Doctor of Philosophy in Management

The Ph.D. program is central to the mission of the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba. Our commitment to the program since its inception in 1990 has remained strong and will continue as we foresee the need for Canadian-trained academics increasing in the future. The AACSB accredited program has already fulfilled the expectations of students and faculty and continues to attract highly qualified individuals who are interested in developing their research and teaching skills. Although small by most standards, the program is able to provide close and continuous contact between students and faculty. Students are mentored, not only in their research program but also in the development of teaching skills. Students successfully completing the program have proven that they have the abilities necessary for competitive job placement in respected universities. The Ph.D. program in Management is designed to prepare individuals for teaching and research careers in universities or for applied research positions in either the private or public sector.The main premise behind the program is that contemporary managerial problems are typically multi-faceted and need to be examined from a perspective that is not restricted by the boundaries of any single discipline. The inter-disciplinary nature of the program extends beyond the Asper School of Business to related disciplines across the University of Manitoba.Students will spend at least the first two years of their program in full-time residence. During this time, they will acquire substantial breadth and depth of knowledge in their chosen area of specialization and supporting area through doctoral course work in the Asper School of Business and in related faculties in the University.

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the PhD in management program.

Those applying to the Asper PhD in management program should possess:

An earned Master's degree from a recognized institution in a management or business discipline, or in a cognate or foundational disciplinary area (e.g. psychology, sociology, economics, mathematics), with minimum 3.0 G.P.A.;

A minimum 600 GMAT score (or GRE equivalent);

English Language Test score, where applicable

Three letters of reference

Appropriate research interest and capability as evidenced by a statement of purpose; and,

In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements, the following may be submitted:

A thesis from a recognized institution;

A major research paper from a recognized institution;

An independently completed research article published in a refereed journal;

An independently completed research working paper presented at a conference; and/or

Other evidence of an appropriate nature, such as written class research projects and term papers.

English language proficiency

IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall

IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall

Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)

Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall

Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180