About Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Organizational Behaviour, PhD - at The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Program Overview

The emphasis of the PhD Program in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources (OBHR) is on developing research-oriented academics who study problems related to organizations, including the effects of management practices on people, between people within organizational settings, and between organizations themselves. The Program is not intended for the development of consultants or managers.

What sets the UBC program apart?

OBHR Division professors are internationally recognized scholars who represent an array of academic disciplines, including sociology, psychology, industrial relations, organizational behaviour and human resource management. Examples of their research interests include entrepreneurship, organizational knowledge and learning, social networks, family business, territoriality, trust, customer sabotage, power and status, gender and diversity, harassment, and ostracism.

OBHR faculty members have won numerous awards for research and for innovations in teaching and pedagogy, traditionally maintaining among the highest teaching ratings in the Sauder School of Business. The norms and culture of the OBHR Division are characterized by highly collaborative and collegial relationships.

Career Options

Almost all of our students secure tenure stream academic positions at graduation. This has included universities in Canada, United Kingdom, United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Australia among others.

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Entry requirements for this course

Contact The University of British Columbia (UBC) to find course entry requirements.

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