Overview

The PhD programme in Management , jointly offered by the University of Trento and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano , is grounded in the principles of responsible management education and research. The Management programme offered at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano aims to advance theoretical and applied research in business and management through the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, of expertise in cutting-edge methodologies, of critical thinking and creativity.

Key Facts

A unique feature of the programme is the involvement of scholars from two leading Universities, allowing students to benefit from two supervisors and two faculty groups’ inputs. PhD students are encouraged to spend a study period abroad supported by extra funding.

Particular emphasis will be given to Research proposals concerning behaviour and decision-making of various types of organizations (e.g., start-ups, SMEs, family businesses, hospitality/tourism facilities etc.), with regard to:

Entrepreneurship

Innovation management

Organisational design and human resource management

Strategy and knowledge management

Accounting and accountability.

The focus may be at the cutting edge of knowledge in these areas and may include, but is not limited to, topics such as AI and digital transformation, sustainability and ESG indicators, circular economy in regional development, international expansion, as well as other topics.

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Programme Structure

Course structure:

The first year of the programme is devoted to imparting basic knowledge of methods and theories in the field of management to develop a common skillset among our PhD students regardless of their background.

Students are encouraged to explore different research approaches and questions before specialising.

By the end of the second year, the programme provides students with necessary skills, competencies, and tools to successfully conduct theory-based empirical research in different fields and with opportunities to build their own scientific network through attending international conferences and summer schools and visiting other universities.

The dissertation is expected to be of a cumulative nature, i.e., a collection of scientific papers with that highlight the research objectives and the findings. Monographs are not accepted.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bolzano - Bozen, Italy

Disciplines

Management Studies Innovation Management Strategic Management

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Italian "Laurea Magistrale" (Master's degree) or degree issued in accordance with the regulations in the indicated degree classes

An equivalent qualification (Master's degree) obtained abroad at an officially recognized academic higher education institution. The degree must be equivalent to the Italian "Laurea Magistrale" (Master's degree), in terms of duration, level and subject area, and must allow the access to an academic course equivalent to the PhD in the country/higher education system of provenance with a final mark of at least ECTS "C" or GPA 3.0 out of 5.0.

Applicants whose mother tongue is not English must document their language skills by presenting a language certificate (minimum level C1), such as TOEFL, IELTS or the First Certificate in English (grade "A") - recognised by the Language Centre of the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

189 EUR / year

≈ 189 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

189 EUR / year

≈ 189 EUR / year

Living costs

Bolzano - Bozen

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

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