Part-time PhD in Management and Economics at Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Duration: 5-6 years. 

Tuition fee: Years 1 & 2 € 10,000, Years 3 & 4 €7,000, subsequent years €6,000.

A programme of rigorous, high-quality research on topics with real-world application designed for experienced professionals with at least five years’ relevant experience who are eager to further develop their academic and research skills and knowledge alongside their professional activities. You will join a highly international cohort that understands and addresses societal challenges. You will have advanced research training from distinguished academic experts and faculty and engage in ERIM’s research community as well as participate in international academic conferences. www.erim.eur.nl 

More information: https://www.erim.eur.nl/doctoral-programme/ 

You can apply for multiple research areas (see list), and collaborative supervision across the schools is possible. 

RSM research areas: 

• Accounting and Control 
• Business Information Management 
• Business-Society Management 
• Finance 
• Innovation Management 
• Marketing Management
• Organisation and Personnel Management
• Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management

ESE research areas:

• Economics
• Econometrics and Management Science (including Operations Research)
• Applied Economics
• Finance and Accounting (Economics)
• Marketing (Economics)

We offer

• Training in research methods and skills
• Theoretical and empirical foundations in modules of about one week each 
• Supervision and coaching by top research faculty
• Excellent research facilities, electronic journals and databases, conference events, and research seminars
• An active international network of alumni and corporate relations
• An internationally recognised PhD degree from a leading European university
• Your dissertation as an electronic manuscript and printed book, and a formal public defence ceremony.

How to apply

Please submit:

• A motivation letter: why you want to do a PhD and why you chose ERIM. Describe relevant educational and professional background and elaborate your desired research area.
• 1 page research proposal of the type of research questions and methodologies you intend to employ, either as a sketch or specific questions. State if data comes from your current employer or your research is related to your current profession. If interested in Economics at ESE, please coordinate it with your intended supervisors.
• Proof of academic writing in English: a chapter of your master thesis, a paper, or a research proposal.
• Proof of your English proficiency; TOEFL (minimum 100) or IELTS (minimum 7.5) no older than two years.
• Certified BSc diploma(s) and grade list(s).
• Certified MSc or MBA diploma(s) and grade list(s). To be eligible for consideration, you must have completed a degree with a written thesis.
• CV
• (Optional) Your intended supervisor(s) if you have already contacted RSM or ESE faculty, the admissions committee may contact them for a recommendation.
• (Optional) GMAT/GRE results.

Contact

Part-time PhD Office: ptphd@erim.eur.nl