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Learning purpose

INSEAD's PhD programme has a clear strategy: Recruit the brightest, most creative minds. Train them to be innovative researchers. Place them at the best business schools in the world. We have been remarkably successful, given our formidable placement record, and we are on a strong upward trajectory.

 

INSEAD's unusual 50-year history is distinguished by its entrepreneurial nature and its international diversity. It was founded by faculty from different parts of the world who wanted to do something different - they took a US style academic model and infused it with international faculty and students, giving all programmes a uniquely global focus not connected to one particular nationality or perspective. An innovative institution that began as a European business school has now become The Business School for the world, largely in part, due to its entrepreneurial DNA. There is no other business school quite like it.

 

Programme

Structured for success around courses and research, Europe and Asia
the PhD programme has been carefully designed to nurture high achievement through a unique international platform. Once you make it through the rigorous selection process, there are exciting challenges ahead. Whether you choose to pursue the degree in France, Singapore or both, after only four to five years at INSEAD, you can look forward to launching an exciting career in academia.

The PhD degree is comprised of four to five years of full-time study. The first two years are dedicated to coursework, while the third to forth (sometimes fifth) years are dedicated to research and your dissertation.

Your first year at INSEAD consists primarily of courses covering the fundamental disciplines and methodologies of the practice and conduct of research in management.

The second year is concerned with further, in-depth study in your area of specialisation, concluding with a comprehensive field examination.

The third and fourth (and sometimes fifth) years are devoted to research and to dissertation preparation in your chosen field of specialisation, culminating in the submission and defense of the dissertation.

Research is regarded as an integral part of your doctoral training. From an early stage, and throughout your doctoral study, you are encouraged to be actively involved in research activities with faculty members.

INSEAD PhD Students are exposed to cutting edge research methodologies and practice through a close working relationship with members of the faculty. The mentorship process enables you to crystallize individual preferences for areas of specialisation and to define dissertation topics.

The Instructed Research Practicum (IRP) consists of you, the student, performing research with an INSEAD Faculty member, under the tutoring and supervision of that faculty member, and as part of a specific research project. You get a passing grade for the finalised IRP which must be completed in order for you to qualify for PhD candidacy.

The limited number of students in the programme (we only admit up to 15-20 per year) and the breadth of subjects covered ensure that students receive personal attention and guidance from faculty members throughout their doctoral study.  This individualised attention and involved mentorship sets the stage for your success in academia.

 

Entry Requirements

INSEAD will admit around 16 to 20 students each year (roughly 8-10 per campus). We are looking for highly motivated individuals interested in pursing a career as a professor in business.  A clear interest in academic research, a passion for learning and a creative intellect are needed to succeed in our programme.  You do not need to have formal research experience or a business background to apply, nor do you need a graduate degree or work experience to be admitted.

 

In order to apply you must have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university
• An official GMAT or GRE score on a test taken less than five years ago.
  (this requirement cannot be waived).
• TOEFL  score report on a test taken less than two years before (if English is not your first language, or if you do not have a degree from an institution where English was the medium of instruction.  If you do, you are exempt from the TOEFL exam)
• The application form (including a statement of purpose)
• Official transcripts from each school attended (scanned copies to be uploaded in PDF format)
• Scanned, certified copies of all university diplomas in PDF format (uncertified photocopies will NOT be accepted) unless the award of the degree is specified on your final official transcript
• Three letters of recommendation describing academic potential  (preferably from faculty or scholars; however, professional recommendations are accepted).

 

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