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Doctor of philosophy in marketing management (phdmm), 2 qualifications from uk and france.

Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) with 18 specializations is a dual degree program that combines an Ofqual Recognised Awarding Organisation and Université Libérale de Paris. The PHDMM is the highest degree in practical academia and science specializing in management and marketing.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) has 18 specializations that focus on in-depth research knowledge in marketing and management. Students have access to research from the start, with topics that are highly practical and applied.

Unlike the Professional Doctor program, students must have at least one scientific article published in ISI/SCOPUS journals, journals owned by the Liberal University of Paris, or journals linked to.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management at the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) is a dual qualification program.

Graduates will receive:

• LRN Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management degree offered by Université Libérale de Paris

Programs in details

Distinction in accreditation:

The Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management program is a dual-degree program, resulting in the completion of two distinct degrees. The program is a cooperation between the Ofqual-accredited UK national competency framework accreditation system and Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U). Both institutions are institutionally and programmatically accredited.

• The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) is certified at the highest level of the Premier Institute by the HEAD (High Education Accreditation Department), and at the program level by the examination system and granting of British national certificates by level (Awarding bodies of Ofqual, UK. Gov).
• LRN is one of the prestigious institutions granting national qualifications in the UK, accredited by Ofqual, UK. Gov.

Distinctions in learning method:

All the programs is applied the Liberal Education pedagogy for graduated learners.

Our Paris-U  A.C.T  will help the learners:

• A ccredited Programs with international recognition.
• C hange and get another degree major within 12 months.
• T -Shaped skills.

For the international learners not study full time in France, the program is designed for those who are always on the go, using the Hybrid Model with live classes. Students can study Université Libérale de Paris’ original program and achieve a degree as full-time study abroad students without needing to accommodate in France.

Distinctions in degrees: 2 independent qualification with the specialization based on the Doctoral thesis:

• A LRN Level 8 Diploma (Doctoral Level) in Strategic Management and Leadership.
• A Specialized Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management from Université Libérale de Paris

Distinctions in learning and research materials:

• The learners get access to Level 8 EQF specialty courses even though the Professional Doctorate program is career-oriented and research-oriented from the start. This methodology is used for the first time in Europe at Université Libérale de Paris.
• Access to specialist subjects at the doctorate level not only helps fellows consolidate their expertise, but also serves as an essential reference tool to aid fellows in doing research and writing their doctoral thesis with assurance.

Distinctions in expert acknowledgement:

• The Liberal University of Paris is also the first institution to develop a dual accreditation model that combines the thorough accreditation of the academic program with the recognization of the professional accrediting organizations (Professional Certified Bodies).
• Depending on the curriculum, the Senior Leader Council [UK] will honor the research and professional ability of specialists who have graduated from doctorate programs at the Liberal University of Paris.

List of Specializations:

Postgraduate students pursuing dual degrees in the Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) program will receive two independent degrees, with the specialization based on the doctoral thesis. Research students can specialize in one of the following areas:

• Ph.D in International Business
• Ph.D in Hospitality Managememt 
• Ph.D in Public Administration 
• Ph.D in Hospital Management 
• Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Management 
• Ph.D in Healthcare Management 
• Ph.D in Human Resources Management 
• Ph.D in Finace & Banking 
• Ph.D in Logistics and Supply Chain Management 
• Ph.D in Tourism Management 
• Ph.D in Luxury Management 
• Ph.D in Engineer Management 
• Ph.D in Technical Management 
• Ph.D in Construction Management 
• Ph.D in Design Management 
• Ph.D in Information Technology Management
• And other specializations based on the Doctoral Thesis

The Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) dual degree program is an applied research-oriented program in which students will take research-related courses and conduct research step by step with the assistance and supervision of instructors.

The program is two years long. The method of instruction consists of a combination of globally livestreamed lectures (Live Class) with instructors.

Mandatory modules:

• Develop advanced research approaches in a suitable context. (30 credits)
• Advanced Literature Review. (30 credits)
• Advanced Design Research. (30credits)
• Advanced Data Analytics for Research. (30 credits)

Students will complete each phase of their PhD thesis after each course.

PhD thesis stage (60 credits)

• Doctoral Thesis (60 credits)
• Defend Doctoral Thesis

The Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) thesis will be concerned with marketing management solutions and knowledge development.

The Ph.D. program, unlike the DMM programs, requires a minimum of one academic journal published on the ISI/SCOPUS system or on journals owned or affiliated with Paris-U.

Students who complete the Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) dual degree program can:

Be able to conduct research relevant to the context of the specialization.

• Assess the significance, practicability, and research potential of the problem to be investigated.
• Develop and modify research objectives to suit orientation, research objectives, and research time constraints.
• Analyze, consider alternatives, and make appropriate research decisions.

2. Be able to collect, organize, and choose theoretical foundations for PhD research projects

• Collect theoretical foundations related to the research topic.
• Organize and develop theoretical foundation structures for research topics.

3. Be able to design an entire study.

• Know how to conduct a literature review and select relevant studies to support the proposed research.
• Design the research in accordance with the research objectives, research questions, and time frame.
• Adjust the chosen research methodology while keeping research ethics and feasibility in mind.

4. Be able to create a research proposal and carry out research.

• Examine theoretical foundations and research models when developing research questions.
• Develop research to international standards by writing a complete PhD thesis on a chosen topic.
• Know how to present your research to a scientific panel.
• Be able to persuade and argue.
• Be able to write academic journals
• Be able to work with the appraisal council and peer-review in the process of publishing academic journals.

The Université Libérale de Paris is the only university where doctoral students can study a full range of courses specialized in marketing management. The materials from these specialized courses can be used to broaden the students’ knowledge and aid in their research process.

All study materials for Marketing Management majors at the Doctoral level (Level 8 EQF) are posted on the training management system (LMS), and these materials are only accessible to doctoral students at the Université Libérale de Paris.

Students taking the PhD in Marketing Management  program have access to the following materials and lectures:

• Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Potential (20 credits)
• Managing Strategic Change (20 credits)
• Project Development, Planning and Management (20 credits)
• Advanced Research Design and Methodologies (40 credits)
• Developing Research Capability (20 credits)
• Strategic Financial Management (20 credits)
• Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)

Ph.D students have both specialized knowledge at the doctoral level and research competence from the Ph.D. with the help of knowledge-supporting materials.

The doctoral programs at Université Libérale de Paris are designed with a training time of 2 to 5 years or more, culminating in a PhD thesis that meets international standards.

When participating in the PhD program in conjunction with the UK qualification system Level 8 Diploma, graduate students can choose between two training programs: Specialized Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) or Specialized Doctor of Marketing Management (DMM).

Despite sharing the same specialization, the Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) and Doctor of Marketing Management (DMM) have many differences. Some of the fundamental differences are as follows:

Candidates who register for the program will be considered by the application department before joining the program, in addition to the entry requirements, to ensure that they understand and benefit from the program.

Entry requirements must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Master’s degrees in specific fields from accredited universities. The appraisal procedures will be carried out by Paris-U or our local partner for domestic universities that do not have international accreditation.
• RQF (UK), EQF (Europe), or Level 7 diploma equivalents must be obtained from accredited institutions.
• The Université Libérale de Paris does not accept degrees from fake universities, Diploma Mills, accredited universities, or discredited accrediting organizations.

English language requirements:

• English at or above CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) level B2.
• IELTS 5.5; Speaking and writing must both be 5.5 or higher.
• In the absence of an English certificate, the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) and its partner will perform an internal English test and evaluate each candidate.

The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) reserves the right to accept or reject applications based on accrediting agency requirements and Paris-U’s global acceptance target.

The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) is a university that is HEAD-accredited at the institution level and the UK RQF framework at the program level. At the programmatic level, Paris-U is endorsed by the LRN, an awarding body recognized by the UK government. After completing the program, students may confidently enter the job market, continue their education, and seamlessly transfer to other prominent and similar educational systems because the curriculum and degrees are rigorously approved by prestigious organizations.

• Please go  HERE  for additional information about the accreditation of the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U).
• Please go  HERE  for additional information about LRN’s accreditation and programs.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) program combines two degrees. Students receive the following upon graduation:

The LRN Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

In the United Kingdom, Level 8 is equivalent to:

Doctor of Philosphy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) from Université Libérale de Paris  (Paris-U)

The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) specialized Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) is equivalent to Level 8 Diploma of the EQF European Qualification Framework and is assessed using the Paris-U accreditation system.

The specialized Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) degree is one of the highest academic degrees. When combined with the dual degree system, which combines a UK Level Diploma and a Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) from the Université Libérale de Paris, research students can pursue a career as a specialist or research specialist in theory and practice, become a lecturer, or advance to senior positions in the labor market.

Students can participate in PostDoc programs based on the fields of research they want to develop if they want to conduct international research, publish international articles on the ISI, SCOPUS system, and so on.

Graduate students can also publish books, studies developed during their studies, or research that comes up during their studies.

After completing the Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing Management (PHDMM) program at Universit Paris, students will be awarded the following:

• Senior Leader Certified (UK Gov Standard No. ST0480)
• Research Scientist Certified (UK Gov Standard No. ST0759). Graduates can apply for these accreditations without taking the annual EPA examinations and exams conducted by the Senior Leader Council.
• Students are full-time Université Libérale de Paris students (Paris-U).
• Students pursue the original program as full-time students at Université Libérale de Paris in France (Paris-U).
• The program is entirely taught in English. Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) does not adopt the education system for French-taught programs in France.
• Degrees awarded by Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) are classified as private university degrees. Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) degrees are not part of the public education system, not owned by the French government, and is not part of the France-based higher education system.
• This is not an affiliate program, nor is it a Vietnamese-taught international program.
• Local lecturers are not involved in teaching. Local activities are only for academic support.
• Fees and scholarship policies (if applicable) are subject to change or cancellation at any time.

Liability Disclaimer

• Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) and its partners make no assurances that students who enroll will graduate, and receive a degree. Only if the student fully meets and fulfills the academic, financial, disciplinary, and other requirements does the Université Libérale de Paris award degrees and recognize academic results.
• Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) reserves the right to refuse admission, refuse support, cancel student status, and not reimburse tuition and fees in the case of a commit of violations, absenteeism, or voluntary refusal to continue the program.
• Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) cannot guarantee that a degree will be accepted by a third party. The receiving organisation subjectivity determines whether or not to accept.
• Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) does not guarantee that students will receive a salary increase, promotion, or be accepted into new positions or jobs after graduation.
• Despite regulations governing cross-recognition and qualifications equivalence, each country, organization, and unit has their own right to receive and recognize degrees. Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) does not guarantee automatic degree recognition when using degrees, certificates, transcripts, and other documents from the Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) and partner schools. Similarly, Université Libérale de Paris does not guarantee or support the process of recognizing equivalent qualifications (if any).
• Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) makes no guarantees or commitments that students will be able to reside, work abroad, obtain a work permit, a teaching license, or a specialist license in France, Europe, or any other country.
• Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U) offers extreme assistance, but cannot guarantee students 100% of short-term study visa (in case of full-time study) or European visa (to attend graduation ceremony in France and/or Europe) if it does not meet the requirements of the host country and the appropriate authorities in granting and approving the right to exit, move, and migrate.

Tuition fees

Tuition policies are in keeping with the provisions of the Paris-U policy and subject to change without notice. In some case, Paris-U offer variety of Scholarships for International Students. 

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Paris Doctoral Programme

Entry Level

Master degree

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Accreditation

The Paris PhD programme is accredited to deliver the French « doctorat en sciences de gestion » within the Ecole Doctorale de Management Panthéon Sorbonne (n°559)

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Educate and train future top international researchers - ambassadors of ESCP research excellence, future peers and collaborators in research.

Join our unique programme in the vibrant city of paris and become part of our dynamic phd students’ community.

Doing a PhD is a great intellectual and personal journey. It is the foundational step of a stimulating professional trajectory. We have developed a four-year programme that is demanding but helps each student to reach international standards of research quality. Our Ph.D programme offers a great environment where our PhD students are provided not only with the indispensable academic and financial guidance but also with social and moral support. This supportive environment is a cornerstone for their academic fulfilment.

Our distinctive objective is to strive for academic excellence and at the same time produce “relevant” and impact-oriented knowledge for society and organisations.

Prof. Valentina Carbone Dean, PhD Programme

Our programme values

Knowledge diversity.

Doing the PhD programme gives an opportunity to invest in one of the five specialisation tracks. The students will explore several methodological perspectives. In addition, we also foster transversal initiatives across knowledge fields and methodologies. We value exchanges with PhD students from our Berlin campus and we actively support international exposure of research activities.

Research Collaboration

If research is sometimes considered as an individual, even solitary, activity, at ESCP the students will be part of a research community encompassing our six European campuses. During your four-year curriculum, PhD students will benefit from close supervision in departments and will learn through co-writing with the faculty staff. Your success is our success, and vice versa.

Professional Ambition

Doing the ESCP programme gives the opportunity to open new and ambitious professional horizons. Whatever the post doctorate objectives - joining the academic or the business research world-, we support ambitions to go “one step further”. Joining a top university research team; boosting the R&D activities of a cutting-edge organisation.

Supervisors

Professors habilitated to supervise Doctoral Research

Key Performance Indicators

Defences since the launch of the programme in 2003

Number of enrolled students

International.

Nationalities

How to apply

Thesis Defence Yaëlle AMSALLEM

Wednesday, 29 may at 2:30 p.m. (gmt+2- cest).

Thesis Defence Tristan DUPAS AMORY

Thursday, 13 june at 2:30 p.m. (gmt+2- cest), applications.

Admission Calendar for September 2024 Intake

• Opening of application platform 15 January 2024
• Information meeting An online information meeting will be organised on Friday, 19 January 2024 at 1 p.m. (CET - GMT+1). Register here to attend
• 1 st round - Deadline for submitting applications: 25 February 2024 - Interview dates with the admission committee: 13 & 15 March 2024
• 2 nd round - Deadline for submitting applications: 28 April 2024 - Interview dates with the admission committee: 13, 14 & 15 May 2024

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Paris Doctoral Programme Curriculum

The main goal of the phd programme is to help its students acquire the fundamental skills of a teacher-researcher ..

Through these teachings, students work towards their thesis, a research project of great importance and of the utmost quality. Apart from the dissertation work, the doctoral programme provides a general and thorough research training, a chosen field of specialisation and a teaching and educational training.

Year 1

Core Courses (all students)

- Epistemology

- Research Design

Your choice among five specialisation tracks

Entrepre­neurship

Accounting & Management Control

Management & Organisations

Three methodological tracks

- Econometrics

- Quantitative Methods

- Qualitative Methods

Summer Paper

Year 2

Professional Seminars

- Writing Workshops

- Art of Teaching

Year 3

- Personal Branding

Outside the walls

Develop your research and teaching skills Present your papers in conferences Go to a research visit abroad

Year 4

- Placement

Thesis Completion

Follow-up the thesis work

Progress workshop.

The doctoral students each present their progress in their research study at least once per year. The objective is to no evaluate the work but to help the student in his or her research orientation. This workshop gathers doctoral students, the thesis director, the programme director and other professors chosen internally or externally in accordance with the thesis subject.

Annual Assessment

Each doctoral student presents a general result of his or her activities (thesis, publications, teachings, assistance, etc.) and his or her projects planned for the following year. The objective is to validate the work done in the previous year and to prepare the stages planned for the following year. The participants are the thesis director, the programme director and possibly other professors chosen internally or externally. It takes place in September.

Pre Defence

With potential members of the jury (referees) about six months before the end of the project.

Visiting Opportunities

Increasing the academic excellence and network’s strength of all PhD students is important to us. The Paris PhD programme welcomes visiting PhD students. Visiting PhD students, our faculty and our PhD students all benefit from the opportunity to share on common research interests.

What visiting PhD students at ESCP are offered:

• The opportunity to interact with your ESCP faculty sponsor and with the PhD students of the programme
• Free access to the PhD courses given during your stay
• Possibility to present your doctoral research in a research seminar
• Access to a workspace in the doctoral rooms (shared spaces with computers)
• Access to the library and cafeteria
• Note that we do not offer any financial support in case your application is successful.

We would consider your application as long as your visit is supported by one permanent faculty member from ESCP. For your application as a visiting PhD student, we would ask for :

• A support letter from your sponsor at ESCP,
• A summary of your dissertation project,
• An updated CV,
• A scan of an ID,
• A proof of registration in the PhD programme of your university.

The Dean of Paris PhD Programme will make a decision based on the pieces above and will inform you on the outcome.

Paris Doctoral Programme Areas of Specialisations

When applying to the programme, you need to express your interest for one of our five specialisations ..

Within one of these areas, you will develop your PhD. thesis topic based upon your research interests. For each area, you will find some examples of PhD theses recently defended.

Corporate finance, asset pricing and banking

Students are trained to apply econometric methods but also to develop theoretical models.

Thesis examples:

• “Anti-Corruption Laws and Firms Behavior: Lessons from the FCPA Enforcement Activity” (Olivier Greusard, under the supervision of Prof. P. Bunkanwanicha, July 19)
• “Non-Regulatory Incentives and Bank Behavior: the Stock-market, Taxes and Social Capital” (José Martin Flores, under the supervision of Prof. C. Moussu, June 19)

Entrepreneurship

Uncertainty, behaviour (effectuation), cognition, sustainable entrepreneurship and legitimation of creative projects.

Students are trained in quantitative and/or qualitative techniques and tackle issues related to contemporary and emerging entrepreneurial theories.

• “Comment concevoir la contradiction ambidextre qui traverse le processus intrapreneurial ? Une enquête au sein du Groupe La Poste” (Maxime Massey, under the supervision of Prof. Sylvain Bureau, June 22)

Social studies of accounting

Students are trained in qualitative and/or quantitative techniques and they unpack the control and performance management issues facing organisations.

• “Gender and Accounting in the Saint-Gobain Group: Three essays on accounting as an instrument of domination and resistance to gendered norms” (Nathalie Clavijo, under the supervision of Prof. C. Dambrin, June 20)
• “Of Metrics, Women and Men: The case of hospital doctors facing performance measurement” (Warda Ben Daali, under the supervision of Profs. O. Saulpic & P. Zarlowski, June 19)

Management & Organisation

Strategy, organisation, human resource, and organisational change.

Students are trained in quantitative and/or qualitative techniques and tackle issues from competitive analysis to the study of individual behaviours.

• “Cross-national Transfer and implementation of Human Resource Management Practices in multinational companies: A multilevel Analysis” (Alissa Hankache, under the supervision of Prof. M. Muratbekova Touron, Oct. 20)
• “Organizing by secrecy: an epistemic approach of secret organizations” (Louis Vuarin, under the supervision of Prof. H. Laroche, Nov. 20)
• “The distinctiveness of entrepreneurs’ experience role in investment screening decisions:  What does really matter? A venture capitalist – entrepreneur’ dyad inquiry.” (Anna Souakri, under the supervision of Prof. R. Coeurderoy, Dec. 20)
• “Corporate Accelerators: Novel Organizations for Entrepreneurial Support – Toward a Process Theory”  (Moyra Marval, under the supervision of Profs. J. Fendt & R. Mauer, Oct. 19)

Consumer behaviour, branding, planning and promotion, channel management, and digital marketing

Students are trained in quantitative and/or qualitative techniques to tackle issues pertaining to consumer, corporate and organisational phenomena.

• “Luxury Consumption Practices in the Digital Age: Prosumers and Lurkers on Visual Social Media” (Marina Leban, under the supervision of Prof. B. Voyer, June 20)
• “Effect of consumption-context and product attributes on social value perception of luxury clothes for Indian female consumers” (Raghav Manocha, under the supervision of Prof. R. Pandraud, June 20)

It is always more fruitful that your research issue fits with the research interests of the faculty.

We invite you to visit the webpages of our faculty .

A HDR professor ( Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches ) will be necessary to supervise a PhD thesis ( Download the list ). However, we favour collaborative supervision mechanisms, in particular across campuses. We encourage you to carefully explore our full faculty profiles to have a global perspective of the many research opportunities the ESCP environment can provide.

Paris Doctoral Programme P h D Community

Paris doctoral programme admissions.

You can apply with your own project or respond to the projects presented here.

Requirements

Applicants to the ESCP PhD Programme must hold a Master degree or equivalent and must have a solid knowledge of English.

Post 1/4 Project on Neurodiversity in the Workplace

We invite applications for a PhD position in Management starting in September 2024. Campuses: Paris/Berlin/London Closing date: 28 th April 2024

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Post 2/4 Project on International Economics and Sustainability

We invite applications for a PhD position in Management starting in September 2024. Campuses: Paris/Madrid Closing date: 28 th April 2024

Post 3/4 Project on Building Inclusive Organisations

Post 4/4 project on decision-making under uncertainty and marketing.

We invite applications for a PhD position in Entrepreneurship and Marketing starting in September 2024. Campus: Paris Closing date: 28 th May 2024

The admission process is composed of 3 steps

The official online application process: completion of the application form by candidates before the deadline specified in the Admission Calendar and provision of the required documents. Candidates selected by the admissions jury after a first screening will have half an hour to present their background and motivation to the interview panel made up of programme directors and faculty members. Alternatively, a video interview can be offered to candidates.

After the interview the selected candidates receive the admission decision of the final selection Committee. Admitted candidates must confirm their acceptance by the deadline indicated in the offer letter.

Selection Process

List of required documents.

The official online application process: completion of the application form by candidates, before the deadline specified in the Admission Calendar, and provision of the required documents:

• Motivation letter
• Up to date resume
• Research Statement (1500-2000 words)
• 3 recommendation letters (a minimum of 2 academics and 1 professional if relevant). You may download the template here
• copies of diplomas and degrees,
• transcripts of most recent degrees,
• IELTS or TOEFL results as a proof of English language proficiency (required score: IELTS 7, TOEFL 100).  Both TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS are serving as a proof of a good working knowledge in English. Non-native English speakers applying to the programme are required to take the test unless they have a university degree from an institution located in an English-speaking country. Test score should not be older than 4 years to be acceptable.
• any research material that might be useful (dissertation, paper...) in .pdf format,
• copy of your ID or passport,
• 1 digital photo,
• application fees (20€) and payment agreement

Your research statement

The research statement (around 4-5 pages long) should give you the opportunity to present a research topic you would like to study. This research topic does not necessarily commit you once for all and leaves room forpossible re-orientations. It must however, give you the opportunity to make a first academic contribution - ie to present a topic with a research question, elements of theory to address your research question, and a first idea of your research design. Your research statement should specify the following points:

• what your research issue is;
• why this research issue makes sense (theoretical perspective);
• why this research issue is relevant (empirical perspective);
• what your research design could be.

This research statement really matters to optimise the match between your objectives and the requirements of a PhD thesis. Of course, we are aware that you are at the beginning of the process. That is why during your first year you are free to consolidate, modify and sometimes redraft your research project.

Your motivation letter

Your motivation letter will help the jury to understand better what your expectations are, and how you see your evolution in the programme and beyond. Entering a post master programme for four years is a huge decision. We need to be mutually convinced that it is really the right choice for you. Do not forget to justify your choice of specialisation or indicate whether you are still open to different options.

Paris Doctoral Programme Fees and financials

Tuition fees.

• Year 1: €15,000
• Year 2: €12,500
• Year 3: €12,500
• Year 4: €12,500

However, a legal token registration fee of ± €400 per year for the Doctoral School applies (including CVEC).

ESCP scholarship

ESCP finances a significant proportion of admitted PhD students with a scholarship guaranteed for 4 years. From the 2 nd year, this scholarship is combined with a doctoral contract including teaching, tutoring and research assistance for a total of €23,000.

Each candidate can apply for this cost-of-living scholarship, but it cannot be combined with any other external income. These scholarships are granted on the basis of the excellence of the application.

Students who have received a scholarship are exempt from tuition fees, but not from registration fees.

External Fundings

CIFRE (Conventions Industrielles de Formation par la Recherche) These agreements bring together three partners: a company, a PhD student and a University around a research project, which will lead to a doctoral thesis. The company benefits from an ANRT (Association Nationale Recherche Technologies) subsidy for hiring a PhD student for three years.

Research Projects: Another possibility is the financing of the PhD scholarship by a research project developed in collaboration with one or several companies. The research project can be a stand-alone initiative or supported by one of our chairs at ESCP.

Financial aid from the French Government: In addition to the financial aid for which they are eligible in their country of origin, non-French students can seek grants from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Requests should be sent to the Cultural Department of the French Embassy in the student’s country of origin. PhD students can also apply for European exchange programme grants (Socrates, Erasmus, Phare). This aid cannot be combined with the ESCP scholarship.

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Master of Science in Marketing (Doctoral Programme)

To be prepared for careers in academia and research-oriented firms and organisations in the various fields of the marketing discipline by focusing on a solid understanding of up-to-date scientific methods and insights into consumer psychology, customer empowerment and ethics, innovation, digital technologies and connectedness

Marketing, vente

Full time programme

High School Diploma (or equivalent) +4

High School Diploma (or equivalent) +5

September 2024 - June 2025

Are you enthusiastic about research? Genuinely intellectually curious? Do you like reading and debating? Do you want to be able to answer new questions and love to travel and meet new people? Are you particularly fond of Marketing?

If so, the MSc in Marketing is just for you. The MSc is the first year of the TSM Doctoral Programme which is an EFMD-accredited rigorous international training. It combines the best of practice, theory, qualitative & quantitative tools and reality-based education. You will make presentations, organise seminars, and contribute to management and academic decisions. It also offers high quality teaching and a truly multicultural work environment with students coming from all over the world. Our MSc offers the excellence training needed for international and French university graduates interested in pursuing a career in research. We deliberately keep the MSc small to allow you to work closely with your supervisor, interact with other faculty members who will be happy to act as sounding boards, and gain teaching experience. Students who wish to continue towards their PhD beyond the MSc year, can apply for one of approximately 10 annual University of Toulouse Capitole (UTC) doctoral contracts that finance three years of PhD work (MPhil 1-2-3).

The doctoral contracts are awarded based on academic merit and research project suitability!

Partner Schools

This programme is carried out in partnership with TBS Education  and IEP .

Benefits of the programme

• Close supervision by internationally recognized high-level research professors who publish in the best journals
• Full immersion in the lab research activities
• Exchanges with the world’s best universities
• Rigorous selection process

Programme Objectives

• Identify and validate original research questions grounded in theoretical foundations
• Develop and apply appropriate, innovative and persuasive methods for research projects
• Conduct critical and reflexive analysis of research findings, impact and outcomes
• Provide relevant recommendations about practical problems encountered by organisations
• Actively work in an inclusive, respectful and constructive way with supervisors, researchers and peers both within the institution and the wider international research community
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral modes with a range of audiences formally and informally through a variety of different techniques and media
• Understand and apply the codes of conduct and guidelines for scientific rigor, integrity and ethics
• Teach and/or support student learning at undergraduate and graduate levels

Admission rate

A cotutelle, or double degree for the PhD with a foreign university, must be initiated by a TSM Doctoral Programme faculty member (we do not accept requests coming directly from foreign doctoral students). The future supervisors must have pre-existing research ties, such as being co-authors on a paper or collaborating on a research project. Please discuss this project with your supervisor. 

No. You should apply first for admission to the Doctoral Programme. Each application will be carefully studied by the professors in the field of specialization. Final decisions are made by the Doctoral Programme Board, so though you could identify potential supervisors doing research in your field of interest, it is not necessary to contact them to agree on supervision prior to application. Identifying the best supervisor is an essential and important milestone for your future PhD thesis: you will do it, with the Doctoral Programme support, during the first 6 months of the MSc degree.

A Bachelor’s degree (in the US), the completion of the first year of a Master (in Europe) or an equivalent diploma, representing a four-year course of study (equivalent 240 ECTS) in an accredited college or university, is required for admission to the doctoral programme (Year 1, Master of Science). A completed Master’s degree is not required, although many applicants have a Master’s degree in such fields as management, finance, economics, engineering, psychology, statistics or other related fields. Superior academic performance is expected.

No, students must sequentially complete the courses in the Master of Science and the MPhil. The programmes are concurrently scheduled, which makes it impossible to complete both programmes during the same academic year.

Generally, all interested applicants apply to follow the overall course of the programme (i.e. first year of MSc coursework followed by the internal application to enter into the MPhil course of study and research). Candidates interested in obtaining a PhD through professional experience are encouraged to research the VAE process and then contact [email protected]

The approximate monthly cost of living in Toulouse is around €730 per month. This includes accommodation, electricity, gas, health, insurance, phone, Internet, food and leisure.

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The HEC Paris Marketing Department proudly innovates in both research and pedagogical program development. The department includes more than 20 professors, and is home to a vibrant and successful Ph.D. program that currently numbers nearly 10 doctoral students.

The Marketing faculty’s theoretical, substantive and methodological interests are diverse, spanning areas such as pricing, sales force management, consumer behavior, judgment and decision-making, neuromarketing, luxury marketing, social media and digital marketing, choice models and social networks. The faculty have published more than 60 articles in the past five years in both applied disciplines such as marketing and consumer behavior and basic disciplines such as economics, psychology, communication and statistics.

The Marketing Department offers academic programs and courses at four levels: Pre-experience Program (MSc and Grande Ecole Master in Marketing), MBA Program, Executive Education Program and Doctoral Program. Many of our programs and courses are developed in close cooperation with companies to ensure a balance between theory and practice.

Apr 12, 2024

The Society for Consumer Psychology Recognizes the Excellence of L.J. Shrum’s Work

Professor L.J. Shrum, a distinguished figure in Marketing, has been honored with the Fellow Award 2024 by the Society of Consumer Psychology (SCP), alongside Margaret Campbell from the University of California, Riverside. The Fellow Award is the highest honor SCP awards.

Oct 31, 2023

Knowledge is not enough to handle misinformation

“(Mis)information, truth and knowledge”, was the theme of the academic dialogue between Cyrille Vigneron, President and CEO of Cartier, and the two scientific directors of the ‘Turning Points’ Chair, HEC Paris Professor Anne Laure Sellier and ESCP Professor Benjamin Voyer...

Oct 20, 2023

HEC Accelerates its Recruitment Drive for Top Research Professors

HEC Paris continues its campaign to recruit world-class research professors with the arrival of 14 new academics to its faculty ranks. This maintains its long-term objective of becoming one of the world's research hubs. The academics join the Finance, Economics & Decision...

Aug 26, 2023

PhD Dissertation Defense, Jing Niu, Marketing

Congratulations to Dr Jing Niu, Marketing, who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation at HEC Paris on August 30, 2023.

Jul 21, 2023

HEC Researchers Unite in Inter-generational Conference that Spans the World

The eighth edition of S&O Research Day saw 25 high-pedigree presentations by scholars devoted to advancing interdisciplinary explorations in fields as diverse as disability inclusion in Brazil, the perception of greenwashing in multinationals and gender “pinkwashing” in...

Apr 11, 2023

HEC Foundation Rewards Outstanding Research in 2022

The 46th edition of the HEC Foundation Awards once again highlighted the cutting-edge excellence of the school’s research at all levels. 11 prizes in nine categories were awarded to academics and students who, in the course of the last year, have written works that are...

Mar 28, 2023

2022 HEC Foundation - Best Doctoral Dissertation Award goes to Claire Linares

Congratulations to Dr Claire Linares who received on Monday, March 27, 2023, the prestigious HEC Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Award 2022 for her research on consumer psychology and face perception.

Mar 06, 2023

AMA 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to HEC Marketing Professor

Dominique Rouziès, Ph.D., Professor of Marketing at HEC Paris, has won the 2023 American Marketing Association (AMA) Sales Special Interest Group (SIG) Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in the sales and sales management area.

Feb 13, 2023

Tina M. Lowrey Elected President of the Association for Consumer Research

Tina M. Lowrey, Ph.D., Professor of Marketing at HEC Paris, has been elected and is currently serving as the President of the Association for Consumer Research (ACR). ACR is the premier academic association worldwide for the study of consumer behavior, and during her...

Dec 13, 2022

2022: A "Grand Cru" for Research Impact

HEC Paris is ranked the top business school in Europe by the Financial Times, and research impact is part of the ranking’s factors. Indeed, HEC Paris is one of the world’s top research schools in economics and management, and our faculty aim to have an impact on pedagogy...

Oct 11, 2022

Major Influx into HEC’s Researcher-professor Community in 2022

HEC Paris welcomed 11 new research professors to its faculty ranks for this new academic year, one of the richest pickings in years. The top-class scholars join seven of the school’s nine departments, swelling HEC’s total of professor-researchers to 120.

Sep 19, 2022

PhD Freshmen at HEC Paris Tackle Important Societal Issues

10 new doctoral students joined the ranks of HEC researchers in September 2022, bringing the total number of PhD candidates to 55. HEC PhD Program Director Johan Hombert kickstarted the opening day of the first year’s HEC experience, which included warm words of greeting...

Jun 02, 2022

PhD Dissertation Defense, Claire Linares, Marketing

Congratulations to Dr Claire Linares, Marketing specialization, who successfully defended her Doctoral Dissertation at HEC Paris, on June 3, 2022. Dr Linares has accepted a position at the University of Navarra, IESE Business School, starting September, 2022.

May 17, 2022

Yangjie Gu Named One of the 40 Best Under-40 MBA Professors in the World

L’Oréal International Research Chair Yangjie Gu has been nominated by Poets&Quants as one the 2022 top MBA professors thanks to the “dynamic” and “energizing” learning environments she brings to the classroom. P&Q relies on student testimonies to publish their annual list...

Apr 01, 2022

Daniel Halbheer Awarded for his Work on Carbon Footprinting and Pricing

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Radboud University, NL

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Tanya Chartrand

Marketing Research Seminar - On Campus Room T004

Tanya Chartrand The Roy Bostock Marketing Professor - Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience - Duke University (USA)

Title : “Money can buy me love:  Gifts as an acute form of social support”.

Abstract : If you are having a hard day, what can someone else do to help you feel better? Maybe they could verbally comfort you or maybe they could give you a small gift. In eight studies, including an in-person dyadic-interaction study, we find that receiving a small material gift, such as a candy bar or flowers, improves receivers’ affect more than a supportive conversation with a close other does. We investigate the mechanism for this effect and find that support receivers perceive a gift to be a larger sacrifice than a conversation. This occurs because gifts seem more receiver-focused (i.e., actions done solely to benefit the receiver) than do conversations. This difference in perceived sacrifice makes gifts (vs. conversations) more effective at promoting emotional recovery.

​​​​​​​Kinshuk Jerath - On campus - Room T020

Marketing Research Seminar

Speaker:  Kinshuk Jerath  Arthur F Burns Professor of Free and Competitive Enterprise  Professor of Business in the Marketing Division  Chair of the Marketing Division  Columbia Business School 

www.columbia.edu/~kj2323  

TITLE: 

“Retail Media” and Its Impact on the Retail Ecosystem 

ABSTRACT: 

“Retail media” refers to ads served to consumers on retailers’ websites. From being essentially non-existent a decade ago, this market is projected to grow to $100 billion by 2026 in the US, which would be more than 20% of  all  US ad spend. Retail media has important implications for advertisers (who are typically third-party sellers or brands), retailers and consumers. In this talk, I will focus on the attached paper, in which we use a game theory model to investigate a retailer’s offering of retail media and manufacturers’ responses as manifested in their advertising and distribution strategies. The manufacturers who sell through the retailer use the retailer’s first-party customer data and their own knowledge of which type of customers their products best match with to bid in auctions run by the retailer to place ads (called “endemic ads”). These ads increase the efficiency of matching customers and products, and the retailer relies on advertising as a significant source of profit in comparison to revenue share. However, bidding competition among manufacturers in ad auctions erodes their profits on top of sharing revenue with the retailer, and offering retail media could drive manufacturers away from selling through the retailer to other options such as direct selling. Consequently, a mid-sized retailer may forego retail media even if it is costless to implement. We also study why, and under which conditions, a retailer may allow manufacturers who do not sell on its platform to still place ads on the retailer’s platform (called “non-endemic ads”). I will also briefly discuss two other related papers that study implications of retail media: one that primarily focuses on implications for retailers’ revenue models, and one that focuses on how consumer response to retail media ads. 

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The three research tracks of the Masters in Finance, Marketing and Human Resources Management allow access to doctoral studies in Management Sciences for students wishing to pursue academic research.

The objective is to train future teachers and researchers or collaborators with the ability to reflect on scientific knowledge and methods. The skills developed in the research courses can lead students to an academic career in university research, but also open up access to positions as researchers, experts, and high-level executives in business, banking, and administration.

The natural continuation after one of these three "Research" courses is the preparation of a doctoral thesis in Management Sciences within the Doctoral School of Legal, Political, Economic and Management Sciences of the University of Lorraine.

Find out more about research on the University of Lorraine website : https://welcome.univ-lorraine.fr/en/do-research-in-ul/

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NEOMA Business School’s PhD programme provides you with personally-tailored training, courses, and instruction to obtain the knowledge and skills you need on an international, academic career in the fields of business administration and management.

Why join this programme ?

Neoma’s phd programme is especially suitable for you if you share the objectives to :.

• learn, in depth, about scientific research and about becoming a researcher yourself;
• consider an academic career (i.e. becoming an assistant professor and ultimately, a professor) in a business school or university)* ;
• be able to publish and proliferate your research ideas and results to the international scientific community (i.e., international scientific journals), as well as the general public;
• start building a network – and become a member of community – with other scholars and researchers internationally as well as in France

If you share the aforementioned four objectives with us, here is what NEOMA’s PhD programme offers you:

Intensive coaching and courses to train your research skills

• Top academic supervisors to personally train you on how to conduct and publish your research. See a list of selected supervisors
• A focused set of joint programme courses (providing basic researcher skills), complemented with individually-tailored independent learning modules at NEOMA as well as partner/network institutions (providing specialized skills needed in your own research)
• Affiliation to and collaboration with other researchers in one of NEOMA’s Areas of Excellence.

Chances to obtain job interviews – upon graduation – in high-quality business schools, in France and abroad

• Recent PhD graduates from NEOMA have obtained jobs at, among others: University of Minnesota (Minnesota, USA), National Economics University (Vietnam), University of Balamand (Lebanon), Skema Business School (France), Grenoble Ecole de Management (France), IESEG School of Management (France), EM Normandie (France), Fordham University (USA), Institut Mine-Télécom Business School (France), Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia), Duke University (UK), Coventry University (UK), NOVA IMS (Portugal), Lisbon School of Economics and Management (Portugal).

Prospects to publish your research in top-quality international journals 

• In recent years, PhD graduates of NEOMA and/or NEOMA’s current faculty have published their research in e.g., the following top academic journals: Academy of Management Journal, European Journal of Operational Research, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Marketing, Information Systems Research, The Accounting Review (see “ Highlights ”)

Ability to network within the international scientific community

• 66% of NEOMA’s faculty and supervisors are international (i.e. not French nationals) and have an extensive international network of researchers.
• More than 90% of NEOMA’s PhD students are international (i.e. not French nationals).

*You may also apply to NEOMA’s PhD programme if you are primarily interested in a career in the corporate sector, provided you are committed to studying full-time and have funding for your studies.

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Layout of the programme

Year 1 – learning the ropes: fundamental courses & familiarisation with your research topic, fundamental coursework.

The first year includes up to 6 intensive courses, providing you basic skills and knowledge that you need for a researcher career. The courses cover such fundamental theories and research methods that are relevant for you regardless of your own discipline/specialisation and regardless of your own research topic. 

Examples of these courses include: Basics of Business Research Methods (quantitative  and qualitative methods), Economics and Business Studies, Social Psychology.

The six courses are organized during six intensive seminars, each lasting from a couple of days to a week (October, December, January, February, April, May), at one of our campuses : Reims, Rouen and Paris.

Familiarisation with your own research topic

During the first year, you will also start to work with the faculty members who are assigned as your personal supervisors. This way you will start to familiarise yourself with the topic of your research project, which you will be writing your doctoral thesis on.  The precise topic(s) will be decided in collaboration with your supervisors, who represent one of NEOMA’s Areas of Excellence. Towards the end of the first year, you will start preparing (in collaboration with your supervisors) a research plan for this thesis research of yours.

Research assistance tasks

During the first year of studies, you will be conducting a limited number of research assistance tasks for that Area of Excellence of NEOMA’s which your own thesis research project and topic relates to. These research assistance tasks may not, however, directly relate to your own thesis research. At any rate, the research assistance tasks will provide you with additional training in various researcher skills, such as conducting systematic literature reviews, administering surveys or experiments, cleaning and reorganising data, and analysing and visualising data.

Year 2 – Selected individual courses and start of empirical research

Selected individual courses and learning modules.

Whereas the coursework in Year 1 takes place at NEOMA, during Year 2, you may conduct a limited number (3-4) of courses or learning modules (a) either as independent learning courses, or (b) as organized by external parties (e.g., other French or international business schools or universities; doctoral education networks like EIASM.net). These studies are meant to provide you with a tailored set of specialised skills and knowledge that your own doctoral thesis research project especially calls for (e.g., special methodological skills).

Submitting/defending your own research plan

Before the beginning of the second half of Year 2, you will be required to complete, in collaboration with your supervisors, the preparation of a research plan for your own doctoral thesis research. During the first half of Year 2, you will submit it for internal review at NEOMA, and defend it in a research seminar of your own Department. The research plan shall include a general literature review about your topic, study designs and plans for the empirical studies to be conducted, and plan for the structure of the doctoral thesis (including planned outline of the contents of three articles for article-based theses).

Starting with your empirical research

In line with the aforementioned research plan, you will start gathering or compiling the first data for your thesis research. This will be done in close collaboration with your supervisors. (In the rare case that your research plan did not include empirical studies, you will be starting your non-empirical research here.) Before the beginning of Year 3, you will be required to submit your first research article to an international academic conference or peer-reviewed journal. This article can be a conceptual study or an empirical research paper that is based on your first data set.

Like during the first year, you will be conducting a limited number of research assistance tasks for an Area of Excellence of NEOMA’s during the second year as well.

Year 3  and Year 4 – Research for and writing of the doctoral thesis

Researching and writing.

The bulk of the empirical research work as well as the majority of writing work for your doctoral thesis will take place during Year 3 and Year 4. Both the conduct of research (gathering/compiling data, analysing data, modelling) and the writing work will be done with intensive support from your supervisors. At the end of Year 3, you are expected to submit another research article to an international academic conference or peer-reviewed journal.

Defending the thesis

Ultimately, when you have three research articles accepted for presentation at international academic conferences or in the review process of high-quality peer-reviewed journals, you may submit your thesis to a jury/committee at NEOMA. (If your thesis is not article-based, but instead takes the monograph/treatise format, your supervisors will determine when the thesis can be submitted to the jury). Some months later, you will defend your thesis in front of the jury/committee consisting of two external experts of your research topic (from other institutions than NEOMA) as well as two internal experts (other faculty members of NEOMA than your supervisors).

Teaching and teaching assistance tasks

During Year 3 and Year 4, most PhD candidates will be teaching a course directed at NEOMA’s MSc or BSc students, on a topic related to their expertise and research. Alternatively, you may be supporting and assisting NEOMA’s faculty members on their courses. Getting teaching experience will be highly useful for you when applying for a job after graduation.

Like during the first and second year, you may be conducting as well a limited number of research assistance tasks for an Area of Excellence during the third and fourth year.

Scholarly visit abroad

Typically during the third year of studies, you will be making a few months’ scholarly visit to a business school abroad, as recommended by your supervisor. Financial support will be available for travel costs.

Evaluation procedures

The programme is sanctioned by several levels of validation:

• continuous assessment: evaluation of each module of the programme in the form of examinations or individual files,
• the submission of a literature review, or Paper I , and of a thesis proposal at the beginning of the second year and their presentation during a seminar organized by one of the Area of Excellence,
• the submission of a doctoral research project, or Paper II , at the beginning of the third year, and the presentation in front of a committee made up of 2 internal examiners,
• the submission of a doctoral thesis at the end of the fourth year and subsequent defense: submission of a written manuscript and oral defense before a jury made up of two internal reviewers and two external reviewers.

At the end of the training and after validation of these different levels of validation, the PhD diploma is awarded to the participants.

Highlights of the programme

All phd students get affiliated with one area of excellence of neoma’s.

‘Areas of Excellence’ are the central pillar of NEOMA’s research strategy, and all admitted PhD students, from 2021 onwards, are affiliated with one of four Areas of Excellence.

The Areas of Excellence create a unique research environment wherein NEOMA’s faculty members as well as PhD students from various disciplines and departments focus on studying certain academically and practically topical research themes and phenomena.

Many of NEOMA’s faculty members (who also supervise PhD students) have a track record of publishing in top academic journals

The list below mentions selected top-tier scientific journals, in which NEOMA’s professors (who also act as supervisors to doctoral students) have published their research in recent years. Please see here for a full list of professors by department.

Please note, though, that even if one of the mentioned professors may become your supervisor as well, your supervisors will be assigned primarily based on the research theme of the open PhD position you are applying to. See the page “Admissions” for the positions).

• The Accounting Review (e.g., prof. B. Zhang )
• Contemporary Accounting Research (e.g., prof. JH. Hyun)
• American Economic Journal: Applied Economics (e.g., prof. E. Arisoy )
• American Economic Review (e.g., prof G. Cette )
• International Review of Law and Economics (e.g., prof. S. Attaoui , W. Cao , P. Six )
• Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control (e.g., prof. S. Attaoui , W. Cao )

Strategy & Entrepreneurship

• Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice (e.g., prof. O. Giacomin )
• Research Policy (e.g., prof. S. Lhuillery , prof. J. Jacqmin )
• Journal of World Business (e.g., prof. A. Colovic , prof HS. Du , prof B. Misganaw ).
• Industrial and Corporate Change (e.g., prof. A. Colovic )
• Journal of Financial Economics (e.g., prof. E. Arisoy )
• Journal of Banking and Finance (e.g., prof. J.H. Ahn , prof. S. Lleo )
• Management Science , (e.g., prof. S. Ain Tommar, A. Aloosh )

Management, Organisational behaviour, organisation theory

• Administrative Science Quaterly  (e.g., prof.  N. Bourmault )
• Human Relations (e.g., prof. A. Rouquet , prof. J.B. Suquet )
• Human Resource Management ( e.g., prof V. Pereira, prof. S. da Motta Veiga )
• Journal of Applied Psychology (e.g., prof. D. Choi, prof. S. da Motta Veiga )
• Journal of Management ( e.g., prof.  F.Fonti )
• Journal of Management Studies (e.g., prof. HS. Du , prof. N. Bourmault )
• Leadership Quarterly ( e.g., prof. B. Schyns , prof D. Subramanian , prof S. Lonati )
• Organisation Studies (e.g., prof. P. Le )
• Organization Science (e.g., prof. N. Bourmault,  prof. S. da Motta Veiga)
• Organization ( e.g., prof S. Dubois , E. Mandalaki , prof. M. Lenglet )

Information systems, Operations Research and Supply Chain Management

• Information Systems Research (e.g., prof. R. Wong )
• Journal of Management Information Systems (e.g., prof. R. Wong )
• Decision Support Systems (e.g., prof. A. Popovic , prof. G. Gupta , prof A. Song )
• Journal of Strategic Information Systems (e.g., prof. A. Popovic )
• European Journal of Operational Research (e.g., prof. F. Ben-Abdelaziz , prof. I. Biswas , prof. A. Ishizaka , prof. A. Llamas Vilches , prof. M. Menezes , prof. P. Six , prof. M. Bagherzadeh Niri )
• International Journal of Production Economics (e.g., prof. A. Ishizaka , prof. M. Menezes , prof. L. Trinchera, prof. H. Jalali , prof. S. Gupta , prof. G. Sbrana, prof. C. Chiappetta Jabbour )
• Information and Management (e.g., prof. A. Popovic )
• Journal of Consumer Research (e.g., prof. P. Gomez , prof. D. Vasiljevic )
• Journal of Marketing (e.g., prof. S. Borraz , prof. A. Song , prof. J. Xu , prof. Y. Kim )

Ethics and Sustainable Development Goals

•  Journal of Business Ethics (e.g., prof. A. Souchaud , prof. P. Antonetti , prof. H. Gonzáles-Gómez , prof. A. Mirowska , prof. N. Spielmann , prof. A. Song , prof. E. Mandalaki , prof. V. Pereira )
• Health Economics (e.g., prof. S. Lhuillery )
• Ecological Economics (e.g., prof. N. Befort )
• Energy Journal (e.g., prof M. Russo )

Examples of universities and business schools wherein r ecent PhD graduates from NEOMA have obtained jobs are the following:

Internationally:

• University of Minnesota (Minnesota, USA)
• National Economics University (Vietnam)
• University of Balamand (Lebanon)
• Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai (Thailand)
• Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia)
• Duke University (UK)
• Coventry University (UK)
• Fordham University (USA)
• NOVA IMS (Portugal)
• Lisbon School of Economics and Management (Portugal)
• Skema Business School
• Grenoble Ecole de Management
• IESEG School of Management
• EM Normandie
• Institut Mine-Télécom Business School (France)

Mae Fah Luang University; Thailand, PhD at NEOMA, 2021

“NEOMA helped me build a solid foundation for a successful academic career. The PhD program was well structured and top-notch. The supportive and collaborative environment at NEOMA made it a great place to establish strong connexions for future research and academic collaboration.”

University of Minnesota Duluth; PhD at NEOMA, 2016

“NEOMA’s PhD programme enabled me to get a job offer as an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Minnesota Duluth”

National Economics University, Hanoi, Vietnam; PhD at NEOMA, 2020

“Thanks to the PhD program at NEOMA Business School, I have been able to achieve my position as an assistant professor in marketing at National Economics University – the leading university in management, business administration and economics in Vietnam ”

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Do you want to join the PhD programme?

Admission for 2024 are closed.

Information for 2025 admission will be available on our pages around December 2024.

We recommend you keep an eye on our website towards the end of the year. Thank you.

Admission types

• Admissions to funded positions of NEOMA’s Areas of Excellence :

Most of NEOMA’s new PhD students are recruited directly to one of  the four Areas of Excellence . The goal is to have each new PhD student affiliated with one of the Areas, in order to closely integrate to and cooperate with research projects and faculty members working on those particular themes.

These positions, within our Areas of Excellence, are fully funded for the duration of the programme (up to 4 years). PhD students selected for these positions will receive a monthly salary, health care benefits, and support for research/study-related costs (e.g., conference travel). Further, due to your affiliation with one of the Areas of Excellence, you will benefit from supervision by and collaboration with top scholars in the Area, from the resources that the Area makes available to its members, and from joining a thriving community of researchers who are passionate about these topics.

Please see here the announcement and research themes for PhD student positions related to NEOMA four Areas of Excellence .

• Admissions to independently funded positions :

In rare cases, applicants may also be admitted to the PhD programme independently of the aforementioned salaried positions within the Areas of Excellence. If you want to apply for such an independent position, you must still provide evidence that (a) you will be a full-time student (i.e., that you will not be working elsewhere for more than 30% of your time) and that (b) you will have secured funding for the full duration of your studies (e.g., a grant from a company, foundation, government, etc). You also still need to select one of the research themes listed in the announcement for the positions within the Areas of Excellence , while also notifying on the application form, that you are applying for an independently-funded position. Please also note that in an independently-funded position, you will also be responsible for paying tuition fees, without waivers.

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For all types of admission, the following criteria apply.

Eligibility criteria:

• Advanced degree – e.g., Master’s degree, MSc or MBA – in business administration, management, economics, or any other relevant field for your selected research topic.* Evidence of a degree that will be completed by the start of the program (September) will also be accepted. Admission with an undergraduate degree can be considered for exceptional candidates.
• Proof of English proficiency (i.e., previous studies and degree in English language, or test certificates with a minimum score (TOEFL : 83, IELTS : 6.0 in each band, PTE : 62 or Cambridge : 175)
• Evidence of strong motivation to enrol in our PhD program and interest in a career in academia. The application form includes questions aimed at demonstrating passion for research, interest, and knowledge about the research topic you applied for, intention to study full-time for four years, and strong motivation to pursue an academic career
• Sample of academic writing (a Master’s thesis, research report, working paper, or a published article)

Ranking criteria:

• A GMAT/GRE test score (Note. You can apply even without a GMAT/GRE test score, but it is recommended to take the test. If you do not have access to the test for one reason or another, please provide evidence of high GPAs of your previous degrees)
• Short research proposal related to your selected research theme (under the Areas of Excellence)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Results of a potential interview (Short-listed candidates ranking highest with the eligibility and other ranking criteria will be invited to an interview)

* The ‘relevant other field’ can be any field relevant to the research theme of the position you are applying for. For instance, for marketing and consumer research-related themes,  Master’s degrees in psychology, sociology, social anthropology, communications, information systems, computer science, statistics, systems analysis, industrial engineering, or logistics may be relevant, while for finance-related themes, Master’s degrees in econometrics, statistics, mathematics, or behavioral economics may be relevant.

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Marketing programs may provide students with specific skills and knowledge associated with the identification of target audiences, the creation of pricing strategies, the development of services and products and the implementation of advertising methods to reach the appropriate consumers.

France is currently among the 20 best performing countries in terms of the economy due to their excellent results-oriented higher education learning. Most of the courses at universities are offered in the French language. France has 60 public and 100 private universities.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.

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The université de toulouse offers 15 doctoral programmes.

The 15 Doctoral Programmes represent a research potential of 5,300 scientists working in top ranking research centers and 4,300 PhD Candidates (among whom 40% are international students).

The École des Docteurs has a unique dedicated  International PhD Office , federated the 15 doctoral schools, providing information, advice and support for PhD candidates wishing to study abroad and international students wishing to enroll in a PhD programmes at the Université de Toulouse. "L'École des Docteurs" representing a total of 9,100 research personnel, including 5,100 academic staff and 4,300 PhD students, with 900 PhDs awarded per year. It covers all scientific domains and it is located in the Occitanie region.

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PSL PhD Tracks

Highly selective and entirely taught in English, PSL PhD tracks are 5-year fully funded programs intended for high-potential students hoping to become top level researchers, in France or abroad. Through its PhD Track Grants, PSL will support outstanding students for the entire duration of their graduate studies, from their Master’s to the completion of their PhD.

The PSL PhD tracks are structured along the lines of models in the world’s top universities, with a strong international focus and funding provided from Master’s to Doctorate. Students are immersed in the environment of excellence of the PSL graduate programs (top level facilities and academic teams, international partners, elective courses, etc.) | Download the brochure   |

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Research track from Master’s year 1   

Close supervision and customized curriculum   

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Funding for 5 years

PSL is renewing its call for applications for its PhD track programs of excellence. These are 5-year programs, fully funded and intended for high-potential students hoping to become top level researchers in the public or private sector, in France or abroad.  

The PSL PhD Track grant is €10,000 / year for one or two years at Master’s level then the equivalent of a doctoral contract based on French legislation (see details in the Funding tab).

• After the first 2 years of the program a Master’s degree is awarded. Students are supervised by an academic tutor; they build their own scientific project and acquire the tools needed to carry out an ambitious research project.
• The next 3 years are spent entirely on the research project and culminate in the PhD degree awarded by Université PSL.

PSL PhD tracks for September 2024 intake: (Click on each PhD track for more details)  

Find out more about PSL other PhD programs:

• Phd program in Cognitive science  
• Phd program in Finance

Who we look for? The admission criteria common to all PSL PhD Tracks are as follows: academic excellence, quality of the research project, command of English (level C1 recommended).  Previous experience in a research laboratory is highly recommended.

Admissions calendar

•    Application submissions: 17 october - 11 december 2023  (11:59 pm CET time) •    Interviews with eligible candidates: January - February 2024 (depending on the PhD track concerned) •    Admission results: February - March 2024 (depending on the PhD track concerned) Note: the admissions procedure for the PhD track (5-year course) and the admissions procedure for the Master’s degree (2 years) are 2 distinct processes. Applicants may apply in parallel for both programs (PhD track and Master’s) according to the admissions calendars. As the PhD tracks are highly selective, applicants are strongly advised to apply for both programs (PhD tracks and Master’s).

Application procedure Based on an application package (to be submitted online from 17 October 2023  on the PSL portal ) and interview.  Eligible candidates will be invited for an admissions interview (remote). These interviews will be held in English.

Application package  All documents must be submitted in English. Only complete applications submitted within the deadlines will be considered by the committee. Applicants should submit the following documents: 

• Academic CV 
• Transcripts and diplomas from each higher education institution / university attended (Bachelor and Master if applicable).  One unique pdf for all your documents. You can use pdf-merge website for example.
• Statement of purpose  (In English, strict 1 page limit) The purpose of this document is to explain who you are and what you expect from your postgraduate studies. Give details about your interest in the field and your career goals. You can use this document to clarify anything unusual in your CV or your transcripts. One page maximum.
• Research statement (In English, 1 to 2 pages) This project should clearly define your interests within your area of research and specialization. You should present a structured research project showing your commitment and describing what you plan for the future of your research if you join a PSL PhD track.
• Proof of English proficiency , level C1 (compulsory proof required if English is not your mother tongue) The language prerequisites specific to each PhD track are detailed on the applications portal. In general: - If your first language is English or if you have earned a higher education diploma (BA, MA) in an English-speaking university, you should include a statement to this effect. - If not, you should include the official results from a recent test of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS. If you have no recent official results, you can submit some older test results provisionally. This will not detract from the assessment of your application, but we reserve the right to ask for more recent official results later in the selection process.
• References: contact details (name, position title, email) of at least two academic referees.

More information regarding the statement of pupose and the research statement in the "FAQ" tab.

Eligibility requirements   In order to apply to a PSL PhD track, applicants must meet the entry requirements specific to the Master’s degree concerned, as described on the program website. In particular, irrespective of the PhD track concerned, applicants should hold at least a Bachelor’s degree or any other diploma equivalent to 180 ECTS credits (High school diploma + 3 years equivalent) (or be in the final year of preparing such a course in the year they apply).

For students already enrolled at PSL and who satisfy the criteria listed below: in addition to the general admission requirements, only students enrolled in Year 3 of a Bachelor’s degree or in a Master’s degree that is not part of the targeted Graduate Program are eligible. In other words, note the following 3 cases: o    Student in Bachelor’s Year 3 at PSL, whatever the degree course -> eligible to apply o    Student in PSL Master’s degree outside the Graduate Program concerned -> eligible to apply o    Student in PSL Master’s degree included in the Graduate Program concerned -> not eligible to apply

A PhD Track grant provides funding of €10,000 per year of enrollment in the Master’s degree, then the amount currently in force according to the decree of 29 August 2016 setting the amount of remuneration for a contractual PhD student on a 3-year doctoral contract. Funding for the Master’s degree is a gratuity granted directly to the student; the doctoral contract is an employment contract within the meaning of the regulations in force. Thus the PhD student receives a salary that entitles him or her to benefits and is subject to social contributions. The PhD student is considered as an employee for the duration of the contract.

In addition to the grant, students in 2024/25 will also have the following support services to help them settle into PSL and Paris:

• 3 months of online FLE courses (French as a foreign language) provided free of charge to non-French-speaking students
• Assistance in their search for accommodation in Paris by the PSL Housing Service  
• For international students, administrative support and assistance are available from the PSL Welcome Desk (residence permits, health insurance, opening a bank account, Buddy Program, language exchange, etc.)
• Access to PSL’s free healthcare services, including the remote consultation service

Tuition fees, as well as the cost of housing, transport, and living expenses in general are paid by the student. 

Admissions & prerequisites

• The Master’s degree is a two-year program 
• The PhD Track is a five-year, funded and research-oriented program, including a Master’s degree* and research internships, then a Doctorate. You will obtain a Master’s degree then a PhD degree. These 2 diplomas will be awarded by Université PSL.

* When you apply to the PhD Track, you will be asked to choose the Master’s course that you want to follow for the first 2 years of the course (see list of eligible Master’s degrees).  

Absolutely. Given the very high selectivity of the PhD Tracks, it is strongly recommended that you apply for the Master’s degree in parallel if you are interested in both programs. Look at the page of the Master’s degree that you are interested in for the application calendar and how to apply.  

The PhD Track is a 5-year course associated with a PSL graduate program . The graduate programs follow the model of the “graduate school” in international universities, and consist of an entity (School) that contains research laboratories, academic teams, training programs, etc. The PhD tracks are specific training courses within a graduate program.

The PSL PhD Tracks are intended for high-potential students hoping to become top-level researchers in the public or private sector. If you are passionate about research and you want an international career, you are ideal for the PhD track program.   

The admission criteria common to all the PSL PhD Tracks are as follows: academic excellence, research project, command of English (C1 level) .  

No personal proof is required for this purpose. The admission criteria are exclusively academic.  

Certainly, if you speak English fluently. All courses are taught in English.

Level C1 is strongly recommended. Supporting documents are not compulsory for all PhD tracks (see what documents are required in the application portal). Note that interviews with eligible candidates take place in English and allow the jury to assess your oral level.  

Certainly. However, note that many applicants already have a Master’s degree.

Yes, if you are preparing the last year of an undergraduate diploma in the year you apply for PhD Tracks. You should upload the most recent transcripts you have available to the applications portal. If you have graduated, you will then be asked to produce your diploma when you enroll.

Admission procedure 2024

•    Application submissions: 17 october - 11 december 2023 (11:59 pm CET time) •    Interviews with eligible candidates: January / February 2024 (depending on the PhD track concerned).  These interviews will be held in English. •    Admission results: February / Early March 2024

• Transcripts and diplomas from each higher education institution / university attended One unique pdf for all documents. You can merge them with pdf-merge for example.
• Proof of English proficiency , level C1 (proof not compulsory but recommended) The language prerequisites specific to each PhD track are detailed on the applications portal. In general: - If your first language is English or if you have earned a higher education diploma (BA/BS.c, MA) in an English-speaking university, you should include a statement to this effect. - If not, you should include the official results from a recent test of English, e.g. TOEFL or IELTS. If you have no recent official results, you can submit some older test results provisionally. This will not detract from the assessment of your application, but we reserve the right to ask for more recent official results later in the selection process.

The research statement must be written in English and not exceed 2 pages. A research statement is a short document that provides a brief history of your past research experience, the current state of your research, and the future work you intend to complete. Your research statement should situate your work within the larger context of your field and show how your works contribute, complicate, or counter other work being done. It should be written for an audience of other professionals in your field. Make sure that your statement is clearly tied together. Show a progression. What is the primary question that you have tried to address over the course of your academic career? Why is this question important to the field? How has each stage of your work related to that question?

The statement of purpose  must be written in English and not exceed 1 page. A statement of purpose (SOP), sometimes referred to as a personal statement, is a critical piece of a graduate program application. It tells admissions committees who you are, what your academic and professional interests are, and how you’ll add value to the GP you’re applying to. The statement of purpose reflects not only who you are as a candidate but your writing abilities and qualifications as well. A good personal statement should contain: your personal motivations for applying to the program, your accomplishments and success-stories, the challenges you’ve faced and overcome.

The PSL PhD Track grant is €10,000 / year for one or two years at Master’s level then the equivalent of a doctoral contract based on French legislation.

The combining of funding with other grants will be examined on a case by case basis by the jury of the Graduate Program concerned, which will determine whether the 2 funding methods are compatible.

Note in particular that students who have also been awarded an Eiffel scholarship may not combine the 2 grants during the 2 years of the Master’s degree. However, the Eiffel scholarship can replace the Master’s grant provided in the PSL PhD track for the first two years of the program (until the start of the doctoral studies). 

The PhD tracks are 5-year courses. As a rough guide, below are the provisional annual amounts for enrollment fees, based on the rates in force in 2023/24. Note that the grant awarded to students on the PSL PhD tracks does not include these annual enrollment fees.

In addition to these fees is the “Contribution to student and campus life” (CVEC) of around €100 / year. There are several exemptions available.  I nformation

International students

The PSL Welcome Desk & Euraxess Center assists international students and researchers across all PSL schools. Their team is available to help you prepare your arrival and manage non-academic administrative processes throughout your time with Université PSL. Please visit their web page for detailed information about entry requirements, residence permit, social security, health insurance, housing, and other daily life matters. The PSL Welcome Desk also offers social and cultural outings, including a Buddy Program and Tandem Partner Program .

Please feel free to schedule an appointment or email them with your questions! 

The PSL Welcome Desk will help you at every stage, to advise you, guide you and ensure that your arrival in Paris and at PSL goes smoothly:

• Before you arrive - For   the main administrative formalities (visa, CVEC, transport, etc.) and put you in touch with other PSL students via the Buddy Program “Partner@PSL”.
• When you arrive , come and see the Welcome Desk team during office hours to check out the next formalities that need to be completed: validation of your visa, registration with the French Social Security system, request for housing allowance from CAF, taking out home insurance, opening a bank account, etc.
• During the university year : don’t hesitate to contact the PSL Welcome Desk for help with medical reimbursements or with finding a bilingual doctor. The international tutors can also give you a hand with finding a student job and following up on the renewal of your residence permit with the Prefecture.

Non-French speaking students can indeed follow FLE courses as part of their training at PSL. You will get all the information you need at the start of the academic year, at your host school.

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