OpenFieldHSG PhD in Management and Organization Studies
Four-year doctoral program embedded in HSG's renowned research institutes exploring corporate agility, open strategy, platform ecosystems, and technological disruption.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in business administration, management, or social sciences with distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GMAT or GRE score strongly recommended.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research proposal addressing organizational behavior, strategic management, or digital transformation.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried academic assistantship: CHF 48,000 to CHF 54,000/year gross under SNSF scales
- Application fee
- CHF 250 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 1,079/semester.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Doctoral admissions cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of St. Gallen documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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