PhD in Management at the University of Navarra, IESE, Business School

IESE Business School at the University of Navarra invites ambitious candidates to apply for its doctoral program in Management with a specialization in Finance, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, OB. Operations and Marketing
The PhD program offers excellent opportunities for the most qualified students in business and economics with strong quantitative skills and enthusiasm for research to pursue a full-time PhD Program at the Barcelona Campus of IESE starting in September 2025.

The internationally competitive doctoral programs enrolls up to 10 students each year with 70% international students in the student body.

APPLICATIONS: Applications are now being accepted for the September 2025 intake. The early deadline for application is January 20th, 2025; Final Deadline is April 20th, 2025.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL: IESE Business School is the graduate business school of the University of Navarra. IESE is today one of the world’s leading business schools, with campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, New York, and São Paulo. IESE offers Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA and Executive Education programs that are regularly ranked among the top 10 in the world.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: IESE’s PhD/Doctorate program is based on the traditional U.S. model. This model foresees fundamental coursework in the first stage (2 years; awarded with a master’s degree) before enrolling into the PhD phase (2/3 years). The doctoral courses cover all main topics in management and equip our doctoral students with the analytical tools required to become successful researchers.

The doctoral program provides full financial funding during the entire program (five years), that is, a stipend of 22.680€/yearly and a tuition fee waiver. Moreover, there is an additional budget for travel expenses to attend and present.

OVERVIEW:
- Fully-funded PhD in a doctoral program in management
- Early Application Deadline: 20 January 2025
- Application Deadline: 20 April 2025
- Program Start: September 2025
- Where? Barcelona, Spain
All PhD programs in English.
- Modern doctoral program with a structured course program and skills courses in teaching and presenting.
- Guaranteed funding for the 4-5 years duration of the program.
- Stimulating research environment.
- Work with the outstanding faculty of our accredited Business School (AACSB, EQUIS, ANECA) that persistently publishes in the top academic journals.
- Gain new insights from research stays with partner universities worldwide.
- Enjoy access to major databases and excellent library.
- Modern offices and equipment.
- No tuition fees – Waived to all admitted candidates.