Overview

Features

The PhD in Management at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) is divided into a coursework phase and a research phase, each of which can be individually designed. Each specialisation offers a unique course curriculum providing both the necessary methodological background and in-depth subject knowledge concerning the chosen field of specialisation.

In particular, there is an openness in the choice of methodological courses: doctoral students are free to choose from a variety of empirical, i.e. qualitative and quantitative, methodological courses.

This conceptual orientation of the PMA is intended to support doctoral students as best as possible in their research projects and to take into account that the respective research question should be the guiding principle for the choice of methodological approach and not the research area alone.

Programme Structure

Focus areas include:

Focus in Accounting
Focus in Behavioral Science
Focus in Business Innovation
Focus in General Management
Focus in Marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-02-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies View 10 other PhDs in Management Studies in Switzerland

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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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

You can apply for Ph.D. studies in Management if you hold an equivalent Master's degree in economic sciences, social sciences or law from a recognised university, or in a discipline related to those taught at the HSG’s School of Management.

A minimum average grade of 5.00 (not rounded) is required. This is equivalent to a minimum average grade of 2.00 (not rounded) in Germany and Austria.

Letter of recommendation from your prospective doctoral supervisor

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Tuition Fee

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International

2158 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1079 CHF per semester during 60 months.
National

1258 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 629 CHF per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for St. Gallen

1540 - 2130 CHF /month

Living costs

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