the full research project on their own, with periodic progress reviews with their supervisor, unless they join a research group. 

Eligibility Criteria for PhD in Management

Students who are interested in enrolling in this doctoral programme must meet the eligibility requirements, which call for a minimum BBA and MBA grade point average of 60%. The PhD in Management eligibility is also based on the entrance exams at the national level. The age requirement for enrollment in this course is not specified. Since every student is aware of the value of a PhD in Management, admission to the universities in which they are most interested might be rather challenging. 

A PhD in Management in India is a three years doctorate program that makes a student’s career in the public, private, academic, and non-profit sectors. When it comes to your career graph. A PhD in Management degree gives a variety of job opportunities to graduates. Below are a few points to be noted for PhD in Management eligibility criteria:

• Candidates who wish to pursue a career in management field research. 
• The course is very intricate so candidates are advised to gain a work experience of at least 2 or 3 years to e familiar with the industry. 
• The course is also for candidates interested in finding new development in the understanding of the organization, communication and human resource management.

When to do a PhD in Management Course?

A PhD in management is a comprehensive programme that covers research, technique development, and organisational resource management. Here are a few elements that influence the candidates:

• Before starting a PhD in management, candidates should learn about the workplace culture and the industry.
• Candidates can become financially independent to pursue a PhD in Management after gaining job experience because it is a very expensive education.
• Additionally, applicants should study for the entrance exam needed to pass the Management.

PhD Management admission is not impossible if the students make sure to conduct a thorough study. The universities use an entrance-based admissions procedure. Each college has a different admissions procedure for students who want to be admitted without taking a test. Students have access to both offline and online facilities for enrolment. The college website is recommended to the students in order to obtain comprehensive information.

How to Apply?

Applying for admission to the PhD in Management programme can be done in one of two ways. either offline by visiting the university's office or online by going to the college website and completing the instructions there. Certain institutions conduct interviews to evaluate applicants' knowledge and interpersonal abilities.

Selection Process

Interviews are the final step in the screening process for applicants seeking admission to the relevant PhD in Management programme. Students who scored well on the admission exams can participate in interviews for the next stage of the hiring process. The final step of the admissions process determines whether or not the student is qualified to enrol in the course.

As a research-based doctorate programme, the PhD in Management can be completed in any of three ways: full-time, part-time, or through remote learning. Many prestigious universities provide the PhD in Management programme for aspirants.

Full-Time PhD in Management 

There are numerous prestigious institutions and universities that offer three-year full-time PhD in Management programmes. The majority of the work in this full-time course consists of assignments, projects, and classroom-based learning. The age at which applicants may be admitted is unrestricted.

Part-Time PhD in Management 

A five-year, part-time PhD in Management programme is offered. This course was primarily designed for students who are employed or professionals. The main focus of a part-time schedule is having fewer classes. Instead of focusing on individual research projects, part-time PhD programmes are primarily concerned with research for business development.

Distance PhD in Management

A distance course in India program is quite easy for getting knowledge at any time from anywhere. Many people believe in pursuing the course because of no issue of being physically present at the universities.  The PhD in management is not offered by distance education according to UGC.

Popular Entrance Exams for PhD in Management

For PhD admission in management, numerous institutions and testing organisations administer PhD in Management entrance tests. Some of the entrance exams for PhD in management include the ones listed below:

A Quick Glance at the PhD in Management  Entrance Exams

Students who are interested in applying to the institution can get the PhD in Management course specifics by visiting the college's official website. When it comes to how the college approaches the entrance exam, specialisation is crucial. Some general guidelines for the PhD in Management admission exams are provided below:

• Management Structure, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning and General Aptitude are among the areas covered in the exam format that is common to the 10+2, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.
• The exams consist of MCQs and are objective.
• The exam format, question structure, and syllabus are all subject to change at the discretion of the university or conducting body.

India is home to some of the best colleges for PhD in Management in the world. Aspirants have many options to choose from in terms of the best PhD in Management course as per their preferences. Depending on the type of PhD in Management programs offered, candidates will have to make the appropriate choice. Below is the list of the top best PhD in Management colleges in the country:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in New Delhi

Delhi, the educational hub of India, stands in the fourth position in producing PhD in Management candidates. Here are the top 5 PhD in Management Colleges in New Delhi:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in Mumbai

Below is the list of colleges which are the top PhD in Management colleges in Mumbai:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in Pune

Below is the list of colleges which are the top colleges of PhD in Management in Pune:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in Assam

The top 5 PhD in Management Colleges of Assam are given below:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in Bangalore

Banglore city has some of the best colleges for PhD in Management courses in India. Here is the list of top colleges of PhD in Management in Bangalore:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in Kolkata

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Top PhD in Management Government Colleges

There are several top Government Colleges offering quality PhD in Management programmes across the country. Check the table below for the top PhD in Management  government colleges in India:

Top PhD in Management Private Colleges

India has seen significant growth in the number of quality PhD in Management private colleges that offer some of the best programmes in the country. Check the table below for the top PhD in Management private colleges in India:

IGNOU PhD in Management

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IIT Delhi PhD In Management

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Anna University PhD In Management

In the table below are the details for PhD in Management from Anna University:

IISc PhD In Management

In the table below are the details for PhD in Management from IISC:

Christ University PhD In Management 

In the table below are the details for PhD in Management from Christ University, Bangalore:

WBUT PhD In Management

In the table below are the details for PhD in Management from WBUT (MAKAUT):

Students can opt to study a PhD in Management course abroad if they can afford it. The PhD in Management course abroad is up to 5-8 years, depending on the type of course, college and country. The benefits of studying a PhD in Management course abroad are access to some of the best resources, facilities, and faculties, apart from worldwide exposure in terms of subject matter and other cultures. 

Top PhD in Management Colleges Abroad

The table below contains a list of some of the best colleges for PhD in management abroad:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in the USA

The USA is home to some of the finest institutions and universities in the world that provide the best PhD in Management programmes. The US is the finest location for settling abroad and pursuing a PhD in management.

The USA notably stands out at the PhD in Management level. The top management PhD programmes in the USA are included in the table below:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in the UK

The most prestigious degree offered at UK universities is a PhD in management, which is a research degree. The study is centred around a sizable research project on a topic of academic interest that is produced as a thesis and is often up to 100,000 words in length. This thesis must then be defended in an oral examination before a panel of experts. The best universities offering PhD programmes in management are shown in the table below:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in Canada

An increasingly attractive and multicultural study destination, Canada is a great option to consider for your PhD in Management studies, offering a wealth of research opportunities to help you expand your expertise. Here are the top universities for PhD in Management in Canada:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in Australia

A PhD in Management in Australia means that you will develop your knowledge and skills, which ultimately increases your chances for employment within Australia and in any country.  According to the UN's Education Index, Australia's education system ranks first. The table below shows the top universities of PhD in Management in Australia:

Top PhD in Management Colleges in Germany

It is much easier to get a PhD in Management in at a European university, which takes about 3-4 years in a good university in Europe. Germany's research institutions, universities and companies welcome international researchers and offer excellent opportunities for doctoral students. The table below shows the top universities in Germany colleges of PhD in Management:

The cost of a PhD varies depending on the universities and their standing. It also depends on the management style, infrastructure design, and cost structure of the institution. The candidate is best suggested to review the price structure for a better knowledge of finding an appropriate way to source the finances before joining a company and selecting a college. Some of the PhD In Management fees for various universities are listed below:

PhD in Management stands for Doctor of Philosophy in Management and is typically catered to students interested in and inclined toward research-based degrees and professional Management. Here is a course comparison of PhD in Management with another course:

PhD in Management vs MBA in Management

Here is PhD in management course vs MBA in Management

PhD in Management is a doctorate programme that focuses on a company's management, hierarchy, and organisational structure. The course is a full-time programme that could last for two years. The course is research-based. The applicants learn about marketing, organisational structure, hierarchy, employer-employee relationships, labour trade, and commercialization, to name a few, during the PhD in Management programme.

The topics covered in this course mostly include commercialization statistics, etc. Here is a summary of the key topics that are frequently studied as part of a PhD in management, while the actual course offers may vary from university to university.

• Research Methodology in Management.
• Commercialization
• Labour Market
• Customer Demand
• Statistical Research
• Market Research and Analysis
• Trends and Developments in Markets

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When students decide to pursue the PhD in Management qualification, they should research PhD In Management course details to ensure that they know the course they are enrolled in. Some of the common queries that students encounter are, "What is PhD in Management " and "Why PhD in Management ?". To understand the answer to these questions, we can make it simpler by breaking it down into the following three short questions:

What is PhD in Management  All About?

A PhD in Management or Doctor of Philosophy is a doctoral research degree and is normally the highest level of academic qualification one can achieve. A PhD in Management degree holder can get a job as CMO, CEO, HR Director, Vice President, and many more. The Students need to check the PhD in Management course outline perfectly.

What do PhD in Management Graduate?

Depending on their interest in employment opportunities in a particular field, students can choose the subjects of their choice. Graduates with a PhD in management have professional options in many different industries because they are skilled in a variety of subjects.

Additionally, this profession is particularly dynamic and diverse because of the wide range of responsibilities that graduates must take on.

Management Consultant: The goal of a management consultant is to make issues with how the organisation is handled easier and more manageable. They are responsible for ensuring that the production process and supply chain run smoothly. In the event of a difficulty, they offer their knowledge to identify a workable solution.

Reasons Why PhD in Management  Can Fetch You a Rewarding Career?

PhD in management courses are an engaging and highly reflective area of study. Due to the fact that PhD in Management courses provide more employment chances than those in any other stream, students can evaluate the course's intrinsic value. As a result, the work scope for PhDs in management is expanding and enticing.

Diversity in Job Jobs: Graduates of this course can choose from a wide variety of job roles. The flexibility of the specialities offered to students allows them to pursue a variety of jobs in their careers.

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When selecting whether to pursue a PhD in management, students should take into consideration a number of factors. The following list of crucial study recommendations will help students successfully complete the course and the tests.

Develop Your Vocabulary: As the PhD in Management course involves numerous writing and reading assignments, developing your vocabulary is essential. So having strong writing and communication abilities is advantageous for students taking the PhD in Management degree.

Read and Practice More: It's crucial to stay current with the syllabus each day. The student will be more comprehensive with the curriculum and perform better on the tests if they practise and read more.

Have Intrinsic Knowledge and Interest in Subjects: A student will remain motivated to learn more than what is on the curriculum if they have intrinsic knowledge of the subject and a shared interest in it.

Revising the subjects: Methodically revising is important if you want to do well on your final exam. Continue to revise frequently and comprehend the material completely. The secret to getting good grades is revision.

No prior experience is mandatory to enrol in a PhD in Management programme although it is better to gain industry exposure to understand the functioning of the industry. Your compensation will depend on the type of work you pick, the location of your employment, and your PhD in Management research topic. Depending on the stream you come from, the average salary for a PhD in Management graduate ranges from INR 3 to INR 20 LPA (Source: Payscale).

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A PhD in Management degree is pursued by a majority of students because it offers better career options, for example, in the field of academics and research. PhD in Management in itself is a broad term, it has many specializations that have different career options and jobs. PhD in Management  Jobs include:

• Management Consultant
• Business Consultant
• Data Analyst
• Forensic Accountant

For studying a course like PhD in Management, there are so many skills that a student needs to have. The skills help the students to get well-maintained dignity, respect, and so much attention. So, that’s why the students need to put their efforts to come out of their comfort zones and earn respect as much as possible. Some of these skills include:

• Critical Thinking
• Database Management
• Innovative Ideas
• Analytical Mindset
• Communication
• Socialization 
• Problem Solving Skills
• Eye for detail

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