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PhD in Management

Unleash your curiosity and develop key skills to support a career in academia, industry, consultancy or research.

Our PhD programme offers high-quality training and a supportive collegial environment in which to pursue your passion for research.

Study for your doctorate in a professional and challenging school, where academic rigour and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to work with leading academics and be part of a growing and vibrant community of doctoral scholars. 

We welcome applicants who share our vision and want to undertake innovative and exciting research as part of our academic community.

Join researchers from across the globe, who are building new understanding of business and management.

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As a doctoral student, the focus of your work will be an independent research project. We provide training which will equip you with skills in a wide range of research methods to support your growing expertise. Your research will culminate in a thesis which, to successfully pass the programme, will represent an original contribution to knowledge and have the potential to influence practice, policy and understanding in your field of interest.

We welcome applications from students interested in undertaking management research in the following areas:

• Actuarial science
• Accounting 
• Finance 
• Employment relations
• Human resource management
• International business and strategy (including business history)
• Operations management
• Organisational behaviour

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Research excellence

Our management research is a UK top 30 research discipline, and 100% of our research environment - the support we give to researchers - is rated 3* or higher. (REF 2021).

Culture of inclusivity

At the School for Business and Society, we offer dedicated in-house student support for our students and we're proud of our two Bronze Athena Swan Awards, recognising our work to promote gender equality.

Great facilities

Church Lane offers a modern setting with bespoke areas for study, student exhibitions, collaboration, interaction and social engagement as well as a large cafe.

Explore Business and Society funding for MPhil/PhD researchers and wider postgraduate support. We also have ESRC White Rose Social Sciences scholarship funding available for research students.

Supervision

You will be supported by two academic supervisors. Supervisors will normally share or complement your research interests.

Training and support

You will have at least one meeting with your supervisory team every six to seven weeks. You will also interact with your supervisors and colleagues across the School at research seminars, conference events and informal gatherings.

In your first year you will have a Training Needs Assessment with your Supervisor and Advisory Team, they will recommend additional training areas for you and possible courses to audit.

You'll also take compulsory training modules covering  Methods for Critical Literature Reviewing and Dissemination , and  Philosophy and Process of Management Research . These modules include assignments which you must pass in order to progress.

Researcher development

Throughout the course you will have access to training from the University's Building Research and Innovation Capacity Team , who will help you develop your professional skills and career profile. You can also take advantage of the following opportunities for learning:

• White Rose Doctoral Programme  Advanced methodology training
• The Northern Advanced Research Training Initiative (NARTI) Doctoral Conference
• European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management & Business Administration (EDAMBA)  training and conference opportunities
• University of York Management School seminar series  and various other engagement activities

Teaching opportunities

A PhD helps you to develop the skills you need to work in academia - including teaching. There are opportunities for paid teaching in the Management School and across the University.

Postgraduate tutors receive training and support. There are opportunities for you to gain accredited teaching qualifications.

• Teach while you study

Course location

This course is run by the School for Business and Society.

You will be based in the  Church Lane Building on Campus West . Most of your training and supervision meetings will take place here, though your research may take you further afield.

You should live in or near York during your PhD programme, whether part-time or full-time. We do not offer distance learning arrangements.

Entry requirements

For entry to the PhD programme, you should have (or expect to obtain) a minimum of a 60% average on a Masters-level programme, with a good mark on your dissertation.

If you haven't completed a Masters degree or appropriate research training, you may wish to consider our  MA Social Research .

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your ability.

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You should identify a potential supervisor in our faculty whose area of research overlaps with yours. We encourage you to contact them to discuss your research proposal before you apply.

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We require you to submit the following documents:

• 4,000-word research proposal
• Academic transcripts
• Details of two academic referees
• Your curriculum vitae (CV)
• Personal statement

You can apply and send all your documentation electronically through our online system. You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start, save, and finish it later.

We will respond to your application in four to six weeks. You may track the status of your application and view any official correspondence online. If you have applied for an advertised scholarship or Graduate Teaching Assistant position, decisions on funded places may take a little longer.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an online interview. It is important that you demonstrate an understanding of your topic and its supporting theories.

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Your PhD will help to develop your qualifications alongside your research and critical thinking skills. You will further gain transferable skills around communication, project management as well as critical and creative analysis and problem solving, preparing you for the next stage in your career.

Our dedicated careers team offer specific support including a programme of professional researcher development and careers workshops and 1:1 career support sessions. They will help you to build up your employability portfolio and to engage in activities that will build up your skills and experience within and outside of your research work.

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Students wishing to major in Fashion Design & Management must pick between two options: Fashion Design (Option I) and Fashion Design Management (Option II). Each have their own set of requirements, outlined below.

Fashion Design (Option I)

The Fashion Design option within the Fashion Design & Management major is unique in its focus on the fashion design process, integrating conceptual design thinking with apparel skills, and design methods with innovative, cutting-edge technologies. Following three semesters of apparel and textile foundation courses, the student is ready to begin the collections studio sequence, during which they will develop their individual vision of fashion, to be expressed in a final collection. Download the curriculum and a sample schedule worksheet for this option.

Students will also take courses in other departments of the College and across the University. During the summers and occasionally during the winter break most students will do internships to explore aspects of the industry and gain experience. Many students study abroad, usually during the spring of the junior year, an important experience for anyone preparing for a career in this global industry. Students may also elect to conduct independent research or to pursue an honors project . Opportunities to participate in design competitions as well as study tours to various locations are available.

The Fashion Design curriculum is centered on a series of studio classes that are offered only once a year and must be taken in sequence. It is important to begin the sequence as soon as possible. Junior transfers are not accepted for this option.

Fashion Design graduates might consider the following career choices:

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• Footwear or Handbag Designer
• Performance Apparel Designer
• Textile Designer
• Jewelry Designer
• Technical Designer
• Theater Designer
• Trend Researcher
• Graphic Designer
• Museum or Costume Archive Curator

Fashion Design Management (Option II)

The Fashion Design Management option within the Fashion Design & Management major focuses on the processes used to design, manufacture, and market apparel and textile products. Students will explore design, materials, production and supply chain, marketing, communications, and entrepreneurship, as well as the impact of developing technologies and fashion sustainability. If you are undecided between Fashion Design (Option I) and Fashion Design Management (Option II) start with the Option I curriculum plan.

Students will take courses in other departments of the College and across the University. During the summers and occasionally during the winter break most students will do internships to explore aspects of the industry and gain experience. Many students also study abroad, usually during the spring of the junior year, an important experience for anyone preparing for a career in this global industry. Students may elect to conduct independent research or pursue an honors project . Opportunities to participate in case study or design competitions as well as study tours to various locations are available.

The Fashion Design Management curriculum is interdisciplinary, with a mixture of classes in the Department of Human Centered Design (HCD) and other departments. This allows some flexibility in scheduling. Foundation classes in HCD are generally offered just once per year and may be prerequisites for later courses so should be taken at the suggested times.

Download the curriculum and sample schedule worksheet .

Fashion Design Management graduates might consider the following career choices:

• Product Developer
• Merchandiser
• Marketing or Brand Manager
• Production Coordinator
• Retail Manager or Buyer
• Sourcing Manager
• Product Quality Manager
• Fashion Editor
• Fashion & Retail Technology Developer
• Public Relations Manager

To apply as a Fashion Design & Management major, please contact Human Ecology Undergraduate Admissions .

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The PhD in Marketing at York University centers on research and emphasizes the relationship between theory development and empirical analysis. It offers unprecedented depth in certain areas of specialization, and also offers students a broad background across several of marketing’s core disciplines.

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Students at Marketing at York University will develop the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills that are necessary to become successful, productive researchers, as well as the teaching experience and training to communicate this new knowledge. Graduates of the Marketing program at York University have the ability and motivation to conduct meaningful, interesting, and significant research on a variety of marketing-related problems and issues.

Student Research

A critical component to academic scholarship is the dissemination of knowledge through peer-reviewed scholarly journals (e.g., Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, etc.). Faculty and students work closely together from the first year of the program to develop the skills necessary for scholarly success—defining solid research questions, developing a plan of study for the questions, and identifying scholarly outlets for the findings.

Programme Structure

• Consumer Research 
• Marketing Strategy A
• Research Paper Formation
• Applied Research Method
• Logics of Social Research
• Research Design
• Qualitative Research Methods

Key information

• 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

• Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

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Academic requirements, english requirements, student insurance.

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

• Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
• Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
• Home contents and baggage

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at York University and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal .

Other requirements

General requirements.

• A master’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum B average in the last two full years (or equivalent) of academic work.
• Proof of English language proficiency if studies were not completed in English.
• GMAT or GRE
• Research Experience
• Completion of the online application

Tuition Fee

International, living costs for toronto.

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Students entering Schulich's PhD program may expect to receive $25,000 in the first year. This amount is renewable in years two through five, provided that the student maintains full-time status and demonstrates satisfactory progress in the program. If a student defends his/her dissertation proposal before September 15 in his/her fourth year, he/she is eligible to receive an additional $2000 in year four. Funding in years one through three is tied to a research assistantship. Details are available from the PhD program.In addition, a limited number of International Student Fellowships for international students may be available in years one through five. This funding will be applied directly to tuition fees. Schulich PhD students who are Canadian citizens or landed immigrants may apply for the Royal Bank’s Student Line-of-Credit Program. If you are interested in the RBC loan program, please contact the financial aid office for more details.If you come to Canada as an international student you will need a “student permit” please visit the International Relations website for information on study permit, VISA and options for working on and off campus.

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