Overview

Highly individualized, the Doctor of Philosophy in Management from University of California, Irvine (UCI) allows students to pursue their own areas of interest.

Candidates are expected to work closely with the Merage School faculty members and, when appropriate, with faculty from other academic units on campus. A teaching requirement, supported by an ongoing seminar in pedagogy, will give you valuable experience in the classroom.

Program Structure

The doctoral program reflects the School's philosophy that a broad and cross-functional orientation is necessary to appreciate complex business problems that extend beyond the narrow confines of a particular discipline.

Students planning academic careers can take advantage of teaching opportunities, along with instruction in teaching techniques that are especially effective in management education.

Programme Structure

Specializations include:

Accounting
Finance
Information Systems
Marketing
Operations & Decision Technologies
Organization and Management
Strategy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies View 92 other PhDs in Management Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Requirements for admission are: previous academic excellence (minimum of bachelor’s degree required), letters of recommendation, results from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), English proficiency exam (for international students), and a statement of purpose.
Qualified students admitted to the doctoral program are offered a five year financial support package covering tuition, fees and a living stipend. This support is provided through a combination of fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships, subject to terms described in the acceptance letter.

Tuition Fee

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International

27366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 60 months.
National

27366 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Irvine

1560 - 2585 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Qualified students admitted to the Doctoral Program may be offered a four year support package covering tuition, fees and a living stipend. This support is provided through a combination of scholarships, teaching assistantships and research assistantships, subject to terms described in the acceptance letter.

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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