Overview

Joining the Management PhD programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam gives you:

access to cutting-edge research in a vibrant academic community
the opportunity to publish parts of your PhD thesis in top international managerial or academic journals, and present your work at scientific conferences
an internationally recognised PhD degree from one of Europe’s leading business schools resulting in prestige in both the corporate and scientific worlds
a range of specialisations that reflect important and widely-applicable topics in business and industry such as logistics and information systems, strategy and entrepreneurship, marketing, finance and accounting, and organisation and leadership
a large and highly active international network of alumni and corporate relations

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Accounting and Control
Business Information Management
Business-Society Management
Finance
Innovation Management
Marketing Management
Organisation and Personnel Management
Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship
Supply Chain Management

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 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

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Management Studies

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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

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to the Part-time PhD programme at RSM, you must

be an in a relevant discipline with a strong interest in research, willing to combine the Part-time PhD Programme with your full-time or part-time job
have a strong interest in research and proven track record that includes excellent study results, or writing and publishing white papers, articles or other work
hold an Msc degree in a relevant discipline. If you hold an MBA and have written an MBA thesis to complete it, you may be eligible for the programme as well. In case of doubt contact the PT Phd Office (ptphd@rsm.nl)
have proof of proficiency in English (see below)

In addition to these formal requirements, candidates will be selected according to excellence.

Your CV, motivation, research ideas, and if applicable, your reference from your future supervisor or supervisors will be taken into consideration.

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

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year

Additional Details

The programme fee is €10,000 per year for the first two years, €7,000 for years 3 and 4, and €6,000 for each subsequent year.

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

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