
Doctor of Philosophy program
in Sustainable Leadership
Stand Out from the crowd
The Ph.D. in Sustainable Leadership (International Program) at the College of Management, Mahidol University (CMMU) responds to a growing demand for scholars and management practitioners in the multi-disciplinary field of sustainable development.

Professor Philip Halinger
TSDF Chair Professor of Leadership
Program Director
Program Director
Do great research with great people

The PhD in SL program is directed by TSDF Chair Professor Dr. Philip Hallinger. The PhD program faculty includes the two most highlycited management scholars in Thailand. All PhD program faculty actively publish in international refereed journals and have successfully mentored PhD graduates. We have qualified faculty available to mentor PhD students on sustainability research in the management areas of leadership, strategy, innovation, finance, education, supply chain, marketing, organizational behavior, environment, community development, and human resources.
Curriculum
The program aims to develop graduates capable of applying knowledge, research, and management skills to address complex social challenges.
Faculty
CMMU’s interdisciplinary faculty are leading management researchers in East Asia, specializing in leadership and sustainable development across corporate, public, healthcare, and education sectors.
Ph.D. Scholarships
Generous support is available for highly qualified candidates through funding from the Thailand Sustainable Development Foundation and CMMU.
Ph.D. Student Profiles
Explore the diverse backgrounds of CMMU Ph.D. students through their profiles, which highlight their unique academic and professional journeys.
Why study Ph.D. in Sustainable Leadership?
Monrudee Theeraworawit
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate
Narong Kongpiwatana
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate
Nathatai Janjirawatna
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate
Pana Ratanabanangkoon
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate
Pwint N. Aung
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate
Uyen-Phuong Klein
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate
Sujitra Jayaseelan
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate
Waewkanee Assoratgoon
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate
Zaw Thura Aung
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate
For more information
Apply to the PhD Program in
Sustainable Leadership
The CMMU Ph.D. in Sustainable Leadership program emphasizes high standards and quality to benefit our students and graduates, now and in the future. The purpose of our admission procedure is to match qualified applicants with CMMU faculty advisors. We will treat your application confidentially.
The Ph.D. entrance tests, the TOEFL (iTP) test and the Analytical test, are conducted online.
Admission Schedule
Admission Period: Nov. 1, 2024 - Feb. 17, 2025
Entrance Examination (Online) - TOEFL (iTP) 10.00 - 12.00 - CMMU Analytical 13.30 - 16.30 |
February 22, 2025 |
Interview | March 15-16, 2025 |
Admission Result | March 24, 2025 |
Class Begin | September 19, 2025 |
Admission Period: Nov. 1, 2024 - Feb. 17, 2025
Entrance Examination (Online) - TOEFL (iTP) 10.00 - 12.00 - CMMU Analytical 13.30 - 16.30 |
June 21, 2025 |
Interview | July 5-6 2025 |
Admission Result | July 14, 2025 |
Class Begin | September 19, 2025 |
Admission Period: Nov. 1, 2024 - Feb. 17, 2025
Entrance Examination (Online) - TOEFL (iTP) 10.00 - 12.00 - CMMU Analytical 13.30 - 16.30 |
August 16, 2025 |
Interview | August 23 - 24, 2025 |
Admission Result | August 30, 2025 |
Class Begin | September 19, 2025 |