Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
PhD in Management
Bolzano, Italy
PhD
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 166 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* May 14, 2026 - 4 p.m. (Italian time)
** fees are limited to an annual provincial tax of €150 and a stamp duty of €16
Key Summary
About: The PhD in Management is a full-time, English-taught programme jointly offered by the University of Trento and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. It emphasizes responsible management, advanced theory, applied methods and critical thinking. Students have two supervisors, multinational faculty, and may do funded study abroad. Research topics include entrepreneurship, innovation, organizational and HR management, strategy, accounting, AI, digital transformation, sustainability and circular economy. Application deadline: May 14, 2026 - 4 p.m. (Italian time). 8 PhD Scholarships.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue academic and industry roles: faculty, researcher, management consultant, innovation or sustainability manager, policy analyst, entrepreneur, and corporate leadership
The University of Trento is now inviting applications from qualified candidates for 8 PhD Scholarships in the PhD programme in Management – jointly with the Free University of Bozen - Bolzano.
The PhD programme in Management, jointly offered by the University of Trento and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, is grounded in the principles of responsible management education and research. The programme aims to advance theoretical and applied research in business and management through the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, of expertise in cutting-edge methodologies, of critical thinking and creativity.
A unique feature of the programme is the involvement of scholars from two leading Universities, allowing students to benefit from two supervisors and two faculty groups’ inputs. PhD students are encouraged to spend a study period abroad supported by extra funding.
Particular emphasis will be given to Research proposals concerning behaviour and decision-making of various types of organizations (e.g., start-ups, SMEs, family businesses, hospitality/tourism facilities etc.), with regard to:
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation management
- Organisational design and human resource management
- Strategy and knowledge management
- Accounting and accountability.
The focus may be at the cutting edge of knowledge in these areas and may include, but is not limited to, topics such as AI and digital transformation, sustainability and ESG indicators, circular economy in regional development, international expansion, as well as other topics.
Application Deadline: May 14, 2026 - 4 p.m. (Italian time)
The programme is full-time and will be taught in English by members of the university’s multi-national faculty.
In collaboration with: University of Trento
The PhD focuses on the study of the behaviours and decision-making processes of different types of organisations – start-ups, SMEs, family businesses and tourist facilities – and aims to develop skills in:
- entrepreneurship;
- innovation management;
- organisational design and management of human resources;
- strategy and knowledge management;
- accounting and accountability.
The research proposal for the 42nd cycle may focus on the cutting edge of knowledge in these areas and may include, but is not limited to, topics such as AI and digital transformation, sustainability and ESG indicators, the circular economy in regional development, and international expansion, etc.
Grant amount: The annual gross amount of the scholarship is Euro 18,345.00 (Tier I)