Overview

This Management Sciences programme from ESADE consists of a one-year Master of Research (MRes), which comprises the specialized research coursework of the PhD (further information: MRes website), three years dedicated to the development of the PhD dissertation. If needed, there is an additional fourth year not funded (further information: PhD website).

Areas of specialization include:

Strategy and Entrepreneurship,

Social Innovation,

Marketing and Data Driven Decisions,

Leadership& Organizational Behavior,

Supply Chain & Operations Management,

Innovation and Knowledge Management,

Economics, Accounting & Finance
Geopolitics and Public Management.

Careers

The purpose of the PhD is to train individuals who will become leading scholars in their fields and working in top Business schools globally.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Management Research Methods

Research Design in Management Sciences

Advanced Management Research

Writing and Defence of Master Thesis

Research Seminars

Research assistant/ Teaching Assistant

Preparation of a paper to be submitted to a conference and/or a journal

Research proposal preparation and submission

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-22 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

72

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 ECTS

The 60 ECTS from the MRes are distributed as follows: 30 ECTS core courses, 15 ECTS elective courses and 15 ECTS Master Thesis.

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies View 9 other PhDs in Business Administration in Spain

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

72

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application form
Research proposal (limited to 3 pages). Including: Introduction, Research Objectives/Questions, Methodology, Expected contributions

Two letters of recommendation concerning the candidate’s academic development and experience in research.

Academic record of the candidate. Submit certificate degree and transcript of university previous studies. Certified and translated if needed.

Research skills and academic performance demonstrated during the Master of Research.

Match between the candidate research interests and Esade's lines of research.

English Test (valid for 2 years)

GMAT or GRE test results (valid for 5 years).

Tuition Fee

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International

15400 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15400 EUR per year during 48 months.
National

15400 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15400 EUR per year during 48 months.

12 Scholarships that cover tuition fee and living stipend. LS for the 1 year MRes is 17.406€ & for the PhD is 17.650€ 1st & 2nd year & 18.912€ for 3rd year.

Living costs for Barcelona

770 - 1360 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

ESADE offers 12 Talent Scholarships for the MRes 24-25 that cover 100% tuition waiver and living expenses. Living stipend for the one-year MRes is 17.406€. The Scholarship can be extended to the PhD dissertation period including a 100% tuition waiver and living expenses. Living stipend for the PhD is 17.650€ during 1st and 2nd year and 18.912€ for 3rd year. TA/RA activities can be performed during the PhD providing extra income.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Management Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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