Business Administration (PhD) is a doctorate in Business Administration programme offered by Western University in London, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Business Administration
Duration: 4 years
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The PhD in Business Administration at Western University is offered through the Ivey Business School as a full-time, research-based program designed to prepare scholars for careers at research universities worldwide. The program emphasizes close collaboration between faculty and students, with applicants expected to demonstrate alignment between their research interests and faculty expertise. Fields of research include Finance, General Management, Information Systems, Management Science, Marketing, Operations Management, and Organizational Behaviour. The program is thesis-based and full-time, completed over 12 terms. Applications open October 15, with a deadline of January 5; acceptance notifications are issued on a rolling basis beginning in February. Applicants are directed to Ivey's Admissions website and to Western's Office of the Registrar for detailed academic and fee information.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires superior academic credentials and demonstrated motivation to excel at scholarly research in a chosen field, with alignment between the applicant's research interests and faculty expertise in Finance, General Management, Information Systems, Management Science, Marketing, Operations Management, or Organizational Behaviour.
