PhD in Business Administration

Prepare for an academic career at a major college or university. Learn a broad overview of all areas of business, while selecting a focus on strategy, international business, or organizational behavior. Develop specialized knowledge to contribute to academic, government, and private sector environments through research.

Fully online degree program
60 semester hours including dissertation
Completed in five years
Select a focus on: Strategy, International Business, or Organizational Behavior
Designed to train business faculty members in research
The first and only online AACSB-accredited PhD program in Business Administration
Three required campus visits for orientation, comprehensive exams, and dissertation defense

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Prepare for a career as a faculty member in academic institutions or as a professional in a research organization or government institution.

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The Bryan School of Business and Economics holds dual accreditation in business and accounting from the AACSB – a distinction held by only 1% of business schools in the world.

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