PhD in Management

Program Overview

The Sprott School of Business's PhD in Management program provides advanced research and teaching training, equipping graduates to tackle complex business challenges. With a holistic perspective and interdisciplinary courses, students can specialize in functional areas such as accounting, finance, and marketing. The program fosters a collaborative research environment with dedicated professors and supportive staff, preparing graduates for careers in academia and industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The PhD in Management program from Sprott School of Business provides advanced training in research and teaching, equipping graduates with a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by businesses and managers.
• The program offers a holistic perspective through interdisciplinary, issue-focused courses, allowing students to define and solve problems effectively.
• Students can specialize in their areas of interest by grounding their learning and research in selected functional areas, applying their knowledge to their chosen fields.

Outline:

• Program Structure:
> - Students can complete the program full-time or part-time.
• Course Content:
> - The program includes integrative courses that focus on the interconnections between diverse phenomena, an aspect not commonly found in other PhD programs. > - Students also participate in a seminar series that explores current management problems, involving business leaders, government officials, and academic researchers.
• Functional Areas of Specialization:
> - Accounting > - Finance > - Information Systems > - International Business > - Management > - Marketing

Teaching:

• The program fosters a collaborative and inclusive research environment, with dedicated professors serving as mentors throughout the program duration.
• Supportive staff is available to advise and assist students in achieving their goals.
• Small class sizes promote teamwork and collaboration among students.

Careers:

• Graduates of the Sprott PhD in Management program have pursued careers in both academia and industry.
• Academia:
> - Graduates have secured positions at various Canadian and international academic institutions, including: >> - Acadia University >> - Algonquin College >> - Brock University >> - Carleton University >> - Dalhousie University >> - Fairleigh Dickinson University >> - Kw