Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Ph.D.)
The objective of the doctoral program in Business Administration is to prepare students for academic careers in higher education and management careers in both profit and nonprofit organizations. Success in the program is judged by the student's understanding of the issues and methodologies essential to the advancement of knowledge. Doctoral work is based on the achievement of academic and research competencies. A student who participates in a doctoral program of study is expected to strive for the knowledge and skills necessary to develop excellence in teaching, to conduct quality research, and should at all times maintain the highest ideals of academic integrity and scholarship.
- Each major may specify different requirements for this category. Consult the program coordinator for a specific major.
- All doctoral students are required to take two applied statistics courses. The major will specify other research tool courses.
- Each major will require some education related to teaching. It may take the form of classes, seminars, mentoring, or a teaching requirement.
- The student must successfully defend a written dissertation proposal in an oral examination conducted by the student's dissertation committee. The final defense of the successful dissertation will require a final oral examination that concentrates on, but is not limited to, the student's dissertation defense.
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