About

The tropics are now growing faster than the rest of the world, but lack managerial abilities and governance practices. The opportunity arises to develop tropical knowledge, expertise and solutions, to diversify tropics’ economy, drive productivity and innovation in existing industries. Join the Tropical Knowledge and Management programme from Nova School of Business and Economics to learn more.

Overview

Three reasons to choose this Tropical Knowledge and Management programme from Nova School of Business and Economics

Research excellence

Nova SBE Doctoral Program in Tropical Knowledge and Management provides a solid theoretical and methodological basis, for you to develop independent research and approach the best management paths to make a world of a difference in the tropics.

International network

TropiKMan Ph.D. is an Informal International Consortium (IIC) that gathers Nova SBE, ISA- UL and IHMT–UNL. It also gathers the cooperation of African Universities such as Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) and also University of Cape Verde, University José Eduardo dos Santos and University of Pretoria.

Effective placement

As the program is now in its fourth year, our faculty is actively involved in the placement of Ph.D. students. The three possible headings of the TropiKMan Ph.D. are Agribusiness and Governance for Development, Agrobiotechnology, and Health Sciences.

Know-how and get to do attitude

The Ph.D. in Tropical Knowledge and Management at Nova SBE is a passport for a different professional world. It develops independence and accountability. Our students make a difference with their studies, knowledge and entrepreneurial attitude, and create positive actions to impact the development of the tropics region.

Programme Structure

Nova SBE’s TropikMan Ph.D. program links management competencies to natural and environmental sciences. Providing graduates the tools to have an interventive attitude in countries of the tropical region, a solid theoretical and methodological framework, with a management perspective, to foster innovation and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills.

This Ph.D. program was designed for highly motivated students from different backgrounds, professionals who pursue careers on global development issues, representing also an opportunity for entrepreneurs, inventors, innovators, and businesses, to showcase their inventive and innovative ideas, projects and processes to potential investors, mentors, government officials and the public.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Project Management Management Studies Natural Resource Management View 7 other PhDs in Management Studies in Portugal

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Lisbon

630 - 1123 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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