Program Overview
The PhD in Business Administration is a research-intensive program developing scholars capable of producing original contributions to business knowledge. Students master advanced research methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and analytical techniques while conducting independent scholarly research. The program emphasizes critical analysis of business phenomena, development of conceptual models, and rigorous empirical investigation. Graduates are prepared for careers in academic research, advanced consulting, policy analysis, and executive leadership requiring doctoral-level expertise.
To cultivate business scholars who advance theoretical understanding and practical knowledge in business disciplines through rigorous research, critical inquiry, and scholarly excellence, contributing to academic literature and organizational practice.
- Total Credit Hours: 60 (post-master’s)
- Advanced Coursework: 24 credit hours
- Research Methods: 12 credit hours
- Dissertation: 24 credit hours
- Delivery: 100% Online
- Duration: 24-36 months
- Format: Research seminars and independent study
Program Educational Objectives
Within 3-5 years of graduation, PhD graduates will:
- Conduct independent scholarly research in business disciplines
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed academic journals and conferences
- Teach business courses at colleges and universities
- Provide expert consulting to organizations on complex business issues
- Develop theoretical frameworks and research methodologies
- Hold leadership positions in academic or research institutions
- Contribute to knowledge advancement in their specialization areas
Program Curriculum
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Advanced Coursework (24 Credit Hours) | ||
PhD 801 | Organizational Theory and Behavior | 3 |
PhD 810 | Advanced Strategic Management | 3 |
PhD 820 | Financial Theory and Research | 3 |
PhD 830 | Marketing Theory and Consumer Behavior | 3 |
PhD 840 | Innovation and Strategic Leadership | 3 |
PhD 850 | Global Business Theory | 3 |
PhD 860 | Entrepreneurship Theory | 3 |
PhD 870 | Advanced Seminar in Business Research | 3 |
Research Methods Courses (12 Credit Hours) | ||
RES 901 | Philosophy of Business Research | 3 |
RES 910 | Advanced Quantitative Methods | 3 |
RES 920 | Advanced Qualitative Methods | 3 |
RES 930 | Mixed Methods Research Design | 3 |
Dissertation (24 Credit Hours) | ||
DIS 950 | Dissertation Proposal Development | 6 |
DIS 960 | Dissertation Research I | 6 |
DIS 970 | Dissertation Research II | 6 |
DIS 980 | Dissertation Defense | 6 |