Management and Organization (PhD)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Management and Organization (PhD) cost?

  CAD 8,571 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4 years, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Program specific requirements As part of your application, you must also submit the following: - academic transcripts - a curriculum vitae (CV) - a statement of goals and research interests (3 pages maximum), answering the following questions: - Why are you interested in pursuing a PhD? - How does what we do here align with your own aspirations? What are your career plans? - Why are you interested in studying at the Gustavson School of Business? Is there any research conducted at Gustavson that particularly interests you? - Are there current issues in the world today that you would like to address in your research? - What are you interesting in researching? What motivates this interest? How do you intend to pursue this in our PhD program? This should take up one page of your statement. - What are your strengths and weaknesses? You should give special reference to the qualities that will contribute to success in a doctoral program. - writing samples demonstrating research experience - names and email addresses of 3 references who will provide a letter of endorsement for you - at least 2 of these should be familiar with your academic background, such as a professor - a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score from the past 5 years: - GMAT code for University of Victoria: C2H-GB-24 - GRE code for University of Victoria: 0989 Ensure you meet the minimum graduate school admission requirements . You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Learn about language requirements , including allowable exemptions and tests. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no section less than 6.0 (Academic IELTS only, test centre or online; IELTS Academic One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT for tests taken after 21 January 2026: 4.5 overall with no section less than 4.0; for tests taken before 21 January 2026: 90 overall with no section less than 20 (iBT test centre or Home Edition; MyBest Scores accepted); PTE 65 with no skill less than 60; CAEL 70 with no component below 60; MET 64 with no section less than 60; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 with no component below 170. Test scores more than two years old are not accepted. Individual departments may set a higher standard. (Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, Language proficiency.) · English: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Requirement already met if English is your primary language, you hold a degree from a designated English-speaking country, or you hold a degree from a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English. Applicants who cannot provide proof may still be considered and complete UVic's University Admission Preparation (UAP) course with a grade of at least 80%, provided the prospective academic unit is willing to admit on that condition; UAP is a 12-week program offered in January, April and September, and in an intensive four-week summer format. UVic does not accept university English preparation courses from other institutions. · GRE/GMAT: - writing samples demonstrating research experience - names and email addresses of 3 references who will provide a letter of endorsement for you - at least 2 of these should be familiar with your academic background, such as a professor - a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score from the past 5 years: - GMAT code for University of Victoria: C2H-GB-24 - GRE code for University of Victoria: 0989 Ensure you meet the minimum graduate school admission requirements . · Application fee: CAD 187.00 if any documents originate outside Canada; CAD 145.25 if all documents originate within Canada (payable online by credit card; the application is not processed until payment is received). Source: UVic Graduate Admissions, How to apply.

• Is there a scholarship?

  Once admitted into the Management & Organization program, you will receive a competitive funding package to help with your tuition and living expenses. We guarantee funding for 4 years as long as you maintain satisfactory progress in the program. Funding is available through a combination of: - fellowships and awards from the Faculty of Graduate Studies - funding from Gill Graduate School/Gustavson School of Business After candidacy, you can receive additional funds through research, marking and teaching opportunities. The PhD program also provides funding support to attend conferences and for some dissertation expenses. You will automatically be considered for awards and fellowships when you're admitted to the program. No separate application is necessary. Your offer of admission will provide more details on awards or fellowships. Eligibility - you must have a minimum of a A- average on the last two years of course work to be considered for funding - for UVic Fellowship holders you must be registered full-time (3.0 units)

• Is it accredited?

  Business school accreditation — AACSB (institutional quality mark, NOT a licence to practise): AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business); Business school accreditation — EQUIS (EFMD; institutional quality mark, NOT a licence to practise): EFMD Global (EQUIS - EFMD Quality Improvement System)