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McGill University is renowned for its academic excellence and continues to set the standard for higher education in Canada. 

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The Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill, renowned worldwide for cutting-edge research , offers a PhD Program in Management where outstanding students conduct fundamental research at the frontiers of management knowledge and practice.

With the collaboration of faculty  and industry leaders, the program prepares students to become autonomous researchers, whose teaching, publications and consulting activities contribute to leading universities and organizations around the world.

The PhD program participates in a joint doctoral program that brings together the four leading Montreal universities (HEC-Montreal, Concordia, UQAM, and McGill).  As a result, students gain access to the rich doctoral offerings from other universities and are expected to include professors from other universities on their committees.

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The Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto is home to Canada’s premier management doctoral program, one of the top-ranked PhD programs in the world. The Rotman PhD program is a growing, vibrant, and intellectually rich environment for those interested in developing new insights in management. This close-knit community of scholars value and celebrate insightful, breakthrough research. ​

The PhD program offers specialization in seven fields:

• Business Economics
• Operations Management
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
• Strategic Management

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Management (PhD)

The management PhD program is central to the mission of the Asper School of Business at UM. Students are mentored in their research program and in the development of teaching skills. Asper PhD graduates go on to fulfill the increasing need for Canadian-trained management academics.

Program details

Admission requirements.

• Asper School of Business • Stu Clark Graduate School • Faculty of Graduate Studies

• Doctor of Philosophy

Expected duration

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The PhD program is central to the mission of the Asper School of Business at UM. The program was founded in 1990 and our commitment reflects the increasing need for Canadian-trained management academics   The AACSB-accredited program has already fulfilled the expectations of students and faculty and continues to attract highly-qualified individuals who are interested in developing their research and teaching skills.

The PhD program in management is designed to produce graduates who have competitive research and teaching skills and the abilities necessary for placement in teaching positions in Canada and the world.

Expected duration: 4 years

Tuition and fees:  Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees .)

Throughout their doctoral studies, students are engaged in research apprenticeships with the faculty. Students are assured of working with faculty members on several projects during their program and are required to spend a specific number of hours per week working for a faculty member during the term and in the summer. In this way, students are assured of receiving hands-on experience with the research process.

Students are expected to publish conference papers or journal articles during their program. Travelling to conferences and presenting research is a great way to meet other researchers in your field and gain exposure for your work.

Because the PhD program is designed for individuals who wish to pursue an academic career, a teaching practicum is required to help students develop teaching skills.

Program requirements

The PhD program consists of 30-39 credit hours of courses plus a thesis.

• All PhD students must complete both core and other course requirements.
• The core course are comprised of 12 credit hours (four courses) and are based on the student's departmental concentration area in the list outlined below.  
• The core course requirements must be completed regardless of previous professional and/or academic background. (some of the other course requirements may be waived based on previous courses completed in a Masters program).
• All students must complete PHDM 7140 Management Research Project 1 (a theoretical paper) and PHDM 7150 Management Research Project 2 (an empirical paper), both of which are zero credit, pass/fail courses.   
• MKT 7110 Doctoral Seminar in Marketing
• MKT 7120 Doctoral Seminar in Buyer Behaviour
• MKT 7080 Research Design and Methods
• MKT 7100 Selected Topics in Marketing

For full course descriptions, please visit the  Academic Calendar .

Business Administration

One (1) three (3) credit hour course from: 

• GMGT 7410 Organizational Behaviour;
• GMGT 7440 Organizational Theory; or, 
• GMGT 7530 Strategy.

Three (3) additional three (3) credit hour courses from: 

• GMGT 7440 Organizational Theory; 
• GMGT 7410 Organizational Behaviour; 
• GMGT 7530 Strategy; or 

Topics courses in the area of organizational behaviour, organization theory, strategy, entrepreneurship, international business, industrial relations and human resource management.

FIN 7700 Financial Economics FIN 7710 Empirical Asset Pricing FIN 7712 Seminar in Corporate Finance; and FIN 7714 Advanced Financial Theory

Supply Chain Management

Four of following courses are required:

• SCM 7016 Simulation Models for Operations Management 
• SCM 7018 Seminar in Production and Operations Management 
• SCM 7020 Seminar in Supply Chain Management
• SCM 7030 Doctoral Seminar in Supply Chain Sustainability 
• MSCI 7550 Readings in Management Science
• MSCI 7560 Doctoral Seminar in Management Science
• MSCI 7680 Mathematical Optimization Models
• OPM 7300 Topics Course

Other course requirements

Other course requirements (for all streams) may be required and could include:  

• 1 Philosophy of Science in Management course PHDM 7110 (Note:  Finance students are exempt from this requirement) (3 credit hours);
• 3 Methods or Statistics courses (9 credit hours; or up to 6 courses [18 credit hours] for Finance);
• 2 minor/cognate courses (at least one of which is outside the Asper School of Business; 6 credit hours or up to 3 courses [9 credit hours] for Finance students)

Since students completing an Asper School of Business Ph.D. will be conducting research and teaching in topics related to management, they will be required to have a basic breadth of knowledge in management. Students with a previous business degree will not be required to complete this requirement, but students without a business degree will be required to audit at least one (1) and up to three (3) courses, preferably at the 7000 level, outside their core area in business.   

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the PhD in management program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Those applying to the Asper PhD in management program should possess:

• An earned Master's degree from a recognized institution in a management or business discipline, or in a cognate or foundational disciplinary area (e.g. psychology, sociology, economics, mathematics), with minimum 3.0 G.P.A.;
• A minimum 600 GMAT score (or GRE equivalent);
• English Language Test score, where applicable
• Three letters of reference
• Appropriate research interest and capability as evidenced by a statement of purpose; and,
• A thesis from a recognized institution;
• A major research paper from a recognized institution;
• An independently completed research article published in a refereed journal;
• An independently completed research working paper presented at a conference; and/or
• Other evidence of an appropriate nature, such as written class research projects and term papers.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies . 

How to apply

Applications for the PhD program are accepted once a year for Fall entry. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

• Application fee (non-refundable)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts
• CV or resume
• Statement of intent
• GMAT or GRE, with a minimum score of 600
• 3 letters of recommendation from academic references
• Proof of English language proficiency , if required

Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.

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The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) are standardized tests used to demonstrate academic qualification for graduate programs. Applicants to the Asper (PhD) must provide one of these test scores as part of the admissions process.

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Management (PhD)

Located in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics , our PhD in Management program will turn you into an advanced researcher with both theoretical and practical understanding of the complex problems of business management. We offer five distinct fields, including:

• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management

Supply Chain, Operations and Technology Management

Develop unparalleled research abilities.

Work alongside leading academics.

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We understand that pursuing a doctoral degree is a big decision. We’re here to help you work through your options to choose the program that is right for you.

We offer information sessions and one-on-one consultations to help you make the best decision. The sooner we connect with each other, the closer you are to realizing: it’s what’s inside that sets us apart.

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Program Details

Program structure.

The program is structured to be completed in four years.

In the first two years, you will complete 11 half-credit courses and write the comprehensive exams. Comprehensive exams are typically completed at the end of your second year.

In the third and fourth years of the program, you will focus on completing your dissertation proposal and dissertation. In order to develop and refine your research skills, you are expected to engage in research throughout the program.

You will also complete a non-credit course on university teaching.

Faculty with Supervisory Status

While we do not require you to have an approved faculty supervisor selected when you apply, we encourage prospective applicants to learn about the interests and ongoing research of our faculty members. If you'd like to connect with a professor about their research work, email [email protected] and we can connect you with them.

Available Fields

Challenge yourself and work with experts in your field as you write and defend your doctoral dissertation. You can pursue research in any of our five fields: 

• Accounting  

The Accounting field in Laurier’s PhD in Management program prepares you for an academic career. You will be encouraged to focus your learning and research in empirical financial accounting or behavioural accounting.

Our program provides students with a breadth of knowledge of accounting theory and research methodologies. Through teaching and research assistantships, coursework, seminars, and independent research, students develop analytical and interpretive skills as well as intellectual independence. We welcome applications from students in accounting or related fields, such as finance or economics.

We have one of the largest Accounting programs in Canada with 34 faculty and lecturers. Over the past 21 years, we have had 10 gold medallists on the Uniform Final Evaluation (now the Common Final Examination, administered by CPA Canada); this is more than any other university in Canada.

PhD in Management, Accounting Field Coordinator:

• Jonathan Farrar, PhD
• See all Lazaridis faculty members in Accounting

Research Environment: Accounting

You will work independently and ethically in an advanced research program and will receive training in conducting original research, preparing scholarly publications, and communicating knowledge.

As a student in the Accounting field you will have access to:

• A small student-to-faculty ratio.
• Excellent research facilities through the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and the CPA/Laurier Centre for the Advancement of Accounting Research and Education.
• Research funding and external grants.
• Cutting-edge research.

Course Offerings: Accounting

Accounting students can focus their learning and research in empirical financial accounting or behavioural management accounting. Below are the course offerings for each respective focus.

Empirical Financial Accounting courses:

• BU801: Management Foundations
• BU802: Research Methodology
• BU817: Survey of Accounting Research
• BU827: Seminar in Financial Accounting
• BU837: Seminar in Management Accounting
• BU843: Seminar in Advanced Financial Econometrics
• BU847: Seminar in Archival Research in Accounting
• EC620: Microeconomics I
• EC640: Macroeconomics I
• EC655: Econometrics
• MF703: Seminar in Corporate Finance

Behavioural Management Accounting courses:

• BU800: Fundamentals of Behavioural Research
• BU804: Organizational Behaviour
• BU842: Consumer Behaviour
• BU857: Seminar in Behavioural Research in Accounting
• MS700: Univariate and Multivariate Statistics
• PS800: Advanced Multivariate Methods

Candidate Profiles: Accounting

• Nicholle Kovach
• Harjot Mehmi
• Oluwasegun Popoola
• Kainan (Paul) Xiong

Graduate Placements: Accounting

Academic Placements

The Finance field in Laurier’s PhD in Management program is designed for the brightest and hardest-working individuals who are seeking academic and research positions. We welcome applications from students in business and related fields, such as economics, accounting, statistics and mathematics.

Our invigorating research environment is supported by highly productive and internationally recognized scholars who publish in top journals. As well, many of our graduate students have won best paper awards at conferences and have published their work in high-ranked journals.

Building on finance theory, our PhD students undertake research in four key areas of financial management: financial markets, corporate finance and governance, options and futures, and market microstructure.

PhD in Management, Finance Field Coordinator:

• Michael Brolley, PhD
• See all Lazaridis faculty members in Finance

Research Environment: Finance

We create a nurturing environment where you have access to:

• Funding and help to apply for external grants to attend and present at premier conferences.
• Widely used databases, such as WRDS, Bloomberg, Datastream, Markit, OptionMetrics.
• A weekly finance seminar series.
• A personalized approach and a small student-to-supervisor ratio.
• Excellent research facilities through the Financial Services Research Centre.

Course Offerings: Finance

• BU753: Empirical Studies in Fixed Income
• BU803: Theory of Asset Pricing
• BU823: Seminar in Financial Economics
• BU833: Empirical Asset Pricing
• BU853: Market Microstructure, Trading and Investment Strategies
• BU863: Empirical Corporate Finance

Candidate Profiles: Finance

• Siamak Dehghanpour
• Thi Minh Hien Nguyen
• Manisha Thapa

Graduate Placements: Finance

Non-Academic Placements

The Marketing field in Laurier’s PhD in Management program offers you the opportunity to conduct research on contemporary topics of theoretical and managerial significance. Our areas of specialization include consumer behaviour, innovation, marketing strategy, brand management, and services marketing. We welcome applications from those with education and/or experience in business and marketing or a relevant field such as psychology and economics.

Our program centres on theory development, empirical analysis, and developing managerially relevant knowledge. It builds on core theories from marketing and other disciplines (including psychology, economics, and decision sciences). You will have the opportunity to acquire a broad range of methodological skills including experimental design, surveys, qualitative research, and quantitative modelling. Our focus is to hone your research skills both through course work and by actively collaborating with you in new or ongoing research projects.

PhD in Management, Marketing Field Coordinator:

• Fang Wang, PhD
• See all Lazaridis faculty members in Marketing

Course Offerings: Marketing

• BU812: Marketing Philosophy and Theory
• BU818: Qualitative Research Process
• BU822: Marketing Strategy
• BU852: Service and Relationship Marketing
• BU862: Research in Brand and Product
• BU872: Special Topics in Marketing

Candidate Profiles: Marketing

• Yijia (Vita) Cao
• Sakshi Korde
• Jeeshan Mirza
• Sidiqqique Mohammad
• Andrea Reaume
• Jee Hyuk Wi
• Fatemeh Vafaee Sefat

Graduate Placements: Marketing

Consumer Research Lab

The state-of-the-art Consumer Research Lab is equipped with 20 computer terminals, a projector, and software for controlled experimental studies and survey-based, online data collection. The lab also includes a small break-out room with a one-way mirror for focus groups, interviews, and other tasks relevant to research studies.

Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management (OB/HRM)

Our PhD in Management degree program with a concentration in Organizational Behaviour (OB) and Human Resource Management (HRM) is a four-year program. In the first two years, you will complete courses and your comprehensive exams. In years three and four, you will focus on research with your supervisor and other faculty members. Opportunities for teaching are also available. If you complete your MSc in Management with us, you will receive credit for those courses you have already completed, which can decrease the length of the time it takes to complete this degree. This program is designed for students who wish to become academics and researchers.

PhD in Management, OB/HRM Field Coordinator:

• Lindie Liang, Associate Professor
• See all Lazaridis faculty members in OB/HRM

Research Environment: OB/HRM

Why choose OB/HRM at Laurier?

You will have the opportunity to work closely with leading scholars in the field of OB/HRM and be involved with cutting-edge research throughout your studies. Building a strong research foundation (including exposure to different theories and methodologies) is important for success in your future career.

We only admit a small number of students each year to ensure that our students can receive the mentoring that they need to succeed in an academic career. You will receive personalized guidance and individualized attention as you develop your own research and prepare for your career.

Our faculty members devote an extensive amount of time and energy into developing our students’ research capabilities and skillsets. You will be encouraged to join projects that can build this foundation and provide you with opportunities to start building your résumé with conference presentations and publications.

Learning Outcomes: OB/HRM

You can expect coursework that is designed to provide a solid theoretical foundation in OB/HRM combined with exceptional statistical and methodological training, including research methods, research design, and quantitative analyses. You will also have the opportunity to delve deeper into topics with special topic courses, electives, and directed studies.

You will conduct your own research under the guidance of our faculty supervisors. You are expected to engage in research throughout the program, culminating in the completion of your dissertation.

You will have exposure to cutting-edge research from our faculty supervisors and guest speakers, as well as networking opportunities within the academic community.

Course Offerings: OBHRM

• BU814: Human Resource Management
• BU899: Doctoral Dissertation
• Five electives chosen in consultation with the OB/HRM field coordinator

Note:  Students admitted into the PhD program from the Laurier MSc in Management will be exempt from some courses already completed at the master’s level.

Candidate Profiles: OB/HRM

• Jane Phillips
• Sabah Rasheed

Graduate Placements: OB/HRM

The disciplines of Supply Chain, Operations and Technology Management seek answers to fundamental questions about the design, production, and delivery of goods and services. We welcome applications from students with backgrounds in business, mathematics, engineering, economics and related fields. Graduates of our PhD are prepared for a career in academia or research.

PhD in Management, Supply Chain, Operations and Technology Management Field Coordinator:

• Salar Ghamat, PhD
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Research Environment

• A personalized approach with a small student-to-faculty ratio.
• Cutting-edge research training by active leading researchers.
• Our Centre for Supply Chain Management whose mission is to create close ties between industry and academia.
• Our "Distinguished Speaker Series," which brings in world class presenters from around the globe.

Our faculty are leading researchers in fields such as sustainable and closed-loop supply chain management, logistics and transportation, operations management, management of innovation and technology, and stochastic modelling.

Over the past five years, faculty in Supply Chain, Operations and Technology Management have received more than $1 million in research grants from funding agencies, including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), as well as grants from industry, including $500,000 from CN Rail. Our faculty members have published their research in top-tiered academic journals, including Management Science, Production and Operations Management, Manufacturing & Services Operations Management, JOM, JORS, Annals of OR, EJOR, Financial Management and IIE Transactions, to name just a few.

Selected Research Topics

• Customer acquisition, retention, and service quality for a call center: Optimal promotions, priorities, and staffing.
• Socially optimal location of facilities with fixed servers, stochastic demand and congestion.
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The AACSB accreditation is based on a portfolio of performance metrics and that includes high quality teaching, high quality research and a high quality environment that we provide for our students.

Take the first step in your graduate education and apply to one of our graduate programs. Follow our three-step admission process — we’ll walk you through how to apply and prepare for your first day as a graduate student.

• Start: Fall (September) only
• Format: Full-time
• Jan. 15: First consideration deadline
• March 15: Final application deadline for international applicants
• Aug. 15: Final application deadline for domestic applicants

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis within deadlines until we reach enrolment capacity.

Note: Domestic and international applications for the MSc and PhD in Management program are no longer being accepted for the September 2024 cohort. If you are interested in applying to these programs for the September 2025 cohort, please connect with a recruiter at [email protected] .

Admission Requirements

• A master’s degree in business or related field with a minimum B+ standing.
• Evidence of strong quantitative skills, normally by successful completion of the GMAT Focus exam with a score of 595 or higher (formerly GMAT score of 650 or higher). You can consult the GMAT conversion table . We will also accept a GRE score. A GRE score must convert to the minimum 595 GMAT Focus score required. Please note that the GMAT/GRE requirement is mandatory for the application and cannot be waived.
• Proficiency in English.
• Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, an academic writing sample, and letters of reference.

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Applications will be considered until the program is full.

After you have submitted your OUAC application , paid the non-refundable application fee, and Laurier has received your application, you'll receive an email from [email protected] advising you to upload the additional required documentation to Laurier’s Online Registration and Information System (LORIS) .

Please note, the application process and the uploading of supplemental documentation, which includes references, typically takes two weeks. To avoid disappointment, apply early.

An application for admission to our PhD program in Management must include:

• The OUAC Application Summary, which is generated after you complete your OUAC application (log back in to OUAC to retrieve it).
• Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work. Documents must be dated within the past six months.
• A completed statement of intent.
• A resume of your academic and work experience. Include a history of your publication and scholarly paper activity and any other information you feel will interest the admissions committee.
• A sample of your scholarly writing (10-20 pages in length). This may be a chapter of your master's thesis or a paper written for a graduate course.
• Completed reference forms . Two academic references are required. Note: Reference forms are electronically submitted to Laurier by the referee and do not need to be uploaded.
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) test scores. GMAT test scores of at least 85 percentile are standard. Where appropriate, corresponding Graduate Records Examinations (GRE) scores will be accepted.

Visit our Graduate Admissions Toolkit for more information about applying.

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Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential to graduate studies at Laurier. Applicants whose language of instruction during their previous postsecondary education was not in English must submit evidence of proficiency in English. If applicable, results from accepted testing services must be uploaded to  LORIS .

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Regardless of the type of graduate degree program you intend to pursue, financial planning is important. At Laurier, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about a variety of scholarship and funding opportunities and equip you with the skills to manage your finances effectively in the years to come.

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This program is available on Laurier's Waterloo campus.

Laurier's Waterloo campus is home to more than 19,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Tucked into several city blocks, this campus is walking distance to your classrooms, food, and various campus amenities.

Laurier is a leading force in research among Canadian universities, and many of our research centres and institutes are housed in Waterloo.

Learn more about Laurier's campuses .

"With contributions from several university-based partners, ASPIRE provides graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with informative, hands-on professional skills training essential for degree and post-degree success."

Brent Wolfe , Associate Vice-President and Dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

The Lazaridis School is committed to providing PhD candidates with a solid foundation from which to build successful academic careers. Many of our graduates receive offers for assistant professor and tenure-track positions from universities around the world, including:

• York University
• McMaster University
• University of British Columbia
• University of Waterloo
• SUNY Fredonia
• University of Memphis
• Kean University
• Zayed University, UAE

Not all of our graduates go on to pursue academic careers; some find success working for organizations in which they can apply their expertise in other ways. Graduates with non-academic positions include:

• Hosein Nooriaan, Senior Analyst, Risk Management, RBC Group
• Yunhua (Julie) Zhu, Senior Associate, PwC
• Gregory Tanguay, Marketing Director, Laborie
• David Whiteside, Happiness Research Fellow, Plasticity Labs
• Sara Babaee, Software Developer in Optimization, NAVBLUE an Airbus Company
• Tannaz Mahootchi, Senior Methodologist, Operations Research, Cancer Care Ontario

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Join a close-knit community of scholars at one of the world’s top-ranked centres of management research – at the University of Toronto, in the heart of Canada’s vibrant, culturally diverse financial capital. As part of Rotman’s PhD program, you’ll explore new ideas, develop insights that inspire solutions and help to spark broader conversations among corporate and public leaders.

The PhD in Management is a challenging 5 year program which features course-work, cutting edge research training, and close working relationships with some of the best management academics in the world.  The success of our program is evidenced in the impressive careers of our graduates.

PhD students work closely with faculty in our research-led culture which emphasizes rigor, creativity and innovation. The PhD curriculum is carefully designed to support students as publishing scholars as early as possible in their doctoral studies and we have a terrific track record of placements in leading business schools. Our program is divided into 7 distinct streams of research: Accounting, Economic Analysis and Policy, Finance, Marketing,  Operations Management and Statistics, Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, and Strategic Management.

We are Rotman

The Rotman School is ranked 16th in the world by the Financial Times for its faculty and research. PhD students at Rotman enjoy an academic culture of collaboration and research excellence. Our doctoral program is delivered in seven streams that reflect the organization of the school as a whole: 

• Economic Analysis and Policy
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
• Operations Management and Statistics 
• Strategic Management

PhD students at Rotman study in small classes and form close working relationships with faculty. Take a moment to get to know our program requirements. If you are a strong candidate with an appetite for academic excellence, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about the Rotman PhD.

The Rotman PhD is for ambitious scholars who plan to teach and research at some of the world's top business schools. If you are looking to study with leading faculty, publish in noted academic journals, and build a global network of like-minded scholars, the Rotman PhD program is for you. Our goal is to prepare our PhD students for exceptional careers in the field of management, and all aspects of the doctoral program are developed with your professional goals in mind. Find out how the Rotman School at the University of Toronto has been the launching pad for many stellar academic careers.

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Are you a promising scholar driven to achieve success in your studies? At Rotman we believe that your success is fueled by support that extends well beyond scholarship. Your ability to achieve both during the program and after graduation depends on strong networks with faculty and your peers. We aim to give you the tools you need to complete your program while achieving a balanced life outside of the classroom.  Whether you're looking for a new living arrangement, wanting to attend a research event, or wondering how previous students experienced their doctorate, the Rotman Phd progam has the support you need to succeed. Find out what it's like to study at one of the world's top business schools, and live in Toronto, Canada's cultural and financial capital. Finding a Place to Stay Research Seminars at Rotman University of Toronto

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Future You will work alongside world-class faculty.

Lang's PhD Management program prepares you for tenure-track positions at top universities around the world.

With the Lang's PhD in Management program, you'll explore complex challenges in modern business management and scholarship, and develop relevant research within a general degree or in one of three unique academic fields in which the University has a distinct strength -   marketing and consumer behaviour, services management and organizational leadership.  Throughout your time here, you'll be conducting innovative and relevant research, presenting your ideas at conferences, writing papers for journal publications and networking with peers from other universities.

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• Program length: 3+ years
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• Application deadline: occurs in January

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The Ph.D. program encourages collaboration with industry and community partners, creating an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through research. I am proud to be a member of Lang. 

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Program format

The typical progression through the program is: coursework, qualifying exam (no later than semester 5), thesis proposal, research, and thesis defence.

Admission requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission:

• A recognized master’s degree in a management field with a first class (A- / 80%) average;
• 2 references, with an option for a third reference. Our preference is for academic references, but professional ones may be substituted if appropriate;
• Applications without GMAT or GRE scores will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed for admission until a score is provided.  
• Applicants who completed a post-secondary degree from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand may request that this requirement be waived. This request will be reviewed by the graduate selection committee, who may ask for an interview and/or supplementary documentation in their consideration. 

Application deadlines for Fall 2025 admission:

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• February 1 -- submission of all required supporting documents

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Funding for phd students.

Full-time PhD students are offered guaranteed financial support in their offer of admission. The funding extends throughout the program duration for all eligible semesters (generally the first 12 full-time semesters) and can include a combination of: Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA), Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA), Graduate Service Assistantships (GSA), scholarships and awards.

• Minimum guaranteed funding for PhD students (full-time) is: Domestic students: $21,000 per year for 4 years
• International students: $21,000 per year for 4 years, plus the University of Guelph International Doctoral Tuition Scholarship for eligible students.

Please note: Additional funding is available to students in the form of competitive scholarships and additional GTA, GRA and teaching earnings. Funding packages may be adjusted if major external or internal scholarship is awarded.  

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Why the Telfer PhD in Management?

• We are located in downtown of a G7 capital city, where national and international leaders from the private and public sectors converge to tackle issues of national and global significance.
• We are a triple-accredited school with internationally recognized and experienced faculty.
• We offer a stimulating class environment that benefits from the team-teaching approach and multidisciplinary research expertise of our faculty with special interests in Accounting and Control, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Health Systems, and Organization Behavior and Human Resources.
• We offer financial support to qualified applicants for each of the 4 years of the program duration, in amounts that can reach up to $36,000 per year.

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The thesis-based Telfer Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management program is designed to enable you to push the frontier of management knowledge. Discover the revolutionary power of asking cutting-edge questions related to best practice in private or public sector management, both within organizations and society, and then conducting research to seek empirically-supported transformational answers.

What matters is the perfect fit. We have developed six fields of study around our research excellence.

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• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
• Strategy and Organization

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Are you planning on a career in academia or business in management science? Do your PhD in an exceptional scientific milieu renowned for the quality of its support for junior researchers.

Your PhD in short

• Offered by HEC Montréal jointly with Concordia and McGill universities and the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). This partnership gives you access to resources (faculty and courses) rarely available elsewhere in the world.
• Full-time program allowing you to complete your studies in four to five years.
• Tuition fees waived and competitive funding for the first four years of your studies.

For a career in academia or in business

of the graduates in this specialization hold positions at Canadian or foreign universities, most often as professors. The others are working in the private sector, as analysts, consultants or managers.

“Ten years after defending my doctorate, HEC is still present in my life through a vast network of personal and professional connections not only with my former supervisors and professors, but also with other past fellow students, who are now established researchers all over the world.” Alysson M. Costa, PhD. Lecturer, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne (Australia)

Among the best

HEC Montréal has a team of world-renowned professors who regularly publish in the leading scientific journals in this field. They have accumulated extensive experience in supervising dissertations, and many of them have supervised over 20 doctoral students.

“An extraordinary experience full of eureka moments. It was definitely a milestone not only in my career but also in my life. Its stimulating, rigorous, and demanding learning environment gave me the opportunity to enrich my academic experience along with some of the world's preeminent scholars.” Elnaz Kanani Kuchesfehani, PhD. Technology Consultant, Information Management & Analytics Technology with Deloitte Canada

Varied research interests

• Applications of operational research in finance
• Bayesian optimization
• Business analytics
• Combinatorial optimization
• Distribution management, logistics and supply chains
• Dynamic optimization
• Environmental management
• Game theory
• Graphs and networks
• Energy modelling and policy
• Quantitative methods in marketing
• Robust optimization
• Simulation-based optimization
• Stochastic programming

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“The unique environment offered by the integration of great teaching, top research facilities and immense support allowed me to develop to my full potential.” Leandro C. Coelho, PhD. Professor and Canada Research Chair in Integrated Logistics, Université Laval

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World-class research groups

HEC Montréal offers an exceptional scientific milieu thanks to five research chairs and three professorships. Researchers in this specialization work closely with several research groups and knowledge transfer hubs.

• Canada Research Chair in Decision Making under Uncertainty , directed by Professor Erick Delage
• Chair in Energy Sector Management , directed by Professor Pierre-Olivier Pineau
• Chair in Game Theory and Management , directed by Professor Georges Zaccour
• Chair in Logistics and Transportation , directed by Professor Jean-François Cordeau
• Scale AI Research Chair in Artificial Intelligence for Urban Mobility and Logistics , directed by Professor Carolina Osorio

Research professorships

• Research Professorship in Combinatorial Optimization: Professor Jacques Desrosiers
• Research Professorship in Complex Networks: Professor Gilles Caporossi
• Research Professorship in Dynamic Optimization: Michèle Breton  

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Collaborate with world-class researchers. Engage in a stimulating and supportive intellectual environment. Complete a rigorous, relevant and challenging academic program.

Memorial’s PhD in management empowers students to explore new ways of thinking while working with world-renowned researchers on projects of theoretical and practical importance.

This program offers the following specializations that correspond to key functional areas in business:

• General management;
• Operations and information management; or
• Organizational behaviour and human resources management.

Our faculty members commonly conduct multidisciplinary research. The diverse research interests of our faculty members expose our students to and engage them with a variety of research methods in different settings within their chosen areas of study.

Within our specializations, students may pursue research interests in such area as:

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• International business
• Social enterprise
• Sustainability

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• Data and process models
• Human-computer interactions
• Optimization
• Supply chains
• Transportation/logistics

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• Enhancing the effectiveness of human resource practices
• Human performance in the workplace
• Psychological and social influences on work behaviour

Our PhD program prepares students for research and teaching careers in academia and industry. Following two years of coursework, an independent research project and independent, original research during the dissertation, our graduates are well prepared to make a significant contribution to advance theory and current practice in their field of study.

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Driven by academic rigour, the UBC PhD program in Business Administration at UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School is defined by innovation. Our graduates are high-achieving, well-rounded scholars whose impeccable research skills have led them to ambitious intellectual pursuits.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program

The Doctor of Philosopy (Ph.D.) degree program in Management Sciences is for advanced graduate students with a strong research interest in the management sciences . 

Students in the Ph.D. program are expected to complete several courses (depending on prior coursework), pass a comprehensive exam, and submit a Ph.D. thesis of independent and original work. The program takes most students four to five years of full-time study.

Program details

Course requirements.

Students admitted to PhD program fall 2017 and onwards

Students who choose the PhD program must complete a total of four courses  (.50 weight per course) at the 600 or 700 level.

Of the four courses, at least two of the courses (0.50 weight per course) must be from the following list of core courses:

• MSE 605 Organizational Theory and Behaviour
• MSE 607 Applied Economics for Management
• MSE 623 Big Data Analytics
• MSE 630 Human Computer Interaction
• MSE 631 Probabilistic Models in Operations Research
• MSE 634 Deterministic Models in Operations Research
• MSE 641 Text Analytics

No more than two courses (0.50 weigh per course) may be taken outside of the department. These courses could be taken in place of two elective courses. Core courses must be chosen from the above list. Any courses completed outside the department will require department approval. This must be approved prior to enrolling in the course in Quest for it to count toward your degree requirements. This includes  OVGS  courses. In order to receive pre-approval you will need to complete an Elective Pre-Approval Request Form .

Please submit an  Elective Pre-Approval Request Form  for approval before enrolment opens in Quest.

Students must maintain an overall average of at least 73% at the end of each term, with no more than two failed courses overall.

A grade less than 65% in any course counts as a failure. A failed core course must be repeated (one time only) and a failed elective must be replaced. A failed course will count toward your overall GPA but does not count toward the four course requirement (six in the case of students admitted prior to fall 2017).

The PhD program in Management Sciences has two major milestones: (1) a comprehensive exam and (2) a final thesis defence.

Comprehensive Exam

Students must pass a comprehensive exam, normally taken within 16 months (or four terms) of commencing the program. This exam will focus on:

• Suitability of the proposed thesis topic.
• Adequacy of the preparation of the student for completing the proposed research
• Knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the management sciences.

The Faculty of Engineering PhD Comprehensive Exam  page contains detailed instructions for completing your PhD Comprehensive Exam milestone.

Lastly, students must write, submit, and defend a thesis of independent and original research.

PhD thesis defence and submission : The PhD thesis submission and acceptance page has a detailed breakdown of your requirements in the final steps of your PhD program.

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To become a PhD student in Management Sciences visit our ' Applying to graduate studies ' page for admission requirements.

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An individually tailored program that helps you develop the skills of an impactful researcher, teacher, colleague and mentor to build a successful academic career.

“I met so many interesting people during my time at Smith, from invited speakers and professors to job market candidates and students. The program is rigorous, but it’s important to enjoy the journey.”

Key Features

Specializations.

Develop your analytic and research skills in one of nine areas of specialization. Choose from Organizational Behaviour, International Business, Analytics, Management Information Systems, Strategy, Marketing, Business Economics, Finance or Accounting.

Learning Environment

Smith School of Business at Queen’s University is one of the world's premier business schools. Goodes Hall combines the charm of an exquisitely restored 45,000-square-foot 120-year-old Victorian Schoolhouse with 143,000 square feet of bold new design, structure and modern technology.

Vibrant Community

Queen’s University is located in the heart of Kingston, Ont., a city rich in history and culture, featuring a vibrant food, arts and events scene. Located along the shores of Lake Ontario, the Limestone City offers the best of both worlds – a dynamic, small city that’s close to Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and major U.S. centres.

Research Excellence

A member of the U15, Queen’s ranks highly in terms of research funding and intensity. At Smith, our faculty is made up of outstanding teachers and distinguished researchers. They collaborate with scholars worldwide, publish in leading journals, and contribute to advances in business and society through exceptional research.

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Smith’s PhD program is part of the School of Graduate Studies, which oversees the admissions process and provides support services for the more than 125 graduate programs and 4,200 graduate students at Queen’s University.

PhD in Management & Organization

Our PhD program is for those pursuing a research-track academic career. You'll receive rigorous training in management theory and methodology. With that knowledge, you will create insights that are publishable in top academic management journals.

We value research that goes beyond simply describing the world the way it is and, instead, imagines the world the way it might be. Our program is well-suited for those who are curious about the world around them. This is especially true for those who want to explore meaningful societal issues and topics on a deeper level. The program can take 4-6 years to complete.

Research excellence

Our PhD students study with world-renowned experts in the field of management and organization studies. Our school and faculty members have received significant international and national awards, grants and special appointments for the quality, impact and relevance of our research.

A culture of mentorship and collaboration

Be part of a close-knit community with our program’s small size. You'll collaborate with faculty and their peers as you build your research portfolio. You'll also be paired with a teaching mentor to help develop your teaching skills. Connect with other Gustavson researchers at weekly research seminars and other workshops and events.

Program structure

The PhD program is a 4-year, full-time, research-focused program designed to prepare you for a tenure-track position at a leading business school. You will spend the first 2 years on formal coursework and research projects to build a solid research foundation. You will spend the last 2 years on further developing your research identity and developing your dissertation. 

Your academic journey will also include submitting and presenting academic papers at top management conferences and to top-tier journals. To further develop your network for research collaborations, you have an option to incorporate an international research exchange into your program.

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Research that makes a difference

The Gustavson School of Business aims to conduct research that is:

• recognized as rigorous and of high quality by the academic community
• practically relevant to organizations, regulators and stakeholders in business and society
• meaningful to students and educators
• consistent with our core pillars of international, integrative, innovative and socially responsible/sustainable

Recent placements

Our PhD program has a history of producing successful graduates.

Academic placements in the last 5 years include:

• Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University (Canada)
• Smeal College of Business, Penn State University (USA)
• Smith School of Business, Queens University (Canada)
• Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (UK)
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To me collegiality is about having a sense of mutual respect or reciprocity toward the people you are working with. This has been an important characteristic of my experience at Gustavson insofar as my research and teaching has been sustained by interaction with truly generous and kind people—who treat one another holistically as people first.

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PhD programs

Take a deep dive into the topic you love with a phd, at the university of ottawa, you can:.

• Join a select community of researchers and work in state-of-the-art labs – uOttawa is ranked among the top 10 research universities in Canada.
• Study in the heart of the nation’s capital, a bilingual and multicultural setting where networks of senior stakeholders take action on major issues and influence decisions.
• Receive considerable financial support.

“One of the reasons I chose the University of Ottawa is for its multidisciplinary or multi-university thesis committees available to students in their first year of doctoral studies.”

Valérie Costanzo, LL.B., LL.M., lawyer, PhD candidate

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The University of Ottawa has many scholarships or financial support options available to you. As a doctoral candidate, there is also the option to earn money while gaining valuable experience through teaching and research assistantships.

“Supervising doctoral students is a privilege: it allows for the discovery of new research challenges and for the development of sustainable relationships.”

Emmanuelle Bernheim, LL.D., PhD, Full professor, Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section

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The  John Molson School of Business  in affiliation with  École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréal ,  McGill University , and  Université du Québec à Montréal , has offered a joint PhD in Business Administration since 1976.

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"In these times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to integrate into our society young people who are trained in critical thinking, who are able to gain perspective so that they can understand the constraints and the opportunities that organizations are experiencing. As we begin to learn to live in this post-normal world, I strongly believe that PhD graduates have a crucial role to play."

Dr. Cédric Lesage, Associate Dean, Research

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Management (PhD)

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Format: Full-time, part-time

Degree Earned: PhD

The Management PhD program is designed to develop graduates who are skilled in research that includes a theoretical and practical understanding of the challenges that organizations experience, and who are able to disseminate that research in appropriate venues.

Your learning experience is enriched by our school’s existing connections. Tapping into a network of 170 well-connected practitioners, you will be able to test ideas, explore topics and locate research sites. Our industry partners serve as guest lecturers, offer speaker series, workshops and seminars and host experiential research collaborative projects.

In addition, flexible study options allow you to do your PhD your way. You can take the program full-time or part-time, allowing you to successfully balance work, life and school. After finishing your courses, you will be tested in the classroom, running your own courses. Do you have what it takes for an academic career consisting of research, teaching and service?

Graduates of this program can go on to become an academic or even an industry leader in sectors such as government, non-profit, consulting or corporate research.

• Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.33/4.33 (B+)
• Statement of intent
• Transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation
• GMAT and/or GRE
• English language proficiency requirement
• An online or in-person interview with the potential supervisor and the admissions committee may be required

More information on  admission requirements . Due to the competitive nature of our programs, it is not possible to offer admission to everyone who applies that meets the minimum entrance requirements for the program. 

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Students are encouraged to submit applications prior to the first consideration date to increase their chances of securing financial support for their graduate studies. Applications received after the first consideration date will be accepted and reviewed based on spaces remaining in the program.

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The Ted Rogers School is home to 16 research centres, institutes and labs.  Located in the heart of Toronto’s business district, with long-standing connections to the city’s business community and global research networks, the program seeks students eager to have an impact on business practices.

As a PhD student, you will work with a faculty supervisor in one of the Ted Rogers School’s diverse and interdisciplinary academic areas of specialization: Digital Enterprise and Social Media; Real Estate Studies; Retail and Consumer Services; and Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Carry out rigorous scientific research with us about complex management problems in a rapidly changing and globally-oriented economy.

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Once you’ve made an informed choice about which program(s) you are going to apply to, preparing your application requires careful research and planning.

At Toronto Metropolitan University, we understand that pursuing graduate studies is a significant financial investment. Funding comes from a combination of employment contracts (as a teaching assistant), scholarships, awards and stipends. There are a number of additional funding sources – internal and external – available to graduate students that can increase these funding levels.

As an urban innovation university, Toronto Metropolitan University offers 60+ cutting-edge, career-oriented graduate programs, as well as 125+ research centres, institutes and labs, in a wide range of disciplines. Our close connections with industry, government and community partners provide opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges and make a difference.

PhD in Human Resource Management

The SHRM PhD program is designed to provide our graduates with the necessary training to become successful researchers and educators at any major educational institution around the world. Our full-time PhD program in HRM is distinguished by its diverse methodological approaches to research and emphasis on pedagogical training. Graduates of our program will acquire sophisticated skills in academic scholarship, and possess the competencies required to teach at the post-secondary level.

Why join the PhD program at the School of HRM?

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Impactful.  The PhD program in the Human Resource Management at the School of HRM is designed to prepare future academics who wish to conduct impactful research and teach at major research-oriented institutions. Our students are exposed to major theories, research methods, and work-related and organizational literature.

Engaging.  You will study in a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment designed for those wishing to develop the skills necessary for a successful academic career.

Customized.  As a PhD student you will work closely with faculty who share your research interests, are working on similar areas of research, or can provide a new perspective. Our diverse faculty members in HRM are well known for their research and scholarly insights on a wide range of topics.

Life in the PhD program:

• Study in small classes (seminars) and form close working relationships with other students and faculty
• Engage in rigorous scholarly training to develop high-quality research skills
• Experience leading-edge research training
• Participate at academic conferences that provide opportunities for doctoral students to share ideas and to network
• Receive the academic guidance necessary to successfully complete the program in a timely manner.

Our Graduates

In an increasingly complex global economy, our PhD graduates are ideally equipped to think through the challenges of people management and contemporary business. Our PhD graduates are an extremely diverse group of scholars from many cultures and backgrounds, and are sought after by universities, government, and industry worldwide. 86% of our graduates in the last 3 years obtained reputable tenure track academic positions in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

The Graduate Program in Human Resource Management at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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