Enjoy freedom and flexibility, balanced with hard work and high expectations. The rewards are worth it—academic salaries are competitive with industry, and specialising in management ensures your research makes real-world impact. Business-school professors also influence practice by teaching executives, consulting, serving on boards, or launching ventures.

There’s a growing need for talented individuals—especially women—who can apply academic rigor to real-world management challenges. As global business evolves beyond the traditional American model, the demand for internationally minded faculty rises. The INSEAD PhD in Management offers the ideal preparation for this rewarding career.

INSEAD’s PhD in Management is the most diverse globally, with students from over 20 nationalities, varied academic and business backgrounds, a wide age range, and near gender balance—taught by one of the most international faculties.

Yet, it remains one of the smallest and most selective programmes. This balance matters because exceptional research demands diverse perspectives, drawing on global cultures, disciplines, and experiences to challenge assumptions and inspire innovative solutions.

INSEAD proudly welcomes nearly equal numbers of women and men in recent PhD intakes, addressing the global shortage of female faculty in business schools. Gender and broader diversity are also key research focuses.

Diversity drives INSEAD’s success—not just as a slogan, but as the foundation for being the world’s top MBA provider (Financial Times) and a global leader in research (UTD ranking). Our PhD Programme proves that excellence and diversity are inseparable.

INSEAD PhD graduates enjoy exceptional placement success, with dedicated support to help secure their first academic roles. Faculty-led workshops, communication training, and coaching prepare students for the job market, while experience-sharing sessions with recent graduates provide valuable insights.

As dissertation completion nears, students receive personalized guidance from their dissertation chair, committee, and faculty, including mock interviews, networking opportunities, and tailored advice to refine their skills and boost confidence.

INSEAD’s over 300 PhD alumni are placed at top business schools and universities worldwide, excelling in teaching and research. As ambassadors of INSEAD, they serve as a valuable network and resource during your placement journey. Here are just a few of the institutions where they thrive.

INSEAD’s PhD Programme offers a wide range of specialisations covering the entire business school curriculum, including Accounting and Control, Decision Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Strategy, and Technology & Operations Management. Core courses in the first two years provide interdisciplinary insights and career confidence.

Students can further enhance their expertise through additional courses, earning certification in Disciplinary Tracks such as Management Science, Organisation Science, Microeconomics, or Psychology & Behavioural Science—expanding future career opportunities.