Overview
The Part-time PhD programme supports business leaders and professionals in conducting original scientific research on a business or management subject of their own choice, for instance related to their own practice.
During the 4-year rigorous training trajectory, participants acquire the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills needed to conduct independent research, and to develop academic papers, which will together form the body of their PhD dissertation.
What does this PhD programme encompass?
The Part-time PhD in Business programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam supports participants in:
- Learning to conduct high-quality research
- Publishing research in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Leveraging practical knowledge and expertise for the creation of innovative, evidence-based business concepts
- Leveraging existing research findings into new integrated knowledge
- Becoming a valuable member of - and a contributor to - a vibrant academic community
Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- Boards / board dynamics
- Business processes
- Careers and/or career guidance
- Coaching
- Consultancy
- Diversity and inclusion
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
- Innovation and knowledge management
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Organisational behaviour
- Organisational change
- Organisational theory
- Strategy / Strategic management
- Teams / team dynamics
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration View 11 other PhDs in Business Administration in NetherlandsAcademic 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
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- 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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Other requirements
General requirements
- A description of your research topic, including 1) problem statement (what is the issue?); 2) a research question; 3) the theoretical perspective, and 4) a potential research methodology and research design (maximum 2000 words)
- An updated CV with complete contact details
- Copies of academic degree + transcripts (certified): an MSc degree or equivalent is required
- A copy of a valid passport (and if applicable a valid Schengen zone visa). Since this is a part-time, module-based programme, we are not able to organise a Dutch study / residence visa for non-EU participants.
- A copy of the English language certification, attesting you excellent command of written and spoken English, certified by an official English language test IELTS or TOEFL, or a diploma from an English taught programme
Tuition Fee
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International
6000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24000 EUR for the full programme during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
6000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24000 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.
- Tuition fees: between €24,000 and € 31,000, based on a 4-year trajectory
Living costs for Amsterdam
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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