Overview

Students of the Economics and Management Sciences programme offered by Ecole Centrale de Lyon complete a structured PhD programme that includes a minimum of eight courses and participation in academic workshops, supporting the development of research skills and disciplinary knowledge within economics and business-related fields.

Key Facts

Doctoral research is conducted within research centres and culminates in the submission and defence of a thesis. The programme includes clearly defined stages for thesis preparation, including supervision, selection of external examiners, and formal defence procedures. Students are required to complete scientific and professional training modules, ensuring both academic and career development throughout their doctoral studies.

The programme is supported by a network of universities and research centers, offering interdisciplinary opportunities across domains such as economics, management, finance, and information systems. It emphasizes methodological rigor, academic communication, and professional integration, preparing graduates for careers in academia, research, and applied economic and business fields.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
Financial Economics
Strategic Management
Organizational Behavior
Business Analytics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Students need to have a 3-year funding to do a PhD thesis (e.g., research contract, a Cifre or a salary due to your professional activity).

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Écully, France

Disciplines

Economics Management Studies View 14 other PhDs in Management Studies in France

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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

A Level 2 Master's or equivalent qualification.
Evidence of previous research experience.
Identification of a thesis topic.
A designated thesis supervisor.
Demonstrated funding support for the duration of the program.

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Funding equates to a salary for the PhD student's research work. In most cases, your research team will help you find funding.

Living costs

Écully

France

640 - 950 EUR / month

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Economics and Management Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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