Dear Colleague,
UMass Boston?s College of Management is currently seeking students for its new PhD program with
a specialized track in Organizations and Social Change. We are seeking outstanding applicants with
a broad interest in the role of organizations and the business-society interface. Are you, or
someone you know, interested in the following topics?
? gender and diversity in organizations
? sustainable economic development and social entrepreneurship
? stakeholder engagement in corporate governance
? the role of business in addressing pressing societal challenges
? multiculturalism, transnationality, and global labor flows
If so, you may be the perfect candidate to pursue a doctoral degree in this area. The application
deadline for admission to the Fall 2012 class is February 1, 2012.
Prospective students with backgrounds in sociology, political science, business, or other relevant
areas are encouraged to apply. Most applicants will hold a master?s degree, but exceptional
students with a relevant undergraduate degree will be considered. Full scholarships and annual
stipends of up to $25,000 are available for admitted students.
UMass Boston is recognized as a world-class research university with a reputation for linking
research to economic development and community well-being. The College of Management has
been recognized by the Aspen Institute?s Business & Society program as among the top 75
business schools in the world for leadership in researching and teaching about the social impacts
of business. The location, the breadth and depth of University offerings, and the faculty expertise,
all offer doctoral students the chance to pursue a research career that makes a difference in the
world.
For additional program information, please visit:
http://www.umb.edu/academics/cm/business_administration_phd/faq/
For Admissions requirements, please visit:
http://www.umb.edu/academics/cm/business_administration_phd/admissions_requirements/
For serious inquiries, please contact our Associate Dean for Graduate Programs directly at
Maureen.Scully@umb.edu.
Thank you, in advance, for forwarding this to your professional networks.
Best regards,
Banu Ozkazanc-Pan
Assistant Professor of Management
Organizations and Social Change faculty
College of Management
University of Massachusetts Boston
www.umb.edu