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PhD Program in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource (OB & HR) Management

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

Rotman School of Management

Program Overview

The PhD Program in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource (OB & HR) Management at the Rotman School is designed to produce scholars who wish to conduct high-level theoretical and empirical research and teach at major research institutions. Our students are exposed to state-of-the-art thinking, theories, research methods, and literature from the behavioural and organizational sciences. Our graduates have been well received by the job market in Canada, the United States, Asia, and Europe. The Rotman PhD Program as a whole was ranked 4th in the 2015 Financial Times list of the world's top doctoral programs, ahead of such top-tier schools as MIT, Northwestern, and INSEAD.The program accepts one to two new PhD students every year, and currently has 13 students. Students take approximately seven to nine courses in the first two years, and then write comprehensive exams and a thesis. The program is for those seeking research careers in universities and is not suitable for those wishing to become consultants or primarily instructors.

Program Key Stats

$6216



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Minimum academic requirements for admission to the Rotman PhD Program include:A master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university, in which the student received an average grade equivalent to a University of Toronto B+ or better. OR In some cases, a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university, in which the student received an average grade equivalent to a University of Toronto A- or better will be eligible.

Career Options

  • Corporate Labor Relations Manager
  • Payroll Manager
  • Performance Evaluation Specialist
  • Employment and Recruiting Manager
  • Staffing Manager
  • Director of Employee Benefits and Services

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