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Management, Organization and Sociology (PhD) at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Management & Organizations and Sociology at Kellogg connects management studies with sociology to solve societal and organizational challenges. Students in this joint program offered by our Management & Organizations Department and Northwestern University's Sociology Department are interested in topics that bridge management strategy and economic sociology, such as social movements, the production of culture, entrepreneurship, social networks, gender and race inequality in organizations, and globalization. Our philosophy is that intellectual and research interests come first and

Faculty: Kellogg School of Management  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Faculty from MORS and Sociology actively participate in the joint program, ensuring that this program functions collaboratively and that you have easy access to faculty mentors and dissertation advisors from both departments. Program Requirements Coursework In the first two years of the program you are expected to complete the required coursework of the program.

Career pathways

The Management & Organizations & Sociology program develops your theoretical knowledge and methodological skills for careers as successful and productive researchers within a business school or sociology department.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upon successful passing of both papers, passing of the MORS prelim exam and maintaining a 3.0 GPA in coursework, you are admitted to candidacy.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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