Overview

The Schulich doctorate comprises four tightly linked phases of study: coursework to acquire in-depth knowledge of your field of study; a comprehensive examination to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter; defense of a formal research proposal; and a dissertation.

Features

From the outset of the PhD Business Administration program at York University, you are invited to start thinking about the direction of your research.

Scholarly development through the presentation and publication of papers with professors and other students is a cornerstone of the program.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Candidates for the PhD degree must complete studies in one of the following major fields: Accounting, Organizational Studies, Finance, Marketing, Policy and Strategic Management, or Operations Management and Information Systems. They must also complete a series of methodological courses relevant to that major field.

Coursework is intended to prepare students to carry out leading-edge research in their major field. A student’s coursework plan is developed in consultation with the faculty member from the student’s field who has been assigned as an advisor.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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135

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration View 9 other PhDs in Business Administration in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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135

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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
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Other requirements

General requirements

Exceptional candidates with a bachelor’s degree may be considered. Masters degrees in Business (MBA’s) from South Asia may require further academic qualifications for consideration. A degree certificate will be required if the transcript does not indicate graduation or completion from a program.

If you have studied full-time at a university where the language of instruction and examination were English for at least 1 year you will not be required to submit an English proficiency test score. Please note that your official university transcripts or supporting documentation from the university must state the degree was taught in English.

Tuition Fee

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International

12000 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

2870 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1435 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Toronto

1502 - 2563 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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