Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy - Leadership, Management and Organisation programme at Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is designed for students interested in advancing research in Organisational Behaviour (OB) and Human Resource Management (HRM). The programme examines how individuals think, behave, and lead within organisations, preparing candidates to contribute meaningful insights to the fields of management and organisational science.

Students explore topics related to employee motivation, leadership, team dynamics, organisational culture, and managerial decision-making. The programme is distinguished by its strong emphasis on cross-cultural and intercultural organisational behaviour—an increasingly critical area in today’s globalised business environment. A notable strength of the programme is its unique focus on Cultural Intelligence (CQ), an area in which NBS is internationally recognised for pioneering research and thought leadership.

This full-time programme is typically completed in 4 to 5 years, combining advanced coursework, doctoral seminars, and close supervision, culminating in a dissertation. Graduates achieve strong job placement outcomes across leading universities and institutions worldwide.

Why Choose NBS?

Close mentorship from internationally recognised, multidisciplinary faculty

Rich opportunities for collaborative research

Comprehensive scholarships covering tuition and living allowance

Access to world-class research centres, facilities, and resources

NTU is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, with NBS as a premier business school recognized globally

Programme Structure

Year 1: coursework, university training requirements, summer paper
Year 2: coursework, university training requirements, summer paper, pre-qualifying exam, qualifying exam
Year 3: thesis writing, brown bag seminar presentation
Year 4: thesis writing, internal defence, thesis submission, and examination
Year 4 or 5: thesis amendments, thesis oral examination

Courses include:

Advanced Research Methods: Meta-Analysis
Advanced Topics in Organisational Behaviour
Foundational and Advanced Topics in Regression Analysis
Longitudinal Research: Theory, Design, and Data Analysis
Research Methods
Seminar in Culture Science
Theoretical Foundations of Organisational Behaviour
Theoretical Foundations of Strategic Management
Theory Construction and Experimental Methods in Behavioural Research

Students may take courses offered by other local universities in Singapore, as part of the coursework exchange programme.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Management Studies Human Resource Management Leadership View 3 other PhDs in Management Studies in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

3.5 _(analytical)

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Recruitment for the Academic Year 2027 is open from October 2026 to January 2027.

Bachelor’s degree certificates and transcripts, and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts (where applicable)

Documents not issued in English must be accompanied by official English translations
Two academic referees’ reports
GMAT or GRE scores (taken within the last 5 years) – mandatory for all applicants
IELTS or TOEFL scores (taken within the last 2 years) – may be waived for applicants whose Bachelor’s degree was completed in English
A research proposal
A statement of objective/personal statement
Research publications and award certificates (if any)

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41000 SGD / year

≈ 41000 SGD / year

Additional Details

The tuition fee is approximately S$41,000 per year for International Students.

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

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