Overview

We seek to understand the real behavior and performance outcomes of firms and other organizations which are complex and whose managers are boundedly rational. We apply diverse research methods to create evidence-based knowledge that is useful in addressing current and future challenges in business and society.

Features

Our Strategy and Organization research at Tilburg University currently centers around four areas: (1) corporate and international strategy, (2) organizational learning, collaboration and innovation within and across firms, (3) links between strategy, organizational environment and performance, and 4) startup and corporate entrepreneurship.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Econometrics

Economic Foundations of Strategy, Organization and International Business

Behavioral Foundations of Strategy, Organization, and International Business

Research Methods

Advanced Strategy and International Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tilburg, Netherlands

Disciplines

Strategic Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A letter of motivation, including research area/topics of interest

A curriculum vitae

At least two reference letters including the contact details of the referees

Samples of written work, e.g. a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis, if available in English

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

When you are accepted in the PhD in Business program, you will become a fulltime employee of Tilburg School of Economics and Management.

Living costs

Tilburg

Netherlands

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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