phd in management in canada with scholarship

PhD in Management & Organization

Our PhD program is for those pursuing a research-track academic career. You'll receive rigorous training in management theory and methodology. With that knowledge, you will create insights that are publishable in top academic management journals.

We value research that goes beyond simply describing the world the way it is and, instead, imagines the world the way it might be. Our program is well-suited for those who are curious about the world around them. This is especially true for those who want to explore meaningful societal issues and topics on a deeper level. The program can take 4-6 years to complete.

Research excellence

Our PhD students study with world-renowned experts in the field of management and organization studies. Our school and faculty members have received significant international and national awards, grants and special appointments for the quality, impact and relevance of our research.

A culture of mentorship and collaboration

Be part of a close-knit community with our program’s small size. You'll collaborate with faculty and their peers as you build your research portfolio. You'll also be paired with a teaching mentor to help develop your teaching skills. Connect with other Gustavson researchers at weekly research seminars and other workshops and events.

Program structure

The PhD program is a 4-year, full-time, research-focused program designed to prepare you for a tenure-track position at a leading business school. You will spend the first 2 years on formal coursework and research projects to build a solid research foundation. You will spend the last 2 years on further developing your research identity and developing your dissertation. 

Your academic journey will also include submitting and presenting academic papers at top management conferences and to top-tier journals. To further develop your network for research collaborations, you have an option to incorporate an international research exchange into your program.

*Program milestones

Research that makes a difference

The Gustavson School of Business aims to conduct research that is:

• recognized as rigorous and of high quality by the academic community
• practically relevant to organizations, regulators and stakeholders in business and society
• meaningful to students and educators
• consistent with our core pillars of international, integrative, innovative and socially responsible/sustainable

Recent placements

Our PhD program has a history of producing successful graduates.

Academic placements in the last 5 years include:

• Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University (Canada)
• Smeal College of Business, Penn State University (USA)
• Smith School of Business, Queens University (Canada)
• Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (UK)
• Newcastle University Business School (UK)
• York University (Canada)
• University of the Fraser Valley (Canada)

Student & research stories

To me collegiality is about having a sense of mutual respect or reciprocity toward the people you are working with. This has been an important characteristic of my experience at Gustavson insofar as my research and teaching has been sustained by interaction with truly generous and kind people—who treat one another holistically as people first.

Balancing goodness and profit

New research from Gustavson explores the vital link between Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) decisions and strategy. Top photo: (L-R) Professor Ravee Chittoor and Gustavson PhD graduate...

PhD grad Indigenizing business in Canada

Emily (Williams) Salmon graduates with a PhD in International Management and Organization from UVic’s Gustavson School of Business this month. The Coast Salish researcher has already...

Starting with place

New research explores how place-based social enterprises revitalize their communities despite socio-economic and environmental challenges—and how we can do the same.

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Haskayne PhD

A flexible, innovative and student-oriented approach

PhD students have the opportunity to make a significant and lasting contribution to the field of management. We provide 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.

Additionally, scholarships, opportunities for publication and co-authoring articles in leading academic journals, and S upport to attend conferences in years two, three and four of the program is possible. Support is subject to approval prior to attending, and is contingent upon the student presenting at the conference.

We encourage early and continual involvement in research and give students the flexibility to explore topics of personal interest. Haskayne provides excellent supervisors who will work closely with you both in the classroom and on research projects, and provide essential resources and training in quantitative and qualitative methods and research design. A Haskayne PhD enhances communication skills, creativity, critical inquiry and confidence, in partnership with diverse professional networks and mentors.

Generous Funding

Flexible program.

The Haskayne PhD program is a full-time, research-intensive and highly flexible program that allows students to tailor courses to their needs and interests.

Outstanding Supervisors

All of our professorial faculty members are active researchers. Most are available to supervise students and work jointly with them on research projects.

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