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The University of Oxford is internationally recognised for the quality of its research and teaching. It attracts the very best doctoral students and faculty from around the world and offers a vibrant environment in which to study and learn.

Programme objectives This full-time programme can be completed in a minimum of three years and will:

• Enable you to carry out original doctoral research which is academically rigorous but also of practical benefit
• Qualify you for a career in top academic institutions or for leading professional or managerial posts.

Programme designThe structure and content of the programme will depend on the subject you choose to specialise in:

1. Financial economics
2. Management research

However, the following elements are common to both programmes:

ThesisThe DPhil thesis, which should not exceed 100,000 words, must be a significant and substantial contribution to the field of learning in management studies and finance. As a rule of thumb, it should be relevant enough to be published in book form or as series of academic articles. Students may adopt a range of different methodologies and approaches. Their special contribution can be in the field of theory, methodology or empirical results.

Support and guidanceEvery research student is allocated a supervisor or supervisors. Supervisors oversee students´ study and research and advise them on the preparation of their thesis through regular meeting sessions. Students often receive advice from other faculty members as well.

Requirements

1. For the DPhil in financila economics route, an undergraduate degree, minimum qualification 2.1 degree (GPA 3.5 or its equivalent). For the DPhil in Management research route: A masters degree in a relevant subject (normally a Distinction).

2. A GRE or GMAT score: as guidance, we look for a score in excess of 600 in each component. Information on the GMAT and GRE is available from www.gmac.com and www.gre.org respectively.

The institution code for ordering your official GRE score sheet from ETS is 0807. There is no department code, this can be left blank. The code for ordering your official GMAT score sheet from Pearson is Q0G-4B-45.

GRE and GMAT scores will not be valid if they are more than five years old on the application deadline.

3. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Test Scheme (IELTS) if English is not your native language or if you have not completed your undergraduate degree in an English speaking country.
The institution code for ordering your official TOEFL score sheet from ETS is 0807. There is no department code, this can be left blank.

TOEFL and IELTS scores will not be valid if they are more than two years old on the application deadline.

TOEFL iBT- 109

TOEFL Computer - 267

TOEFL Paper - 630

IELTS- 7.5

4. University transcripts

5. Three references (a minimum of two must be academic)

6. One piece of written work for assessment of approximately 2,000 words. This should be an essay or section of longer work on a topic appropriate to the degree for which you are applying. You must include a signed declaration that the piece is your own work without the assistance of others

7. A research proposal to help us identify a potential supervisor. Please begin your research proposal with a clear title

Please ensure your application is complete upon submission. The Admissions Committee can only consider a candidate once all supporting documentation has been received.

English Language Requirements

Funding

The Saïd Business School administers a variety of attractive scholarships and award schemes to support doctoral students. The admissions office will help you to identify and secure a suitable scholarship to support you during the course of your doctoral studies.

Please ensure you tick the boxes of the relevant scholarships on the finance section of your application form. Contact us if you need any assistance selecting the most appropriate source of funding.

You may be eligible for:

Funding provided by the Saïd Business School

The Saïd Business School administers a variety of attractive scholarships and award schemes. These scholarships comprise full fees and a living stipend. Click here to read more >

Funding provided by the University of Oxford

Most of these scholarships cover all fees and living expenses, although some are partial awards. Click here to read more >

Funding provided by specialist research centres

A number of specialist research centres based at the School provide funding for DPhil candidates. Click here to read more >

College scholarships

Nearly all colleges offer funding for graduate students, and these scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, ranging from free accommodation to fees and from a grant for living expenses to high table dining rights.Click here to read more>