Overview
The Manning School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is looking for top doctoral students with an intellectual curiosity about the nature and manner in which business organizations work. Graduates are competent in conducting independent research and teaching.
Features
In addition to rigorous training in research methodology and statistics, the Business Administration - Leadership and Organization Studies concentration entails courses in the science of organizational behavior, organization theory, and leadership.
Students build on this core grounding with tailored coursework that fits their research interests and chosen level of analysis. Accomplished faculty members mentor student research throughout the program and foster their engagement in the profession.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months (4-5 years)
- Part-time: 84 months (7 years maximum)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 79
Credits
58 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Lowell, United States
Disciplines
Business Administration, Leadership
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Econometrics
- Microeconomic Theory
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Managerial Research Seminar
- Seminar in Organization Theory
- Seminar in Organizational Behavior
- Leadership Theory and Concepts
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
- GRE: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 79
General requirements
- Applicants must be graduates of an accredited U.S. college or university or an approved foreign equivalent institution, with earned grade point averages of 3.000 or better in all prior undergraduate and graduate studies.
- The Ph.D. program requires all applicants to submit either the GRE or GMAT score. A minimum of four years full-time relevant work experience is preferred.
- In addition, students are expected to have successfully demonstrated graduate level knowledge in seven functional areas: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Management Information Systems, Operations Management and Strategic Management.
- Additionally, they will demonstrate undergraduate competency in Calculus, Statistics and Micro/Macro Economics. Students without such knowledge will be required to take the appropriate course(s) for consideration into the program.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International / Out-of-State: 41,075 AUD / year (≈ 29,250 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 23,412 AUD / year (≈ 16,672 USD / year)
Living costs
Lowell, United States: 1,587-3,287 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration - Leadership and Organization Studies.