Master of Science in Human resource management and organisational behaviour (Doctoral Programme)

Toulouse School of Management (TSM) is a top French public management school in Europe, focused on excellence in research and teaching, an active player on the regional, national and international scene, responding to economic challenges and societal issues.

2025-2026 Admission Calendar

*Academic year starts in September

Each application will be carefully studied by the professors in the field of specialization.

How to apply ?

Application checklist

• Completed online Application form
• Resume / CV

• Letter of motivation (in English, max. 2 pages, single line spacing, font size 12)

• Research proposal (in English, max. 6 pages  including the references list, single line spacing, font size 12)
• Transcript(s) for all previous university degrees
• Diploma certificate(s) for all previous university degrees
• English proficiency proof (TOEFL or IELTS, dated within the last 2 years, or a previous university degree completed in English)
• Copy of ID or passport
• OPTIONAL: Reference letters
• OPTIONAL: Research material that may support your application (dissertation, paper, research work...)
• French is not a requirement !

Education Background

• A Bachelor’s degree (in the US) or the completion of the first year of a Master (in Europe) or an equivalent diploma, representing a four-year course of study in an accredited college or university, is required for admission. A completed Master’s degree is not required, although many applicants have a Master’s degree in such fields as management, finance, economics, engineering, psychology, statistics or other related fields. Superior academic performance is expected. 
• European students with a Master’s in Research are also welcome to apply. Successful applicants would gain exemption from certain lectures and, depending on their background, would follow a sequence of lectures covering approximately one year instead of two.

Research proposal

• A research proposal is a personal and original statement about the field you would like to investigate in your MSc Thesis and potentially in your PhD afterwards.
  In the research proposal you should:
  • explain what you plan to research (your research topic and research question(s), 
  • justify why it’s worth researching this field,
  • detail how you plan to investigate it (your methodology bearing in mind the feasibility of the research project).

  We recommend that you:

  • start with A rich introduction and background to the proposed research,
  • propose an initial literature review covering the existing research,
  • draft an overview of the proposed research methodology,
  • conclude by discussing the practicalities (project plans, timelines, etc.).

  Please do not use Gen AI to generate a research proposal as we look for original proposals and seek to assess your potential as a future researcher. 

• Please write in English: maximum 6 pages, single line spacing, font size 12
• Get tips on how to write your research proposal thanks to short videos from Doctoral Programme's professors.

Transcripts

• You have to submit a copy of your transcripts for all college/university degrees and courses. Superior academic performance is expected. 
• Applicants with foreign qualifications in a language other than English or French must also include a professional translation of degrees and transcripts into English or French.

English language proficiency test score report

• Since the programme is 100% in English, adequate command of spoken and written English is required for admission. All students whose native language is not English, or who have not previously completed a university degree in English,  must provide a TOEFL or IELTS test certificate (dated within the last 2 years).
• The committee prefers scores of at least 95 TOEFL / IELTS 7-8, equivalent to a CEFR C1 level.

Letter of Motivation

Please state in the letter the reasons why you want to pursue a PhD in management and in particular in our doctoral programme. Please reflect on your profile/experience/background and how it makes you a good applicant for the doctoral programme. You can also indicate your ambitions after the PhD and any other element that you will find relevant to support your application.

The motivation letter should be written in English, max. 2 pages, single line spacing, font size 12.

Reference letters (optional)

• You must provide the names and contact details of two referees in your application. In addition, you also have the option to upload reference letters, if there is an important testimonial that you wish to share with the admission team.
• Please ensure that the letter includes the full name and contact details of the referee.
   

Application

Each application is put through a highly selective process; it is read with the care, deliberation, and seriousness it deserves by the professors in the field of specialisation. Final decisions are made by the Doctoral Programme Board. 

Our application form has been designed to enable you to communicate your academic accomplishments and ambitions. We recommend that you begin the application process early as preparing an application for a Doctoral Programme may take time, not only to complete the online application but also to write your research proposal. Preparing the English test may also take time. 

• Applications are paperless only: all applicants must use the online application.
• All of the questions are given in English: please answer all questions in English.

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