Overview

Doctoral students in the Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility programme of Hanken School of Economics may study for the degree Doctor of Science (Economics and Business Administration) or for the degree Doctor of Philosophy. The Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility programme is delivered by Hanken School of Economics.

Hanken is a member of several Finnish Graduate Schools and is involved in active collaboration with international networks and other universities. This guarantees the availability of a wide range of courses and other scholarly activities to our students.

PhD Career Prospects

Studies in the major prepare for the management of a variety of tasks in an international business environment. Supply Chain Management and Social Responsibility graduates typically work in an international environment, both in the private and public sector.

Our graduates are placed at, for example, embassies, FINPRO and many multinational corporations in Finland and abroad.

There is also a growing demand for business graduates with a specialization in corporate responsibility.

What is more, the job market in logistics / supply chain management is very attractive at the moment. Graduates often find their first jobs at international logistics companies, or work within supply chain management at multinational corporations.

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Programme Structure

A cross-disciplinary module/minor in Corporate Responsibility offered by Hanken can be completed in despite of your major. It can also be registered, similar to a minor subject, as a study module on your diploma.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Marketing Management Studies Supply Chain Management & Logistics View 3 other PhDs in Management Studies in Finland

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

158 _{(quantitative)}

GMAT

600

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A research-based Master's degree with good grades from a recognised university constitutes the basis for admission to doctoral studies. The Master's degree has to include a comprehensive research based thesis.

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Helsinki

975 - 1584 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.