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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 Hallinger

TSDF Chair Professor of Leadership
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
Narong Kongpiwatana
PhD Candidate
Nathatai Janjirawatna
PhD Candidate
Pana Ratanabanangkoon
PhD Candidate
Pwint N. Aung
PhD Candidate
Uyen-Phuong Klein
PhD Candidate
Sujitra Jayaseelan
PhD Candidate
Waewkanee Assoratgoon
PhD Candidate
Zaw Thura Aung
PhD Candidate

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: Oct. 1, 2025 - Feb. 16, 2026

Entrance Examination (Online)
- TOEFL (iTP) 10.00 - 12.00
- CMMU Analytical 13.30 - 16.30
February 21, 2026
Interview February 27 - March 1, 2026
Admission Result March 5, 2026
Class Begin September 18, 2026

Admission Period: Mar. 1, 2026 - Jun. 15, 2026

Entrance Examination (Online)
- TOEFL (iTP) 10.00 - 12.00
- CMMU Analytical 13.30 - 16.30
June 20, 2026
Interview June 26-28, 2026
Admission Result July 2, 2026
Class Begin September 18, 2026

Admission Period: Jul. 1, 2026 - Aug. 10, 2026

Entrance Examination (Online)
- TOEFL (iTP) 10.00 - 12.00
- CMMU Analytical 13.30 - 16.30
August 15, 2026
Interview August 21-23, 2026
Admission Result August 27, 2026
Class Begin September 18, 2026

Program Fee

1. Entrance Fee
54,000 บาท
2. Fixed-Rate Tuition Fee
(100,000 Baht per Semester total 9 Semester)
Note: Foreign Student +10,000 Baht (Aprox. 320 USD) per semester.
900,000 บาท

954,000 baht*

Assumes graduation at the end of the 3rd year

*Pre-requisite courses included
**Leave of Absence and Student Maintenance Fee shall be charged at the rate of 10,000 baht per term