Management (PhD Thesis) Program By Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary |Top Universities
Program Duration

72 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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. Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

7+
97+
3.5+
650+

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

6 Years
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

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Students are required to successfully complete prerequisites for all courses as they are listed in the University of Calgary Calendar Course Descriptions.

Direct Entry/Transfer Program Guides

  • BComm Direct Entry program sheet
  • BComm Transfer program sheet


The Haskayne School of Business offers combined degrees in the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Kinesiology (Kinesiology major)
  • Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science, Computer Science, or Mathematics major)
  • Bachelor of Science (Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science (Engineering)


If you are interested in pursuing a combined degree, check out the University Calendar.

There are a number of scholarships available at Haskayne, with the largest scholarship (Alastair H. Ross Memorial Scholarship) value being up to US$6,000 You can apply for awards to go towards tuition fees.

Haskayne’s program advisors are here to help you with info on your degree program, policies, procedures and university resources.

Haskayne offers a variety of masters degree in business. Consider your work experience and educational background to choose the right program for you.

·        Master of Management : for recent undergrads with a non-business bachelor degree. This is a 10-month business foundation program for students looking to get a kick-start in their career

·        Daytime MBA : for candidates with 2-7 years of work experience looking to immerse in a 20-month full-time and in-depth business program

·        Evening MBA : for candidates with 2-7 years of work experience looking for a flexible business program to continue working while studying in the evenings

·        Accelerated MBA : for business alumni with a recognized/accredited bachelor degree in business and 2-7 years of work experience looking to level up

·        Executive MBA : for mid to senior level professionals with 7+ years of work experience, the EMBA program is designed to help you grow as a leader

·        Joint MBA degrees with the faculties of Law, Nursing, Cumming School of Medicine, School of Public Policy, and School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape

Download the Haskayne program comparison chart to help you choose the right program.

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