The University of Massachusetts Boston is currently inviting applications for its PhD in Business Administration, Organizations and Social Change (OSC) track for Fall 2023. The deadline is February 1, 2023 but we are evaluating applications on a rolling basis.
The Organizations and Social Change PhD program has a strong reputation for its distinctive, critical focus on the intersection of business and society, with implications for social justice and sustainability. Our PhD students come from varied backgrounds, with degrees in management, development, sociology, planning, policy, economics, and political science. Many have studied hybrid social enterprises and the importance of entrepreneurial ecosystems for social change.
We are seeking outstanding applicants who are interested in researching business and society interactions from a variety of theoretical perspectives to address topics such as:
- How companies, communities, and industries are responding to sustainability challenges
- Workplace trends relating to diversity, inequality, technology and employee engagement
- How social entrepreneurs and innovative organizations are pursuing new avenues for change
- The role of arts and culture in social movements and regional economic development
- How new technologies and software platforms are transforming work patterns and identities
Graduates of our program have published in highly regarded academic journals and found academic positions at institutions in North America and Europe. Some are working in the non-profit and consulting world.
Most successful applicants have a Master's degree. Prior research experience (e.g. data analysis, literature reviews, academic writing) is highly regarded. Support of $31,000 per year is available for up to four years for admitted students who remain in good standing.
The PhD is designed as a FULL-TIME program that typically takes 4-6 years to complete. We invite you to continue to explore our the program, browse the faculty profiles and look at the Frequently Asked Questions.
You can request more information and initiate your application from the tabs on our main program page. Please give your details in the request more information tab to receive updates and information about webinars for prospective students. If you have specific questions, please contact the program director Professor David Levy david.levy@umb.edu. You can also contact Benyamin Lichtenstein, b.lichtenstein@umb.edu, longtime Entrepreneurship scholar and ENT member.
All best,
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Benyamin Lichtenstein
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management
College of Management, U-Mass Boston.
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David Levy
Professor, Department of Management
Graduate Program Director, PhD track in Organizations and Social Change
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Academia.edu Profile Scholar.google Profile
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Benyamin Lichtenstein
Associate Professor
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Cambridge MA
(617) 721-3609
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