Management (PhD)

MG9101 Management and Organization Theory
Each week, two theories from a list of 40 will be selected for systematic analysis of their ontological assumptions, knowledge interests and epistemological implications. For each of the two theories two empirical research papers will be reviewed and critically analyzed to enable the students to understand the special challenges of operationalizing the theories in organizational research. 1.0 Credit

MG9102 Advanced Research Methods Qualitative
Topics will include: historical roots, philosophical assumptions, theoretical framework, and implications of different qualitative approaches; research design; data collection, analysis, and interpretation strategies; critical evaluation of qualitative studies, and research grant writing for a qualitative study. Students will develop their capacity to conduct qualitative research through hands-on projects. This course covers the key concepts and methods of qualitative research. 1.0 Credit

MG9103 Advanced Research Methods Quantitative
This course explores quantitative analytical techniques, allowing students to design research projects and conduct necessary quantitative analysis. During empirical studies, it is important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of various techniques so that students choose appropriate techniques to address research questions tested. The focus will be on gaining an understanding of what the various statistical techniques can do, what is the most effective technique, how to apply them and interpret the results. 1.0 Credit

MG9110 PhD Research Seminar 1 - The purpose is to expose students to current research in the TRSM including the paradigmatic approaches and methodologies employed to address management research questions. The exposure will aid in the development of the students’ own research ideas and implementation. To pass the course, students will attend and reflect on a minimum of seven research presentations. Pass/Fail

MG9111 PhD Research Seminar 2 - The purpose is to expose students to current research in the TRSM including the paradigmatic approaches and methodologies employed to address management research questions. The exposure will aid in the development of the students’ own research ideas and implementation. To pass the course, students will attend six seminars and present a paper at a conference or equivalent venue. Pass/Fail

MG9112 PhD Research Seminar 3 - The purpose is to expose students to current research in the TRSM including the paradigmatic approaches and methodologies employed to address management research questions. The exposure will aid in the development of the students’ own research ideas and implementation. To pass the course, students will attend five seminars, present a paper, and organize a research seminar. Pass/Fail

MG9201 Digital Enterprise and Social Media
This course aims to introduce students to the overarching concepts, ranging from technical to managerial, that are critical for the functioning of the digital enterprise, the modern networked organization driven by digital technologies and data. After a high-level coverage of these concepts, the focus is on seminal theories that attempt to explain how individuals, organizations, and society interact with information and communication technologies and the dynamics caused by technological progress. 1.0 Credit

MG9202 Real Estate Studies
This course presents various research topics in the growing areas of real estate. The course will prepare students to develop their own research agenda or pursue their own research interests that can be published in top economics and finance journals. As a result of the rapidly-growing field, the reading list is evolving and may be supplemented. Papers selected include both published and working papers and cover long-standing and current research questions. 1.0 Credit

MG9203 Retail and Consumer Services
This course explores theories and topics related to retail and consumer behavior research. The course comprises of intensive readings, critical analyses of published research papers, and developmental writing. The course provides a survey of classic papers as well as recent theoretical developments in this topic domain. Topics addressed in this course are designed to complement other PhD seminars, while introducing the topic domain. 1.0 Credit

MG9204 Strategy Innovation and Entrepreneurship
This course explores theories related to entrepreneurship and strategy research. The course comprises of intensive readings, critical analyses of published research papers, and developmental writing. The course provides a survey of classic papers and recent theoretical developments in this topic domain. Topics addressed in this course are designed to complement other PhD seminars, while introducing everyone to the topic domain. Students will have opportunities to interact with the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. 1.0 Credit

MG9205 Directed Readings
This course gives students space to study literature that explores the full theoretical and contemporary scope of readings pertaining to a proposed field of specialization under the guidance of the professor. The course will involve an in-depth review of the literature in a particular area guided by a member of the faculty. Students must seek out the approval of a faculty Supervisor prior to enrolling in this course. 1 Credit

MG9206 Special Topics: Management
Management This course examines selected topics in areas related to the program that are not covered by existing courses. The topic(s) will vary depending on the needs and interests of the students and the instructor. The particular course description will be announced prior to scheduling the course. 1 Credit

For course descriptions of non MG courses, go to the Program offering the course. MB – Master of Business Administration MH – Master of Health Administration SM – Master of Science in Management