Ph.D. in Management
Today developing and utilizing human potential is widely recognized as the cornerstone of corporate transformation and economic development. Since Maharishi University of Management is the leading university in the world specializing in development of human consciousness, it is an ideal place to learn how to unfold full human potential, and create and study the transformation of organizations toward supreme efficiency and perfection of management.
Students not only gain knowledge and skills but also practice technologies to develop the total brain physiology. All topics are studied in the light of Maharishi Vedic ManagementSM — the knowledge of the total intelligence of Nature, which automatically manages the infinitely complex and evolving universe without strain and without mistakes.
The Ph.D. program prepares each student to conduct original and significant research through courses in research methods and statistics. Each student is encouraged to identify a research topic early in his or her studies so that the research papers throughout the program can focus on this chosen topic.
A specialty of Maharishi University of Management is the educational methods it has developed to make knowledge meaningful and enjoyable for students. Students in the Ph.D. program are trained in principles and practices for successful college teaching and adult education.
The Ph.D. program also includes the opportunity to take electives in other areas of business graduate courses that support the student’s academic and research goals.
Career Outcomes
The program is designed to prepare students for careers as professors, consultants, or researchers who can help transform the performance of individuals and organizations.
Entrance Requirements
- MBA or equivalent business degree
- GMAT or GRE
- A substantial research paper as evidence of academic writing. The paper may have been submitted for required course assignments or thesis in the student’s master degree program. This should be a paper written by the student alone, not a project by a team of students. Such writing samples may be accepted as substitutes for scores on GMAT or GRE.
- TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) is required if a student’s native language is not English. TOEFL is waived if the student has completed a degree program conducted in English. English assessment by the University’s Admissions Office can be substituted for the TOEFL test.
Accreditation
The University’s Ph.D. in Management is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative
Maharishi University of Management participates in the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, a UN-backed global initiative developed to promote corporate responsibility and sustainability in business education. Our endorsement of PRME expresses our commitment to ongoing progress in curriculum development, research, and community leadership in support of sustainable management systems.