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Erasmus PhD Programmes in Business and Management

Erasmus PhD Programmes: Erasmus University offers a diverse range of full-time and part-time PhD programmes in Business and Management. These programmes provide aspiring researchers with the opportunity to engage in pioneering and innovative research in the field of Management and Business Research. ERIM (Erasmus Research Institute of Management) focuses on international and cutting-edge research, making it an ideal environment for academic growth and development.

Designation: Full-Time PhD and Part-Time PhD

Research Area: Business and Management

Location: Erasmus University, Rotterdam

Eligibility/Qualification: To be considered for the ERIM/RSM PhD in Management programme, applicants must meet all ERIM/RSM admission requirements. We encourage candidates with a strong academic background and a passion for research in the fields of Business and Management to apply.

Job Description:

ERIM offers fully-funded and salaried PhD positions, where accepted candidates become employees (promovendi) of Erasmus University Rotterdam. The salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO). Each year, ERIM initiates numerous new and internationally oriented PhD research projects, ensuring a vibrant research community. Some PhD vacancies may become available outside the main yearly recruitment round, and these are posted on our website, with specific application deadlines provided in the vacancy descriptions.

How to Apply: To apply for any of the listed PhD positions, please visit our official website and follow the application guidelines provided. Make sure to submit all the necessary documents and meet the specified deadlines for each vacancy.

Last Date for Apply: The application deadline for the following PhD positions is Monday, 15 January 2024:

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• Research in Accounting
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These positions offer an excellent opportunity to pursue your research aspirations and contribute to the academic community. Don’t miss the chance to join Erasmus University’s dynamic research environment. Apply before the deadline to be considered for these exciting opportunities.

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Erasmus PhD Programmes in Business and Management

ERIM hosts the Erasmus Full-Time and Part-Time PhD Programmes in Business and Management, which are focused on developing and nurturing international academic talent. It enables promising students to develop into ‘thought leaders’ and become top researchers at the world’s best universities and business schools. Depending on the PhD project, generous funding can be generated for 4 or 5 years; further extensions are possible.

Facts and figures

• Erasmus University Rotterdam is ranked number 3 in Business Administration and number 4 in Management (ARWU 2021)
• ERIM currently supports a community of around 250 senior researchers and 160 doctoral students
• 5 research programmes spanning all areas of management research: Business Processes, Logistics & Information Systems; Organisation; Marketing; Finance & Accounting; Strategy & Entrepreneurship
• Research initiatives which focus on specific areas of research interest
• Access to EUR's state-of-the-art behavioural lab, extensive range of databases and excellent computing facilities.
• ERIM has a strong presence in top academic journals
• More than 200 international research seminars, workshops and conferences are held each year

Latest doctoral news

Journal of Consumer Research Highlights Work of ERIM PhD Graduates in the Special 50th Anniversary Issue

The Erasmus Research Institute of Management celebrates a remarkable achievement by the Marketing department and our esteemed doctoral alumni. In the special 50th anniversary issue of the Journal of Consumer Research published in June 2024, there are three out of the sixteen featured articles authored by graduates from ERIM's PhD programme. These outstanding achievements are proof of the excellent quality of research at ERIM as one of the top management research institutes in Europe, as well as our PhD programmes and their contribution to the stream of global thought leadership.

PhD Defence Folkert Mulder

In his dissertation, "New Forms of Leadership," ERIM's Folkert Mulder explored how global developments had altered the business environment, creating a need for innovative leadership approaches. Folkert argued that traditional hierarchical leadership structures were no longer sufficient to address the complexities of modern organizations, which faced evolving demands, innovative business models, intricate supply chains, and rapid digitalization. Through his research, he highlighted the importance of moving beyond singular leadership models, advocating for a pluralistic approach where multiple leaders collectively navigate challenges, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and resilience. This shift towards a more distributed leadership structure enables organizations to better manage the dynamic and interconnected landscape, ultimately enhancing their ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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Our PhD programme is designed to train outstanding PhD candidates for careers in research and teaching at academic institutions all-around the world. PhD candidates will focus on one of five distinct fields of study.

Fields of study

• Econometrics and Management Science
• Applied Economics
• Finance and Accounting

The PhD programme in a nutshell

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The research master in Business Data Science prepares students for a PhD trajectory in Business departments and is a joint degree programme of the Schools of Economics and Business of Erasmus University Rotterdam, the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

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Erasmus Mundus

Erasmus Mundus was launched in 2004 as a higher education cooperation programme funded by the European Commission and continued until 2013. Beginning in 2014, Erasmus Mundus became part of the Erasmus+ funding scheme umbrella which lasted until 2020. The Erasmus+ scheme was renewed for the period of 2021-2027 and is expected to triple the number of participants. While the Erasmus Mundus Joint PhD degrees no longer exist, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) programmes continue to be offered under the umbrella of Erasmus+.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMDs)

Are joint Master level study programmes carried out by consortia of European universities.

Provide a number of scholarships for students from the whole world to study in Europe. 

Give the students a chance to study in at least two European countries.

Offer multiple or joint Master degrees at the end of successful completion of the programme.

Erasmus Mundus degrees have earned a reputation as highly competitive masters and doctoral (not available any more) programmes that offer students the opportunity to study at several European and partner universities, invariably leading to joint or multiple university degrees.

For a full overview of all EMJMD courses, see here .

Are you interested in applying for an EMJMD programme?

EMA values community building, and the Association's members include newly accepted students, current students and alumni. EMA also has a strong connection with the EC, EACEA, EU Delegations, consortia and other key stakeholders. 

EMA runs Erasmus+ workshop, with focus on EMJMDs to promote Higher Education in Europe, through its various mobility programmes. As a general rule, EMA does not advise on or engage in application processes, decisions and internal rules and regulations set by the management of EMJMD consortia, or their universities. 

EMA organizes pre-departure orientations and gatherings for incoming students in collaboration with EU Delegations. EMA Country Representatives offer local support to students who are preparing for their EMJMD journey and Programme Representatives represent their EMJMD course and can be contacted with specific questions. As a general rule, EMA does not advise on or engage in visa application processes or decisions.

Once a student has been officially accepted for an EMJMD she/he can join the EMA community and benefit further from the invaluable support that the community offers. EMA remains available to members of the community as and when needed, throughout their studies and beyond.

Resources for applying

If you are a potential applicant, we strongly advise you have a look at these EMA resources:

Read stories from students and alumni at Humans of Erasmus Mundus (HoEM) .

Listen to stories from students & alumni in the EMA Podcast .

Attend an event with your Country Representative and your local EC office. 

Contact the Programme Representative of the course you're interested in.

Useful external links:

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Erasmus+ Contact form to get in touch with the EC 

Applicants and scholarship holders can submit a complaint about an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree by visiting this page

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Erasmus Mundus PhDs

Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctoral Degree fellowships supplying funding for students to complete their PhD degree between two to three universities were offered until 2013 (last intake). These PhD programmes:

Were joint study and research programmes carried out by consortia of European universities.

Covered up to three years of doctoral activities.

Provided a number of scholarships for students and doctoral candidates to attend these programmes.

Gave PhD students a chance to study and perform research in at least two European countries.

The study and research opportunities at the doctoral level were offered in a variety of fields of study: Agriculture and Veterinary, Engineering, Manufacture and Construction, Health and Welfare, Humanities and ArtScience, Mathematics and Computing, Social Sciences, Business and Law, amongst others. 

Currently, EU-funded PhD fellowships are available under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions , which form part of the EU's Horizon 2020 programme for research and innovation.

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PhD in Business and Management

We offer a PhD in Business and Management in English, leading to a degree conferred by The University of Buckingham. Companies and institutions need professionals with the skills to manage and market knowledge-intensive products, as well as professionals with a deep understanding of the scientific principles underlying products and processes. The PhD in Business and Management focuses on developing employable expertise through in-depth research.

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*Students have to consult with their supervisors on the campus 12 times per year. At the end of the programme, the viva voce examination is also held on the Budapest campus.

Course structure

Postgraduate students on our PhD programme will first be enrolled on a Probationary PhD Status. All students enrolled on the programme will be supported by supervisors who will help them develop a research and writing plan and guide them through the preparation of a formal final research proposal during their first two semesters of study. All research students must also subject their work to an  Annual Progress Review . Upon demonstrating satisfactory progress at the Annual Review exam at the end of their first year, which includes successfully defending a feasible research proposal, students are upgraded to Full PhD Status. Should students fail to pass their first Annual Review, they may either be asked to resubmit an amended proposal, have their registration changed to an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) degree or, in extreme cases, have their registration terminated.

Course outline

The PhD in Business and Management is an advanced research degree during which students undertake supervised but independent research that leads to a thesis of up to 100,000 words presenting the results of that research. The thesis must demonstrate extended familiarity with and a comprehensive understanding of the subject and the academic literature in the area; show an ability to construct and execute a plan for primary research, including data collection and its critical analysis; and offer an original contribution to knowledge in the field of business and management

Companies and institutions need professionals with the skills to manage and market knowledge-intensive products, as well as professionals with a deep understanding of the scientific principles underlying products and processes. The PhD in Business and Management focuses on developing employable expertise through in-depth research.

Recommended PhD topics for Business and Management

IBS welcomes research proposals that match or are similar to IBS staff’s current research topics and/or fall within the potential supervisors’ areas of expertise. Please consult the guide to writing a research proposal below before submitting an application.

Below is a list of PhD topics that our academic staff have suggested as research opportunities for PhD in Business and Management students to undertake. IBS encourages PhD candidates to develop a proposal around one of these topics.

• How the Internet of Things (IoT) is to change marketing communication?
• Marketing in times of degrowth – a new potential challenge
• Importance, effects etc. of packaging in marketing
• Workplace equality and diversity management; workplace diversity and inclusion strategies for specific groups of the labour market
• Corporate social responsibility and sustainability, particularly in relation to technology (bio- and medical technology, AI, automation, social media), the financial industry and/or resource-extractive industries
• HRM and organisational performance

Auditing / controlling

• External and internal auditing: auditors' responsibilities, regulatory frameworks, development of audit procedures in response to current challenges
• Controlling: current trends and methods in controlling, its importance in decision-making

Communication

• Linguistic and communicative strategies in international negotiations
• Analysing aims and intentions in business communication through speech act theory

Organisation theory and organisational behaviour

• Critical management studies
• Power and politics in organisations
• Alternative organising
• Management education and business schools

Economic policy

• Role and effects of state ownership at various levels of development
• Economic policy-making in vulnerable democracies
• Welfare reforms in ageing societies
• Corruption, its psychological, organizational, social / cross-cultural, and / or developmental aspects

Behavioural economics

• The role of emotions in economic decision-making
• The effects of trust on cooperation and competition
• Post-2008 business models in banking
• Globalization in banking
• Fintech versus traditional banking models
• Blockchain and cryptocurrencies: effects on market allocation mechanisms, macro policy, politics etc.
• Revolution in the global payments industry and financial inclusion

Guide to Writing Your Research Proposal

Academic referee's report

While there is no compulsory teaching in the research degrees at IBS, the Research Programmes Council will be based on the evaluation of their admission file, strongly recommend candidates to attend one or several of the  following workshops .

Teaching methods

Candidates spend a considerable part of their studies undertaking supervised research, at the end of which they submit a thesis presenting the results of said research. This thesis must demonstrate familiarity with, and a critical understanding of the academic debates in the field, including an ability to evaluate evidence and assess biases in the writing of others. The subject should be dealt with in a competent and scholarly manner.

Entry requirements and application process

You can read about the entry requirements and the application process  here . 

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Erasmus PhD Funding

Written by Chantelle Francis

Looking to study abroad as part of your PhD? An Erasmus+ placement can fund you to do so.

The Erasmus+ programme allows students to undertake a placement abroad and you may even be eligible for a grant to do so.

As well as seeking out new cultural experiences, a placement abroad will broaden your language, interpersonal, and communicative skills. It may also boost your employability and career development.

Unfortunately, the UK left the Erasmus initiative at the end of 2020. However, the UK government has announced a new international exchange programme called the Turing Scheme to replace it.

What can Erasmus+ do for your PhD?

Erasmus+ provides students with the opportunity to study or work abroad for up to twelve months during your PhD.

This period of ‘mobility’ doesn’t need to be completed in one go. You can undertake several placements during your PhD, so long as their sum total doesn’t amount to more than 12 months for the whole duration of your PhD.

Placements do not necessarily have to be undertaken during your PhD, either. It is possible to undertake a placement after you have graduated, but you must apply before you graduate . This can be a great option if you want to use some professional training to enhance your PhD before applying for jobs.

As well as the benefits mentioned above, undertaking a studentship or traineeship abroad can also provide you with access to equipment and resources you might not otherwise encounter at home.

Need to access a unique archive in another country? Or collect data at a foreign research centre? An Erasmus+ PhD placement could help you do that.

So, not only will you be increasing your career opportunities and personal development, your PhD will have an innovative edge that other students’ may not.

The Erasmus programme is about to embark on a new phase, running from 2021 to 2027. This will involve nearly double the budget of the previous phase, which ran from 2014 to 2020.

The Turing Scheme

The UK government decided in December 2020 not to renew its membership of the Erasmus programme. Any programmes that begun in the 2014 to 2020 phase of Erasmus will continue to receive funding until they’ve finished, however.

The Turing Scheme replaced Erasmus in the UK. It’s a £100 million international exchange scheme for universities around the world and funds around 35,000 British students.

Erasmus+ Traineeship or Studentship?

There are two types of Erasmus+ placement available to PhD students: traineeships and studentships.

Both opportunities allow you to increase your potential – and the potential of your PhD. You just need to decide whether this should be academically centred or work-based.

In both cases, your period abroad must be relevant to your degree, and you must be able to show that it will accommodate your personal development needs.

Studentships

Studentships are ideal if you would like to increase your soft skills , such as communication, language, and intercultural skills.

They’re also ideal if you want to access training, resources or expertise outside your home country.

Depending on the type and duration of your study abroad placement, it may be possible for you to accumulate credits towards your degree just like you would at home.

Your study abroad placement can last for between 3 and 12 months .

Traineeships

Training abroad allows you to gain international work experience that you may not otherwise do at home.

It is possible to receive a wage for certain work placements, but you will need to discuss with your Erasmus+ coordinator which placements offer this.

Traineeships last for between 2 and 12 months . Ideal if you want a shorter placement.

Participating countries

Erasmus+ is made up of institutions in both Programme Countries and Partner Countries .

Programme countries

Programme countries include EU member states and well as non-EU countries. These are the countries where your placement will take place.

Partner countries

Partner countries can participate in the programme, but on a limited basis. This means your placement is less likely to be in a partner country. You can see a full list of partner countries on the Erasmus+ website .

Funding amounts

Most PhD students will be eligible to receive funding to undertake an Erasmus placement abroad. This funding will be in the form of an indivdiual support grant. The amount you qualify for will depend on how the cost of living in your home country compares to that of your destination country:

Study abroad

• If you're moving to a country with similar living costs, you'll recieve the medium range EU grant. This is between €292 and €606 per month.
• If you're moving to a country with higher living costs, you'll recieve the higher range EU grant. This is between €348 and €674 per month.
• If you're moving to a country with lower living costs, you'll recieve the lower range EU grant. This is between €225 and €550 per month.

How to apply

Applications to the Erasmus+ should be made through your current institution. In order to find out which placements are on offer, you should speak to your university’s Erasmus+ coordinator.

Note that you should normally apply the year before you wish to undertake a placement.

Students wishing to undertake traineeships can also make use of the ErasmusIntern , a student networking site which brings together traineeship providers and students seeking opportunities abroad.

Eligibility

Placements must usually take place in an Erasmus Programme Country , though Partner Countries can take part in some activities. Speak to your Erasmus+ coordinator to find out more.

As noted above, placements can be undertaken after you finish your PhD, but you must:

• Apply for a placement before you graduate
• Complete your placement within one year of finishing your PhD

Online Linguistics Support (OLS)

As a prerequisite for entering the Erasmus+ programme, all students must undertake an OLS language assessment before departure.

This is to ensure that your language ability meets the requirement for the institution at which you wish to undertake your placement.

The results of the language assessment will not prevent participants from taking part in Erasmus+.

Instead, the OLS provides a support scheme through which your language acquisition can be improved.

OLS is available in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish. These are the main languages for the majority of Erasmus+ experiences.

Proficiency is increased through online tutoring, MOOCs, forums, and more.

Participants whose language ability is sufficient may opt to follow a course in the local language instead, provided the language is available on OLS.

In cases where linguistic support is not available through OLS, other means of support will be provided by either your sending or receiving institution.

When you return from your placement you will undertake another OLS assessment, to monitor how far your proficiency has been improved.

Learning agreement

Whether you undertake a traineeship or a studentship, you will sign a Learning Agreement which outlines how your placement will be undertaken.

For traineeships, it will outline the rights and responsibilities of the various parties involved in the placement, including yourself. It will also outline how your traineeship will be recognised upon successful completion.

For studentships, the Learning Agreement will outline how your study period will be successfully completed, as well as how your period abroad will be academically recognised.

Grant agreement

Even if you are not eligible for a grant, you will sign a Grant Agreement which acknowledges the duration of your placement and your rights and obligations.

Know your rights

Although EU laws apply to all EU countries, individual countries may have variations in laws which you might take for granted.

It is also important to note that Partner Countries will not follow EU law.

All students undertaking study abroad should read Your rights as a mobile student published by the European Commission.

Further information

You can find out more about Erasmus+ opportunities at the official website .

The ESAA (Erasmus+ Student and Alumni Association) also provides an online networking forum for current Erasmus+ students and Alumni.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellowships (MSCA)

The grants and scholarships described on this page can help you spend part of your PhD abroad for work or training. But there is an alternative.

MSCA funding supports students to complete a full PhD abroad. These preset projects are organised through Innovative Training Networks (ITN) , in which you work in both the academic and non-academic sectors. Do note that the participating countries differ slightly for this programme. For full information, read our guide to MSCA PhD funding .

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Students in our PhD programs are encouraged from day one to think of this experience as their first job in business academia—a training ground for a challenging and rewarding career generating rigorous, relevant research that influences practice.

Our doctoral students work with faculty and access resources throughout HBS and Harvard University. The PhD program curriculum requires coursework at HBS and other Harvard discipline departments, and with HBS and Harvard faculty on advisory committees. Faculty throughout Harvard guide the programs through their participation on advisory committees.

How do I know which program is right for me?

There are many paths, but we are one HBS. Our PhD students draw on diverse personal and professional backgrounds to pursue an ever-expanding range of research topics. Explore more here about each program’s requirements & curriculum, read student profiles for each discipline as well as student research , and placement information.

The PhD in Business Administration grounds students in the disciplinary theories and research methods that form the foundation of an academic career. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program has four areas of study: Accounting and Management , Marketing , Strategy , and Technology and Operations Management . All areas of study involve roughly two years of coursework culminating in a field exam. The remaining years of the program are spent conducting independent research, working on co-authored publications, and writing the dissertation. Students join these programs from a wide range of backgrounds, from consulting to engineering. Many applicants possess liberal arts degrees, as there is not a requirement to possess a business degree before joining the program

The PhD in Business Economics provides students the opportunity to study in both Harvard’s world-class Economics Department and Harvard Business School. Throughout the program, coursework includes exploration of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, probability and statistics, and econometrics. While some students join the Business Economics program directly from undergraduate or masters programs, others have worked in economic consulting firms or as research assistants at universities or intergovernmental organizations.

The PhD program in Health Policy (Management) is rooted in data-driven research on the managerial, operational, and strategic issues facing a wide range of organizations. Coursework includes the study of microeconomic theory, management, research methods, and statistics. The backgrounds of students in this program are quite varied, with some coming from public health or the healthcare industry, while others arrive at the program with a background in disciplinary research

The PhD program in Organizational Behavior offers two tracks: either a micro or macro approach. In the micro track, students focus on the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and the effects that groups have on individuals. Students in the macro track use sociological methods to examine organizations, groups, and markets as a whole, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program includes core disciplinary training in sociology or psychology, as well as additional coursework in organizational behavior.

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PhD program overview

Supply chain management (SCM) incorporates the core areas of logistics management, operations management and supply management. The objective of the PhD program in business administration with a concentration in SCM is to develop scholars who are trained in and appreciate a variety of research methods for advancing knowledge in our discipline. Mentor and prepare PhD students to conduct high-quality research and teach in the field of supply chain management, and to position our students for placement at a top-tier research university.

The doctoral program is a full-time residential program for students whose career goals are full-time university research and teaching upon completion of the degree. Students are trained to develop the capability to recognize SCM-related problems, frame these problems into research questions and address them in a scholarly way. They are required to review, analyze, conduct and publish research. They are prepared to do this through a series of doctoral seminars and research methods courses and by participating in active research projects. Students are also required to develop their teaching skills through assignments as teaching assistants or instructors. Teaching assignments typically take place during the last two or three years of the program.

Areas of excellence

Students work with faculty members in one of the areas of excellence within supply chain management. They include:

• Health sector supply chain management
• Logistics management
• Operations management
• Supply chain networks and complexity
• Supply chain sustainability
• Supply management

The PhD program is designed to be completed within five years. Students hold research assistantships for all five years. This allows students to get research manuscripts into the pipeline at top-rated research journals. Through our areas of excellence, research centers and faculty, the SCM program has special opportunities for industry based research projects.

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Our curriculum reflects our analytical approach to business and provides students with exposure to emerging technologies. Here, you’ll be challenged with practical applications of your studies through project-based work.

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Entrepreneurship.

• The entrepreneurship specialization is intended to equip MSM graduates for successful careers in business innovation roles, either in a corporation or a family business, or via purchasing and transforming an existing business. As a part of the Strategy specialization, you’ll have the opportunity to take additional courses in Franchising, Entrepreneurship through Acquisition, Family Business, and Future of Real Estate.
• Want to further your knowledge in Finance? While all MSM students take a core course in Finance, if you choose to specialize in Finance, you’ll take a deeper dive into Finance with courses in Corporate Finance and Investment Analysis. You’ll also have the opportunity to take additional Finance elective courses of your choice.
• All MSM students will engage core Tepper Marketing courses which cover the fundamentals of creating, communicating, and delivering value to customers . In addition, Tepper Marketing courses teach students to leverage analytical techniques and skills in order to drive and make informed decisions. With a Marketing specialization, you’ll have the opportunity to take additional courses in Digital Marketing, Marketing Research, and Consumer Behavior.
• MSM students who participate in the Operations specialization will be primed for careers that support the design, delivery, and development of products and services across a variety of industries. As part of the Operations specialization, you’ll have the opportunity to take additional courses in Six Sigma, Operations Strategy, and Service Management. 
• MSM students with a strategy specialization will be equipped for successful careers in management consulting or internal corporate consulting groups. As a part of the Strategy specialization, you’ll have the opportunity to take additional courses in Trade and Investment Strategy, Managing Across Cultures, Pricing Strategy, and Corporate Restructuring.

Required Specialization Courses

Entrepreneurship.

Lean Entrepreneurship

Commercialization & Innovation: Strategy

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• Investment Analysis
• Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy
• Marketing Research
• Consumer Behavior
• Six Sigma 
• Operations Strategy
• Service Management

Corporate Strategy

• Technology Strategy

Strategic Management and Innovation

Specialization Electives**

As an MSM student, you can expand your core curriculum with the option to choose two electives that match your specialization. Below are some examples of elective courses for each specialization.

• Family Business
• Future of Real Estate
• Franchising
•  International Finance
• Debt Markets
• VC and the Finance of Innovation
• Consumer Brands
•  Supply Chain Management
• Risk Analytics
• Sustainable Operations
•  Commercialization and Innovation: Strategy
• Trade and Investment Strategy
• Pricing Strategy

Additional Electives

Taking courses outside of the core curriculum and your specialization is a key component to Tepper’s MSM program. Electives build upon the foundations that are set in core courses and allow students to develop deeper knowledge of these areas. You’ll have the opportunity to take electives across Tepper’s various areas of instruction, including Communications, Strategy, and more. MSM students may choose to begin their leadership journey by taking courses in Organizational Behavior like Negotiations or improve analytical skills in End-to-End Business Analytics. 

**Courses are subject to change

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Research Master in Business and Management

We would like to inform all future applicants to the Research Master in Business and Management that ERIM has initiated all necessary processes to terminate the programme. The University Council of Erasmus University Rotterdam supports this decision. Please be advised that the last intake of students was in autumn 2020.

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The Research Master in Business and Management is specifically designed for academically talented and motivated students who would like to combine education in a specialisation area of their choice with the challenges of undertaking research in that field. 

Choose to study for a Research Master in Business and Management with ERIM and you’ll combine a wide-ranging education in a particular area of management with the challenge of research in this field.

The programme is fully customised to meet your needs, help you maximise your potential and develop your academic and business skills. With no more than 30 fellow students, it offers individual supervision, a highly personal approach and the opportunity to investigate your chosen subject in great depth. The amount and composition of the course work depends on the candidate’s specific educational background and individual profile. The entire programme is taught in English by some of the most distinguished management research academics in the world.

ERIM's research master programme provides perfect preparation for a PhD in either Management or Business. And if you wish to move into the wider world of business, it’s the ideal stepping stone to undertaking research at a large company, consultancy firm or educational institute. We provide several ways of financial support to our students during their stay at ERIM. This includes tuition fee waivers, scholarships, and research assistantships. 

Testimonials

Studying at ERIM as a research master student is definitely a wonderful experience. I have about 20 highly-talented and ambitious colleagues to talk about my research interests and share my life with. The ERIM research master programme is well designed and quite flexible - the courses can be tailored to meet individual needs. Besides, ERIM encourages us to work with professors from both Rotterdam School of Management (RSM) and Erasmus School of Economics (ESE), which is a unique opportunity as we, students, actually get involved in the top-tier research at RSM and ESE. I enjoy my life here at ERIM, and I am glad that I decided to study here.

Zhengguo Gu, 2nd year ERIM Research Master, specialisation in Marketing

After my bachelor in Industrial Engineering, I doubted between an academic and a business career. I didn’t want to apply directly to a PhD programme, because I thought studying 4 more years was a big commitment. Then I learned about the ERIM research master programme, which offers a master degree in my specialization, but also concentrates on research. My biggest doubt about continuing in the academia was my inability to do research. This master programme made me realize that I was really not able to execute a research project properly, simply because no one had taught me how to do this before. It was during this Research Master that I had a chance to work on several research projects as a student assistant and this helped me experience real research and understand what I like to do in the future. This, together with the research seminars, gave me the opportunity to find my current PhD project. Now I can say I am really pleased and proud to be part of the ERIM programme at Erasmus University. I hope that I can continue my career at ERIM also after I finish my PhD.

Basak Manders, PhD Candidate in Information Management at RSM, ERIM Research Master alumna

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Applications can be submitted in our application portal which will open on January 10 th  2025 and closed on the 15th of March 2025.

An application should consist of the following documents:

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. 

(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. 

(Optional) If you are applying for a tuition fee waiver, please explain why you cannot pay through your own resources, give a summary of funding options already explored, and the societal value of your PhD research. 

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