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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  

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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

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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. 

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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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Academic Placements

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

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MIT Sloan Experience

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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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• Economic Sociology Faculty
• Finance Faculty
• Information Technology Faculty
• Institute for Work and Employment Research (IWER) Faculty
• Marketing Faculty
• Organization Studies Faculty
• System Dynamics Faculty
• Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management (TIES) Faculty

Student Research

“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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2020 PhD Doctoral Research Forum Winner - Avinash Collis

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A doctoral degree in Operations Management from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business provides the unique experience and expertise needed to excel in an academic career. We are a top-ranked program with an exceptional record of research publications and an excellent history of Ph.D. student placement.

Our sizable and prominent faculty are dedicated to educating the next generation of researchers and educators on a broad set of topics. We conduct pioneering research in various areas such as empirical analysis of supply chain performance, innovation and technology management, sustainable operations, healthcare, and cultural operations. Beyond holding key editorial positions in leading operations management journals, our faculty work closely with industry, applying their research to impact practice.

Program Highlights

Our Ph.D. curriculum distinguishes us from other doctoral programs in operations management in several ways.

• First, we leverage the substantial size of our faculty to offer unparalleled breadth and depth in operations management Ph.D. seminars (two to four topics are covered each year).
• Second, we strongly endorse diverse research methods including modeling, empirical analysis, and behavioral experiments to address different managerial challenges in operations management. Rigorous training on a variety of operations research methods is obtained from ISyE (ranked No.1 industrial engineering program in the world).
• Additionally, we leverage the expertise of other Georgia Tech faculty offering courses on a wide spectrum of empirical, behavioral, and computational methods..

Facilitating Ph.D. Student Academic Growth

Ph.D. students are immersed in research starting in the first year of the doctoral program, accelerating their growth as scholars. Students are encouraged to develop their own research “voice”, leveraging their background, academic training, and past experiences.

Our culture embodies freedom and flexibility for students to select their research topics and advisors. To ensure focus and forward momentum, faculty engage with Ph.D. students on goal setting and provide clear direction for students to attain those goals.

In addition to one-to-one mentoring, we offer teaching effectiveness seminars. Ph.D. students are provided funding to attend conferences and workshops and funding is guaranteed for five years (subject to a student remaining in good standing).

Our Vibrant Community

The operations management Ph.D. program is a close-knit group that invests in community building and professional development. Ph.D. students thrive in the vibrant social and cultural communities at Georgia Tech and the Atlanta metropolitan area. Additionally, Georgia Tech has a large and diverse graduate student community. Atlanta has a very favorable cost of living compared to many other large metropolitan areas.

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Ph.d. placements.

We welcome Ph.D. students from diverse backgrounds and career stages. Recent Ph.D. students have benefited from their work experience in consulting, manufacturing, engineering, product development, and the military. Additionally, Ph.D. students who enter the program without prior work experience have leveraged the industry experience and connections provided by our faculty. Some of our Ph.D. graduates, their current academic positions, and interests include the following.

• Vishal Agrawal, Ph.D. '10, Associate Professor at Georgetown University, where his areas of expertise include managerial challenges at the interface of business and the environment, as well as the effect of consumer behavior on operations and new product development
• Jennifer Bailey, Ph.D. '13, Assistant Professor at Babson College, where her areas of expertise include how innovative and entrepreneurial firms manage risk and uncertainty
• Marcus Bellamy , Ph.D. '15, Assistant Professor at Boston University, where his areas of expertise include empirical examination of supply chain management and innovation as well as supply network risk, network analytics, and visualization
• Ioannis Bellos , Ph.D. '12, Assistant Professor at George Mason University, where his areas of expertise are sustainable operations, service design, and innovation in business models
• Janice Carrillo , Ph.D. '97, PricewaterhouseCoopers Professor at the Warrington College of Business, University of Florida, where her areas of expertise include new product and process development, innovation, sustainability, and technology management.
• Raul Chao,  Ph.D. '07, Associate Professor at the Darden School, University of Virginia, where his areas of expertise include organization design and incentives in innovation, NPD and R&D.
• Sanjeev Erat , Ph.D. '06, Associate Professor at University of California - San Diego, where his areas of expertise are co-development and licensing in new product development and technology management.
• Wayne Fu , Ph.D. '17, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan - Dearborn, where his areas of expertise include supply chain management and sustainable operations.
• Jeremy Hutchison-Krupat , Ph.D. '11, Assistant Professor at the Darden School, University of Virginia, where his areas of expertise include the effective implementation of a firm's innovation strategy .
• Ximin (Natalie) Huang , Ph.D. '16, Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota, where her areas of expertise include supply chain management and sustainable operations.
• Brian Jacobs , Ph.D. '09, Associate Professor at Michigan State University, where his areas of expertise include sustainability and environmental operations, financial/market value of operations strategies, and process improvement strategies.
• JJ Kovach , Ph.D. '14, Assistant Professor at Texas Christian University, where his areas of expertise include innovation, environmental operations, and operations strategy.
• Jaeseok Lee , Ph.D. under completion, Assistant Professor at University of Auckland (New Zealand), where his area of expertise is knowledge outsourcing and knowledge competition.
• Nektarios Oraiopoulos , Ph.D. '09, University Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at Judge Business School, Cambridge University, where his areas of expertise include group decision-making and collaboration in technology, and R&D management.
• Gulru Ozkan-Seely , Ph.D. '08, Assistant Professor at University of Washington-Bothell, where her area of expertise includes knowledge management, competition, and new product development.
• Carrie Queenan , Ph.D. '07, Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina, where her area of expertise is health care operations and the use of technical systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Narendra Singh , Ph.D. '15, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Indian School of Business, where his areas of expertise include new product development and sustainability.
• Wenli Xiao , Ph.D. '12, Assistant Professor at University of San Diego, where her areas of expertise include knowledge management, new product development, sustainability, and manufacturing outsourcing.

Research Areas of Excellence

Empirical Analysis of Supply Chain Performance

Specific topics include contracts and global outsourcing; managing risk and failure; alliances; revenue management. Faculty who most contribute to this area include Soumen Ghosh, Manpreet Hora, and Vinod Singhal.

Innovation and Technology Management

Specific topics include new product development; collaboration and teamwork; entrepreneurship. Faculty who most contribute to this area include Cheryl Gaimon, Karthik Ramachandran, and Morvarid Rahmani.

Sustainable Operations

Specific topics include closed-loop supply chain management, corporate sustainability, and environmental legislation. Faculty who most contribute to this area of research include Ravi Subramanian, Basak Kalkanci, and Beril Toktay.

Faculty Editorial Positions

Current department editorships.

• Beril Toktay (Environment, Energy and Sustainability Department)
• Cheryl Gaimon (Management of Technology Department)
• Vinod Singhal (Supply Chain Management Department)
• Ravi Subramanian (Sustainable Operations Department)

Current Associate (Senior) Editorships

Manpreet Hora

• Cheryl Gaimon (Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department)
• Vinod Singhal (Operations Management Department)

Vinod Singhal

Beril Toktay

• Soumen Ghosh (Empirical Research Department)
• Manpreet Hora (Management of Technology Department; Supply Chain Management Department)
• Karthik Ramachandran (Management of Technology Department)

Honors, Awards, and Professional Society Positions

• Scheller College of Business’ Ashford Watson Stalnaker Memorial Award for Ph.D. Student Excellence
• Best Paper Award, Product Development and Management Association Annual Conference
• Best Dissertation Award Finalist: “Synchronizing Exploration and Exploitation: Knowledge Creation Challenges in Innovation,” Technology, Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship Section, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science
• Best Student Paper Award, Academy of Management Conference, Orlando, Florida
• Best Student Paper Award at International Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference, Bali, Indonesia
• Young Researcher Prize, Runner Up (Second Place) for the "The Potential of Servicizing as a Green Business Model,'' Energy, Natural Resources and the Environment Section, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science

Janice Carrillo (Ph.D.)

• Intel Ph.D. Student Fellowship
• Best Student Paper Award, Portland International Conference on Management and Engineering Technology
• Brady Family Award for Faculty Research Excellence
• University Faculty Research Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Advisor, Georgia Tech
• Distinguished Fellow, Production and Operations Management Society
• President, Production and Operations Management Society
• Distinguished Fellow, Decision Sciences Institute
• Brady Family Award for Faculty Teaching Effectiveness
• Class of 1940 W. Roane Beard Outstanding Teaching Award
• Undergraduate Elective Professor of the Year Award and Class of 1934 Course Survey Teaching Effectiveness Award
• Division Chair Elect, Academy of Management Operations and Supply Chain Management Division
• Ashford Watson Stalkner Memorial Prize, Georgia Tech
• Runner-up, Sustainable Operations Student Paper Competition, Production and Operations Management Society
• Georgia Power Professor of Excellence
• Treasurer, Behavioral Operations Section, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science
• Chan Hahn Best Paper Award, Operations Management Division, Academy of Management Conference, Orlando, Florida
• Finalist Best Student Paper Competition, “Sales Force Compensation for Remanufactured Products,” Energy, Natural Resources, and the Environment Section, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science

Carrie Queenan (Ph.D.)

• POMS College of Service Operations Most Influential Paper Award
• Paul Kleindorfer Award in Sustainability
• Brady Family Award for Faculty Teaching Excellence
• James F. Frazier, Jr. Award for Teaching Excellence
• Outstanding MBA Core Professor of the Year Award
• Best Paper Competition Winner, Public Sector Operations Research Section, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science
• Ernest Scheller Jr. Award for Service Excellence
• Women of Distinction Award, Georgia Tech
• Management Science Best Paper in Operations Management
• Distinguished Fellow, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, Institute of Operations Research and Management Science
• President, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society
• Treasurer, Production and Operations Management Society

Murat Unal   (Ph.D.)

• One of the two finalists, POMS College of Product Innovation and Technology Management 2017 Student Paper Competition, "Help or hindrance? The role of familiarity in collaborative product development"

Faculty Academic, Industry, and Media Recognition

Cheryl Gaimon

• Keynote Plenary, 4th International Conference of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China
• “ Brand Recovering Consumer Confidence "
• “ Shortening the Time Line for a Recall ” 
• “ Customer Service Gets the B-School Treatment ”

Basak Kalkanci

• " The Greening of the Supply Chain "
• "Supply Chain News: CSCMP 2012 Full Review and Comment " Dan Gilmore (10-5-12)
• Keynote Plenary, 30th National Congress on Operational Research and Industrial Engineering, Sabanci University, Turkey
• Keynote Plenary, Electronic News, Seoul, Korea
• Keynote Plenary, 3rd International Conference in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Wuhan, China
• Keynote Plenary, Symposium on Innovations and Sustainability, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
• Based on the Supply Chain Management Journal List ranking of journals that are primarily analytically-focused, Georgia Institute of Technology is ranked No. 6 worldwide.
• Based on the U.S. News & World Report MBA rankings , the Scheller College of Business has been ranked No. 6 in production/operations. 

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PhD Program Overview

Wharton’s program in Operations, Information and Decisions emphasizes research on real management problems and maintains a balance between theory and practice. The faculty trains scholars in decision making, information systems, and operations management.

Our faculty leads in the development and application of an innovative blend of analytical and empirical approaches to important problems facing the private and public sectors, including the design, development, and evaluation of:

• behavioral approaches to individual and managerial decision making;
• information systems as a means of commerce and of decision making; and
• operations for the fulfillment of demand and broader economic and social needs.

Our PhD program provides a unique mix of behavioral, economic, statistical and analytical training to its students, and its strength is reflected in our students’ record of placement and achievement.

Three Areas of Specialization

Decision processes (dp).

What factors influence human judgment and decision-making? Why and when are people prone to judgement errors and biases? What kinds of interventions will help people make better decisions or improve human welfare? Our interdisciplinary Decision-Making PhD program focuses on training students to conduct and publish academic research that helps to answer these important questions. Along the way, students receive rigorous quantitative/statistical training and acquire a deep understanding of the literature on judgment and decision-making, significant exposure to the fields of psychology, economics, organizational behavior, and marketing.

Information Systems (IS)

The Information Systems PhD Program covers a broad range of research interests, from the development of detailed analytical and information-technology-based methods for managing complex organizations to the broader economic evaluation of the impact of organizational and market-based use of information systems and information-based strategies.

Operations Management (OM)

The Operations Management PhD Program focuses on the processes that define an organization’s outputs, as well as the methods commonly used to analyze these processes. Students specializing in OM are interested in a wide range of functions, including operations strategy, product and process design, technology management, capacity planning, and supply chain management.  Their work similarly covers a wide range of organizations and industries, including education, health care, hospitality, manufacturing, distribution, and retailing.

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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.

Business Simulation Lab

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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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.

Fraud alert – beware of third-party post-doc scams.

Cornell University recently has been made aware of fraudulent activity targeting overseas students and researchers, including at least one third party website falsely stating that it is offering a postdoctoral or visiting scholar program in association with Cornell. These scams, which may seek to obtain money and/or personal details from interested applicants, are fraudulent. 

Cornell wishes to warn the public about these fraudulent activities being perpetrated purportedly in the name of Cornell, and/or its officials. Please be advised that: 

• Cornell does not, nor has it, worked in collaboration with third-party companies or organizations to offer postdoctoral or research certificate programs.
• Third parties do not collect tuition or fees on behalf of Cornell.
• Cornell does not work with or endorse such organizations including, but not limited to, Shanghai Lufei Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 上海璐斐教育科技有限公司) and Shenzhen Guoyan Era Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 深圳市国研时代教育科技有限公司).

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Start the Application Process Today

Ready to apply to our highly selective, fully funded PhD in Management? We look forward to learning more about you and your research goals. Start the application process today at the Cornell Graduate Admissions website. [You’ll first need to register for an account or log in to an existing one.]

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Discover a focus and intensity greater than you may have thought possible. As a PhD student at Stanford Graduate School of Business, you will be inspired and challenged to explore novel ideas and complex questions.

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Our PhD Program is designed to develop outstanding scholars for careers in research and teaching at leading academic institutions throughout the world. You will embark on a challenging and meaningful experience, focusing your academic study in one of seven distinct fields within the PhD degree program.

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Current HBS Faculty & Students by Interest

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PhD in Business

Developing highly productive scholars and outstanding classroom teachers..

The Bentley PhD in Business provides an interdisciplinary understanding of business and an in-depth knowledge in a particular chosen field. Your research will probe some of the most compelling issues in business today, all under the interdisciplinary umbrella theme of business, technology and society. Within this umbrella theme you can concentrate in any of the business disciplines, including:

• Information Systems (Including Information and Process Management & Computer Information Systems)
• Management (including Organizational Behavior, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Theory, Operations and Supply Chain Management, & Business Ethics)  
• Marketing  
• Business Analytics

There will be no Fall 2025 intake for the Full Time PhD in Business.

PhD in Business Curriculum - 42 Credits

PhD Courses:

• PhD 1640 -- Intro to Quant & Stats Workshop -  0 credits
• PBU 1604 -- Business Workshop Parts I-IV -  3 credits  
• PhD 1750 -- Independent Summer Research Project -  3 credits  
• PhD 1650 -- Teaching Workshop -  0 credits  

PhD Methods Courses:

• PhD 1502 -- Quantitative Analysis I -  3 credits    
• PhD 1504 -- Quantitative Analysis II -  3 credits  
• PhD 1506 -- Quantitative Research Methods I -  3 credits  
• PhD 1503 -- Qualitative Research Methods I -  3 credits  

Track Specific PhD Courses: (Marketing, Management, Information Systems & Business Analytics tracks)

• Four Track Specific Courses -  12 credits

Elective Courses: 

• Two Methods Electives -  6 credits    
• Two Open Electives -  3 credits

American University of Kuwait Babson College Bentley University Boston College Boston University Bryant University California State University, Channel Islands California State University Easy Bay California State University Sacramento Clark University College of Charleston Copenhagen Business School Florida Gulf Coast University IESEG School of Management New England College of Business Northeastern University Providence College Rochester Institute of Technology Salem State University Salisbury University State University of New York, New Paltz St. Francis Xavier Tilburg University University of Connecticut- Storrs University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Southern Connecticut West Chester University of Pennsylvania Westminster College Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Joseph Dery, Senior Data Science Leader & Analytics Educator, Dell/EMC "From Photoshop® to photoshop: Knowing How and When to Protect your Brand

Guangying Hua, Senior Data Scientist, The Boston Consulting Group “An Analysis of the Structure and Evolution of Networks” Tao Li, Assistant Professor, Business Analytics, State University of New York, New Paltz  "Studies of Financial Analysts: Over-optimism, Investment Value and Herding Behavior"

Fernanda Araujo Maciel, Assistant Professor of Decisions Sciences, Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, California State University Sacramento "The Analytics of Vulnerable Populations in Brazil" Kevin Mentzer, Assistant Professor, Information Systems and Analytics,  Bryant University “Essays on Networks of Influence - Discovering Insight through Social Network Analysis” Maria Skaletsky, Senior Research Consultant, Bentley University “Essays on the Digital Divide - Explorations through Global, National and Individual Lenses” Olumayokun Soremekun, Head of Business Development, OLX "Essays on Rethinking African Development: Contextual and Methodological Advances" Guillaume Weisang, Assistant Professor, Finance, Clark University “Essays on Hedge Fund Replication: Methodological Assessment and Development of the Factor Approach, Nonlinear Modeling and Policy Perspectives” Changan Zhang, Data Scientist, Boston Consulting Group “Essays on Marketing Analytics: Competition, Connectedness, and Controversy”

Olga Biedova, Assistant Professor of Business Analytics, Department of Supply Chain and Information Management, College of Charleston "Portfolio Insurance Strategies. Parameter Optimization and Comparison Study

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Yukika Awazu, Associate Professor, Management Information Systems, IESEG School of Management "Implementing An Enterprise System: A Practice-Lens" Quang (Neo) Bui, Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems, Rochester Institute of Technology "The Adoption and Diffusion of IT Management Innovations: Adaptation, Reinvention, Alternative Designs, and Rhetorical Persuasion" Martin Dias, Associate Teaching Professor, Supply Chain Information Management, Northeastern University “Public Safety Networks – Examining Mimetic, Complexity, and Legacy Effects on Interorganizational Collaborations" Dax Jacobson, Associate Professor, Management Information Systems, Westminster College “Successful IT-Intensive Inter-organizational Relationships: The Role of Governance” Anna Karpovsky, Assistant Professor of Practice, Boston College "Information Systems Strategy and the Role of Chief Information Officers: Strategizing and Aligning Practices" Mark-David McLaughlin, Director, R&D Architecture & Security at Aspen Technology "A Resource View of Information Security Incident Response"

Wenxiu Vince Nan, Assistant Professor, Information Systems and Operations Management, Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University, Maryland "Digital Innovation and Socioeconomic Transformation: The Case of Mobile Money in Sub-Saharan Africa" Mari-Klara Stein, Associate Professor, Department of Digitalization, Copenhagen Business School “Use and Non-Use of IT in the Workplace: Studies on Emotions, Identity and Technology” Arthur Tomasino, Visiting Assistant Professor, Information Systems and Operations Management, Florida Gulf Coast University “The Use of Complexity Theory and Strange Attractors to Understand and Explain Information System Development” Wilson Wong, Assistant Teaching Professor, Computer Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute "User Resistance and Trust in a Clinical RFID Employee Location Tracking Information System"

Naeimah Alkhurafi, Assistant Professor of Business Strategy, American University of Kuwait "The Role of Context in Country Level Entrepreneurial Activity"

Quinn Coen, Consultant, Boston Consulting Group, "Careers and Romantic Partnerships: Three Essays on Gender Differences in Role Centrality, Wage Gap, and Life Satisfaction in Dual-Career Couples"

Roisin Donnelly, Assistant Professor, Management, University of Tilburg "The Dynamics of MNC Locational Decisions: Extensions and Contingencies" Nora Junaid, Lecturer, Operations & Information Management, University of Massachusetts, Amherst "Technological Proactivity: Development of a Measure and Initial Test" Opal Leung, Associate Professor, Management & Leadership, St. Francis Xavier University "Micro Role Transitions in Two Contexts" Patrick McHugh, Professor of the Practice, School of Engineering, Brown University "Ties that Bind: A Network Perspective on University Spinouts" Luisa Melo, Assistant Professor of Management, University of South Carolina, USC Sumter-Aiken Business Program "Firm-Level Corporate Governance in the Context of Emerging Market Firm Internationalization" Ken Mullane, Assistant Professor, Management, Salem State University “What to do amid Disruption? Ethical Climate and Trust as Determinants of Virtual Team Member Effort” Elise Perrault, Associate Professor, Management, College of Charleston “Refining the Firm-Stakeholder Engagement Model: An Expanded Theory of Salience and Firms’ Responses to Stakeholder Influence” Dirk Primus, Assistant Professor, Management, Bryant University “Exploring the Development Chain – An Inquiry into the Linkages between New Product Development and Supply Chain Management” Craig Randall, Assistant Professor, Management, Florida Gulf Coast University “An Unstable Balance; Exploration, Exploitation and Innovation Decline during Development” Jessica Zinger, VP Sales, ExtraHop and Adjunct Lecturer Assumption College and Clark University "Corporate Prediction Markets for Business Decisions: New Applications, Challenges and Limitations"

Vasilia Vasiliou, Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Management, Clark University "Increasing Gender Diversity on Corporate Boards: Voices of Male and Female Directors in the United States"

Ivan Fedorenko, Assistant Professor, Marketing, California State University -- East Bay "The Use of Secrets in Marketing and Value Creation"

Michele Jurgens, Lecturer, Organizational Behavior, Boston University "From Social Media to Social Movements: An investigation of the role of social media in secondary stakeholders' actions - the case of Deep Water Horizon" Gary Ottley, Senior Lecturer, Marketing, Babson College The Consciousness Awakens! The Expansion of Conscious Capitalism Into The Marketing World: Do Marketing Managers Practice ‘Conscious’ Marketing?” Ekin Pehlivan, Assistant Professor, Marketing, California State University, Channel Islands “Ironic Advertising: Theory, Evidence and Practice”

Junhong Emma Wang, Associate Professor, Marketing Department, Southern Connecticut State University "Exploring the Effects of Mindfulness in Marketing: Mindfulness, Ethics, Emotional Labor and Service Quality"

PhD in Business Research

Research within the context of the phd in business program will probe some of the most compelling issues in business today, all under the interdisciplinary umbrella theme of business, technology and society..

Within this umbrella theme you can concentrate in any of the business disciplines, including:

• Information Systems (including Information and Process Management, Computer Information Systems and Information Design)
• Management (including  Organizational Behavior ,  Strategy ,  International Business ,  Entrepreneurship ,  Organizational Theory ,  Operations and Supply Chain Management,  and  Business Ethics )

Below you will find additional information about our research and concentration areas and research being conducted by the departments and doctoral students.

Through our Business Analytics specialization we actively mentor PhD candidates in their research, teaching and networking activities. In particular, business analytics PhD candidates benefit from involvement in the  Data Analytics Research Team (DART) , and in projects with the  Center for Quantitative Analysis . Interdisciplinary applied research that’s relevant to business practice is a strength of the department. Possible projects could include business problems arising in areas such as marketing, finance, health care and economics that can be addressed through the innovative application of quantitative methodologies. Each project leverages expertise in cutting-edge quantitative methods to make a contribution both to the area of business analytics and the specific business area represented by the relevant data.

Bentley has a strong commitment to Information Systems, with two departments —  Information and Process Management  and  Computer Information Systems — specializing in IS research and teaching. Preference will be given to highly qualified PhD applicants with particular interest in conducting research on  digital innovation , the  management of business analytics , and t he future of work . Research aimed at the ways in which IT is transforming business practice, inspiring innovation, shaping knowledge creation, and influencing the complex mechanisms of communication, collaboration and information management.

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Examples of possible IS related research topics include, but is not limited to:

Design and Implementation of Applications and Infrastructures Examples include the design of collaboration-enabling technology, software and model reuse in an enterprise architecture context, the development of organizational and industry IT architectures, management of globally distributed software development, the development and implementation of technical standards.

Individual User Experience of IT Examples include the use of IT to enhance creativity, the use of IT for marketing, the effects of online shopping tools on consumer decision-making, the usability of web search systems, the pedagogical use of handheld computing technology, collaboration theory as a foundation for usable enterprise systems. IT-Enabled Business Process Management Examples include process modeling, analysis and redesign; business process management and workflow technology; auditing of systems that support business processes; control issues related to business processes and systems; the role of IT, metrics and change management in business process management. Policy and Societal Implications of IT Examples include critical infrastructure protection, privacy, the development of technology and industry standards, the role of telecommunications in economic development and globalization, the social consequences of globally distributed work and digital media, protection of digital intellectual property. Business Innovation and Information Management Examples include strategic use of IT, designing and managing IT-enabled organizational transformation, requirements determination for business applications of IT, investing in IT architectures for business value, global IT sourcing, using IT to support globally distributed enterprises, and inter-organizational collaborations, project management and change management.

Bentley’s Management department is an inclusive community committed to producing high-quality research and training PhD students. Departmental research interests include:  Diversity and Global Cultures ;  Entrepreneurship and Innovation ;  Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance ;  Leadership and Change ;  Organizational Behavior and Careers ; Strategic Management;  Supply Chain and Service Operations Management ; and  Teaching and Learning .

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Faculty members have published in such top academic journals as;  Academy of Management Journal, Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, The Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Academy of Management Learning and Education, Management Science, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Organization Studies, Operations Research, The European Journal of Operational Research, Manufacturing and Service Operations Management, Industrial and Corporate Change, The Journal of World Business, Journal of Management Studies, Human Relations, Long Range Planning, Research Policy, Business and Society, and Business Ethics Quarterly .  

Through our Marketing specialization in the Bentley PhD program in Business, you might take specialized courses in consumer behavior, brand management and then a course related to your specific dissertation area within marketing. The marketing faculty portfolio of research interests, from brand and relationship management to international marketing, represents a wide-ranging perspective of the marketing discipline, a perspective that ultimately benefits, the university, the discipline and society. Marketing Department faculty support the mission of Bentley and contribute to the discipline of marketing by pursuing innovative and insightful research on how organizations produce, deliver and sustain value for consumers, other organizations and society.

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A selection of published collaborative research between Bentley Faculty and Business PhD Students and Alumni:

• Bai, Z.  (2021). Does frequent prayer help reduce alcohol use? Heterogeneity in religious contexts and drinking styles. Mental Health,  Religion & Culture , 1-13.
• Bai, Z.  (2021). Does robo-advisory help reduce the likelihood of carrying a credit card debt? Evidence from an instrumental variable approach.  Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance , 29, 100461.
• Li, M.,  Wang, Y ., Ndiwane, N., Orner, M. B., Palacios, N., Mittler, B., ... & Xia, W. (2021). The association of COVID-19 occurrence and severity with the use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor blockers in patients with hypertension.  Plos one , 16(3), e0248652.
• Marabelli, M., Vaast, E., &  Li, J. L . (2021). Preventing the digital scars of COVID-19.  European Journal of Information Systems , 1-17.
• Bai, Z.  (2020). The impact of different drinking habits on marijuana use among college-aged youths.  The Social Science Journal,  1-22.
• Bai, Z. , & Wallbaum, K. (2020). "Optimizing Pension Outcomes Using Target‐Driven Investment Strategies: Evidence from Three Asian Countries with the Highest Old‐Age Dependency Ratio".  Asia‐Pacific Journal of Financial Studies,  49(4), 652-682.
• Biedova, O.,  & Steblovskaya, V. (2020). Multiplier optimization for constant proportion portfolio insurance (CPPI) strategy. International  Journal of Theoretical and Applied Finance , 23(02), 2050011.
• Donnelly, R.,  Manolova, T. S. (2020). Foreign Location Decisions through an Institutional Lens: A Systematic Review and Future Research Agenda.  International Business Review, 29  (4), Article 101619.
• Fedorenko, I ., Berthon, P., & Edelman, L. (2020). Hide and uncover: the use of secrets in marketing.  Journal of Marketing Management,  36(7-8), 682-704.
• Mentzer, K.,  Frydenberg, M. E., Yates, D. J. (2020). Teaching Applications and Implications of Blockchain via Project-Based Learning: A Case Study.  Information Systems Education Journal , 18 (6), 57-98. (link)
• Mentzer, K., Wang, Y ., & Haughton, D. (2020). Interlocking Boards and the Corporate Elite: A 20-Year Analysis of the S&P 500. I ssues in Information Systems , 21(4).
• Nan, W.  V., Zhu, X., Markus, M. (2020). What We Know and Don’t Know about the Socioeconomic Impacts of Mobile Money in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Literature Review.  Electronic Journal of IS in Developing Countries .
• Steblovskaya, V. R.,  Biedova, O . (2020). Multiplier Optimization for Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance (CPPI) Strategy.  The International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Finance, 23  (2), 22.
• Sultanow, E.,  Duane, J. , & Chircu, A. (2020). Skills for Sustainable Enterprise Architectures in a VUCA World.  WI2020 Community Tracks , 224–239
• Wang, E. J.,  Berthon, P. R., & Bechwati, N. N. (2020). The effect of mindfulness on service encounter quality.  Journal of Services Marketing .
• Awazu Y.,  Mariano Stefania, Newell Sue, (2019). The Mediating Role of Artifacts in Position Practice at Work: Examples From a Project-based Context,  Information and Management , 56 (4) 602-613.
• Bai, Z., Jain, N., Kurdyukov, R., Walton, J., Wang, Y., Wasson, T . K., Zhu, X., Chircu, A. M. (2019). Conducting Systematic Literature Reviews in Information Systems: An Analysis of Guidelines.  Issues in Information Systems. 20(3), 83-93.
• Berthon, P.,  Pehlivan, E., Yalcin, T ., Rabinovich, T. (2019). True, fake and alternative: a topology of news and its implications for brands.  Journal of Product & Brand Management .
• Mentzer, K.,  Fedorowicz, J., & Williams, C. (2019). Police Use of Social Media: Comparing Classification Methods.  Issues in Information Systems , 20(3).
• Stein, M. K. , Wagner, E. L., Tierney, P., Newell, S., & Galliers, R. D. (2019). Datification and the Pursuit of Meaningfulness in Work. J ournal of Management Studies , 56(3), 685-717.
• Colleen M Ryan, Austin Lee, Frederick J Stoddard, Nien Chen Li, Jeffrey C Schneider, Gabriel D Shapiro, Cornelia L Griggs,  Chao Wang , Tina Palmieri, Walter J Meyer, Frank S Pidcock, Debra Reilly, Robert L Sheridan, Lewis E Kazis, Ronald G Tompkins.(2018). Multi-Center Benchmarking Study Group; The Effect of Facial Burns on Long-Term Outcomes in Young Adults: A 5-Year Study,  Journal of Burn Care & Research , Volume 39, Issue 4, 13 June 2018, Pages 497–50.
• Edelman, L. F.,  Donnelly, R. , Manolova, T. S., Brush, C. G. (2018). Gender Stereotypes in the Angel Investment Process.  International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship, 10  (2), 134-157.
• Fedorowicz, J., Sawyer, S.,  Tomasino, A.  (2018). Governance Patterns of U.S. Public Safety Networks: A Fuzzy Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis.  Journal of Information Technology, 33  (4), 326-344.
• Galliers, R. D.,  Stein, M.  (2018). Information Systems: To Be, or Not To Be, a Science? Is that the Question?  Communications of the Association for Information Systems , 43 (12), 197-204. (link)
• McLaughlin, M. D. , & Gogan, J. (2018). Challenges and best practices in information security management.  MIS Quarterly Executive , 17(3), 237-262.
• Perrault, E.  and Quinn, M. (2018).  "What firms have been doing?  Exploring what the KLD data report about firms' corporate social performance (CSP) in the period 2000-2010",  Business & Society,  57(5), 890-928.
• Primus, D. , Stavrulaki, E. (2018). Connecting Product Development and Supply Chain sub-processes to improve New Product Introductions: The impact of connection intensity and timing.  Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal  (19(2)), 142-159.
• Quinn, M. A.,  Perrault, E.  (2018). A Descriptive Approach to Corporate Social Performance: Not Slack Investments Nor Good Management, but a Virtuous Cycle.  Business and Society .
• Williams, C. B., Fedorowicz, J., Kavanaugh, A.,  Mentzer, K ., Thatcher, J. B., Xu, J. (2018). Leveraging Social Media to Achieve a Community Policing Agenda.  Government Information Quarterly, 35  (2), 210-222.
• Fedorenko, I.  & Berthon, P. (2017). Beyond the expected benefits: unpacking value co-creation in crowdsourcing business models.  AMS Review.  December 2017. Vol. 7, Issue 3-4, pp.183-194.
• Fedorenko, I.,  Berthon, P., & Rabinovich, T. (2017). Crowded identity: Managing crowdsourcing initiatives to maximize value for participants through identity creation.  Business Horizons.  March 2017. Vol.60, Issue 2, pp.155–165.
• Larson, B.,  Leung, O., & Mullane, K . (2017). Tools for teaching virtual teams: a comparative resource review.  Management Teaching Review , 2(4), 333-347.
• Ottley, G.,  Nasr, N. I. (2017). Teaching an Elevated View of Marketing: Marketing with Customers.  Marketing Education Review, 28  (3), 217-229.
• Pololi, L. H., Evans, A. T., Nickell, L., Reboli, A., Coplit, L. D., Stuber, M.,  Vasiliou, V.,  Civian, J. T., Brennan, R. T. (2017).  Assessing the learning environment for medical students: an evaluation of a novel survey instrument in four medical schools.  Academic Psychiatry ,41(3), 354-359.
• Primus, D .,Stavrulaki, E., (2017). A product centric examination of alignment decisions at the nexus of product development and supply chains,  International Journal of Logistics ManagemenT .
• Rabinovich, T., Berthon, P.,  Fedorenko, I.  (2017).  Reducing the distance: financial services education in web-extended learning environments .  Journal of Financial Services Marketing , 22 (3), 126-131.
• Todd P. Semla, Austin F Lee, Ronald Gurrera, Laura Bajor, Mingfei Li, Donald R. Miller, Eric G. Smith,  Chao Wang , Yun Wan, Lewis E. Kazis Mark S. Bauer (2017),  Off-Label Prescribing of second-Generation Antipsychotics to Elderly Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Dementia.  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society , 08/2017.
• Wong, W.,  Pepe, J. T., Englander, I. S. (2017). Raising the Bar: Challenging Students in a Capstone Project Course With an Android and Mobile Web Parallel Development Team Project. ISEDJ, 15 (6), 27
• Jurgens, M.,  Berthon, P., Edleman, L. (2016). Social Media Revolutions: The Influence Of Secondary Stakeholders.  Business Horizons , 59 (2), 129–136.
• Lutafali, S.,  Pogvara, Q. , & Khoja, F. (2016). Expanding Role of Microfinance Institutions to Combat Multidimensional Poverty.  International Journal of Ecological Economics and Statistics , 37(2), 1-10.
• Perrault, E.  and Clark, C. (2016). “Environmental shareholder activism: Considering status and reputation in firm responsiveness”,  Organization & Environment,  29(2), 194-211.
• Skaletsky, M . ., Galliers, R. D., Haughton, D.  M., Soremekun,  O. (2016). Exploring the Predictors of the International Digital Divide .  Journal of Global Information Technology Management , 19 (1), 44-67. b
• Stein, M. , Galliers, R. D., Whitley, E. (2016). Twenty years of the European Information Systems academy at ECIS: Emergent trends and research topics.  European Journal of Information Systems , 25 (1), 1-15. b
• Wang, E. J. , Berthon, P., Leyland, P., McCarthy, I. (2016). Service, emotional labor, and mindfulness.  Business Horizon , 59 (6), 655-661.

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As a Bentley PhD, your research will probe some of the most compelling issues in business today, all under the umbrella theme of business, technology and society. You’ll work with Bentley faculty members committed to rigor in a trans-disciplinary environment that’s focused on the individual student.

Your faculty advisor supervisory team might include representatives from various academic departments, but all are true partners. Visit our  faculty database  to learn more about Bentley faculty research interests.

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At Gies College of Business, we are committed to training and mentoring students who are passionate about continuing their education and pursuing a career in academia. We offer three exceptional doctoral programs that prepare our students to become impactful researchers and teach at the some of the world’s most prestigious colleges and universities.

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The PhD programs at The Ohio State University build on a tradition of excellence in scholarship within Fisher College of Business - a tradition that provides you with perspective, expertise, and skills necessary to reshape the business world.

The greatest strength of the program is Fisher's top faculty, and their emphasis on research and teaching. The facilities and resources of The Ohio State University campus enhance the doctoral experience. Another strength is Fisher's proximity to the corporate headquarters of a variety of businesses within the technology, service, and manufacturing sectors. Our involvement with the business community in Columbus which offers extensive access to research sites and senior executives.

Fisher strategically manages the size of its PhD program through careful analysis of market and budgetary conditions and other factors. The result is a small and efficient, high quality program. If you seek to develop your talents and pursue academic inquiry of the highest quality, we invite you to explore doctoral study at Fisher College of Business.

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All admitted students into any of the Fisher PhD programs are fully funded, including a stipend and tuition costs. Funding is available for four to six years, at the discretion of each academic department.

Applicants to any of Fisher's PhD programs do not need to do anything to be considered for funding - if an applicant is admitted, s/he is funded. The funding may come in many different forms, such as fellowships, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, supplemental grants or a variety of other methods.

Funding is commonly made through teaching assistantships, Graduate Teaching Associates or research assistantships, Graduate Research Associates. These positions may involve teaching, assisting faculty in research, and/or administrative activities.

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What is it about.

Taught by the Department of Management and Marketing , the Doctoral Program in Management at the University of Melbourne provides outstanding research training for the world’s most ambitious minds. Challenge yourself through a program that broadens your skillset and advances your research career prospects in academia or within research and development teams in industry and the public sector.

The program is made up of a 2-year Master of Commerce coursework program followed by a 3-year PhD.

Generous scholarships are available for high achieving applicants, including full fee waivers and a stipend of AUD 37,000 per year (2024 RTP rate).

Research conference travel funding of AUD$15,000 is available to all confirmed PhD candidates.

The program combines rigorous research training and substantial opportunity to work on independent research projects with world renowned academics. This research training and activity will provide you with the skills and knowledge to address meaningful problems facing consumers, employees, managers, organisations, industries and communities.

Our graduate students have successfully attained positions in leading academic and business institutions both within Australia and internationally.

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Pursuing a PhD cultivates one’s ability to unravel the complexities beneath modern-day challenges within our constantly evolving world. Associate Professor Andrew Yu, Graduate Research Director, Management

We strongly encourage students to be creative, intellectually curious, hard-working and contribute to the advancement of the management field.

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• Business and economics
• Management, HR, and business administration

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The PhD programme in Management offers a unique opportunity for ambitious and highly talented students to pursue an outstanding education and research experience.

The PhD programme in Management covers the core areas of specialisation within the field of management. As a PhD student at the Department of Management, you will be part of an excellent research environment with a team of internationally highly ranked supervisors. This offers students the best possible conditions for developing a PhD project of the highest quality.

The open application rounds are biannual and occur expectedly in January-primo/medio February and primo/medio September.  

Application and the next steps

We have biannual open calls in spring and autumn.

We welcome applications from people with a wide variety of academic backgrounds (e.g. economics, business, political science, psychology, sociology, and engineering).

Eligible applicants should hold an MSc in Business Administration or another MSc that can document similar qualifications. Applicants within the sub-field of communication should hold an MA in Business Communication or another MA that can document similar qualifications.

Learn more about the programme

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On Friday 8 January at 11:00. 

What do we offer?

Favorable employment terms.

The PhD programme at the Department of Management is a paid, three-year research programme.  

As a PhD student, you get the opportunity to study a self-chosen topic within the department’s academic fields in close dialogue with experienced researchers.

In addition, you will most likely carry out teaching (in 1-4 different subjects), participate in seminars and conferences in Denmark and abroad, and disseminate your research in leading international journals. The programme also includes a study period abroad, and during the course of your PhD, you will build up valuable professional networks - both in and outside the department.

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Highly relevant academic and interpersonal skills

Doing a PhD is an exciting and challenging experience that calls for specific competences such as:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and leadership skills
• Project management and organisational skills
• Research and information management skills
• Self-management and effective working skills
• Written and oral communication skills

Excellent research facilities

The Department of Management offers an excellent and modern office environment. Each PhD student has an individual office space in two or three person offices, a personal laptop and other necessary IT equipment and programs, access to a fully equipped behavioral laboratory, etc.  

The department has its own doctoral training program and all PhD students are affiliated with the research unit(s) of their supervisors.

The Department of Management is part of a national network of faculty and PhD students in the field of Management.

National and international cooperation

The Department of Management has a long-held tradition for cooperating with a number of Danish and international providers of research training and associated faculty e.g.:

• Yale School of Management, Yale University, USA
• Texas A&M University, USA
• Essex Business School, UK
• Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Germany
• University of Zurich; Switzerland
• Toulouse Business School, France
• ESMT Berlin, Germany
• Universidad de la República, Uruguay
• WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany
• Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
• Technical University of Munich, School of Management, Germany
• Faculty of Management, University of Economics, Prague
• BI Norwegian Business School; Norway
• Leibniz University Hanover, Germany
• Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
• USI Lugano, Switzerland
• Loughborough University London, UK
• Centre of Research in Marketing and Consumer Psychology at School of Business, Reykjavik University, Iceland
• Department of Management, Technology and Economics, ETH Zürich, Switzerland
• School of Construction and Project Management, the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, University College London, UK
• University of Lausanne, Switzerland
• Department of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, BI Norwegian Business School, Norway
• Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations (CTPSR) at Coventry University, UK
• Cass Business School, City, University of London, UK
• Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar
• Arizona State University, USA
• Duke University, Fuqua School of Business, USA
• Saint Mary’s College of California, USA
• Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Canada
• Department of Management Studies, Aalto University, Finland
• ESSEC Business School, France
• Agder University, Norway; Strategic Organization Design Unit at University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
• Department of Methodology at London School of Economics and Political Science, UK.

Promising career paths

After their PhD study, some MGMT PhDs continue their careers within the university sector. Others find employment outside academia in a wide range of public or private companies or organisations, such as:

• Novo Nordisk
• Fertin Pharma
• Spark Works AG
• Digitaliseringsinstituttet
• Kidvertising
• Region Hovedstaden
• Region Midtjylland

Why study this degree at Department of Management?

A core element of our ambitious PhD programme is to ensure that each student receives guidance from academic supervisors during their doctoral study. We believe that the foundation for a successful academic career is based on a close student - supervisor relationship. In addition to enjoying a close relationship with the department’s academic staff, our PhD students also engage in collaborations with fellow PhD students, carry out independent research activities and conduct coursework at the Department of Management and other leading research departments in Denmark and abroad.

As a PhD student at the Department of Management, you will benefit from our collaborative research community and seminar series, which involves leading researchers from other educational institutions. You will also benefit from our close links with researchers worldwide and from participating in leading academic conferences. Finally, our PhD programme is distinct as it offers PhD students the opportunity to gain different types of teaching experience at different levels.

Who are we?

About the department.

• The Department of Management (MGMT) consists of two sections: Organisation, Digitalisation and Accounting (ODA) and Strategy, Innovation and Marketing (SIM)
• The department is also home to three research centres:  ICOA , MAPP  and Center for Hybrid Intelligence
• The number of PhD students is approximately 40.
• The department and the PhD programme have a long-standing tradition for offering an internationally diverse and stimulating environment with faculty and PhD students representing many different cultures and experiences from various international universities.

​Research areas

• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Information systems
• International business
• Management accounting
• Corporate communication
• Strategy and organisational behavior

What our students say

"Being a PhD student at the Department of Management is a privilege that only the lucky few get to enjoy. It is a place filled with experts from different fields and a learning environment that allows you to become one yourself eventually ." - Martin

" I’m towards the end of my PhD and can tell that (despite covid) it has been a great experience. Even though the PhD is a self-managed project I never felt lonely and could always count on the support of my colleagues and senior researchers. Having experienced other academic environments (universities abroad) I can tell that the Department of Management at Aarhus University is a well-equipped, welcoming and supporting place for PhD students. "   - Andreia

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Learning Outcomes

Full program, completion program.

• Doctoral Writing Assessment

8-Year Maximum Time Frame

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (Quarter)

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The ACBSP-accredited online PhD in Management degree from Walden University takes an interdisciplinary approach to the field of management and its influence on the development of individuals and society. Students conduct original research in a specific area of interest as they focus on current management research problems and connect their research to implications for positive social change. Students may choose a specialization that fits a personal or career objective or design an individualized specialization. PhD in Management students explore the challenges and opportunities in their profession and within today’s organizations. Aligning with Walden’s mission of positive social change, students also study ways to facilitate positive social change through original research in management, ethical decision making and theoretical challenges to enhance their capabilities as researchers, scholars, managers, teachers, or consultants.

• Evaluate the evolution of the field of management and organizations and its influence on human and societal development.
• Analyze key theories, concepts, and tools as they relate to the functioning of leadership and organizations.
• Evaluate management and systems thinking principles that have influenced the development of organizations and societal systems.
• Evaluate the relevance of seminal, current, and emerging management and organizational change theory and practice from an interdisciplinary perspective.
• Demonstrate the skills needed to conduct research that contributes to positive social change.

Minimum Degree Requirements

• Doctoral Writing Assessment (0 credits)
• Core courses (20 credits)
• Specialization courses (15 credits)

Foundation Research Sequence (15 credits)

• Advanced Research course (5 credits)
• Dissertation Preparation courses (9 credits)
• Dissertation writing course (5 credits per quarter for a minimum of four quarters until completion)
• Four PhD residencies

Core Courses (20 credits)

• Students may take this as a non-degree course.

Specializations Courses (15 credits)

These courses are dependent upon the particular specialization. Please see the course list on each specialization page.

Specialization in 21st Century Finance

Specialization in human resource management, specialization in information systems management, specialization in leadership and organizational strategy, specialization in organizational design and innovation, specialization in self-designed, advanced research course (5 credits).

PhD students are required to complete one advanced-level research course that mirrors the methodology of their intended dissertations. The university offers three advanced courses. Students should refer to their specific programs of study to determine program-specific requirements.

One of the following three courses is required:

• Students may take this a non-degree course.

Residency Requirements

• Residency 1  - Complete Residency 1 as soon as you begin your program; no later than within 90 days of completing MGMT 8003M.
• Residency 2  - Complete Residency 2 at the beginning of your second year, around the time of second research course (RSCH 8310). Completion of Residencies 1 and 2 is required prior to registration in the advanced research course and MGMT 9000.
• Residency 3  - Complete Residency 3 once you have a draft prospectus.
• Residency 4 General  (RESI 8404) OR
• Residency 4 Proposal Writing  (RESI 8404Q) OR
• Residency 4 Methods & Data Collection: Qualitative  (RESI 8404R) OR
• Residency 4 Methods & Data Collection: Quantitative  (RESI 8404S) OR
• Residency 4 Publishing & Presenting  (RESI 8404T) OR
• A  dissertation intensive  (DRWI 8500) during MGMT 9000M in the dissertation writing phase to progress toward completion and defense of the dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register.
• Optional:  Complete a  dissertation intensive  (DRWI 8500) during MGMT 9000M. Contact Student Success Advising to register.  Note:  Intensives are  not  included in Fast Track tuition.

Completion of the Doctoral Capstone

Dissertation preparation courses (9 credits), dissertation.

(5 credits per quarter for a minimum of four quarters until completion) *

*Students are continuously enrolled in MGMT 9000M for a minimum of four quarters until completion of their dissertation with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval.

To complete a doctoral dissertation, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain final approval by the chief academic officer. Learn more about the dissertation process in the  Dissertation Guidebook .

Course Sequence

The recommended course sequence is as follows:

* Students take this course for a minimum of four quarters and are continuously enrolled until completion of their dissertation with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval.

Master of Philosophy (Embedded Degree)

Walden awards the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree to recognize PhD students for academic achievement leading up to their dissertation. With an MPhil, students will be able to demonstrate to employers and others that they have an advanced knowledge base in their field of study as well as proficiency in research design and evaluation.

• All required PhD core courses (or KAMs)
• All required PhD specialization courses (or KAMs)
• All required doctoral research and advanced research courses
• Program prospectus development course
• Residencies 1, 2, and 3
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is mandatory.
• The MPhil requires a minimum of 45 quarter credits. Maximum transfer of credit varies by program but is not to exceed 50% of the overall, or embedded, program requirements. Students who previously completed a master's degree with Walden in the same discipline area are not eligible for an MPhil.

The PhD dissertation completion program is designed specifically for returning doctoral degree candidates who have completed all coursework for a PhD, except the dissertation process, at another university.

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Students undertake courses in the following sequence.

*Students take this course for a minimum of four quarters and are continuously enrolled until completion of their dissertation with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval.

Students who start or readmit to doctoral programs at Walden University in the university catalog for academic year 2017 or later will complete the university’s required  doctoral writing assessment . Designed to evaluate incoming doctoral students’ writing skills, this assessment aims to help prepare incoming doctoral students to meet the university’s expectations for writing at the doctoral level.

In general, students are continuously registered in the dissertation/doctoral study course until they complete their capstone project and it is approved. This usually takes longer than the minimum required terms in the dissertation/doctoral study course shell.

Students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral degree requirements (see  Enrollment Requirements  in the student handbook). Students may petition to extend the 8-year maximum time frame, but an extension is not guaranteed.

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Ever wanted to be at the forefront of management research? We break down what you could gain from a PhD in Management

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Whether you have gained knowledge of the business world and management dynamics from your career or your bachelor's degree, you will be well positioned to take on cutting edge research in the realm of management. 

Who knows, your research could just make it into renowned academic journals that have a real-world impact on the evolving business world. 

Here are five reasons to study for a PhD in Management: 

1. Immersion in a research topic of your choice 

Studying for a PhD in Management will mean being able to deep dive into a topic that deeply interests you in an area of specialization such as finance, strategy, or operations. Perhaps there was something that has always played on your mind about the business world or a passion you’ve been itching to learn more about.

This was the case for Giacomo Marchesini, an Italian native who earned his PhD in Management from IESE Business School in Barcelona. He’s now an assistant professor in the department of strategy and innovation at Copenhagen Business School.

“I was searching for something more intellectually stimulating,” he says.

During his consulting career, he became interested in what drives innovation in firms. 

His research now centers on behavioral decisions that drive the pursuit of novel medical treatments and in particular the role of prior failures (i.e. when drugs are not working) as catalysts for subsequent innovations.

“I’m looking into why you don’t just abandon a pharmaceutical drug even when it fails, or how the pressure of time or achieving results can impact success.”

Meanwhile, fellow IESE PhD in Management graduate Liudmila Alekseeva’s interest in the academic world began during her bachelor’s degree when she fell in love with the world of research and data collection methods.

Liudmila, who is originally from Russia, built on her experience working with startups and is now researching at the intersection between entrepreneurship and finance. In particular, she analyses the behavioral decisions behind why venture capitalists fund finance, considering aspects such as the gender finance gap.

"I've always been interested in VC decision-making from my experience of working with startups," she says. 

2. Acquire top research skills 

Strong research skills are integral to carrying out effective and influential research.

The IESE PhD in Management provides training on quantitative and qualitative research so that students can gain the relevant skills to conduct research at top academic levels. The program teaches students how to balance rigorous empirical strategies with qualitative insights that provide insight into business phenomena.

“Although I’m mostly involved in quantitative research, it’s been useful to learn both perspectives,” says Giacomo.

These research skills are important to set up students for future success as specialized academics. In fact, more than 90% of PhD students at IESE find careers at top educational institutions after graduation.  

3. Grow your global network with a PhD in Management

A hidden secret of PhD life is the importance of networking. By connecting with likeminded people, you might discover insights that can enhance your research, form collaborations with other researchers, or just gain advice.

Liudmila worked on her research with experienced professors at IESE, which not only enhanced her research but helped her build strong professional relationships that can extend into her career in academia.

She now works as an assistant professor of entrepreneurship at KU Leuven in Belgium. 

“I immediately liked the conversations I had with IESE professors during the initial interview process—I felt welcomed and supported,” she says.

The IESE PhD lasts four to five years so there’s plenty of opportunity for students to grow their network in this time. There are also opportunities for students to take a research term abroad, present at international conferences, and meet researchers from top business schools.

“You might not always be aware of all the research out there—the bigger network you have, the more you will find out,” says Giacomo.

4. Gain a fully funded scholarship

There’s no need to worry about the financial burden of a PhD in Management if you can find a program that’s fully funded.

Luckily, students are 100% funded when they are successful in their application to pursue a PhD in Management at IESE Business School.

This means you can dedicate yourself to your research and experience, without having to worry about funding your degree with a part-time job.

5. Study in a beautiful city during a PhD in Management

Going back to your studies also means benefiting from all the things about university that you loved—campus life, meeting new people, and exploring a new city.

IESE’s location in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona certainly helped enhance Liudmila’s experience of PhD study. 

“Living in Barcelona made the process more enjoyable as when you’re very busy and you go outside, you can enjoy the sun and beautiful architecture,” she says.

Giacomo comes from a small village in northern Italy so moving to vibrant Barcelona was an eye-opening experience for him.

“Although it’s a big city, it has a neighborhood environment feel to it,” he says.

Choosing to go back to academia is a decision you should think about carefully, but if delving deep into a topic is of interest to you or you want to move from the corporate world to the academic world, a PhD in Management could just be the right step. 

“A PhD is a unique life experience—the opportunity to build relationships, network, learn new topics, and contribute to something impactful is what I have enjoyed the most,” concludes Liudmila. 

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7 reasons you should study a PhD in Management

by admissions | Oct 14, 2020 | Doctorate programs

So, you’ve got an undergraduate degree and an MBA. Is it time for you to take your business education to the next level with a PhD in Management?

Earning a PhD in Management is no easy feat, but the results can be life-changing. As the highest level possible in education, it is a symbol of dedication and expertise that is highly valued by employers. 

Benefits range from combining the course with your current lifestyle, networking with leading business people, and of course, developing as a professional in the world of business.

If you’re considering taking a doctorate-level degree either now or in the future, check out our top seven reasons you should study a PhD in Management.

A 21st-century degree that works around your schedule

The Swiss School of Business Research offers 360-degree flexibility that falls under three main categories.

• Rolling intakes
• Online classrooms
• Flexible working schedule 

Rolling intakes mean you can start studying when it suits you and not wait half a year to begin. Our Admissions Team is always on hand to offer guidance and we have worked hard to make our admissions process as efficient as possible.

As a 100% online school , we are experts in remote learning. We use virtual classroom lectures, webinars, and tutorials to guide your studies and our 24/7 support is available for any technical issues.

Studying a PhD online is seriously beneficial to candidates who can’t study on-campus due to family and job commitments. And because of our remote classroom, candidates don’t have to invest in moving to another country for three years.

Business PhDs are not the kind of thing you can do in one weekend–especially if you’re working full time. With up to three years of studies, a flexible working schedule is one of the most important factors when choosing a degree. The Swiss School of Business Research lets you control your own schedule, so you can study–and finish–whenever you’re ready.

Now more than ever, flexibility is a major factor in choosing a PhD in Business

Choose your own business specialization

Unlike a one-size-fits-all undergraduate degree, PhD candidates choose their own area of specialization. In most cases, you will choose something that is relevant to your career–maybe you have a business issue you need to resolve, or an untouched area to explore.

Your research can be aimed at any number of specializations, from finance and economics to leadership and organizational change–the choice is all yours. 

If you’re already blazing a trail in marketing, you can focus on how to take advantage of new technologies. Or if your focus is on leadership, you could investigate ways to streamline business processes or build a winning team.

A PhD in Management with a practical focus

Academic PhDs have their place, but in business, putting theory into practise is the name of the game. PhDs at the Swiss School of Business Research combine theory and practise, so you can back up your knowledge with real-life cases.

Practical learning gives future employers or investors clear examples of your work, and the confidence to put their trust in you. 

But it’s not all about showing your skills to others. The practical knowledge you gain personally gives you the self-belief to be decisive in your work.

Dedicated advisors and professional networking

Although almost all of your studies take place outside the classroom, a well-designed PhD in Business will give you reliable and constructive communication with an experienced advisor. We match you up with the best advisors in your field of study so they can guide you through your project. 

With your advisor, you will collaborate on research, advance your presentation and pitching techniques, and even co-publish work. Business relationships between student and advisor can go above and beyond the degree itself and turn into professional opportunities during and after your studies.

A PhD puts you among the leading references in your chosen field of business.

Standing out from the crowd

Looking to the future, what are the benefits of a Business PhD?

As with any doctorate-level degree, the main objective is to explore the unexplored and gain unique insights in your chosen subject. Advanced studies take you off the beaten track and open up innovative areas that even MBAs cannot reach. 

Your studies, combined with the input from your advisor, will set you apart in your field, giving you the recognition and confidence to lead businesses. 

Boost your salary and job expectations

It’s only fair that if you have a unique skill set, your sal ary should reflect that. PhD graduates on average earn more than those with a master’s degree across all industries, so it is a smart move to get paid more. In addition, the know-how you gain throughout your degree can open up your eyes to opportunities you wouldn’t have seen possible previously.

PhD graduates often move into teaching roles at leading business schools and universities

A PhD in Management with vast opportunities

One transferable skill that is essential in the 21st century is adaptability. Being able to apply your skills to the public and private sector, as well as the business and academic worlds, is a huge bonus. 

A PhD in Business Management is a great way to make yourself future-proof. Your theoretical and practical education can be applied to all kinds of industries. 

Many PhD graduates move into teaching later in their careers as a way of slowing down, while still earning a good salary. As a professor, you can guide future students using your own expertise and become a world-renowned authority in your field. 

What’s more, academics opens up a new branch of networking opportunities by combining some of the leading business minds across all areas of business.

If you want to boost your career and become a recognized expert in your industry, a PhD in Management is a solid choice. Entrepreneurs can launch their own ventures with confidence, and intrapreneurs can drive businesses forward. 

The blend of distance learning, a personal advisor, and flexibility mean that if you have the dedication, the world is your oyster. 

If you’d like to discuss your options with the Admissions Team at the Swiss School of Business Research, get in contact via WhatsApp.

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Apex University Admission 2024: Apply for UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, and Diploma Courses

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Apex University admission 2024 is open for all the courses. Interested candidates can visit the official website to apply. Find below a few more events about Apex University admission: CUET PG 2024 results have been announced for admission to the PG courses. Candidates can download their results through the official website. CUET UG 2024 exam will be held between May 15, 2024 and May 31, 2024 .

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Apex University Admission Process 2024

Apex University admission 2024 is merit as well as entrance-based. The University offers UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, diploma, and PG diploma programmes in several streams, such as Science, Engineering & Technology, Management, Business Administration, and more. These courses are offered across 17 constituent schools, namely Apex School of Engineering & Technology, Apex School of Agriculture, Apex School of Computer, Apex School of Law, and Apex School of Physiotherapy, among others.

Interested candidates can apply to their desired program online by visiting the official website of Apex University. The application process for Apex University is primarily based on the merit of the qualifying examination. Apex University also accepts CUET scores for admission to some of the UG courses such as BCom, BBA, BA, etc.

Apex University Admission 2024: Eligibility & Selection

The admission process for Apex University varies depending on the course and the level of study. However, the general step-wise admission process is as follows:

• Apply online: Visit the Apex University website and fill out the online application form.
• Pay the application fee: Pay the application fee using a credit/debit card or net banking.
• Submit the required documents: Upload the required documents, such as mark sheets, certificates, and passport-sized photographs.
• Appear for the entrance test: Some courses at Apex University require applicants to appear for an entrance test. The entrance test will be conducted online or offline, depending on the course.
• Attend the counseling: If you are shortlisted for admission, you will be invited to attend the counseling session. During the counseling session, you will be able to select your preferred course and campus.
• Pay the admission fee: Pay the admission fee and confirm your seat.

Apex University CUET Important Dates 2024 

Apex university application process 2024.

Admission to the university is offered online. The step-wise Apex University application process 2024 is given below:

• Visit the Apex University website and click on the “Admissions” tab.
• Click on the “Apply Now” button.
• Create an account by registering your name, email address, and mobile number.
• Once you have created an account, you will be able to access the online application form.
• Fill out the application form carefully, providing all the required information.
• Upload the required documents, such as your academic certificates, passport-size photograph, and signature.
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit the application form.

Here are some important things to keep in mind while applying for admission to Apex University :

• Make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria for the course.
• Fill out the application form carefully and provide all the required information.
• Upload the correct documents and ensure that they are in the required format.
• Pay the application fee on time.

Conclusion:

Apex University offers a range of UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, diploma, and PG diploma programs across various disciplines. The admission process is primarily merit-based, with some courses also considering CUET scores. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria and follow the application guidelines carefully. Stay updated with CUET 2024 events and application deadlines to avoid missing out on important dates.

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