Ph.D Program
To be Africa’s leading PhD program developing impactful, innovative, and rigorous state-of- the-art research.
Research-minded graduates with a completed Master’s degree or equivalent and a strong academic background who wish to pursue research in an African context. Faculty and researchers from African universities, who do not have a PhD degree yet are also encouraged to apply.
UM6P Rabat, Morocco
Researchers and executives will acquire research skills, develop critical thinking, their analytical abilities and problem-solving skills that empower them to take realistic decisions and provide expert advice to industry and society in the relevant field.
Checklist
Application system open on April 1st.
Essential
Detailed CV (which includes information on your prior research activities and training, if applicable).
Letter of motivation
Explain why you intend to enrol in ABS PhD program, what are your future plans after graduation with a PhD, and why you think you are well qualified for a PhD candidature, among other aspects; state whether you would enrol in our PhD as a part-time or a full-time student if you were selected.
Research proposal.
Softcopies of your Master thesis or equivalent (please also submit your thesis if written in a language other than English or French);
Academic transcripts (Masters and Bachelors)
Please inform us whether the program/university that awarded your master’s degree is accredited.
Desired
List and soft copies of publications and conference papers and / or your best 1-2 unpublished working papers.
TOEFL test results or equivalent.
GMAT/GRE test results (not required, but useful to support your application);
Two letters of academic reference (referees needs to be permanent faculty members);
Any additional information you think can support your application (e.g., awards, domestic ranking in university selection tests, etc.).
Admission process
The admission process for ABS PhD program typically includes the following steps.
Online application
Student must submit online application wich includes academic transcripts, statement of purpose, research proposal, relevant exam scores, and a detailed CV.
Evidence of proficiency in English
Provide your TOEFL test scores or pass our UM6P English test.
Online test
Qualified students will take an online cognitive ability test focusing an critical thinking, problem solving, textual comprehension, and intermediate mathematical, among others.
Research assignement
Application who passed the online test will submit a research assignment
Interview
Short-listed student will be invited to an online interview with ABS and external faculty memebers.
Admission decision and dispatching of offer letters
Enrollment
Upon acceptance, students must submit the necessary documents and enroll in the program to begin their studies.
IN 2023 WE RECRUIT PHD CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH Topics
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Emmanuel Josserand
Innovation.
Durabilité sociale et environnementale.
Identité.
Helena Williams
Gastro-tourism as an Economic Driver, primarily in Developing Parts of the World.
Sustainable Destination Development.
Tourism’s Impact on Local Communities and on Community Development.
Stakeholders and Networks within Tourism, particularly within Local Food & Beverage Supply Chains.
Tarik AOUAM
Two-echelon inventory routing: Formulation and solution procedures (in cooperation with Ghent University, Belgium).
Supply chain optimization with financial considerations (in cooperation with Ghent University, Belgium).
Integrated production planning and energy management: Analysis, formulation, and solution procedures (in cooperation with Ecole de Mines, France).
Dirk BOEHE
Performance of business models with environmental and social sustainable at the core.
The evolution of corporate social responsibility over time.
Strategic management and educational technologies.
Juliana SUBTIL
Sustainability transitions
Patterns and dynamics of structural societal change towards carbon neutrality.
Decarbonization strategies.
Implications of the twin transition with digitalization.
Multi-sector dynamics.
Technological, corporate and sector multi-criteria assessment.
Mohammed KHARBACH
Energy, environmental and resources economics (markets/competition, regulation/pricing, scenarios/energy mix-security/policies..).
Transition in power, gas, and transportation industries.
Noureddine KOUAISSAH
Associate Professor in Finance
Portfolio selection problems.
Multi-criteria decision-making.
Risk management and uncertainty modeling.
Sustainability, renewable energy.
Leonardo LIBERMAN
International human resources management and organizational behavior.
Cross-cultural and intercultural management.
Management in multinational enterprises.
Nizar EL HACHEMI
Optimal restart policy for the two-machine one buffer system.
Integrating vessel routing and port logistic operation.
David YOON
Associate Professor in Finance
International Business Strategy: Cross-border IPO, M&A, and venture capital investment.
Technological Innovation: Sustainability transitions, scientific collaboration, and star Scientists.
Domique Jacquet
Applied corporate finance research, including capital budgeting, financial structure,
dividend and buyback policies.
Financing innovation and research and development (R&D).
Management in multinational enterprises.
Brent Strickland
Social media and misinformation.
Digital workplaces.
Nudges for improved decision making, policy attitudes.
Cognition/perception in collective sports.
Peter BAMBERGER
Employee well-being.
Compensation and rewards management.
Performance management.
Cognition/perception in collective sports.
Cognitive implications of workplace events.
Kofi OSEI-FRIMPONG
Transformative service research: service research with the goal of investigating the wellbeing implications of service.
Digital transformation and customer engagement: exploring how firms use digital tools, platforms, and resources to enhance customer engagement and experience.
Quantitative Research Methods I
Quantitative Research Methods II
Qualitative Research Methods I
Qualitative Research Methods II
Bibliometrics, Systematic Literature Review and Research Project
Business Economics
Strategic Management
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Business Analytics and Value Network
Organizational Behavior
Finance
Marketing
Program Structure
PhD Program
YEAR 1
Research Methods Courses
– Qualitative
– Quantitative
Systematic Literature Review
Subject-specific courses
YEAR 2
Elective Courses
Final Research Proposal Development
Conceptual Paper Submission
YEAR 3
Elective Courses
Complementary Training
Empirical Paper I Submission
YEAR 4
Empirical Paper II Submission
Thesis write-up
Research Ecosystem
Language
English
Admission Requirements
Master’s degree from an institution recognized by the Moroccan Ministry of Education.
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Exclusif dedication to the program (full time)
Researrch proposal aligned with ABS research priorities
Selected Doctoral Projects
Ibtissam GUISSOU
Business Analytics & Values Network
Nadia JAOUI
Business Analytics & Values Network
Imane CHABI
Marketing
Lina KHAOULANI
Finance
Soukaina BARNICHI
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Iman LOUKILI
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Ahmed ZAHLAN
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Kaoutar BENJEDDI
Business Analytics & Values Network
Nisrine TAHRI
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Oumaima AITHAMMOU
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Badr-Eddine LAHSINI
Marketing
Basma EL FADEL
Finance
Hassan LEKSSAYS
Marketing
Anas EL ASSADI
Marketing
Kenza CHARRAT
Finance
Zineb ACHMOUL
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Ghada EL BOURY
Finance
Abdelhadi SOHIB
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Aissam SIGOUL
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Hafsa EL KAMOUS
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Alae AJRAOUI
Strategy
Nouhaila BELAID
Business economics
Peace ANABA
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Chaimae LAAZIZI
Business Analytics & Values Network
Adil ETTANGI
Strategy
Kassem BENABDERRAZIK
Business Analytics & Values Network
Asma HAJJANI
Leadership and Organizational Behavior
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