Overview

We are focused on issues related to the functioning of boards of directors, especially in family-owned companies. Research is also conducted on financing, innovation, internationalisation and business networks.

We have all in all five full-time positions in Helsinki and Vaasa. Researchers from all over the world present papers and projects in research seminars every second week.

The Entrepreneurship, Management and Organisation programme of Hanken School of Economics has a good academic network in Finland and the Nordic countries as well as to the business world.

Articles are published in journals such as Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Entrepreneurship and Regional Development and Journal of Small Business Management Venture Capital. 1-2 PhD students graduate every year in entrepreneurship and management.

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Programme Structure

Studies in Entrepreneurship, Management and Organisation are intended to give the students knowledge about the development of young and growing companies as well as new business development within larger companies. Central themes are entrepreneurship, innovations, internalization, growth and intrapreneurship.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Management Studies View 3 other PhDs in Management Studies in Finland

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

158 _{(quantitative)}

GMAT

600

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A research-based Master's degree with good grades from a recognised university constitutes the basis for admission to doctoral studies. The Master's degree has to include a comprehensive research based thesis. If you will graduate after the application deadline, please read the information on provisional documentation under Application Documents.

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Helsinki

975 - 1584 EUR /month

Living costs

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