| PhD Program in entrepreneurship and innovation accepting applications The Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary is looking for applicants with exceptional academic credentials, a strong understanding of business and management, and the drive to excel at scholarly research in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation. Our doctoral program offers an integrative approach combining a solid foundation in theory and empirical research with cutting-edge theoretical approaches as well as quantitative and qualitative methods that enable students to conduct high-value, innovative research. Why the Haskayne School of Business? Our PhD program is a full-time, research-intensive and highly flexible program that allows students to tailor courses to their needs and interests. We provide a collaborative, supportive and intellectually stimulating research environment for discovery and dissemination of scientific knowledge applicable to the business community. We encourage early and continual involvement in research, provide excellent mentors who work closely with students both in the classroom and on research projects, and provide access to essential resources and training in quantitative and qualitative methods and research design. Publication opportunities are plentiful, with students often co-authoring articles for high-quality journals. Our graduates have been successful in pursuing careers in academia, consulting, and industry, with 85% holding university positions. Haskayne faculty We have a diverse faculty committed to excellence in research and teaching. Faculty research has appeared in leading journals, including: - Academy of Management Journal
- Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
- Journal of International Business Studies
- Organization Science
- Strategic Management Journal
| - Academy of Management Review
- Journal of Business Venturing
- Management Science
- Small Business Economics
| Funding Our funding is competitive. We cover tuition, provide $25,000 annually for four years, and offer generous annual travel support of up to $6,000. We also support students in pursuing other internal and external scholarship opportunities. Our PhD students have a proven track record of winning high profile national scholarships, such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Scholarship and the Killam Doctoral Scholarship. Why Calgary? Calgary is Canada's fourth largest city and was recently named the fifth most livable city in the world by The Economist. With thriving business and finance sectors - including international oil and gas companies - and thanks to the school's close ties with the business community, Haskayne faculty and students have research access to many top businesses. Minimum Requirements GMAT: 700 (alternatively GRE is fine); GPA: 3.5; TOEFL iBT: 100 or IELTS: 7.0 Apply online now for Fall 2017. For more information, please email phdreq@ucalgary.ca |