Management (PhD)

Expected duration: 4 years

Tuition and fees: Two years tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (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 up to 30 credit hours of courses plus a thesis.

• 12 credit hours of core requirements (specified by each area)
• Up to 18 credit hours of other requirements.
• Two zero-credit project courses are mandatory for all students.

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

1. 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.;
2. A minimum 600 GMAT score (or GRE equivalent);
3. English Language Test score, where applicable
4. Three letters of reference
5. Appropriate research interest and capability as evidenced by a statement of purpose; and,
6. In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements, the following may be submitted:
   1. A thesis from a recognized institution;
   2. A major research paper from a recognized institution;
   3. An independently completed research article published in a refereed journal;
   4. An independently completed research working paper presented at a conference; and/or
   5. 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.