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Doctorat en sciences de l'administration - marketing (Ph. D.)

Philosophiæ doctor (Ph. D.) Third Cycle

This program aims to train high-level, independent researchers in marketing. It will allow you to delve deeper into specific problems and provide you with the means to pursue careers in research and teaching.

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• De 4 à 5 years Estimated duration of full-time studies
• Admission Semesters Winter Fall

Customer experience in service delivery; e-marketing and new media; consumer behaviour; sports marketing; and responsible marketing are all fields of expertise in marketing.

Your doctoral pathway consists of two major phases divided into stages: 21 course credits; the doctoral examination (9 credits); the thesis project (3 credits); and the thesis (63 credits).

• Research supervisor : The Program Directorate can help you find a professor with the expertise to supervise you in your project. Please note, however, that the offer of admission to the program is conditional on the acceptance of your project by a professor as research supervisor.
• Full-time studies : You must enrol in the program on a full-time basis for the coursework period, which is equivalent to the first four consecutive semesters. Full-time enrolment means you can normally complete this program in four to five years. 

The doctoral (PhD) program provides an opportunity to specialize in a field of research in business administration. Students are provided with training in high-level academic research and thus contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the domain and intervene in various research environments around the world (universities, institutes, organizations, administrations, etc.).

For Whom Is This Program Intended?

This program is intended for individuals who have a master’s degree with dissertation, or a degree deemed equivalent, in business administration or a related domain.

Have you studied outside Canada? Find out about the admission requirements based on your country of origin.

Your Future

After completing your training, you will be able to create knowledge and contribute to the scientific advancement of your domain by conducting research and teaching. You will be qualified to work in a variety of research environments around the world and publish your work in recognized academic journals.

Financial Aspects

Scholarships and financial aid.

At the Bureau des bourses et de l'aide financière , you will find all the information you need about the possible sources of funding for your studies, including the various government financial aid programs and the admission, excellence and mobility scholarship programs.

Every year, FSA ULaval and its investors award numerous scholarships averaging $10,000 to the best students enrolled in a doctoral (PhD) program. Several scholarships of up to $20,000 are also offered to those who distinguish themselves by their academic results, their leadership and their social and professional involvement during their PhD studies.

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Success Scholarships

Every year, Université Laval dedicates $4.6 million to the success of its students enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program. The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Student Success Scholarships reward the completion of the various steps in your program, from admission to graduation.

Success scholarships of up to $59,000 are available at the doctoral level.

Program Length and Organization

Students must enrol in the program on a full-time basis for the coursework period, which is equivalent to the first four consecutive semesters.

Full-time enrolment means the program can normally be completed in four to five years. The program of study cannot exceed seven calendar years as of the first semester of enrolment.

Notes Concerning the Courses

Doctoral Examination

After earning at least 18 of the 21 course credits in the program, students may register for the doctoral examination. Students must pass this exam before they have accumulated more than 63 credits in the program (including courses and research activities but excluding preparatory coursework).

The doctoral examination is carried out over one semester and is worth 9 credits. It consists of three components:

• The retrospective component, which is a synthesis activity (closed-book exam, open-book exam, or essay, at the discretion of the examination committee) that tests the student's expertise regarding some of the key studies in the field of research and the student's ability to critically review and synthesize these studies.
• The prospective component, which consists of drafting a preliminary research problem. The purpose of this component is to test the student's ability, on the one hand, to formulate a research question or objective that could lead to original research in the chosen field of research and, on the other hand, to indicate the selected pathway to answer this question or achieve this objective.
• Successful completion of the written components is followed by an oral examination that covers both of these documents. The 9 credits for the doctoral examination are awarded when the student successfully completes the oral exam.

Failing this examination results in exclusion from the program. Université Laval’s academic regulations (in French only) stipulate that, with the unanimous agreement of the jury, a student may be granted a retake of one or both components (prospective and/or retrospective).

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Degree and Discipline

Applicants hold a master’s degree with dissertation, or a degree deemed equivalent, in business administration or a related domain.

A master’s degree that includes a 12-credit essay may constitute a satisfactory basis for admission where the other elements of an applicant’s record are particularly strong.

Cumulative Average

Applicants have achieved a program or graduation average of at least 3.67 out of 4.33 for all master’s studies or equivalent.

Applicants whose average is slightly lower are encouraged to submit an application by pointing out the strengths of their record that would support their admission, despite not having achieved the required results.

Other Prior Education

Based on their prior education, applicants may be required to complete preparatory coursework in the program discipline and research methodology on a priority basis at the beginning of their pathway.

Language Requirements

French-language proficiency

In order to be eligible, non-Francophone students (who did not complete their elementary and high school education in French) must demonstrate, when submitting their application, a minimum level of French-language proficiency by successfully completing:

• the  Test de connaissance du français tout public  with:
• a score of at least 600 out of 699 on the compulsory tests (TCF-TP)
• a score of at least 14 out of 20 on the written expression test (TCF-TP/EÉ)
• the course titled FRN-3003 Français avancé : grammaire et rédaction II (or a course deemed equivalent) with a grade of at least C

Applicants who meet any of the following conditions are not required to provide proof of French-language proficiency:

• They have completed their elementary and high school education in French.
• They have received a diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) in French in Québec and passed the uniform test in French.
• They have received a university degree from a French-language institution.

If in doubt, the Program Directorate may require that the student successfully complete a French proficiency test.

To the extent they include a writing component, results from other tests may be considered.

In all cases, the test must have been successfully completed within the previous two years and the result must be provided along with the admission application.

English-language proficiency

Although English proficiency is not an admission requirement, success in this program is dependent on the students’ ability to read and understand English texts. Given the extensive body of literature in this language, students who do not have sufficient proficiency in English may experience difficulties in their studies. Students must therefore ensure that they have a good understanding of English from the beginning of their program.

This program also has English-language requirements that must be met to graduate. For more details, refer to the section titled  Compétences linguistiques à atteindre  in the section  Renseignements et directives  under the tab  Cheminement  (in French only).

Other Requirements

Applicants must have the qualities required of a future high-level researcher: intellectual curiosity marked by a strong interest in research; a high level of autonomy; the capacity for reflection; critical thinking skills; as well as outstanding analytical, synthesis and communication skills and, lastly, unwavering integrity.

Documents to be submitted in the admission application in addition to those required by the Registrar’s Office :

• cover letter explaining the applicant’s reasons for wishing to undertake this program (approximately two pages)
• supplemental questionnaire (in French only) (scholarships, awards, honours, training and research experience, research project, etc.), including the description of a research project of approximately 500 words
• three Reports on the Candidate completed by individuals who are qualified to judge the applicant’s ability to successfully complete doctoral studies

GMAT, TAGE MAGE and GRE test scores provide additional information that can be useful in the interpretation of academic results, in particular for applicants who did not complete their studies in North America. These are not an admission requirement.

In order to render a decision concerning an application, the Program Directorate may rely on the judgment of several professors who have examined the record. However, it reserves the right to make the final assessment of the application. The following elements are taken into consideration:

• quality of the academic record
• aptitude for intellectual work
• structure, quality of the argumentation and coherence of the presentation of the thesis topic (supplemental questionnaire)
• preparation for research
• relevance of the academic preparation
• relevance and quality of professional experience, if any
• quality of the project and consistency with prior preparation
• care taken in preparing the application

After completing its analysis, the Program Directorate may issue a definitive or conditional offer of admission, or deny the application. In the latter case, it informs the applicant of the reasons the application was denied. The Registrar’s Office sends the official response.

A favourable assessment of an applicant’s record does not guarantee an offer of admission, as such an offer is dependent upon the program’s admission capacity. Admission capacity refers to the agreement and availability of at least one professor attached to the Faculty of Business Administration to supervise the student in his or her program of study.

Having found a research supervisor is not a guarantee of admission. The applicant must satisfy all requirements, and the final decision regarding admission is made by the Program Directorate.

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Université Laval is an institution of French expression and culture. Courses are taught in French; assignments and exams are also written in that language. Proficiency in both spoken and written French is therefore essential. For more details, refer to the policy on the use of French and the provisions regarding the application of the policy on the use of French (both documents available in French only).

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Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Marketing and Behavioural Science (PhD)

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The PhD Program in Business Administration welcomes applications from individuals planning research-oriented academic careers.

As well as gaining access to a world of knowledge and opportunity, Sauder PhD students benefit from the individual attention they receive from faculty members - right from the outset of the program. Our faculty members devote extensive time, energy and effort to developing the research capabilities of all of our PhD students.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

Sauder School of Business has a hard-won reputation as Canada's preeminent business research school, and is a major contributor to such leading marketing journals as the Journal of Marketing Research, the Journal of Consumer Research and Marketing Science. This results, in part, from the fact that the PhD program is a genuine priority here. Both the organizational culture and the promotion-and-tenure structure encourage active collaboration between doctoral students and faculty. 

Quick Facts

Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 100

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 7.0

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE or a comparable test is required. Please check the program website.

2) Meet Deadlines

September 2025 intake, application open date, canadian applicants, international applicants, deadline explanations.

Deadline to submit online application. No changes can be made to the application after submission.

Deadline to upload scans of official transcripts through the applicant portal in support of a submitted application. Information for accessing the applicant portal will be provided after submitting an online application for admission.

Deadline for the referees identified in the application for admission to submit references. See Letters of Reference for more information.

3) Prepare Application

Transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

Letters of Reference

A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

• Supervision

Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Marketing and Behavioural Science (PhD)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Program Funding Packages

We provide a financial package that includes tuition plus $30,000 per year for the first five years of the PhD Program.

Average Funding

• 3 students received Teaching Assistantships. Average TA funding based on 3 students was $2,691.
• 6 students received Research Assistantships. Average RA funding based on 6 students was $19,626.
• 6 students received internal awards. Average internal award funding based on 6 students was $15,698.
• 1 student received external awards valued at $20,000.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Outcomes

Career options.

The PhD in Marketing and Behavioural Science is designed to prepare students for an academic career.  The vast majority of our students have gone on to academic positions at universities worldwide.  Our recent graduates have positions at research schools such as The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, The University of Michigan, The University of Washington, Temple University, Simon Fraser University, Drexel University, and Nanyang Technological University.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Marketing and Behavioural Science (PhD). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

This program went through a name change in previous years that may have included curriculum changes. It was previously known as: Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Marketing until 2021. Historical data on this page may include data collected under the previous name(s) of the program.

ENROLMENT DATA

Completion rates & times.

• Research Supervisors

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Aquino, Karl (Organizational behavior)
• Ba, Wenjia (understanding sequential interactions; Machine Learning; revenue management; probability theory)
• Cavanaugh, Lisa (Emotions, Relationships, Self and Identity, Social Influence, Prosocial Consumption)
• Chandrashekaran, Murali (Management education, customer satisfaction, mergers and acquisition, innovation, international collaborations in education, Integration and professional development, strategic management of customer relationships, shareholder value, subsidiary performance, satisfaction strength, customer loyalty)
• Cornil, Yann (Social sciences; Food marketing; sustainability; Sensory Perception)
• Dahl, Darren (Consumer behaviour, new product development, social marketing, affect and emotion, creativity in business, Marketing)
• Griffin, Dale (Consumer decision making, risk assessment and risk communication, managerial decision making, behavioural finance, forecasting, branding and consumer satisfaction, research methods and statisitcs)
• Hardisty, David (Social sciences; consumer behaviour; sustainability; decisions about the future; product attribute framing; pricing)
• Hoegg, Jo Andrea (Social influence, consumer-brand relationships, consumer response to product design, sensory marketing )
• Ning, Eddie (Information Acquisition; Consumer Search; Dynamic Pricing; Bargaining; Continuous-time Games; Emerging Technologies)
• Oblander, Shin (Marketing; quantitative marketing; Causal inference; customer relationship management; probabilistic machine learning; bounded rationality; representation learning)
• Qian, Yi (Economics of Intellectual Property Rights; Counterfeiting and Brand Management; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Marketing Analytics)
• Sirwani, Deepak (Numbers; Time; Morality; decision making)
• Wang, Yanwen (Economics and business administration; Marketing; financial decision making; Public health; Public Policy; technology)
• White, Katherine (Social sciences; sustainability, social influence and consumer behaviour, the self and consumer behaviour)
• Wu, Chunhua (Structural Modeling; Internet Advertising; Social Networks; CRM)

Sample Thesis Submissions

• Sales impact of live streaming
• Two essays on the perils and opportunities of using marketing labels for prosocial outcomes
• Satisfied yet disloyal : a portrait of fickle consumers

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The PhD in Management is a challenging 5 year program which features course-work, cutting edge research training, and close working relationships with some of the best management academics in the world.  The success of our program is evidenced in the impressive careers of our graduates.

PhD students work closely with faculty in our research-led culture which emphasizes rigor, creativity and innovation. The PhD curriculum is carefully designed to support students as publishing scholars as early as possible in their doctoral studies and we have a terrific track record of placements in leading business schools. Our program is divided into 7 distinct streams of research: Accounting , Economic Analysis and Policy , Finance , Marketing ,  Operations Management and Statistics , Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management , and Strategic Management .

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Graduate students have the right to dispute substantive or procedural academic matters, such as grades, evaluations of comprehensive exams and other program requirements, decisions regarding their continuation in a program, or any other decisions related to the application of academic regulations. Initially, students should try to resolve the issue with the instructor or relevant individual involved. If the issue remains unresolved and the student wishes to pursue it further, they should discuss it with the Graduate Coordinator or the Program Director.  EXCEPTION: Appeals related to failure of a final oral examination or related to termination of registration in a program should be made directly to the SGS Graduate Academic Appeals Board (see SGS Calendar entry on Academic Appeals). All academic appeals, except for those specified as exceptions above, must be initiated within the student's primary graduate unit, unless the appeal pertains to courses from outside that unit. Appeals concerning courses taken outside the student's home department should be handled by the department that offered the course. The chair of the student’s home department will be informed. The student must submit an appeal within eight weeks of the decision being contested. The request must be made in writing using a   Notice of Appeal Form (PDF)   submitted to the   PhD Program Office ( room 1050 at 105 St. George Street or by email:  [email protected] ) and it will then be considered by the Graduate Department Academic Appeals Committee (GDAAC).

Details regarding the filing of appeal can be found  here . After following these steps students have the option to appeal to the   Graduate Academic Appeals Board (GAAB) (PDF) . Students must file a   Notice of Appeal Form (PDF)   to initiative the process   within eight weeks   of receipt of the communication at the immediately prior level of appeal.

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The Graduate Department Academic Appeals Committee (GDAAC) is formed under the authority of the Vice Dean of MBA Programs and the Vice Dean of Undergraduate and Specialized Programs (collectively referred to as the “Vice Dean”) at the start of each academic year. The Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Vice Deans, who make decisions based on the Committee's recommendations. Committee members may serve for multiple years.

Within the academic appeals process, the GDAAC possesses significant discipline-specific expertise to evaluate academic matters in appeals and plays a crucial role in the overall procedure. The committee can only consider academic issues. Decisions regarding admission to academic programs are not eligible for appeal, and the committee does not address non-academic matters (such as fees).

Rotman GDAAC Membership for 2024-25 Committee Officers:

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• Chair Alternate : Jeff Callen
• Secretary : Curtis Lake

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• Jeff Callen
• Francesco Bova
• Ralph Tassone
• Faculty Alternates : John Oesch, Becky Reuber, Kevin Wang

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• Samhita Srinivasan (VP Academic, GBC)
• Student Alternate : Chandra Piduri (Academics Manager, GBC)

GDAAC enquiries may be directed to   [email protected]  

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