Our PhD in Management is a research centered degree program designed to develop qualified academics with relevant knowledge on emerging economies, particularly focused in Latin America.

We expose our students to cutting edge research methodologies, with an intense mentor-student relationship.

The PhD in Management takes three years of full time study. The first year is devoted to basic coursework; the other two are dedicated to research and dissertation.

Program

The PhD in Management is comprised of three years of full time study.  The first year is dedicated to basic course work; the other two are devoted to research and dissertation.

The first year consists of the courses in which the students acquire the fundamental disciplines, research methodologies and techniques to be able to write the doctoral thesis. They also take course of specialization, depending on the dissertation topic. 

During the second and third years students have to develop the dissertation proposal, finish their dissertation, and finally defend it.  Students might take additional courses of specialization.

Tuition is USD 30.000.  Students may receive a stipend, available on a competitive basis.

Our PhD was accredited by CONEAU- Project N° 10.704/10; Session n°336/11

Requirements

Applicants to the PhD in Management must have:

• A Master Degree, preferably in disciplines related to Management. 
• High research potential.

 To apply, applicants must present:

• Application form
• Copy of National Identification Document-three first pages 
• Individual 4x4 photo 
• Official transcripts from previous degrees
• Certified copies of all university diplomas
• An official GMAT or GRE score, preferably above 640
• TOEFL score preferably above 105
• Curriculum vitae 
• Three letters of recommendation 
• Research Proposal- no less than 3,500 words- to evaluate intellectual ability, independent thought, and scientific reasoning.             

Admission Process

The first step is to present the application with all the documents required.

The second step consists in interviews with

• Doctoral Program Director
• Two members of the PhD Academic Committee
• Potential Thesis Director
  

The interview will help confirm the applicant's academic profile, research commitment, and motivation.

Financing