Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Management (PhD)

Wilfrid Laurier University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Degree:Doctorate
Field of Study:Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $5,244

Please visit the Laurier website for more information on tuition and fees.

Description:

Located in the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, our PhD in Management program will turn you into an advanced researcher with both theoretical and practical understanding of the complex problems of business management. We offer five distinct fields, including:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
  • Supply Chain, Operations and Technology Management

The program is structured to be completed in four years.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*72
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Statement of Research Interests

  • A master's degree in business or related field with a minimum B+ standing.
  • Evidence of strong quantitative skills, normally by successful completion of the GMAT Focus exam with a score of 595 or higher (formerly GMAT score of 650 or higher). You can consult the GMAT conversion table. We will also accept a GRE score. A GRE score must convert to the minimum 595 GMAT Focus score required. Please note that the GMAT/GRE requirement is mandatory for the application and cannot be waived.
  • Proficiency in English.
  • Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests, an academic writing sample, and letters of reference.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on December 16, 2025