CLASSICAL ACADEMIC
RESEARCH TRACK

There are two different “routes” within the track. You can either apply for a research fellow position or be admitted as an individual doctoral student. EBS also accepts visiting PhD students from similar focus areas.

• Introduction
• Important information
• Programme structure ECTS volumes for graduating
• Course subjects overview
• How to apply?

EBS doctoral programme in Management aims to broaden our understanding of the world by giving deep knowledge of organisational theories and society while developing critical and analytical thinking and research skills. Upon the successful competition of the programme, one has developed the ability to make continuous and logical arguments and synthesise new ideas. PhD degree in Management offers challenges and career opportunities in academia as well as raises one’s value on the labour market.

Is highly motivated to delve into the many controversial issues in the field of Management Studies. Wishes to advance society’s academic knowledge with best possible practises in business and entrepreneurship. Become a leading expert in the field of Organisational Theory and Responsible Management.

This track is suitable for a candidate who:

Is highly motivated to delve into the many controversial issues in the field of Management Studies. Wishes to advance society’s academic knowledge with best possible practises in business and entrepreneurship. Become a leading expert in the field of Organisational Theory and Responsible Management.

There are two different “routes” within the track. You can either apply for a research fellow position or be admitted as an individual doctoral student. EBS also accepts visiting PhD students from similar focus areas.

Important information:

Nominal duration

4 years

Volume of studies

240 ECTS

Language

English

Study format

Session based

Diploma

PhD in Management

Thesis

Independent thesis, a series of publications or a published monograph.

Tuition Fee

€600/month (€7200/year); payable directly or through in-kind means (participation in teaching, involvement in external projects or spin-off companies etc.). Learn more about the fees here

The programme focuses on the research of business, public and civil society organisations. It is the only doctoral programme in Management in Estonia that offers a comprehensive perspective on management and organisation studies.

Programme structure ECTS volumes for graduating:

The programme strives to establish a clear real-life goal/ problem definition, which is then followed by actual implementation. Being a business and management-focused programme, it aims to go beyond technical-engineering solutions and enable the development and execution of innovative solutions and fundamental changes in organisations and society as a whole.

Course subjects overview:

All doctoral students also have an opportunity to go on an exchange with the goal to pass part of their studies or conduct research in an overseas university. This opportunity is highly encouraged and EBS has over 60 top-tier partner universities worldwide.

Admissions process and checklist:

Application deadline:

Non-EU: May 1st, 2024

EU & et*: August 1st, 2024

*inc. USA, Canada, Japan, Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and countries who do not need a visa to enter Estonia

Research Proposal presentation dates:

Non-EU: June 11th, 2024

EU & et*: August 22nd, 2024

*inc. USA, Canada, Japan, Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and countries who do not need a visa to enter Estonia

Before the final results you will be asked to perform a 5 min presentation introducing your research proposal. This will either take place in Microsoft Teams or in the premises of EBS campus in Tallinn, Estonia.