Overview

The Business Administration research at Umea University is multifaceted and includes both an analytical/prescriptive orientation, which applies quantitative methods, and a more understanding-oriented and interpretive orientation, where qualitative methods are common.

Features

Doctoral studies are carried out within one of the five disciplines: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, or Management.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Business administration

Business administration theory

Studies in business administration methodology and method

Methodology/research design

Qualitative or quantitative methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Positions open throughout the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration View 8 other PhDs in Business Administration in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted as a doctoral student you are required:

to fulfil the entrance qualifications for the subject in question, or

to show that you have other abilities that are necessary to complete the education.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

Doctoral students don’t pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Umeå

7125 - 11770 SEK /month

Living costs

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