PhD - Leadership and Organisation 48 months PHD Program By BI Norwegian Business School |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

01 Dec, 2024Application Deadline

Scholarship

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Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This four-year doctoral specialisation in Leadership and Organisation is designed to produce graduates that are able to contribute to the advancement of research and practice within the fields of human resource management, organisational behaviour, and organisation science. The programme focuses on developing the doctoral candidates' theoretical knowledge and methodological skills required to become successful researchers. The programme adheres to an open and diverse view of research, and welcomes both quantitative and qualitative research.

The department seeks candidates with a strong background in disciplines that are relevant to the subfields described above, who are intellectually curious, interested in an academic career in research and teaching, and who possess strong communication and analytical skills.

The doctoral programme is an important element of the Department of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour's research agenda and of BI Norwegian Business School's vision to become a leading research-based business school in Europe.

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This four-year doctoral specialisation in Leadership and Organisation is designed to produce graduates that are able to contribute to the advancement of research and practice within the fields of human resource management, organisational behaviour, and organisation science. The programme focuses on developing the doctoral candidates' theoretical knowledge and methodological skills required to become successful researchers. The programme adheres to an open and diverse view of research, and welcomes both quantitative and qualitative research.

The department seeks candidates with a strong background in disciplines that are relevant to the subfields described above, who are intellectually curious, interested in an academic career in research and teaching, and who possess strong communication and analytical skills.

The doctoral programme is an important element of the Department of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour's research agenda and of BI Norwegian Business School's vision to become a leading research-based business school in Europe.

Admission requirements

6.5+
90+
  • Hold a Master of Science (MSc) or comparable degree within the fields of economics and business administration or an area in which BI offers a PhD specialisation.
  • Have minimum B (4) in Grade Point Average (GPA), five-point scale (A=five, =three, =one).
  • Hold a Master's degree that includes thesis work (15 to 30 ECTS).
  • Have an adequate level of academic and English language proficiency. This may require specific documentation by proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants will be informed if this is needed.
  • In particular cases, GMAT or GRE tests may be required. Applicants will be informed if this is needed.
01 Dec 2024
4 Years
Aug
  • 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

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Get Fresh Perspectives

Study at BI Norwegian Business School for fresh perspectives on business, equality, sustainability, and leadership.

At BI Norwegian Business School you will be part of a network where academics and business professionals co-create a more sustainable future. Eight of ten bachelor students, and nine out of ten master students, secure a job within six months after graduating.

We are an international school where the majority of our master programmes are taught in English, as well are our bachelor programmes in Business Administration, Data Science for Business, and Digital Business. 20 percent of the master students at BI are internationals, and more than 80 different nationalities are represented on our campuses.

Studying in Norway

Studying in Norway will introduce you to the Scandinavian leadership model and the egalitarian lifestyle of the Nordics. You will experience Norwegian culture, history, and spectacular landscapes. 

By living in Norway you will also understand why this small country has the world’s highest productivity per worker, and how empowering gender equality has contributed to our wealth.

Top international school

BI’s results on rankings and accreditations are your guarantee that your degree will be valued wherever you may go in the world after you graduate. Our ability to balance close ties to the business community with research-based knowledge has set us apart from other schools.

We are among the top 1% of business schools worldwide that have the three most important international accreditations: EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. And, we are in the top 50 business schools in Europe.

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