PhD Degree

 

The Schulich Advantage

Conduct cutting-edge research in business.

  • Prepare for a stimulating career in academic teaching and research – graduates have gone on to successful careers in universities, government, and industry in Canada and abroad.
  • Develop the theoretical and methodological knowledge necessary to conduct advanced research at the emerging frontiers of business.
  • Draw on the expertise of Schulich’s world-renowned scholars in your choice of six major areas of study: accounting, finance, marketing, operations management, organization studies or strategic management.
  • Benefit from a rigorous, individualized program of study, which offers opportunities in quantitative and qualitative research to acquire mastery in your field of study.
  • Take advantage of York University’s location in Toronto – Canada’s largest business centre – to identify relevant research topics, observe business processes, and conduct field research.
  • Participate in research seminars led by recognized scholars from around the world to deepen your knowledge of current research.

Benefit from hands-on experience in the classroom.

  • Gain experience in classroom management and course preparation, while honing your own personal teaching style.
  • Teach students at the undergraduate and graduate level in Schulich highly regarded Bachelors and Masters of Business Administration (BBA & MBA) and International Business Administration (iBBA & IMBA).
  • Work with accessible and supportive faculty as you develop your expertise in the classroom.
  • Enjoy the resources offered by the Centre for Teaching Excellence such as training and coaching for new faculty, ongoing workshops, access to a library of resources, teaching awards and more.

Leverage diverse perspectives.

  • Enjoy a vibrant and stimulating research environment as you study with other top students from around the world, many of whom have significant work experience.
  • Work closely with Schulich’s international faculty who are recognized as world leaders in research. All students work with one or more faculty members as research assistants.
  • Complement your program of study with cross-disciplinary research and coursework in other graduate departments at York such as Economics, Law, Mathematics, and Psychology.