SKEMA PhD

> PhD in Strategy, Programme & Project Management

PhD
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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.
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 eco-
nomy.
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 trai-
ning to provide companies with human
resources capable of innovating and
managing to keep ahead of new chal-
lenges.
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 fac-
tors of competitiveness, they must also
master the management of human
resources, innovation and the immate-
rial... and they must not neglect their
impact on the environment.
> 3 Vision – Ambition
Sustainable development is now at the
heart of company strategy along with
other societal expectations. Companies
must manage risk and social and environ-
mental responsibility. This means exploi-
ting 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 tomor-
row’s world, a world whose opportunities
are yours. Educating tomorrow’s deci-
sion makers through a flexi-
Multicultural leaders prepared
ble system offering real
for a world with shifting cen-
choice to learners.
tres of gravity, where cultures
mix and diversify. > Producing ethical decision makers
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 terri-
tory, adapting to each new experience and
learning to adapt to the next.
We will continue to develop our interna-
tional exchanges with partner universi-
ties, but we also wish to develop our own
campuses across the globe wherever
A few figures
> 6,245 students
(largest French Business School)
> 138 permanent professors (2nd largest
number in French business schools)
> 55-million-euro budget (3rd biggest for
French business schools)
> 20,000 graduates throughout the world
> 268 publications, 70 CNRS stars
> Over 65 student societies
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 pos-
sible way to learn how to be truly interna-
tional.
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.
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...
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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 REQUIREMENTS

PhD
• Applicants should have a 5-year University degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with honours or second-
class 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 pro-
ject. In connection with this, the CV and diploma/transcripts will be examined, and applicants with outstan-
ding 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.

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STRUCTURE
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

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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
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
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)
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