Program overview
Outstanding students pursuing excellence should consider the Management (PhD Thesis) program. The degree gives them the opportunity to undertake challenging research under the supervision of highly skilled faculty members, giving students the boost they need to make a significant and lasting contribution to the field of management. The Haskayne School of Business helps students achieve this goal by providing a collaborative, supportive and intellectually stimulating research environment for the discovery and dissemination of knowledge applicable to the business community. The Haskayne funding package is one of the most generous among Canadian business schools.
Completing this program
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Core Courses: Topics include Conceptual Framework of the Enterprise and Research Development.
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Areas of Study: Students complete a minimum of five courses in their area(s) of study; students may have a major and minor area of study.
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Research Methods and Statistics - Stream A: This stream includes courses in econometrics and operations management.
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Research Methods and Statistics - Stream B: This stream includes courses in multivariate analysis, research methodology and methods and more.
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Candidacy: Students will complete a research proposal and both oral and written candidacy exams.
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Thesis: Students will be required to submit and defend an original research thesis.
Specializations
- Accounting
- Business Technology Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Environmental Management/Sustainable Development
- Finance
- Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources
- Marketing
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Strategy and Global Management
Outcomes
Consulting, Financial Services, Management, Business Analysis, Marketing and Sales, Teaching, Professor.
A PhD in managment is usually considered a final degree.
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GPA
A minimum of 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
Documents
- A current C.V.
- A personal statement outlining objectives, intent and commitment to a research program
Test scores
Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT*) with a recommended minimum score of 650, with high scores on both verbal and quantitative subcomponents. (Many successful applicants have earned scores of 700 and above). As an alternative to a GMAT score, results on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) will be considered. Overall GRE test score in the 85th percentile is the recommended minimum.
Supervisor
Supervisors must have availability and resources for the area in which the student wishes to study.
Minimum education
An MBA degree or equivalent.
Reference letter
Two
Work samples
None
English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 97 (Internet-based, with no section less than 20).
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 (minimum of 6.0 in each section).
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 68, or higher (Academic version).
- Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) score of 70 (70 in some sections – up to the program, 60 in all other).
- Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) score of A- in one or two courses (up to the program), “B+” on all other courses.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 191.
*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements
Deadlines
For admission on September 1:
- Canadians and permanent residents: Dec. 1 application deadline
- International students: Dec. 1 application deadline
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
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