Management - Doctor of Philosophy

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Management - Doctor of Philosophy cost?

  CAD 5,888 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• How long is it?

  4 to 5 years of full-time study - "normally requi…, as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Calendar entry for this degree: The program of study leading to the Ph.D. in Management provides for a specialization in one major field (Accounting, Analytics, Business Economics, Finance, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour and Strategy). Together with courses in research methods, quantitative analysis and teaching, the program provides knowledge of the necessary theory and research methods to enable students to engage in high quality research and teaching. Emphasis is placed on research, initially in the form of a first-year research paper, conference presentations and submission of manuscripts to journals, and ultimately in the completion of the doctoral thesis. Course Requirements Students must complete the required coursework as outlined by each area group on the Smith School of Business, PhD Program website . Course selection offerings are at the discretion of the department and may change due to faculty availability. Comprehensive Examination A comprehensive examination must be taken in the student's selected area. This examination may include a written and an oral component. Normally students are required to take this exam after course work completion in the 2nd year of studies. For complete information consult the department. Research The major research requirement in the program is the thesis. Students are encouraged to make an early start in developing their research interests and skills, and the program is designed to support this. Completion of a research project in the first summer in residence is an important ingredient in the evaluation of each student's performance. This research paper may form the basis of the thesis proposal. Students are also strongly encouraged to engage in additional research projects, and attendance at major conferences is encouraged and supported. Thesis Proposal All students are required to submit and present a thesis proposal. An acceptable proposal should demonstrate that the candidate has developed a research plan that leads to an acceptable thesis, that the candidate has a clear understanding of the problem addressed, the relevant literature and the research methodology. The intent of the proposal is to give constructive comments to the candidate and should not be construed as a contract which guarantees acceptance of the completed thesis. Dissertation The dissertation research must be original and contribute to knowledge in the field. The defense of the dissertation will be an oral examination conducted according to the General Regulations of the Schoo ... · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply

• Is there a scholarship?

  Financial assistance as published for this program: Competitive levels of financial support are available during the first four years of the doctoral program. Ph.D. students receive unconditional funding of $30,600 per year, with the ability to participate in additional RA and TA work opportunities to supplement funding. In order to receive funding, students must be registered full-time and remain in good standing in the program. Students in year 5 are eligible to receive up to $15,000 in unconditional funding. Students also have access to conference and research support. Master’s students receive unconditional funding of $22,600 from Smith School of Business, with the ability to participate in additional RA/TA work opportunities. In order to receive funding, students must be registered full-time and remain in good standing in the program. All applicants to the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs whose applications are complete and accepted before March 1 are automatically considered for University fellowships. In addition, students are eligible to apply for additional funding through provincial fellowships such as the Ontario Graduate Scholarship and national fellowships such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) fell... Source View scholarship page

• 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)