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Management (PhD)

Overview

The Management PhD program is designed to develop graduates who are skilled in research that includes a theoretical and practical understanding of the challenges that organizations experience and who are able to disseminate that research in appropriate venues.

Degree awarded: PhD

Administered by: Ted Rogers School of Management

Curriculum

Course code Degree Requirements: Doctor of Philosophy (First Offered Fall 2020) Credits
Comprehensive Examination

(Milestone)

Proposal Defence

(Milestone)

Dissertation

(Milestone)

MG9101

Management and Organization Theory

1

MG9102

Advanced Research Methods Qualitative

1

MG9103

Advanced Research Methods Quantitative

1

MG9110

Research Seminar 1

Pass/Fail

MG9111

Research Seminar 2

Pass/Fail

MG9112

Research Seminar 3

Pass/Fail

One of

MG9201

Digital Enterprise and Social Media

1

  MG9202 Real Estate Studies 1
  MG9203 Retail and Consumer Services 1
  MG9204 Strategy Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1
  MG9207 Readings: Sustainability 1
  MG9208 Directed Readings: Accounting 1
  MG9209 Directed Readings: Finance 1
  MG9210 Directed Readings: Law + Ethics 1
  MG9211 Directed Readings: HR/OB 1
  MG9210 Readings: Intl Business 1
And      
Two Electives     2

Electives

Course Code Course Title Credits
MG9201 Digital Enterprise and Social Media 1
MG9202 Real Estate Studies 1
MG9203 Retail and Consumer Services 1
MG9204 Strategy Innovation and Entrepreneurship 1
MG9205 Directed Readings 1
MG9206 Special Topics: Management 1
MB8110 Integrating AI: Business Process Management Perspective 0.5
MB8111 Negotiation and Conflict Management 0.5
MB8113 Dynamic Decision Making and Problem Solving 0.5
MB8114 Organizational Decision Making 0.5
MB8116 Acquiring Consulting Skills & Processes 0.5
MB8117 Project Management 0.5
MB8118 Brand Management 0.5
MB8119 Cases in Corporate Finance 0.5
MB8121 Disruptive Digital Transformation 0.5
MB8122 International Finance 0.5
MB8123 Professional Sales 0.5
MB8124 Social Media Analytics 0.5
MB8125 Developing Your Startup 0.5
MB8126 Talent Management 0.5
MB8127 Investment and Portfolio Management 0.5
MB8128 Starting Your Start-up 0.5
MB8129 Understanding Consultants & Consulting 0.5
MB8130 Strategic HRM 0.5
MB8131 Sourcing Digital Services 0.5
MB8132 Causality and Causal Inference Methods 0.5
MB8133 Personal Finance 0.5
MB8134 Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace 0.5
MB8135 Sport Business Strategy 0.5
MB8136 Sport Business Marketing 0.5
MH8001 Strategy in the Home and Community Care 1
MH8002 Comparative Health-Care Policy 1
MH8003 Management in Home and Community Care 1
MH8004 Performance in Home and Community Care 1
MH8005 Information Technology for Home and Community Care 1
MH8006 Research for Community Care 1
SM8103 Applied Research Methods I 1
SM8104 Applied Research Methods II 1
SM8219 Theories of Technology and Organizations 1
SM8721 Service Innovation Management 1
SM8722 Special Topics 1
SM8723 Advanced Data Analytics in Business 1

MG9101 Management and Organization Theory

Each week, two theories from a list of 40 will be selected for systematic analysis of their ontological assumptions, knowledge interests and epistemological implications. For each of the two theories two empirical research papers will be reviewed and critically analyzed to enable the students to understand the special challenges of operationalizing the theories in organizational research. 1.0 Credit

MG9102 Advanced Research Methods Qualitative

Topics will include: historical roots, philosophical assumptions, theoretical framework, and implications of different qualitative approaches; research design; data collection, analysis, and interpretation strategies; critical evaluation of qualitative studies, and research grant writing for a qualitative study. Students will develop their capacity to conduct qualitative research through hands-on projects. This course covers the key concepts and methods of qualitative research. 1.0 Credit

MG9103 Advanced Research Methods Quantitative

This course explores quantitative analytical techniques, allowing students to design research projects and conduct necessary quantitative analysis. During empirical studies, it is important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of various techniques so that students choose appropriate techniques to address research questions tested. The focus will be on gaining an understanding of what the various statistical techniques can do, what is the most effective technique, how to apply them and interpret the results. 1.0 Credit

MG9110 PhD Research Seminar 1

The purpose is to expose students to current research in the TRSM including the paradigmatic approaches and methodologies employed to address management research questions. The exposure will aid in the development of the students’ own research ideas and implementation. To pass the course, within three terms students will attend and reflect on a minimum of seven research presentations. Pass/Fail

MG9111 PhD Research Seminar 2

The purpose is to expose students to current research in the TRSM including the paradigmatic approaches and methodologies employed to address management research questions. The exposure will aid in the development of the students’ own research ideas and implementation. To pass the course within three terms students will attend six seminars and present a paper at a conference or equivalent venue. Pass/Fail

MG9112 PhD Research Seminar 3

The purpose is to expose students to current research in the TRSM including the paradigmatic approaches and methodologies employed to address management research questions. The exposure will aid in the development of the students’ own research ideas and implementation. To pass the course, within three terms students will attend five seminars, present a paper, and organize a research seminar. Pass/Fail

MG9201 Digital Enterprise and Social Media

This course aims to introduce students to the overarching concepts, ranging from technical to managerial, that are critical for the functioning of the digital enterprise, the modern networked organization driven by digital technologies and data. After a high-level coverage of these concepts, the focus is on seminal theories that attempt to explain how individuals, organizations, and society interact with information and communication technologies and the dynamics caused by technological progress. 1.0 Credit

MG9202 Real Estate Studies

This course presents various research topics in the growing areas of real estate. The course will prepare students to develop their own research agenda or pursue their own research interests that can be published in top economics and finance journals. As a result of the rapidly-growing field, the reading list is evolving and may be supplemented. Papers selected include both published and working papers and cover long-standing and current research questions. 1.0 Credit

MG9203 Retail and Consumer Services

This course explores theories and topics related to retail and consumer behavior research. The course comprises of intensive readings, critical analyses of published research papers, and developmental writing. The course provides a survey of classic papers as well as recent theoretical developments in this topic domain. Topics addressed in this course are designed to complement other PhD seminars, while introducing the topic domain. 1.0 Credit

MG9204 Strategy Innovation and Entrepreneurship

This course explores theories related to entrepreneurship and strategy research. The course comprises of intensive readings, critical analyses of published research papers, and developmental writing. The course provides a survey of classic papers and recent theoretical developments in this topic domain. Topics addressed in this course are designed to complement other PhD seminars,while introducing everyone to the topic domain. Students will have opportunities to interact with Ryerson’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. 1.0 Credit

MG9205 Directed Readings

This course gives students space to study literature that explores the full theoretical and contemporary scope of readings pertaining to a proposed field of specialization under the guidance of the professor. The course will involve an in-depth review of the literature in a particular area guided by a member of the faculty. Students must seek out the approval of a faculty Supervisor prior to enrolling in this course. 1 Credit

MG9206 Special Topics: Management 

This course examines selected topics in areas related to the program that are not covered by existing courses. The topic(s) will vary depending on the needs and interests of the students and the instructor. The particular course description will be announced prior to scheduling the course. 1 Credit

MG9207 Readings: Sustainability

Our proposed PhD specialization in sustainability integrates courses from environmental sciences, strategic management, and social sciences, offering a comprehensive understanding of sustainability. Unique in its focus on how human behavior shapes decisions in the marketplace, organizations, and society, the program stands apart from traditional sustainability programs. With faculty from diverse business disciplines, it fosters collaboration, encouraging innovative research to address complex sustainability challenges in today's interconnected world. 1 Credit

MG9208 Directed Readings: Accounting

The accounting profession is undergoing significant transformation due to technological advancements and challenges faced by democratic institutions, impacting economic governance and social equity. Accounting is now crucial for sustainable resource use and accountability to stakeholders. In response, accounting research spans areas like managerial and financial accounting, taxation, performance management, sustainability accounting, and auditing. We propose a new PhD specialization in Accounting at TRSM, aiming to address contemporary challenges and promote accountability and ethics in academic research. 1 Credit

MG9209 Directed Readings: Finance

The PhD specialization in Finance offers academic education in subfields such as Corporate Finance, Empirical Asset Pricing, Personal Finance, Banking, International Finance, Public Finance, and Investments. Aligned with 91¸£Àû’s priorities, this specialization fills gaps in Finance academic training in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It supports TRSM’s goals by enhancing research capabilities to address real-world challenges, fostering leadership, and generating research that improves economic prosperity nationally and internationally. 1 Credit

MG9210 Directed Readings: Law + Ethics

The proposed PhD specialization in Business Law and Ethics will train students to systematically address legal and moral questions in business. It targets academics and professionals, enhancing TRSM’s offerings. Focused on law, ethics, and business, it promotes ethical leadership, responsible practices, and risk management. Aligning with TRSM’s research priorities, it fosters interdisciplinary integration of ethical and legal knowledge, enriching graduate education and addressing emerging legal challenges in global commerce. 1 Credit

MG9211 Directed Readings: HR/OB

This course considers theories and research that focus on the behaviour of people at work. The emphasis will be on broad theories that can apply to a wide range of contexts and situations such as job attitudes, organizational justice, motivation, and organizational deviance. The goal is to provide a common knowledge base from which relevant theoretical, methodological, and practical issues can be addressed. Students will consider how they can apply these theories to advance their own research interests. 1 Credit

MG9210 Readings: Intl Business

This course explores theories and research on the global business environment and socially conscious leadership from local to global perspectives with an entrepreneurial focus. Emphasis is placed on ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility in international business. Students will examine how to apply these concepts to support their own research interests in the context of an evolving global landscape. 1 Credit

For course descriptions of non MG courses, go to the Program offering the course. MB – Master of Business Administration MH – Master of Health Administration SM – Master of Science in Management  

Curriculum accurate for the 2025–2026 Academic Calendar. Page last revised: August 6, 2026.