189 PhD programmes in Management Studies in Europe

The Economics and Management Sciences programme offered by Ecole Centrale de Lyon develops advanced research expertise in economics and management through structured doctoral training and thesis research.

The traditional track of the Gutenberg School of Management and Economics doctoral program at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is based on writing a PhD thesis and involves only minor coursework.

This Business Management programme at RISEBA University trains doctors of science, highly qualified researchers and specialists in the field of economics and business. 

Graduates of the Security Technologies Systems and Management Ph.D. programme will acquire theoretical knowledge in the Security and Security Technologies fields. Tomas Bata University in Zlín offers the Security Technologies, Systems and Management programme. 

Research contemporary debates on the future of work, global supply chains, labour relations and many other employment-related topics. Learn more at the Management - Employment Relations and Human Resources programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

What motivates consumer behaviour? How do you manage product innovation? What's the right pricing strategy? This Management - Marketing programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science explores these topics and more.

The Management programme at University of Essex provides a flexible pathway into doctoral research in management with preparatory training and publication-oriented research development.

The Management Integrated programme at University of Bath equips candidates with the skills to conduct and publish high-quality research, and to pursue careers in leading research-led universities.

The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent. This Work, Employment and Organisation PhD is offered at the University of Strathclyde.

As a student in the Management Science programme at the University of Strathclyde, can study an MPhil over the course of one year and a PhD over three years.

Management from Rennes School of Business integrates doctoral candidates into a highly stimulating interdisciplinary academic environment over a three-year period, exposing them to high-quality, high-impact research in their field of specialisation.

The Management of Technology doctoral program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne features intensive courses in research methods and applications as well as strong supervision of the students’ own projects, together with numerous group activities such as seminars, conferences, or retreats.

PhD holders in Business and Management Studies from School of Economics and Management - University of Porto are qualified to pursue professional or academic careers, such as: Teaching and research in higher education institutions; Banks, Insurance Companies and Audit and Consulting Companies; Regulatory authorities; and Public or private companies from various sectors of activity.

The Business Administration and Management course at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi  is a 4-year full time program that provides a collaborative, supportive and intellectually stimulating research environment for discovery and dissemination of scientific knowledge applicable to the business community. 

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business and Management is awarded by The University of Manchester in recognition of the successful completion of a course of supervised research, the results of which show evidence of originality and independent critical judgement and constitute an addition to knowledge.

The PhD Programme Management (doctoral programme) at University of Innsbruck serves to further develop the ability to carry out independent academic work and to train and promote young academics on the basis of diploma and master's programmes.

The Doctor of Business Administration programme from University of South Wales is a professional doctorate designed for senior managers and professionals who want to develop higher-level research skills that can be used to make informed strategic decisions within their organisations. 

The KLU PhD program prepares PhD candidates to become independent researchers. The Doctoral Program is offered at Kühne Logistics University (KLU).

The Management and Human Resources specialization at HEC Paris offers training in Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Management, and Organization Theory.

The degree programme aims to prepare students for their future work as academic or scientific researchers in the field of economics and management and for managerial activities in private or public sector organisations. Those pursuing the programme learn to analyse, evaluate, and design systems related to the management and economics of companies and institutions.