PhD SKEMA PhD > PhD in Strategy, Programme & Project Management
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Vision - Ambition Knowledge makes the difference A school for leadership with campuses worldwide to train the decision makers of the knowledge economy. These pioneers will understand and adapt to their environment generating sustainable performance. A few figures > 6,245 students (largest French Business School) > 138 permanent professors (2 nd largest number in French business schools) > 55-million-euro budget (3 rd biggest for French business schools) > 20,000 graduates throughout the world > 268 publications, 70 CNRS stars > Over 65 student societies The company environment has changed radically giving rise to new expectations, and needs decision makers with a different profile. This is the world of the knowledge economy. Twenty-first century companies will need to be responsible, intelligent, adaptable and innovative. This is the challenge of the knowledge economy where man is back at the centre of things. This new economy means: > reinforced globalisation > a need for continuous innovation and a growing share of non-material elements, like brands, services and information, which will make the difference between winning and losing in business > a greater need for education and training to provide companies with human resources capable of innovating and managing to keep ahead of new challenges. This is why knowledge management and information systems are two essential components of the knowledge economy without them, companies cannot remain competitive. If companies want to activate these factors of competitiveness, they must also master the management of human resources, innovation and the immaterial... and they must not neglect their impact on the environment. Sustainable development is now at the heart of company strategy along with other societal expectations. Companies must manage risk and social and environmental responsibility. This means exploiting their possibilities whilst managing their negative effects. Our students will benefit from learning in a school where developments in the knowledge economy are central to the research carried out by faculty. SKEMA s programmes reflect our vision of tomorrow s world, a world whose opportunities are yours. Multicultural leaders prepared for a world with shifting centres of gravity, where cultures mix and diversify. We live in a global economy where the economic and political centres of gravity have shifted. We must now take account of the total reorganisation of the world economy which is being played out before our eyes today. The future of education lies in breaking down barriers and mixing between cultures. Future leaders must be able to network; they must be mobile and able to work with many different cultures. They must know how to negotiate with each nationality on his or her home territory, adapting to each new experience and learning to adapt to the next. We will continue to develop our international exchanges with partner universities, but we also wish to develop our own campuses across the globe wherever tomorrow s economy is on the march; this is because nothing can replace the direct experience of an internship in another country. We think that this is the best possible way to learn how to be truly international. Since September 2009 students have had access to five campuses in France (Sophia Antipolis, Lille and Paris), China (Suzhou), and Morocco (Casablanca). In 2010, a new campus in the United States will enlarge our students choice of destination abroad. Educating tomorrow s decision makers through a flexible system offering real choice to learners. > Producing ethical decision makers who are aware of their responsibilities and whose actions make a difference. > Being part of SKEMA does not mean only learning the basics of good management. It also means learning about corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. > Decision makers in line with new management practices who have learned through new pedagogical practices. SKEMA also means expertise for the future: innovative project management, information management, knowledge management and the management of client relations, management in a globalized system, mergers and acquisitions, risk management... > 3 Vision Ambition
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PHD IN STRATEGY, PROGRAMME & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Programme taught in English at the Lille campus. PROGRAMME Research skills development: understanding of research methodology and techniques In-depth knowledge of project management perspecives Developement of managerial and entrepreneurial competencies Developement of practical skills Links with professional bodies and research networks at national and international level Preparation for the main professional project management certifications Based on the best of international knowledge and practices All courses are in English Partnership with foreign universities Accredited by the main international project management organisations ADMISSION PhD REQUIREMENTS Applicants should have a 5-year University degree (Master s or Bachelor s degree with honours or secondclass honours (division 1 or equivalent). 5-year University degree and significant professional experience for professionals Applicants should have the ability to understand and write in English ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA The applicants are assessed by a committee consisting of two associate professors/professors. On the basis of the committee s assessment, the PhD programme director decides > who should be accepted in the PhD programme > who should be offered vacant PhD scholarship(s) The assessment committee will assess whether the applicant seems capable of carrying out a research project. In connection with this, the CV and diploma/transcripts will be examined, and applicants with outstanding academicand professionl background and high potential research projects on the basis of their Master thesis and professional achievements for instance will be given preference. (see the application procedure document) FEES PhD programme: 45 000 / 24 000 (subject to scholarship) Application fees: 120 In case of non-award of the diploma by the date set by the Degree Jury, it can be proposed the student re- enrol to the programme, and redo/retake some courses. Cost / course (5 ECTS): 500 euros Financial support for participants A number of post graduate scholarship awards are made to the most highly qualified candidates. The work-and-study format of the postgraduate programmes enables participants to work and study at the same time. > 5 Presentation
STRUCTURE DURATION The doctorate studies last a minimum of 36 months or 6 semesters (180 ECTS). However, as most of the students are working professional, thus they are expected to complete their thesis in eight to twelve semesters. STRUCTURE Research Competence Development Programme Epistemology (EPIS) Quantitative Research Methodology (RM Quant) Research Techniques (RT1) Research Techniques (RT2) Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods (RM Qual) Thesis Management (WRP) Mentoring Workshops for the PhD Programme during the year. On an ongoing basis we hold four a year, one in each of North America, China, the Gulf Countries and France. Research Supporting courses (Individual Reflective Learning) Getting started: research design and project set-up Choosing a suitable data collection methods for my research question Methods in data analysis - Surveys & case studies Methods in data analysis - Statistics & data analysis How to get my research into the journals Publishing my own papers - how to deal with reviewers Research Thesis (lecture & workshops) Advanced Project Management programme (Electives) Strategic Project Analysis & Management (SPA) Project Portfolio and Programme Management (3PM) Managing Organisations by Projects (MOBP) Project Performance Assessment (PPA) Simulation: System Thinking, Soft Systems Modelling, PMIS Systems Dynamics EDEN Doctoral Seminars, EAISM Workshops, Research conferences FINAL ASSESSMENT The final assessment for the degree is based on submission of a thesis. The thesis is examined by three examiners of which at least two are external to the University and are experts in the area of research addressed in the thesis. Structure 6 <
PROGRAMME ORGANISATION The programme is organised around two main phases: 1. The Research Skills development / propedeutic phase enabling participants to develop research abilities and in-depth knowledge of project management perspectives. Research supporting courses, and advanced project/programme/portfolio management (PPPM) courses are thus proposed on ad-hoc basis. The advanced PPPM courses are based on the primary international standards. 2. In order to move to the second phase (deployment of their research) participants are required to develop and defend a full research proposal at the end of the first phase. During the second phase, PhD Students are expected to write a working paper before their viva. And they should have a paper accepted at a refereed research conference. Programme flow & organisation > 7 Programme Organisation
SKEMA BUSINESS SCHOOL S PROGRAMMES Bachelors > EAI (Euro American Institute) > ACI (Académie Commerciale Internationale) Ecole Supérieure des Hautes Etudes en Management (ESDHEM) Prep School + French Licence > Management > Law Programme Grande Ecole > Master of Science in Management Programme Grande Ecole - Continuing Education > Master in Management for working professionals Specialised Masters (MS) > Finance de Marchés, Innovations et Technologies > Ingénierie et Gestion Internationale de Patrimoine > Intelligence Economique et Management des Connaissances > Management Stratégique du Développement Durable > Analyse Financière Internationale > Audit, Contrôle de Gestion et Systèmes d Information > Finance et Gestion de Patrimoine > Gestion Fiscale de l Entreprise > Management des Projets et Programmes > Management de la Chaîne Logistique Achats > Marketing Direct et Commerce Electronique > Marketing Management par la Qualité > Stratégie et Management de la Communication > Stratégie et Management des Ressources Humaines Masters of Science (MSc) > Auditing, Management Accounting & Information Systems > Information Systems Management > Corporate Finance > Financial Markets & Compliance > International Finance > Human Resources Management > Applied Economics > Entrepreneurship and Innovation > Doing Business in China > Events and Meetings Management > International Business > International Marketing and Business Development > Luxury and Fashion Management > Strategic Tourism Management > Web-Marketing and Project Management > International Project Management > Project and Programme Management and Business Development > Logistics and Supply Chain Management > Supply Chain Management & Purchasing Modular Master of Business Administration (MBA) Doctoral programmes > In partnership with IAE of Aix en Provence, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis and University of Lille II > European Doctoral Programmes (EUDOKMA) > International PhD in Management Science > PhD in Strategy, Programme & Project Management SKEMA Executive > Executive Education including open programmes, customised programmes and diploma courses SKEMA Business School Admissions for the PhD in Strategy, Programme & Project Management Avenue Willy Brandt - 59777 Euralille - FRANCE Contact : Nadine SAUZE Tel: + 33 (0)3 20 21 59 72 E-mail: n.sauze@skema.edu www.skema.edu