Dear Colleagues,
The Department of Management at John Molson School of Business (Concordia University, Montreal, Canada) invites applications to our PhD program (specialization Organizational Theory and Strategy) in the next cohort of PhD Program starting September 2026.
The potential topics cover a broad spectrum of areas
· Institutional theory and social evaluations (reputation, legitimacy, trust, etc.)
· Entrepreneurship and innovation (including social media, AI, and virtual work)
· Sustainable development and social entrepreneurship
· International business, and
· Various topics in strategy, competition, and organizational change.
The PhD Program in Management at JMSB - Concordia University is offered jointly with the three other Montreal universities: McGill University, École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC Montréal), and Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). The joint program gives doctoral students access to over 250 professors, offering a variety of research approaches and interests.
The PhD program in Management is a full-time multidisciplinary study and research program for those who are oriented towards making a significant contribution to the research and practice of modern organizations, industries, and society. The funding covers up to 5 years of study.
We expect our PhD students to:
- Pursue and complete the PhD degree in five years, including PhD level coursework, as well as plan and conduct their PhD research;
- Actively collaborate with the researchers from Montreal's research community (John Molson School of Business, McGill University, HEC Montreal, and UQAM);
- Present research findings at major international conferences;
- Submit their work to peer-reviewed journals in management and related disciplines;
- Assist in teaching activities, and acquire pedagogical experience by teaching selected courses
Please spread the word about this opportunity offered to highly motivated, high-potential students around you who might want to join us starting September 2025.
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2026.
For more information, click on the link here: https://www.concordia.ca/jmsb/programs/graduate/phd.html
Best regards,
Alex
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Prof. Alex Bitektine, Ph.D.
Senior Editor, Organization Studies,
Canada Research Chair in Institutions and Strategic Entrepreneurship, Tier II
Department of Management, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve West, office 13.131
Montreal, QC, Canada, H3G 1M8
+1 (514) 848-2424 ext. 5911
alex.bitektine@concordia.ca
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Alex Bitektine
Prof.
JMSB – Concordia University
Montréal QC
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