Tailored for senior professionals, this program equips you with versatile skills and deep knowledge essential for navigating uncharted territories. Prepare to unlock multiple potentials and chart new paths to success. Highlighting **contemporary management of organizations and societal grand challenges**, our **Executive Ph.D. program** is the perfect choice for senior professionals seeking to elevate their careers and make a lasting impact. Expand your professional repertoire to include consultancy, mentorship, board participation, and lecturing, among other opportunities. Our program emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, encouraging questioning and application of knowledge in both academic and corporate settings. Centered on deep reflection of society's most pressing challenges, our Ph.D. program stands out for its **experiential, personalized, and international approach to learning**. Join us on a transformative journey designed to empower you with the skills and insights needed to navigate today's complex business landscape and create meaningful change. - **Experiential** Includes immersive experiences with professionals from companies of different contexts, related to facing the great challenges of society. - **Personalised** Part of the learning journey will be tailored to suit participants’ aspirations towards life and career. - **International** Enables exchanges with partner schools through an Exchange Programme.* **Research Lines** - Strategy and Markets - Leadership and Organizational Behaviour Our research lines are dedicated to enhancing organizational competitiveness and sustainability. Through our Executive Ph.D. program, students gain the skills to systematically apply scientifically grounded knowledge, empowering them to challenge and influence changes within their social, economic, and environmental spheres. Join us and embark on a journey where academic rigor meets practical application, driving meaningful impact in today's dynamic world. *Does not include expenses for accommodation, transportation and meals. Participation is subject to availability of places in partner institutions. **NOTE: A MASTER'S DEGREE RECOGNIZED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (MEC-BRAZIL) IS REQUIRED TO BEGIN THE SELECTION PROCESS.** **This Program is in Portuguese.**
The Ph.D. programme runs for **four years** and encompasses **eight on-site immersion meetings** to take place at the Aloysio Faria Campus in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil. In addition to classroom lessons, students will also participate in field visits, lectures, workshops, debate panels and cultural and get-together events – everything prepared to help students take maximum advantage of their stay and potentiate their relationship with FDC community. **In-person meetings:** eight modules, from Monday in the afternoon through the end of Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. (ten disciplines in total). **Three disciplines will include activities involving the community of students and socialisation activities**, monitored by professors. The programme encompasses **five journeys** - as illustrated in the figure below –, interleaved to enable participants to develop their competences in parallel.  As part of our curriculum, we offer courses focused on fostering Competence Enhancement Journeys, featuring personalized activities overseen by an advisor and the associated research group. Students have the flexibility to select two out of four activities listed below and tailor them to align with their learning and career goals. Furthermore, students will develop and discuss their personalized plans with their advisor, incorporating chosen activities and additional recommendations. These experiential activities extend beyond traditional classroom settings, providing invaluable opportunities for real-world engagement. **Management Research and Development** Research activity where students develop competence to create and disseminate knowledge on management, monitored by a professor or mentor. **Practice in the Great Challenges of Society** A proposal to tackle some social problem selected by the student, who will design and implement an organisational response to that challenge. **Research - Action and Organizational Consultancy** Intervention or consultancy activity to solve real problems of a company. Students will develop their own practices as organisational consultants.
We welcome professionals with extensive practical experience and a strong intellectual curiosity, who are eager to enhance their analytical capabilities, sharpen their critical reasoning skills, and make meaningful contributions towards addressing societal grand challenges. Join our Executive Ph.D. program and embark on a transformative journey that empowers you to drive positive change and advance your career to new heights”. **A master’s degree (stricto sensu) recognized by Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) is required.** **[CURRENT STUDENTS - GROUP 1 - IN PROGRESS](/en-site/programas-site/educacao-executiva-site/Documents/doutorado/alunos-doutorado-en.pdf).**
**[DOWNLOAD SYLLABUSES](/en-site/programas-site/educacao-executiva-site/Documents/doutorado/ementario-doutorado-eng.pdf)** **REQUIRED COURSES** - Multisectoral Collaboration Networks for Sustainable Development - Social, Humanitarian and Highly-Reliability Organizations: Managing in Extreme Contexts - Digital Inclusion - Knowledge Frontiers in Management - Science Philosophy and Knowledge Generation - Advanced Methods in Content and Discourse Analysis - Multivariate Data Analysis - Research Design on Management - Community of Practice - Research Methods* - Evolution of Strategic Thought* - Evolution of Leadership Thought* *Exemption from these disciplines may be granted if student proves equivalence of disciplines of other master’s degree programmes. **ELECTIVE COURSES | RESEARCH LINE 1 - STRATEGY** - Collaborative Governance: a New Way to Organise to Confront Great Challenges - Sensemaking and Institutions: Transforming Reality - Behavioural Strategy: Cognition, Emotion and Identity **ELECTIVE COURSES | RESEARCH LINE 2 – LEADERSHIP** - Making sense for the meaningful work of addressing societal grand challenges - Diversity, Culture, and Inclusion: Mediating the Societal Grand Challenges - Change Trajectories and Paradoxes around Wicked Problems **ELECTIVE COURSES FOR BOTH RESEARCH LINES** - Quantitative Research Analysis Lab - Qualitative Research Analysis Lab - The Teaching and Learning Practice in Executive Education - Action-Research and Organisational Consultancy - Research and development in Management - The Practice of Societal Grand Challenges **CONCENTRATION AREA: CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS** **RESEARCH LINES:** **Strategy and Markets** Addresses the creation of competitive advantages in organizations, with the aim of explaining and predict when and why some organizations exhibit a better performance than others over time. Knowledge on the areas of economics, finance, logistics and innovation is offered in these studies which, therefore, have a multidisciplinary character. Subjects are addressed here from a systemic perspective. It encompasses three lines of research: The first line, Strategy and Execution, investigates strategic implementations from the practical point of view of managers’ discourse and decision-making. The second line, Strategy and innovation, surveys the companies’ capacity for understand technology and market advances related to digitization and how to implement them to obtain appropriate management systems that involve strategy, culture and innovation processes. The third line of research, Collaborative Strategies, addresses aspects related to governance and management of networks, partnerships and other interorganizational collaborative arrangements, including open innovation. **Leadership and Organizational Behavior** The line of action “Leadership and Organizational Behavior” addresses the actions of individuals and groups in organizational contexts, in an attempt to explain the phenomena of power, politics and decision-making in the relations between individuals, work, organizations and society. Knowledge on fields such as organizational behavior, philosophy, psychology and psychoanalysis are part of the program, which is focused, therefore, on a relational approach. This line of action encompasses two research axes. The first – Managerial Practices and Work – investigates issues inherent in managerial activities and boundary work, especially in relation to middle management individuals and their discursive practices and narratives. People, Work and Society addresses the phenomenon of leadership at multiple levels of analysis, as well as issues inherent in entrepreneurship and management of people.
- **To potentiate the performance of individuals and organisations**, as well as to positively impact businesses and the local environment. Students will become able to combine sustainable development goals, ethical behaviour and critical and systematic thought when making decisions. - **To become protagonists of your own learning process.** You will be able to maintain a critical and strategic mentality based on theoretical and practical knowledge, for the purpose of inspiring individuals, groups, organisations and the society. - **To Influence business and organisational changes.** You will be able to assess tendencies at work within the global context and to gain a cosmopolitan and ethical perspective.
**[DOWNLOAD ANNOUNCEMENT](/en-site/programas-site/educacao-executiva-site/Documents/doutorado/edital-doutorado-eng.pdf)** **NOTE: A MASTER'S DEGREE (STRICTU SENSU) RECOGNIZED BY BRAZILIAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (MEC) IS REQUIRED.** **First selection process:** - Step 1: from October 1st to November 29, 2024 - Step 2: from December 2, 2024, to January 24, 2025 Deadline to send the thesis pre-project: January 6, 2025 - Step 3: from January 27 to February 28, 2025 **Second selection process (subject to availability of places):** - Step 1: January 1 to March 14, 2025 - Step 2: from March 17 to April 18, 2025 Deadline to send the thesis pre-project: april 4st, 2025 - Step 3: from April 21 to May 12, 2025 **1. APPLLICATION AND SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS** - Filling of the application form; - Submission of documents via the electronic mail address mirian.oliveira@fdc.org.br, including international English Proficiency certificate (intermediate reading level), copy of master’s degree certificate valid in Brazil, and master’s degree school transcript. - Filling of a form detailing professional experiences to be provided by FDC team. Applicants will be evaluated according to their professional experience and publications. Only three applicants per available spot will be chosen to advance to the next stage of selection. **2. SUBMISSION OF PRE-PROJECT AND INTERVIEW** - Design and submission via the electronic mail address mirian.oliveira@fdc.org.br of a thesis pre-project, including description of guidance to be provided by FDC; - Conduction of and interview which will include reading and proof of understanding of contents of an article handed by FDC. Applicants will be evaluated according to their oral communication capabilities, motivation and availability of time regarding attendance to the courses. They will also be enquired about the article and the quality of the pre-project. **3. Enrollment** Applicants who win selection for the programme must submit all documents listed below to the electronic mail address secretariaatende@fdc.org; mirian.oliveira@gmail.com; coordenacao.ephd@fdc.org.br to have their enrolments confirmed: - Individual Identification Document with photograph; - CPF (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number); - Electoral Card and proof of participation in last election; - Academic Degree Diploma*; - Postgraduate Diploma (when applicable); - International Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language (intermediate or reading level). *Applicants who earned their academic degree diplomas in foreign countries must, mandatorily, submit degree revalidation by a Brazilian public university (as established in Resolution MEC/CNE number 8 issued on 10/04/2007).
**EXPANDING THE FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE** **Exchange Program** FDC welcomes students from international partner institutions and offers its own students the opportunity to attend courses in other countries, on different management-related subjects.* **In partnership with:** Bentley University Graduate School of Business Accommodation, transportation and meal expenses not included. Participation is subject to availability of places in partner institutions. **Second Doctorate Degree** Participants in FDC Executive Ph.D programme have now the opportunity to obtain a second doctorate degree. Collaboration with Kedge Business School, from France, gives FDC students selected for the programme the chance of conducting part of their studies at Kedge, on joint advice by professors from both institutions. In addition to participating in academic activities in France, students also defend their doctoral theses before an international committee, an enriching experience accompanied with a double degree of high value in global academic and business markets. The second degree is not included in services covered by the Executive Ph.D. in Management and Societal Grand Challenges’s fee, and requires from applicants a specific selection process. Accommodation, transportation and meal expenses not included. Participation is subject to availability of places in partner institutions.
**TECHNICAL COORDINATION* [Alice Erthal](https://www.fdc.org.br/en/aboutfdc/faculty/alice-erthal) **ASSISTANT TECHNICAL COORDINATION** [Paulo Renato de Souza](https://www.fdc.org.br/en/aboutfdc/faculty/paulo-renato-de-sousa) **FACULTY COMMITTEE** [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.fdc.org.br/en/aboutfdc/faculty/bruno-fernandes) [Alice Erthal](https://www.fdc.org.br/en/aboutfdc/faculty/alice-erthal) [Paulo Renato de Souza](https://www.fdc.org.br/en/aboutfdc/faculty/paulo-renato-de-sousa) [Kadigia Faccin](https://www.fdc.org.br/en/aboutfdc/faculty/kadigia-faccin) [Alice Oleto](https://www.fdc.org.br/en/aboutfdc/faculty/alice-oleto)
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**Description of the Impact of Permanent Faculty's Intellectual Production (2021-2024)** The Professional Master's and Doctorate Programs in Administration at FDC have established themselves as references in the generation of applied knowledge, significantly impacting academia, the market, and society. The work of the permanent faculty has generated significant impacts, particularly in technical and applied production. Professors have created technical reports, technological products, training courses, and case studies, widely used in public and private organizations. This production totaled 537 events, distributed among presentations, interviews, courses, reports, and technical services, demonstrating the direct transfer of knowledge essential for solving managerial challenges and implementing innovative practices. The social impact of intellectual production was amplified by the presence of professors in high-reach media outlets such as Revista Época Negócios, Valor Econômico, Estadão, G1, and SXSW. The topics addressed included innovation, digital transformation, strategic management, and sustainability, connecting the programs to society and positioning the professors as references in their fields. The international impact was also significant, with initiatives such as the "Developing Social Innovation Digital Ecosystems" project, led by Professor Douglas Wegner, in partnership with TU Dortmund University, which generated a widely accessed policy brief. Professors like Ana Burcharth, Alice Erthal, Livia Barakat, Kadigia Faccin, Hugo Tadeu, and Rodrigo Zeidan also stood out in their respective fields, receiving recognition and participating in globally relevant events. Academically, the programs achieved 1041 published works, including 370 articles in high-impact journals and 537 technical productions, with active participation of professors in international scientific events. This production contributes to the training of students prepared to transform organizations and society, reaffirming the programs' position as national and international references. **Contributions of the Programs to Teaching or Pedagogical Research** The Professional Master's and Doctorate Programs in Administration at FDC have stood out for their contributions to pedagogical innovation, with an integrated approach between theory and practice and a strong commitment to social transformation. The application of active learning methodologies, such as Project-Based Learning (PBL), has allowed students to develop real solutions in collaboration with partner organizations, aligning academic experience with market and societal needs. The Assurance of Learning (AoL) methodology is also a fundamental pillar, ensuring that students acquire strategic competencies through structured assessments. The production of case studies and thematic reports, such as the social innovation project "Developing Social Innovation Digital Ecosystems," also reinforces the practical relevance of the programs. Additionally, the development of methodologies such as the Strategy Implementation Methodology and the Star Diagram directly impacts organizational and managerial development. FDC Transforma, an educational inclusion initiative, expanded access to education for more than 1,500 people between 2021 and 2023, especially women and self-declared black or brown individuals. These social initiatives are aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reinforcing FDC's commitment to democratizing education. The international recognition of the programs was reinforced by EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB accreditations, and by building strategic partnerships with renowned institutions, increasing the global visibility of the programs. These collaborations enabled the production of bilingual content, the holding of webinars, and the development of joint projects, consolidating the programs as a reference in educational innovation and academic excellence.
**Contributions of the Programs to Local, Regional, or National Development** The Professional Master's and Doctorate Programs in Administration at FDC play an essential role in local, regional, and national development through their applied research, strategic projects, and leadership training. The programs contribute real solutions to local and national challenges, notably through the implementation of management methodologies in the PAEX (Partners for Excellence) program, which impacts medium-sized companies by increasing productivity and efficiency. The PILT platform, coordinated by Professor Paulo Resende, uses big data analytics to analyze national transportation infrastructure and assist in public and private planning. Additionally, the partnership with the Central Única das Favelas (CUFA) led to the creation of the Favela Business School, empowering local entrepreneurs and contributing to the reduction of regional inequalities. In terms of social impact, the FDC Transforma program, which awarded more than 1,500 scholarships between 2021 and 2023, contributed to the educational and social inclusion of vulnerable groups. The internationalization of the programs strengthened scientific production and expanded collaboration with renowned international institutions, such as TU Dortmund (Germany) and the Africa Business School. The recognition of the programs' impact is reflected in the awards received by faculty members, such as the Young Researcher Award by ANPAD and other academic merits, consolidating the programs as a transformative force in Brazil. **Contributions of the Programs Characterizing Integration and Cooperation with PPGs and Sectoral Organizations** The Professional Master's and Doctorate Programs in Administration at FDC have stood out for their active cooperation with national and international postgraduate programs and prominent sectoral organizations. Faculty members maintain collaborations with institutions such as Southeast University, Aarhus University, HEC Montréal, and others, enabling high-impact research projects and expanding the programs' presence in the global scientific community. In the national context, the programs collaborate with institutions such as UFMG, PUC-MG, EBAPE FGV, and Universidade Fumec, fostering integrated academic production and strengthening dialogue among Brazil's leading research centers. Faculty members also actively participate in scientific networks and academic associations, leading important events and scientific publications, highlighting the programs as a hub for producing and disseminating knowledge relevant to society. These partnerships strengthen the programs by enabling the exchange of knowledge and the application of innovative solutions to market and societal challenges, consolidating FDC as a center of academic excellence and impact. **Academic and Social Impacts of the Professional Master's and Doctorate Programs in Administration at FDC** **Strategic Alignment with Social and Market Challenges:** The programs are aligned with major market and societal challenges, integrating scientific, technical, and professional production. This ensures that the research conducted has practical relevance and can directly contribute to solving contemporary problems. **Investment in Research and Development (R&D):** FDC has invested a significant portion of its revenue in R&D activities, with a planned increase from 13.1% in 2024 to 15% in 2025. This investment is essential for generating high-quality academic knowledge and fostering innovation. It also ensures that faculty members dedicate a considerable portion of their time to research, resulting in qualified and impactful academic production. **Internationalization and Academic Visibility:** Financial support for faculty participation in international conferences and exchanges increases the programs' visibility and strengthens their presence in the global academic scene. The attraction of visiting professors and the organization of international workshops contribute new approaches and methods to the programs. **Impact of Intellectual Production:** Throughout the quadrennium, FDC produced 370 articles in high-impact journals and 537 technical productions, including reports, courses, and case studies, which were widely used by public and private organizations, promoting direct knowledge transfer. The presence of faculty members in high-reach media outlets, such as Revista Época Negócios, Valor Econômico, and G1, amplifies the social impact of intellectual production, positioning the programs as references in innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability. **Social Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):** Intellectual production is aligned with the SDGs, particularly Goals 17 (Partnerships and Implementation), 9 (Industry and Innovation), and 8 (Economic Growth and Decent Work). The programs contribute to promoting sustainable practices, reducing inequalities, and advancing health and education. Applied research also focuses on socially relevant topics, such as social innovation, sustainable economic development, and addressing global and local challenges. **Impact on Leadership Training and Social Transformation:** The programs train leaders capable of facing complex challenges, with a strong focus on practical solutions for organizational and social problems. The emphasis on generating applied knowledge (such as white papers, company cases, technical reports) aims to solve major societal challenges and promote theoretical and practical advances that benefit various sectors. These points demonstrate a clear commitment to academic excellence, social relevance, and the practical impact of the research conducted by the programs' students and faculty. The programs' activities are recognized nationally and internationally, positioning them as a reference in professional training and generating solutions for global and local issues. The Professional Master's and Doctorate Programs in Administration at Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC) have generated significant impacts on the academic, social, and economic landscape, both in Brazil and abroad. The programs focus on developing solutions to real problems, promoting individual empowerment, and transforming organizations and communities. This impact is evidenced through applied research, strategic projects, and leadership training that actively contribute to local, regional, and national development.
**EXTERNAL FUNDING:** Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC) benefits from the support of various companies that finance the participation of their employees in the institution’s Master’s and Executive Ph.D. programs, either through full or partial investment. This funding model strengthens the integration between academia and the corporate sector, fostering the development of applied, high-impact research. **INTERNAL FUNDING:** **Scholarships** In addition to corporate support, FDC offers a social scholarship program aimed at students from specific groups, ensuring greater inclusion and diversity in the academic environment. [CLICK HERE](/sobreafdc/centro-social-cardeal-dom-serafim/bolsa-estudos) to check the selection criteria and the scholarship program’s call for applications (Information in portuguese only). **Faculty and R&D Support** Regarding faculty support, FDC sponsors the participation of professors in national and international conferences, expanding the visibility of their research and strengthening the academic and professional positioning of the Master’s and Executive Ph.D. Programs. The institution’s policy for enhancing the impact of intellectual production also provides resources for faculty participation in academic events, such as conferences and seminars. Additionally, FDC runs programs to host visiting external professors on sabbaticals at the institution. The same support is extended to FDC faculty, who follow specific guidelines to undertake sabbaticals at national and international institutions, fostering knowledge exchange and academic innovation. FDC consistently allocates a significant percentage of its revenue to Research and Development (R&D) activities, ensuring resources for the production of high-impact bibliographic, technical, and technological outputs. This strategic allocation enables faculty members of the Permanent Faculty Core (NDP) to dedicate, on average, 50% of their time to research, development, and advising activities. For faculty members with a 90-hour workload, 80% of their time is specifically allocated to R&D activities. Through this structured financial support, FDC ensures the active participation of its faculty in high-impact academic events, promotes international exchanges, and attracts visiting professors who contribute new research and teaching approaches aligned with the academic strategy of the Graduate Program (PPG).
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