OpenFieldExecutive Ph.D. in Business Administration and Global Management
Practitioner-scholar doctoral program designed for senior leaders to generate original research in digital corporate strategy, sustainable finance, and international governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed Master of Science or MBA degree with distinction from a triple-accredited business school.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with minimum 7.0 in writing.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GMAT or GRE required; waived for candidates with 10+ years executive leadership and published research.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Comprehensive 3,000-word doctoral research proposal examining a critical challenge in contemporary European business.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from senior academic scholars and corporate board executives.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Supervised doctoral training with executive research sponsorships and corporate co-funding
- Application fee
- £250 doctoral application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £36,000 per academic year for specialized executive doctoral research supervision
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 30 May 2027 (Autumn Doctoral Selection)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official ESCP Business School documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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