Overview
The TSM Doctoral Programme is one of the three doctoral programmes in Management in France and one of the few doctoral programmes to be EFMD accredited. It unites the three research laboratories in Management of Toulouse and the Midi-Pyrénées area (in Occitanie): TSM Research, Laboratoire Gouvernance et Contrôle Organisationnel (LGCo) and TBS Research Centre.
This programme, deliberately kept small, will offer you a super-high quality environment and the opportunity to work closely with faculty staff to conduct independent research in one of the following areas of specialization:
Accounting, Auditing and Management Control
Finance
Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
Marketing
Strategy and International Management
With 61% international students from 31 different countries, the programme has an international scope and is fully taught in English.
Graduates of TSM Doctoral Programme pursue careers in leading universities and business schools, policy-oriented institutions and private firms. 90% work in academia.
Key facts:
To follow international best practices, research at Toulouse School of Management begins in the second year of the Master, the completion of which will award you a Master of Science. During two years, you will be mainly trained in four essential areas:
- research tools and methodology
- in-depth study of your research field
- skills to conduct independent research leading to high-level publications
- career development
The following years of the doctoral programme are dedicated to original research and the writing of a PhD dissertation.
An EFMD-accredited programme:
TSM complies with international accreditation procedures proposed by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). They represent powerful levers for the continuous improvement of its programme portfolio. In particular, they contribute to the School's international visibility.
The Doctoral Programme is EFMD-accredited for a maximum of 5 years; it is one of the few doctoral level programmes to be EFMD accredited. Itcertifies the high-quality of the TSM Doctoral Programme.
Accreditation
The TSM Doctoral Programme is an EFMD-accredited programme.
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Course outcomes:
- Students who successfully complete the first year of the programme are awarded a Master of Science and may choose to end their formal training.
- The goal of this one-year programme is to provide students with the quantitative, analytical and theoretical tools for a successful academic or industry-oriented career. Therefore the students’ research programme and dissertation phase begins in March of this first year.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Two application rounds:
- Round 1: From December 11, 2023 to January 15, 2024
- Round 2: From March 18, 2024 to April 15, 2024
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Disciplines
Business Administration Management Studies International Business View 14 other PhDs in Management Studies in FranceExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Toulouse School of Management (TSM) and/or in France, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (in the US) or the completion of the first year of a Master (in Europe) or an equivalent diploma, representing a four-year course of study in an accredited college or university, is required for admission. A completed Master’s degree is not required, although many applicants have a Master’s degree in such fields as management, finance, economics, engineering, psychology, statistics or other related fields. Superior academic performance is expected.
- European students with a Master’s in Research are also welcome to apply. Successful applicants would gain exemption from certain lectures and, depending on their background, would follow a sequence of lectures covering approximately one year instead of two.
- English Language Proficiency Test Score Report: As the programme is 100% in English, adequate command of spoken and written English is required. To find out all the conditions required to apply, visit the TSM website.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
380 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 380 EUR per year during 60 months.
See Tuitions and Fees on TSM website to know the amount per year.
Living costs for Toulouse
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
TSM will accept Eiffel scholarship applications at the Master level.
The TSM Doctoral Programme is a 5-year Programme with the first year being an integrated MSc year (Master 2 Master of Science, Research) - the first year is a mandatory part of the Programme. It is therefore mandatory to choose the 'Master' category of Eiffel Bourse when applying for the Eiffel Bourse for entry to the TSM Doctoral Programme, which means that the age limit of 25 years applies.
Applications are open from October 30 to November 20, 2023.
To get the scholarship, you must apply directly to TSM (eCandidatures). Our school will then send the pre-selected applications to Campus France. You cannot apply directly to Campus France.
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