The Ph.D. program is aimed at students who want to develop an academic career and receive training in research methods that are designed to contribute to advances in the field of Business Studies.

GRADUATE PROFILE

Academics, teachers and researchers, and roles that generally involve responsibilities in fields related to Business Studies.

GENDER

Female Students

Male Students

GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION

Americas

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Middle East

DEFENSE CALENDAR OF THE NEXT THESIS

Defense Calendar of the next Thesis:

September 2023

MEET OUR PHD STUDENTS

PHD IN ACCOUNTING

Gianluca Delfino

"Through the Ph.D program I gained valuable knowledge and experience that I will bring with me for the rest of my career."

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PHD IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Laura Jiménez

"The IE PHD program provides me excellent tools to develop a fascinating academic career and make unique contributions in an international and challenging atmosphere."

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Imge Kaya-Sabanci

"Getting rigorous training in research, working with and being mentored by world-renowned scholars at IE enable us to produce impactful research, and grow and flourish intellectually. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be part of the PhD program and the academic community at IE."

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Jeanne Roche

"The PhD program of IE has completely changed the way I think and reflect on the issues I’m passionate about. It has equipped me with the tools and frameworks I need to properly develop my reflections and express my ideas in a way that is both rigorous and constructive for the academic community and the practitioners in my field of research."

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PHD IN HUMAN RESOURCES/ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Siyao Zhu

"The experience in IE has made me realize the importance of two things: passion and self-compassion."

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Shike Li

"I enjoy my life at IE Business School and it is an extraordinary place for me to learn and to pursue my academic career."

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Melis Yucel

"IE has allowed me to explore my interests; and develop a solid grounding on how to research."

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Prana Narayanan

"The PhD program at IE has been a fantastic opportunity to meet kind, smart and resilient individuals, some of whom have become close friends and mentors. I believe a doctoral degree in management should be concomitant with learning to manage the self."

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Zhaoyi Yan

"The doctoral program at IE Business School is challenging and stimulating. I really appreciate the supportive and inclusive atmosphere at IE and the opportunity to advance my research skills."

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Ivana Radivojevic

"The cultural diversity of the IE community is truly impressive, and it provides all of us with wonderful opportunities to learn from others and their unique perspectives. This coupled with the passion and support of IE faculty and staff makes for an invaluable experience for each of us to carve out our own unique contributions as academics."

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PHD IN MARKETING

Sumit Malik

"The “P” of Ph.D. stands for perseverance – to continually strive for knowledge, never give-up, and take each day as a new beginning."

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Xiaozhou Zhou

"The PhD program at IE Business School not only provides me with a solid foundation for conducting behavioral research, it also gives me a new perspective to see the world around me."

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Quang Duc Pham

"At IE, I learn to develop my thinking and implementation of research in ways I couldn’t have imagined before."

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PHD IN FINANCE

Rajdeep Chakraborti

"The IE PhD program has been instrumental in providing me different perspectives to understand the social issues the world is facing and the tools to tackle such matters both qualitatively and empirically. Understanding the different perspectives of these current and future social concerns has helped me to become a better individual and has increased my passion for meaningful and impactful research to tackle such issues."

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PHD IN OPERATIONS

Antoaneta Momcheva

"The PhD program has taught me to welcome and embrace challenges because the only way to grow as a person and as a professional is to outgrow our limits and fears and to never stop learning."

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Bengü Nur Özdemir

"All models are wrong, but some are useful. The distinctive research culture of the Ph.D. program at IE has equipped me with the necessary skills to create useful models."

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Luigi Laporte

"Our challenge is not only to create knowledge through top-quality research but to bridge the gap between academia and practice, so we can help transform the world."

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Reeju Guha

"IE’s Ph.D. program equips you with the tools and techniques required to persist and grow in the world of academia. The diversity among students and faculty adds to the learning experience, and being in the IE campus - a place that’s always bustling with people - is just the cherry on the pie!"

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PHD IN STRATEGY

Chandrika Rathee

"At IE, we are driven by a sense of community which is a must in science and research as we strive to take our small steps with the possibility of a giant leap for humanity."

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Harsh Dod

"Harsh Dod is a trained researcher and statistician. He loves to take business challenges and generate interesting and innovative ideas."

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Sonali Kaur

"Ph.D. at IE makes you challenge thoughts and stretch possibilities!"

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Our PhD graduates hold research and teaching positions worldwide in leading institutions. Some of our recent placements include:

Bocconi University, Italy
IESE, Spain
Erasmus University, The Netherlands
University of Pittsburgh, USA
Tilburg University, The Netherlands
NUS. National university of Singapore
INCAE Business School; Nicaragua & Costa Rica

PLACEMENT

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With the benefit of hindsight, if I ever to be transported back in time to making the choice about where to complete my doctoral studies, I would have no hesitation whatsoever to choose IE Business School again.

Akhil Bhardwaj

Assistant Professor; Tilburg University, Netherlands

My Ph.D. journey at IE has been an amazing experience. The program provides a lot of resources and opportunities to grow both as a researcher and teacher in a friendly and supportive environment that enables you to give the best of yourself.

Claudia Imperatore

Assistant Professor; Bocconi University, Italy

IE’s Ph.D. program offered me everyday interactions with top-tier faculty, opportunities for international networking and collaborations, a stimulating intellectual environment, a solid training as well as a supportive environment. These have been crucial to step into an international academic career.

Sonia S. Siraz

Postdoctoral Researcher; University of Pittsburgh, USA

Entrepreneurship

I had a splendid experience at IE academically and socially – excellent faculty, a supportive PhD team, and a diverse and friendly cohort. I always remember IE (and Madrid!) as my academic home and those five years as a significant part of my life.

Mahdi Tavalaei

Assistant Professor; University of Surrey, UK

Strategy

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MEET OUR PHD STUDENTS

PHD IN ACCOUNTING

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PHD IN MARKETING

PHD IN FINANCE

PHD IN OPERATIONS

PHD IN STRATEGY

PLACEMENT