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Doctor of Business Administration

Be the doctor in the boardroom.

The Zicklin Doctor of Business Administration program is designed for senior executives with 7 or more years of executive experience who seek empirical knowledge and research experience at the doctoral level. Graduates will gain skills needed to thrive in the C-suite, broaden their opportunities as consultants, and enter the college classroom as a professor.

Our doctoral faculty have developed a unique multidisciplinary curriculum that employs a wide range of traditional and cutting-edge research methodologies to address the key business issues of the day.

Submit a free pre-application for feedback on your candidacy here

Program Highlights

• Three-year doctoral degree program from an AACSB-accredited business school leading to the Doctor of Business Administration degree.
• Structured to accommodate executives’ schedules with a limited number of on-campus residencies supported by online learning. 
• Multidisciplinary courses which recognize that executives make decisions across functional lines of business and academic areas of study.
• Conduct specialized research tailored to your career goals and business interests.
• Individualized mentoring of your research and dissertation based on our faculty’s experience in our long-established PhD program in business.
• Comprehensive program fee of $125,000, to be paid in installments over the course of the program.  This fee covers 42 credits of required courses, books, materials, meals and refreshments during on-campus class days, and dissertation research guidance. 

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Program overview.

Find out how the Doctor of Business Administration program accommodates your executive schedule.

Prospective Applicants

Information about applying to the Doctor of Business Administration program.

Current Graduates

Meet the inaugural class of the Doctor of Business Administration program.

Explore our world-class faculty and their areas of expertise.

Benefits of the Doctor of Business Administration Program

Continuing your executive professional development with a doctoral program leading to the DBA degree enables you to:

• Reshape your thinking around difficult problems using current research paradigms.
• Expand your network with fellow executives who, like you, bring their business experience to the classroom and share your goals of pursuing have extensive research, academic, and business training.
• Bring an expanded academic skill set to your organization’s business challenges.
• Learn how to communicate complex ideas and findings to a broad audience.
• Open doors to new career opportunities in research, consulting, and college teaching.

The Doctor of Business Administration Program Curriculum and Structure 

The Doctor of Business Administration program expands your analytical skill set, allowing you to bring new solutions and perspectives to your organization’s business challenges. Students address current theoretical and empirical research, giving you a broader perspective of business. 

• In the first year of the program, you will take research methodology courses in quantitative analysis in econometrics as well as qualitative analysis such as surveys and case studies, capturing the wide range of analytical tools used in business research. You will also learn about leadership, competition analysis and regulation, and foundational applied areas in business. 
• In the second year, you will take courses in areas such as technological change and innovation, the consumer journey, ideation and entrepreneurship, human capital, information-based strategy, and marketing strategy. The specific courses are selected by the program’s academic director and steering committee to best reflect students’ research interests.
• The summers and third year are devoted to dissertation research. You will be matched with an advisor in the spring semester of the first year, and in many cases will continue with this advisor through all stages of the dissertation. 
• You will use R in your coursework and either R or other statistical software like SPSS or SAS in your dissertation research.
• Throughout the program you will enhance your communication skills by reading, discussing, writing, and presenting, both business literature and your own research findings.

You are encouraged to start thinking about and identifying your research interests early in the program. Typically you will refine and reshape your ideas for the dissertation significantly throughout the two years of courses.

This exposure to research methodology and theory will equip you to undertake applied research, while also gaining the skills to guide doctoral and research professionals employed at your organization.

Ana Valenzuela, PhD Academic Director and Professor Allen G. Aaronson Department of Marketing and International Business Zicklin School of Business

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PhD in Business Program

PhD in Management Program

A phd in management: where business research and education intersect.

Become an industry thought leader while preparing tomorrow’s business leaders.

Our fully funded PhD in Management is designed for ambitious students and professionals interested in a career in university teaching and research.

This residential program, based at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management in Ithaca, NY, combines Ivy League rigor and real-world relevance to prepare you for successful careers in academia.

Why Get a PhD in Management?

With a strong focus on management science and applied research, this doctoral degree is ideal for someone looking to teach at the university level and contribute to the greater body of industry knowledge. Pursuing a PhD in Management is also an ideal next step for executives and senior managers who want to make a transition to academia or enhance their research skills for a successful consulting career.

Fully Funded, Highly Flexible: What Makes Cornell’s Management PhD Different?

As you explore PhD programs’ degree requirements, faculty engagement, and campus experience, Cornell stands alone.

In Cornell’s highly flexible program, you’ll choose a specific area of study and build your own dissertation committee. Our program faculty are genuinely interested and invested in your intellectual development. In this small and highly selective program, you will get to know the faculty and your peers well. 

The SC Johnson Graduate School of Management is home to leading research centers and a high-impact academic journal; these open you up to unique learning and mentorship opportunities.

Business Simulation Lab

The Debra Paget and Jeffrey Berg Business Simulation Lab facilitates in-person and online behavioral research related to decision-making and problem-solving.

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Our Three-Pronged Approach to a PhD in Management

The Johnson School’s doctoral degree in management combines the best of theory and practice, building on a three-pronged foundation:

Hands-on Experience

Develop your research and analytical skills. You’ll work with classmates to examine existing literature and theories for class deliverables, which will often include your own original research.

Customizable Curriculum

Design your own academic pathway. You’ll choose one of six primary areas of study and create your own dissertation committee.

University-Wide Coursework

Draw on the expertise from across Cornell. You’ll get to select graduate-level courses from schools and colleges devoted to law , hospitality , engineering , labor relations , and other fields.

At a Glance: Cornell’s Fully Funded PhD in Management

The fully residential, fully funded PhD in Management program includes a tuition waiver and a stipend for living expenses. Here’s a quick overview of what to expect:

Degree Awarded

PhD in Management

Program Location

Ithaca, NY, with options in New York City

Program Format

Foundational coursework, original research, and six potential areas of study

Hear from Our Community

“PhD is a marathon, not a sprint, and collaborating with great people is paramount. At Cornell, I’ve found a place where amazing people come together, supporting my research and personal growth. Choosing Cornell means joining a community that knows how important it is to work with exceptional people to excel in the program.” – Elina Hur PhD ’23

Customize Your Path: Our Areas of Study

When you apply to the Johnson School’s PhD in Management, you will select a primary area of study. Choosing a concentration allows you to gain specialized skills and knowledge while growing a portfolio of original research.

Examine the role of accounting information in firms and financial markets. PhD-level research at Cornell explores topics such as how firms report information to investors, how accounting information is used to manage firms, and the nature of auditing.

Strategy & Business Economics

Use modern tools and methodologies to gain a better understanding of the world. PhD students in this area explore many aspects of economics including industrial, behavioral, labor, and organizational.

Dive deep into the financial structure and issues of organizations. Your research might look at how conflicts of interest affect corporate policy, how investor psychology affects asset pricing, or how to detect price bubbles.

Learn how theories from operations research, economics, psychology, and sociology intersect to inform corporate and consumer decisions. Your PhD studies will explore both quantitative and behavioral perspectives of marketing.

Management & Organizations

Prepare for a research-focused career in academia or industry. This versatile concentration develops skilled, innovative, analytical researchers through a broad curriculum and close faculty collaboration.

Operations, Technology, & Information Management

Develop the technical skills and behavioral analysis knowledge you need to address high-impact managerial decisions. This focus area also offers an option to complete coursework at Cornell Tech in New York City.

Idea Generation to Publication: A Career in Teaching and Research

The majority of our PhD in Management students pursue careers in academia. After graduation, many land tenure-track teaching positions at top-tier business schools and continue to advance knowledge through original research. Johnson School PhD students often field multiple offers and see starting salaries range from $150,000 to $250,000.

Finding Your Place at Cornell: Meet Our Current PhDs

Students from around the United States and across the globe arrive at the Johnson School to earn their PhD in Management —and their diverse research interests, educational backgrounds, and professional experiences make for a vibrant, enriching learning environment. MEET CURRENT PHD STUDENTS

Research and Placements: Making an Impact in the Management Field

After earning the PhD in Management, our alumni go on to teach and inspire future leaders at top-tier institutions. Not only do they teach and conduct research alongside some of the most brilliant minds in business, but they also advance the field through publishing in leading journals and presenting their work at industry conferences.

Recent PhD in Management Placements

• Piyush Anand, PhD ’21, assistant professor of marketing, Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University
• Guarav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, assistant professor, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
• Eunjee Kim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University
• Sarah Lim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Xuege Lu, PhD ’22, assistant professor, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
• Subrina Shen, PhD ’21, assistant professor, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin

Recent Research Publications

• “ Do Real Estate Values Boost Corporate Borrowing? Evidence from Contract-Level Data ” in the Journal of Financial Economics (2022) — Gaurav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, with Murillo Campello, Robert A. Connolly, and Eva Steiner
• “ Converging Tides Lift All Boats: Consensus in Evaluation Criteria Boosts Investments in Firms in Nascent Technology Sectors ” in Organization Science (2021) — Xirong (Subrina) Shen, PhD ’21, with Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, and Pamela S. Tolbert 
• “ Initial and Longer-Term Change in Unit-Level Turnover Following Leader Succession: Contingent Effects of Outgoing and Incoming Leader Characteristics ” in Organization Science (2020)— Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, with John Hausknecht and Lisa Dragoni

“ Does Regulatory Jurisdiction Affect the Quality of Investment-Adviser Regulation? ” in American Economic Review (2019) — Alan Kwan, PhD ’17, with Ben Charoenwong and Tarik Umar

Our Faculty: Accomplished Researchers, Dedicated Teachers

When you join the PhD in Management program at the Johnson School, you’ll be part of a learning community comprising more than 100 accomplished academics and thought leaders. 

Not only will you take courses with renowned professors from across the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, but you also will have the opportunity to build your own faculty committee—a group that will become instrumental as you select your dissertation topic and embark on your original research.

Faculty Spotlight: Learn from Leading Thought Leaders

Throughout the PhD program—from foundational coursework to your dissertation—you’ll work closely with dedicated teacher-scholars like these:

Kristina Rennekamp

Dr. Rennekamp’s research focuses on financial accounting from a behavioral perspective. She’s widely published, with work appearing in leading academic journals such as The Accounting Review , Contemporary Accounting Research , and The Journal of Financial Reporting .

Karan Girotra

Dr. Girotra studies the digital transformation of companies, whether it’s looking at emerging tools and practices or exploring new business models. He’s frequently interviewed in an array of mainstream business media outlets, including Bloomberg BusinessWeek , Fortune , and Forbes .

Kaitlin Woolley

Dr. Woolley studies the psychological processes behind consumer motivation. She’s an award-winning educator and researcher with work published in academic journals and national media outlets including the Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing Research , and The Wall Street Journal .

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What You’ll Learn: Curriculum Overview

As you pursue your PhD in business management , you’ll begin with a set of foundation courses and progress into advanced coursework in your area of interest. Through it all, your faculty committee will help make sure you’re on the right track.

Foundational Management Coursework

Early in your doctoral program, you will complete foundational coursework in management and other fields. Many of these will focus on the research process and prepare you for your dissertation.

Advanced Coursework in Your Concentration Area

As you progress in the PhD in Management program, you’ll take electives and advanced courses that align with your research area of interest; these classes can be in the Johnson School and across Cornell.

Your Dissertation: Creating Original Research

During the final part of the program, you begin work on your dissertation—the culmination of your original research. You choose the topic of research in conjunction with your committee.

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Beyond Business: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration and Dialogue

Tap into the experience and expertise of faculty members from across Cornell University.  

Management is a broad science. Business leaders serve in a variety of roles in industries of all kinds: healthcare, consumer goods, agriculture, biotechnology, media, and consulting to name just a few. At Cornell, you can enrich your education and expand your research opportunities by taking courses and finding mentors beyond the college of business.

Explore fields like computer science, psychology, sociology, communication, engineering, and data science—and then connect the dots back to your management research.

Interact with peers and professors from other disciplines by participating in student organizations and special interest groups or by attending public lectures, workshops, and networking events.

Admissions Overview: How to Apply to the Management PhD Program

The ideal candidate for the Johnson School’s doctorate degree in management will have a strong record of academic excellence, a solid understanding of the research process, and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. An MBA or master’s degree is not a requirement for admission. 

Our admissions page offers more details about program prerequisites, selection criteria, requirements, deadline information, and a checklist of materials you need to submit with your application.

Connect With Cornell Admissions

The Johnson School admissions team is available to answer your questions about the program and the application process. Stop in or reach out by phone or email today.

253-D Sage Hall Johnson Graduate School of Management Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-6201

Phone: 607-255-5340 Email: Graduate Research Programs Office

The Cornell Campus: Where You Will Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Learn, grow, and thrive on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. As a PhD student, you’ll spend a lot of time in Sage Hall, a Gothic-style building dating back to 1875. You’ll find more high-tech learning spaces just off campus at the Breazzano Family Center for Business Education. You’ll also have access to the innovative campus of Cornell Tech in New York City—particularly relevant to students focused on technology and information management. 

Attending Cornell also means you’ll call Ithaca, NY, home for about five years. Our eclectic downtown is full of eateries, shops, activities, and all of the amenities you’d need for everyday life. When you’re not in class or studying, you can explore all that the Finger Lakes region has to offer.

PhD in Management FAQ: What You Need to Know

Before you apply to a research-focused graduate program, you’re likely to want to do some deep research of your own. For instance, how does a fully funded PhD in Management work? What’s the typical completion time?

We have a robust Frequently Asked Questions section to help you learn more about our program, the admissions process, and dissertation requirements. For our international applicants, you’ll also find specific details about earning your PhD in Management.

May I speak to someone about my interest in the program and visit?

You are welcome to reach out to any professor with whom you see a good research fit. Our website also has a wealth of information about the program.

Is an interview part of the process?

We offer interviews only to a few applicants after their first screening.

May I talk to a professor or advisor?

You are welcome to contact any professor with whom you see a research match. Faculty are more likely to respond to specific research queries.

I have questions; may I write to this program email address?

Yes. Our response time will vary. We are not able to answer detailed questions that are better assessed by faculty during the application process.

May I schedule a campus tour?

Admissions does not offer campus tours for PhD program applicants. However, you may arrange an appointment with a faculty member.

Fraud alert – beware of third-party post-doc scams.

Cornell University recently has been made aware of fraudulent activity targeting overseas students and researchers, including at least one third party website falsely stating that it is offering a postdoctoral or visiting scholar program in association with Cornell. These scams, which may seek to obtain money and/or personal details from interested applicants, are fraudulent. 

Cornell wishes to warn the public about these fraudulent activities being perpetrated purportedly in the name of Cornell, and/or its officials. Please be advised that: 

• Cornell does not, nor has it, worked in collaboration with third-party companies or organizations to offer postdoctoral or research certificate programs.
• Third parties do not collect tuition or fees on behalf of Cornell.
• Cornell does not work with or endorse such organizations including, but not limited to, Shanghai Lufei Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 上海璐斐教育科技有限公司) and Shenzhen Guoyan Era Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 深圳市国研时代教育科技有限公司).

Cornell’s postdoctoral positions are listed on the Academic Career Opportunities website and postdoctoral fellowship programs are available for viewing. If you suspect a third party of falsely advertising a Cornell program, please notify [email protected]. Victims of such scams may also report them to their local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Start the Application Process Today

Ready to apply to our highly selective, fully funded PhD in Management? We look forward to learning more about you and your research goals. Start the application process today at the Cornell Graduate Admissions website. [You’ll first need to register for an account or log in to an existing one.]

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program Requirements  

The world of business has become increasingly complex and the amount of information available has mushroomed, posing new challenges in every traditional business discipline. The complexity of these challenges requires research tools that are significantly more advanced than those in MBA and business-oriented MS programs. This program was designed by the doctoral faculty of the Zicklin School of Business to meet the needs of executives to gain research knowledge and skills essential for rigorous analysis of modern-day problems and challenges. All of the courses in the program have been specially created for this innovative, distinctive approach to post-master’s education in business. 

The Doctor of Business Administration Program leads to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree. 

The three-year program is offered in the format of three residencies each semester for the first two years, and for the third year to be devoted to dissertation research. This format is tailored to the needs of working executives with full-time positions and responsibilities. 

The Doctor of Business Administration program requires 60 graduate-level credits, passing Qualifying Examinations 1 and 2, and a publicly defended dissertation. 

Admission Requirements  

An applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution whose requirements for the degree are substantially equivalent to those of The City University of New York (CUNY). 

The student will transfer 18 credits from an AACSB accredited Master’s program or by taking graduate-level courses at a recognized, accredited university before joining the cohort-based program. An assessment of all transfer credits will be conducted and approved by the Academic Director and the admissions committee. 

International students who are graduates of international colleges and universities and who meet the standards of admission equivalent to those described above may be considered for admission to the program. 

An applicant must submit evidence that he or she shows promise of the ability to carry out research and be interviewed and approved by the program’s admissions committee. University transcripts, at least two letters of reference, and two essays are required. 

DBA Curriculum  

Following is a sample course schedule for the program: 

Note: The Doctor of Business Administration program reserves the right to make changes in course sequencing.  

The total cost of the program covers the cost of the 42 credits taken in the DBA program. 

A student may only make course substitutions with permission of the DBA Academic Director. 

Students needing to enroll in any graduate courses not included in the 42 credits outlined above are responsible for their own tuition at the prevailing tuition rates at CUNY or the institution of their choice. If any of those courses are intended to meet the prerequisite list of courses with 18 credits, students should seek prior approval from the Academic Director to ensure that the transfer of credits will be conferred. 

International students must review financial requirements for visa applications. No financial assistance is available to international students at The City University of New York. Before receiving a visa for entrance into the United States with student status, international students must certify that they will have sufficient support for the entire period of their stay in the United States while pursuing a full-time program of study. Instructions for applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to study in the United States may be accessed at Baruch’s International Student Service Center. 

Evaluation of Transfer Credits for the 18 Credits of Prerequisites  

A total of 18 credits of prerequisites from a prior graduate degree (or courses even if a degree wasn’t awarded) will be applied toward the DBA program, provided that credits from prior graduate studies were completed in an AACSB accredited college or university in the U.S. or in an institution outside the U.S. accredited by a recognized accrediting entity (e.g., EQUIS or AMBA), and reflect academic coverage in the candidate’s designated area of research interest. Please note that accreditation does not guarantee transfer credit. 

The courses are subject to evaluation by an ad hoc academic review committee established by the Academic Director of the Doctor of Business Administration program. Given the varied background of the students, the members of the ad hoc committee will vary in academic background. All graduate level courses will be examined and students may be asked to submit course syllabi. A minimum grade of B is required for courses to be considered for transfer credit. Grades in transfer credit courses are not calculated in the GPA. Any student with a deficiency will be able to make up the deficiency with approved courses before joining the cohort program. Thus, a candidate who does not have an MBA or related MS degree can be conditionally admitted to the program and will be advised by the admissions committee of specific courses needed to take before starting the program. This applies to a candidate who has significant business experience but no prior graduate business courses. 

Evaluations will take place during the admissions process. Students who do not qualify for all 18 transfer credits will be admitted conditionally, with the understanding that they make up any missing credits in consultation with the Academic Director. Students may not seek reassessment of transfer credit once they have accepted a place in the program. 

Application Deadlines  

Application deadlines for Fall semester admissions vary from year to year. Please visit our website for current program deadlines. 

Financial Assistance  

At this time, financial assistance through federal student loans is available to DBA students. 

Program Load  

Students in the DBA program are expected to enroll in 9 credits in each of the first four semesters. A program of two DBA courses (6 credits) is considered the minimum graduate course load. 

Students registered for 9 credits or more in a semester are deemed to be full-time students. 

EPermit  

With the prior permission of the program’s Executive Committee, a student may apply to take a PhD-level course at the CUNY Graduate Center to be included in the student’s program. 

Leaves of Absence  

To request a leave of absence from the DBA program, a student must apply in writing to the Academic Director of the DBA program prior to the semester or academic year during which the leave is requested. A leave of absence is not counted toward the time limit for completion of degree requirements. 

Any international student with F-1 visa or J-1 visa status should consult Baruch’s International Student Service Center before applying for a leave. During the period of the leave, no changes in academic status, including such matters as the scheduling and taking of qualifying exams and advancement to candidacy, may be made. 

Students who interrupt their graduate studies for one or more semesters must file for re-entry and receive approval for the re-entry of the Academic Director of the DBA program. 

Resignation or Withdrawal  

Students who enroll for courses and find it impossible to continue with one or more of the courses must notify the Office of Executive Programs of their intent to withdraw and receive formal approval from the Academic Director of the DBA program. Failure to properly withdraw from a course will result in an F grade for the course. 

Students who drop all courses during the refund period must file a re-entry application. Re-entry is subject to the approval of the Academic Director of the DBA program. International students must also obtain approval from Baruch’s International Student Service Center. 

Extension of Time Limit for Degree  

All requirements for the degree must be completed no later than six years after matriculation. Periods of official leaves of absence are excluded from the time limits set for completion of degrees. 

Current enrolled students who find that they will not be able to complete the degree requirements within the six-year specified time limit and who wish an extension, must apply to the Academic Director of the DBA program for an extension. The request must include the reason for the extension and the length of time required. The request will be adjudicated by the Academic Director of the DBA program. All courses are subject to review after four years. Courses needing to be retaken require additional fees at the time of re-entry. Students will be required to register in the DBA program for the semester and pay the semester program fee. 

Requirements for Graduation  

Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Index  

ll credits with the following grades are counted in the total credits used to compute a student’s grade point average/cumulative index: A (or -), B (+ or -), C (+ or -), and F. 

Credits for any other grades, such as INC or P, are not counted toward a student’s GPA. 

To compute your grade point average, complete the following steps: 

Determine the total number of GPA credits by adding up all the credits with letter grades A through F. 

For each course with a letter grade that counts toward your average, multiply the number of credits by the appropriate quality point value, as indicated below: 

Credits with a grade of Pass (P) and the 18 credits transferred in from prior graduate study count toward the degree but do not figure into the GPA index. 

Pass = The grade of P can be used in the thesis or research courses when a thesis has not been completed but progress has been made. 

Fail = Failing Grade. The grade of F is computed in the GPA. A failed course must be repeated if it is a required course in the student’s program. Students who repeat a failed course and earn a grade of B- or better may petition to drop the grade of F from the computation of the grade point average; the grade of F will remain on the transcript. Only one F grade may be dropped from the calculation of the grade point average. Requests may be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. 

W = Withdrew without academic penalty. This is a student-initiated grade, which may be requested before the second residency of the term. 

WA = Administrative withdrawal. This grade, which does not affect a student’s GPA, is assigned administratively. 

INC Grades  

Students must be doing passing work to obtain an instructor’s permission to receive a grade of incomplete (INC). 

A grade of INC received in the fall semester must be resolved by the end of the following spring semester. A grade of INC received in the spring semester must be resolved by the end of the following fall semester. 

To resolve INC grades issued for missing coursework, the student should meet with the instructor and the Academic Director to arrange to complete the requirements for a letter grade before the end of the following semester. 

Any unresolved INC grades will be converted to FIN and calculated as an F in the computation of the cumulative GPA after the end of the following semester. 

Probation  

A student’s record will be evaluated at the end of each semester, and matriculation may be terminated for unsatisfactory academic performance. Students are considered to be on academic probation if their GPA falls below the acceptable level of 3.00 and /or failure to meet any other program requirements. 

A written appeal to the Committee on Academic Appeals outlining how the student can raise the GPA to 3.00 must be presented. If approved by this committee, the student will be allowed to register for that semester. 

Satisfactory Academic Progress  

A student must make satisfactory progress toward the degree in order to maintain his or her status as a matriculated student. In the DBA program, a student is deemed not to be making satisfactory progress if any one (or more) of these conditions are met. He or she has: 

a Grade Point Average (GPA) below 3.00 

completed 45 credits without having passed Qualifying Examination 1 

completed four semesters without having passed Qualifying Examination 2 

received two “Fail” grades in succession 

exceeded the time limit for the degree. 

A student who fails Qualifying Examination 1 or 2 will be allowed to retake the examination within a year. A failure on the second attempt will result in dismissal from the program. 

A student’s transcript will be evaluated at the end of each semester, and matriculation may be terminated for unsatisfactory academic performance. This is considered lower than a GPA of 3.00 and/or failure to meet any other program requirements. 

Human Subjects Research Approval  

The CUNY Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is responsible for the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects in research projects conducted at CUNY or by CUNY faculty, staff, students, and Research Foundation (RF) staff. The program provides oversight, administrative support, and educational training to ensure that CUNY research complies with federal and state regulations, university policy, and the highest ethical standards. The CUNY HRPP comprises five University Integrated Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and 19 on-site HRPP offices. 

For further guidance, please visit Baruch College web site for research on human subjects. 

All students, regardless of their dissertation topic, must consult with the Academic Director of the DBA program regarding requirements concerning the protection of human subjects prior to beginning his or her dissertation research. 

After the dissertation topic and methodology are approved by the dissertation committee but before the start of any research procedures, a student must submit the Dissertation Proposal Human Subjects Research Clearance Form to the Baruch College HRPP coordinator. The dissertation proposal and methodology, and, if applicable, documentation of IRB review and approval, must also be included. 

Advancement to Doctoral Candidacy  

Before a student may be certified as a candidate for a doctoral degree, he or she must have completed 56 credits of coursework with an overall grade point average of at least 3.00; must have passed Qualifying Examinations 1 and 2; and must be registered for the current semester. 

A student who has graduated from a relevant accredited master’s program is potentially able to transfer 18 credits, subject to the approval of the Academic Director. The remaining 36 credits are to be taken in the first four semesters, 2 credits in Summer 1 and 2. This accounts 56 credits (18 transfer credits + 36 course credits + 2 summer research credits). The dissertation courses account for 4 credits, for an overall total of 60 credits in the program. 

After advancement to doctoral candidacy, students are expected to maintain their matriculation by enrolling in the appropriate dissertation supervision course (except for approved leaves of absence) until completion of all remaining requirements for the degree. 

Dissertation defenses will not be scheduled until after a student has been advanced to candidacy. 

The Dissertation and Defense  

Students are required to deposit dissertations with the Academic Director of the DBA program electronically in PDF format. 

At least two members of the dissertation defense committee must be members of the Baruch DBA faculty or approved by the Academic Director of the DBA program. The dissertation chair must be a full-time Baruch faculty member. Three weeks prior to the scheduled dissertation defense the student must notify the Academic Director of the DBA program of the decision to defend the dissertation. The student must provide: (1) Title of dissertation; (2) Date, time, and place of the defense; and (3) Names of committee members, their affiliation, and addresses to which invitations are to be sent. 

Written Application for the Doctoral Degree  

Students must maintain matriculated status during the semester in which they obtain their degree if they are not registered for courses. 

They must contact the Registrar’s Office at the beginning of the semester in which they plan to receive their degree. After a satisfactory review of the student’s record, the student will be charged maintenance of matriculation and re-entry application fees if needed. 

Maintenance of Matriculation  

Auditor Status  

No classes in the DBA program are available for audit. 

Non-matriculated Enrollment  

There is no provision for non-matriculated students. 

Cross-listed Courses  

There are no cross-listed classes. 

Student Appeals  

The DBA Committee on Academic Standing will hear all appeal cases. 

Tuition and Fees: Total $125,000.00  

Semesters 1 through 4: $25,000 each. 

Semesters 5 and 6: $12,500 each. 

Fees include tuition for 42 credits, all texts, computer, software, breakfast, lunch, and breaks. Also included is funding that may be applied to dissertation research materials and/or travel to a conference to present the student’s research (restrictions apply, please contact the program’s Academic Director for specific requirements.) 

Withdrawals and Leaves of Absence  

Each student registration, once classes have begun and regardless of whether or not the student has paid tuition at the point of registration, constitutes a financial obligation to the State of New York that cannot be rescinded. Any leave of absence or withdrawal from an academic program or individual courses must be requested by the student in writing. 

Any students who are administratively withdrawn from classes and receive grades of “WA” or “WN” are liable for full tuition. Withdrawal requests submitted after classes have begun but before the deadline for program changes will entitle the student to a partial adjustment in tuition, according to The City University of New York’s established refund policies 

Refunds for Withdrawal and Leaves of Absence  

*Residency dates for each cohort are available on request. 

Please Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice by The City University of New York Board of Trustees.  

Academic Honesty  

Please see Baruch College policies. 

Student Appeal Policies and Procedures  

There may at times be problems affecting a student's academic success, progress toward the degree, or relationships within the program. As such situations arise, students are advised to first address the issues with the individual faculty, the Academic Director of the DBA, and/or the Executive Committee of the DBA. 

The Baruch College Ombudsman Officer is also available for confidential consultation. 

Grading Policies  

The DBA program is responsible for determining the requirements and standards of performance for courses and for all examinations. The instructor is obliged to ensure that the course syllabus is consistent with the goals of the program. The expected level of performance in a given course reflects the level of difficulty relevant to the educational objective of the program. In addition, the instructor has an obligation to students to make clear the basis of evaluation (e.g., reading assignments, papers, contributions to seminar discussions, experimental work) at the start of each course so that students are not surprised by unexpected or untimely demands. Grades on examinations or for work in a course are the sole responsibility of the instructor. 

Disputes Concerning Academic Termination  

A student may be terminated from the DBA program by a formal action of the Executive Committee of the DBA program or by established formal policy of the program. 

Academic Advisement  

The Office of Executive Programs of the Zicklin School of Business provides administrative and curricular services to students enrolled in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program. 

Doctor of Business Administration Program Learning Goals  

Contact Information  

Office of Executive Programs 

Zicklin School of Business 

Baruch College/CUNY 

One Bernard Baruch Way, Box B13-282 

New York, NY 10010-5585 

Phone: (646) 312-3100 

Fax: (646) 312-3101 

Email: [email protected]  

NYU Stern Doctoral Program

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Pre-Doctoral The Stern Pre-Doctoral program seeks to promote a diverse, scholarly environment and encourage promising individuals from under-represented or non-typical backgrounds (personal, academic, or employment) to enter the academic profession.

NYU Stern's doctoral students thrive in an atmosphere of intellectual rigor and creative collaboration. We cultivate colleagues. Most graduates go on to become top rate scholars who advance state of the art research in their fields.

Stern invites outstanding doctoral students from distinguished universities abroad to engage in research and scholarly interaction at Stern for one or two semesters.

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School of Management

Phd in management.

Explore and expand the frontiers of human knowledge in a diverse and supportive environment.

Join an intellectual community where leading researchers and award-winning teachers encourage a rich mixture of thoughts, ideas, camaraderie and discipline. 

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• Accounting  Accounting discipline
• Finance  Finance discipline
• Management Science and Systems  Management Science and Systems discipline
• Marketing  Marketing discipline
• Operations Management and Strategy  Operations Management and Strategy discipline
• Organization and Human Resources  Organization and Human Resources discipline

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Applicants to the School of Management’s PhD in Management program are not required to take the GMAT or GRE. 

UB's ​PhD in Management qualifies as a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program, which provides an additional 24 months Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 visa holders. For more information, visit the Department of Homeland Security's Study in the States website or UB's International Student Services Office.

WHERE WILL YOUR PHD TAKE YOU?

Learn more about our PhD in Management alumni and their initial appointments on the Alumni  pages of Accounting , Finance ,  Management Information Systems , Marketing , Operations Management and Strategy and Organization and Human Resources .

RESEARCH THAT DRIVES CHANGE

UB's passion for rigorous research is matched only by a deep commitment to positive change. We bring together unconventional thinkers—researchers, scholars and artists—who collaborate across disciplines to push the boundaries of knowledge and creative expression, and consistently endeavor to lead a new way forward. Learn more about our research and economic development .

PHD EXCELLENCE INITIATIVE

UB is committed to recruiting the best doctoral students and providing them with transformative academic programs that prepare them for future success through the  PhD Excellence Initiative .

Fall 2025 applications will open in July.

THE PHD PROJECT PARTICIPATION

The UB School of Management is an active participant in  The PhD Project , a national organization whose mission is to expand workplace diversity by increasing the diversity of business school faculty. Today, The PhD Project's expansive network of supporters, sponsors and universities helps Black/African Americans, Latinx/Hispanic Americans and Native Americans attain their business PhD and become the business professors who will mentor the next generation of leaders.

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New York State’s First Doctor of Business Administration Degree Offered by Baruch College

November 12, 2021

Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business is the first institution in New York State authorized to award the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Degree. Zicklin’s DBA Program is one of the school’s impressive range of professional and executive degree offerings for business executives and corporate leaders.

According to Fenwick Huss, Willem Kooyker Dean of the Zicklin School of Business, “The DBA Program exemplifies Zicklin’s commitment to delivering relevant, academically rigorous business education that is world-class in both quality and reputation.”

The program’s faculty have developed a unique, multidisciplinary curriculum that employs a wide range of traditional and cutting-edge research methodologies to address the key business issues of the day.

The DBA is widely recognized as the premier terminal degree for practical and applied business problems, both in the United States and around the world. The three-year doctoral program is designed for senior executives with seven or more years of executive experience who seek empirical knowledge and research experience at the doctoral level. Graduates will gain skills needed to thrive in the C-suite, broaden their opportunities as consultants, and enter the college classroom as a clinical professor. This program complements Baruch’s traditional PhD program in Business which focuses more on developing research scholarship and training for career paths in academia.

For more information about the Doctor in Business Administration degree, please visit the program’s website .

Prospective applicants are invited to speak via live chat with Zicklin’s Executive Admissions staff during Virtual Office Hours every Tuesday and Thursday. Register for a session .

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PhD Programs

• Accounting & Management
• Business Economics
• Health Policy (Management)
• Organizational Behavior
• Technology & Operations Management

Students in our PhD programs are encouraged from day one to think of this experience as their first job in business academia—a training ground for a challenging and rewarding career generating rigorous, relevant research that influences practice.

Our doctoral students work with faculty and access resources throughout HBS and Harvard University. The PhD program curriculum requires coursework at HBS and other Harvard discipline departments, and with HBS and Harvard faculty on advisory committees. Faculty throughout Harvard guide the programs through their participation on advisory committees.

How do I know which program is right for me?

There are many paths, but we are one HBS. Our PhD students draw on diverse personal and professional backgrounds to pursue an ever-expanding range of research topics. Explore more here about each program’s requirements & curriculum, read student profiles for each discipline as well as student research , and placement information.

The PhD in Business Administration grounds students in the disciplinary theories and research methods that form the foundation of an academic career. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program has five areas of study: Accounting and Management , Management , Marketing , Strategy , and Technology and Operations Management . All areas of study involve roughly two years of coursework culminating in a field exam. The remaining years of the program are spent conducting independent research, working on co-authored publications, and writing the dissertation. Students join these programs from a wide range of backgrounds, from consulting to engineering. Many applicants possess liberal arts degrees, as there is not a requirement to possess a business degree before joining the program

The PhD in Business Economics provides students the opportunity to study in both Harvard’s world-class Economics Department and Harvard Business School. Throughout the program, coursework includes exploration of microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, probability and statistics, and econometrics. While some students join the Business Economics program directly from undergraduate or masters programs, others have worked in economic consulting firms or as research assistants at universities or intergovernmental organizations.

The PhD program in Health Policy (Management) is rooted in data-driven research on the managerial, operational, and strategic issues facing a wide range of organizations. Coursework includes the study of microeconomic theory, management, research methods, and statistics. The backgrounds of students in this program are quite varied, with some coming from public health or the healthcare industry, while others arrive at the program with a background in disciplinary research

The PhD program in Organizational Behavior offers two tracks: either a micro or macro approach. In the micro track, students focus on the study of interpersonal relationships within organizations and the effects that groups have on individuals. Students in the macro track use sociological methods to examine organizations, groups, and markets as a whole, including topics such as the influence of individuals on organizational change, or the relationship between social missions and financial objectives. Jointly administered by HBS and GSAS, the program includes core disciplinary training in sociology or psychology, as well as additional coursework in organizational behavior.

Accounting & Management  

Business economics  , health policy (management)  , management  , marketing  , organizational behavior  , strategy  , technology & operations management  .

Management PhD (STEM)

Interested in applying to the management phd program.

Please review the program admission requirements before applying through the Graduate School at Binghamton University.

The application deadline for fall admission is January 10 . Applications submitted to the program after January 10 will be evaluated on a "space permitting" basis.

Due to the structure of the SOM PhD program, we only admit new PhD students once a year for the following Fall semester and all new PhD students are required to start their coursework at the beginning of the Fall semester.

DOCTORAL STUDENT DIRECTORY

Program Overview

Binghamton University’s School of Management STEM-designated doctoral program emphasizes theory and research methodology to prepare students for careers in academia at top-tier institutions. The program boasts an intimate 1:1 student-faculty ratio and is designed for full-time students.

The dynamic PhD curriculum includes courses in advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the non-departmentalized nature of the program and explore disciplines outside the School of Management. Depending on the individual area of specialization, students may elect to take courses in economics, psychology, mathematics, sociology or other disciplines.

Students will work collaboratively with faculty within SOM and across the University to co-author articles for leading academic journals and present research findings at professional conferences.

• Degree Awarded: Management PhD
• Areas of Specialization: 5
• Type of Program: Full-time, on-campus
• Funding: Full tuition scholarship and research/teaching assistantship
• Application Deadline: January 10th

About STEM-Designation

The Management PhD program has STEM-designation due to its strong focus on quantitative and management sciences. STEM-designated degrees offer students the possibility of academic advancement and employment security.

The STEM-designation is particularly beneficial for international students looking for work in the U.S. Traditionally, with an F-1 visa, graduates are eligible for up to 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) once a degree program is completed. With the STEM-designation, students can apply to extend the OPT period for an additional 24 months. 

Areas of Specialization

While each area of study has individual requirements, the Management PhD program generally consists of two years of classes followed by two years of dissertation research. 

• Leadership and Organizational Science
• Management Information Systems 
• Marketing  
• Supply Chain and Business Analytics (not currently accepting applications)

Note: We make every effort to update the specialization pages, however we recommend contacting the concentration coordinators with questions about program-specific requirements.

Students admitted to the doctoral program receive a  graduate research/teaching asssistantship and waiver of graduate tuition for a maximum of four years, conditional on satisfactory performance, as determined by a member of the PhD program faculty.

• Students may receive up to $29,500 in annual funding. The assistantship stipend amount for Fall 2023 is $21,000 annually. This is supplemented by a potential $6,000 faculty supervised summer research assistantship, and a fee scholarship of approximately $2,500 per year (to help offset the cost of broad-based feed not covered by the tution scholarship). 
• Assistantships require funded students to assist faculty in their teaching or research for 20 hours per week.
• Winners of the Provost's Summer Fellowship will receive an additional $4,000 in summer research assistantship funding.
• SOM policy does not permit funding recipients to take on any other work (paid or otherwise), unless approved by the concentration coordinator, the PhD program director, and the SOM Dean. This includes fall, spring, and summer of every year. 

Academic Policies

Please refer to the SOM PhD Student Handbook for details about the program and associated policies and procedures. For additional policies pertinent to all graduate students at Binghamton University, please review the materials at the links below:

• Management PhD Student Handbook
• Graduate School Manual
• University Bulletin
• Student Academic Honesty Code

SOM PhD Placements

SOM graduates have gone on to post-graduate positions at academic institutions all over the world. Among the instituions PhD students joined are: Bentley University, California State University – Los Angeles, Creighton University, Grenoble Ecole de Management (France), Hofstra University, Ithaca College, Loyola University, Ohio Northern University, Rutgers University, Temple University, San Diego State University, St. Petersburg University (Russia), University of Illinois - Chicago, University of Richmond, University of Texas - San Antonio, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Warwick University (United Kingdom), and West Virginia University.

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Doctor of Philosophy in the Field of Business Administration, International Business Concentration

The objective of the PhD in business administration with a concentration in international business is to prepare students for academic careers at major research universities. To meet this objective, the program:

• Equips students with an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of international business theories and concepts.
• Provides candidates with the necessary conceptual, quantitative, and methodological skills to carry out high quality empirical research aimed at publication in top-tier academic journals.
• Produces well-trained students who can obtain an academic appointment at a top school in international business or related discipline.
• Prepares candidates for the varied responsibilities of academic careers.

By the end of the program, students are expected to have one or more journal publications in top-tier academic journals; made multiple presentations at major academic conferences; won awards for best dissertations and best papers at professional conferences; and developed effective personal networks with scholars from around the world.

The PhD in business administration involves two years of formal courses established by each department and approved by the doctoral committee. Students take a minimum of 45 credits during their program, including 27 credits in core courses, a 3-credit summer paper, and 15 credits in elective courses. Students should consult their faculty advisory group about the required courses and electives for which they should register.

Students should complete at least 39 credits within the first two years from matriculation. The remaining 6 credits should be completed during the third year.

Requirements for the international business concentration

*Policies for core courses

In general, all core courses should be doctoral courses, i.e., those at the 8000 level. All courses must be taken for letter grades. Required courses cannot be waived without substitution except in unusual circumstances as determined on a case-by-case basis. Examples of unusual circumstances include students holding a specialized master's or doctoral degree where equivalent core courses were taken in a particular area (such as statistics or mathematics). Students may petition the Associate Dean of Research and Doctoral Programs to substitute up to 12 credits of required courses with alternative courses approved by the faculty advisory group.

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PhD in Business Administration: Information and Decision Sciences (IDS) Emphasis

Chicago's Public Research University in the Heart of a World-Class Business City

The UIC PhD in Business Administration with an area of emphasis in Information and Decision Sciences (IDS) offers advanced training in business statistics, machine learning and data mining, operations research and operations management. Research cutting across these disciplines is highly encouraged. Students are prepared to contribute to basic theoretical, advanced computational and/or data-driven research with equal emphasis on rigor and impact on business. Research contributions typically have an impact on operations, marketing, finance and/or accounting business functions in industries such as energy, retail, healthcare and banking.

A PhD in Business Administration with an area of emphasis in IDS equips students with analytical and methodological skills in statistics, large-scale data analysis, predictive analytics, social network analysis, operations and supply chain management, optimization, etc. We take an inter-disciplinary approach to problem solving, and our graduates are trained to take this holistic view. Today’s business challenges call for advanced graduates in both academia and industry.

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Admission is competitive and applicants are considered on an individual basis. The college considers applications for full time degree seeking status for the Fall term only. The deadline to submit the application, fee and required materials is January 15. Please see the admissions section of our catalog for application requirements.

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The PhD program requires at least 96 credit hours for students entering the program directly from the baccalaureate and 64 credit hours for those entering from a relevant masters degree.

A minimum of 32 hours of dissertation research is required. The course requirements fall into the three categories of foundational work, research specialization and business specialization

A. Foundational Courses

The student must demonstrate proficiency in basic quantitative methods by previous course work or by taking two courses in statistics, computing, or math, depending on student’s interests. Examples of foundational courses include:

• Applied Statistical Methods (STAT 381-48)
• Statistical Models and Methods for Business Analytics (IDS 575)
• Data structures and algorithms (CS 401/CS 501/IDS 517)
• Real Analysis (MATH 414)

B. Research Specialization Courses

A six-course depth requirement is required. The specific courses depend on the student’s interests and should be chosen in consultation with the research advisor. However, it is expected that the student gather substantial knowledge in a specific area to execute research. Qualifying exams at the end of third semester will be based on these courses or a subset thereof (see examination requirements section for details).

Students interested in machine learning, data mining, operations research, and operations management may choose from the following courses, but are not limited to them:

• Deterministic Optimization, Stochastic Optimization, Machine Learning/Data-Mining, Stochastic Processes, Network Analysis, Advanced Predictive Models (IDS 576)
• Big Data Analytics (IDS 561)
• Advanced Data Management (IDS 521)
• IDS Seminar (IDS 595)

Students interested in business statistics should choose the following three courses:

• Introduction to Probability (STAT401)
• Statistical Theory (STAT 411)
• Econometrics (ECON, 534)

In addition, three of the following five courses must be taken:

• Econometrics II (ECON 535)
• Bus Research & Forecasting I (ID S582/ECON 537)
• Bus Research & Forecasting II (IDS 583/ECON 538)
• Research Methodology I (IDS 577)
• Research Methodology II (IDS 578)

C. Business Specialization Courses

Students are required to take four business courses outside of their research specialization. Courses can be in topics such as operations management, accounting, marketing and finance. Three of these courses must belong to the same business area. In addition to broadening each student’s business exposure, these courses are especially useful for PhD students seeking academic appointments upon graduation. Some of these course requirements may be waived based on a student’s prior graduate training (e.g., MS or MBA).

Research Requirements Students in machine learning, data mining, operations research and operations management are expected to execute two summer research papers in the first and second summers of the PhD. Each summer paper will be advised by one or more faculty members. The performance on the first summer paper will be taken into account as part of the qualifying examination. Subsequently, students embark on their dissertation research, which can include the summer research papers.

Research and Examination Requirements Students must pass a qualifying exam, preliminary exam (dissertation proposal), and a dissertation defense.

Qualifying Exam For students interested in operations research, machine learning and operations management, the qualifying examination is given at the end of the third semester of study and is based on foundational and specialized courses related to the area of the student’s interest and the first summer research paper.

For students specifically interested in business statistics, the qualifying exam is given at the end of the first year and is based on on STAT 401-411 and ECON 534.

Preliminary Exam The Preliminary Examination consists of the dissertation proposal examination. The preliminary committee includes at least five faculty members, not all five being from the same department.

For a full list of program requirements, visit the UIC Catalog .

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2023 placements.

• Parshan Pakiman, Postdoc, University of Chicago
• Eren Ozbay, Discover Financial Services

2021 Placements

• Mehrnaz Amjadi, Senior Data Scientist, NVIDIA
• Danial Mohseni Taheri, Senior Data Scientist, Walmart Labs

2020 Placements

• Cheng Chen, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee

2019 Placements

• Dachuan Chen, Nankai University

2014 Placements

• Xiaowei Gong, IBM DemandTec, Foster City, CA
• Inna Khagleeva, State Street Bank (Boston) Risk-Model Evaluation Group
• Wendy Yu, BMO Harris Bank, Chicago

2012 Placements

• Jing Cai, BlackRock, Hong Kong
• Yu Chen, BNY ConvergEx, Iselin, NJ

2011 Placements

• Ziqian Huang, Catalina Marketing, Riverwoods, IL
• Nordia Thomas, Univ of Wisconsin – LaCrosse
• Cindy Kao, IBM DemandTec, Foster City, CA
• Jian Su, KPMG Market Risk Group, New York, NY
• Jin Zhang, Discover Financial Services, Riverwoods, IL

2009 Placements

• John Sparks, UIC, Department of IDS
• Yuliya Yurova, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2008 Placements

• Yanli Cui, John Deere (Financial Portfolio Management Division), Peoria, IL
• Zhizin Kang, University of North Carolina – Pembroke

2007 Placements

Airong Cai, IBM DemandTec, Foster City, CA

2006 Placements

• Chen Chen, PNC, LaSalle St., Chicago
• Jun Liu, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

School for Business and Society

PhD in Management

Unleash your curiosity and develop key skills to support a career in academia, industry, consultancy or research.

Our PhD programme offers high-quality training and a supportive collegial environment in which to pursue your passion for research.

Study for your doctorate in a professional and challenging school, where academic rigour and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to work with leading academics and be part of a growing and vibrant community of doctoral scholars. 

We welcome applicants who share our vision and want to undertake innovative and exciting research as part of our academic community.

Join researchers from across the globe, who are building new understanding of business and management.

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Your research

As a doctoral student, the focus of your work will be an independent research project. We provide training which will equip you with skills in a wide range of research methods to support your growing expertise. Your research will culminate in a thesis which, to successfully pass the programme, will represent an original contribution to knowledge and have the potential to influence practice, policy and understanding in your field of interest.

We welcome applications from students interested in undertaking management research in the following areas:

• Actuarial science
• Accounting 
• Finance 
• Employment relations
• Human resource management
• International business and strategy (including business history)
• Operations management
• Organisational behaviour

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Research excellence

Our management research is a UK top 30 research discipline, and 100% of our research environment - the support we give to researchers - is rated 3* or higher. (REF 2021).

Culture of inclusivity

At the School for Business and Society, we offer dedicated in-house student support for our students and we're proud of our two Bronze Athena Swan Awards, recognising our work to promote gender equality.

Great facilities

Church Lane offers a modern setting with bespoke areas for study, student exhibitions, collaboration, interaction and social engagement as well as a large cafe.

Explore Business and Society funding for MPhil/PhD researchers and wider postgraduate support. We also have ESRC White Rose Social Sciences scholarship funding available for research students.

Supervision

You will be supported by two academic supervisors. Supervisors will normally share or complement your research interests.

Training and support

You will have at least one meeting with your supervisory team every six to seven weeks. You will also interact with your supervisors and colleagues across the School at research seminars, conference events and informal gatherings.

In your first year you will have a Training Needs Assessment with your Supervisor and Advisory Team, they will recommend additional training areas for you and possible courses to audit.

You'll also take compulsory training modules covering  Methods for Critical Literature Reviewing and Dissemination , and  Philosophy and Process of Management Research . These modules include assignments which you must pass in order to progress.

Researcher development

Throughout the course you will have access to training from the University's Building Research and Innovation Capacity Team , who will help you develop your professional skills and career profile. You can also take advantage of the following opportunities for learning:

• White Rose Doctoral Programme  Advanced methodology training
• The Northern Advanced Research Training Initiative (NARTI) Doctoral Conference
• European Doctoral Programmes Association in Management & Business Administration (EDAMBA)  training and conference opportunities
• University of York Management School seminar series  and various other engagement activities

Teaching opportunities

A PhD helps you to develop the skills you need to work in academia - including teaching. There are opportunities for paid teaching in the Management School and across the University.

Postgraduate tutors receive training and support. There are opportunities for you to gain accredited teaching qualifications.

• Teach while you study

Course location

This course is run by the School for Business and Society.

You will be based in the  Church Lane Building on Campus West . Most of your training and supervision meetings will take place here, though your research may take you further afield.

You should live in or near York during your PhD programme, whether part-time or full-time. We do not offer distance learning arrangements.

Entry requirements

For entry to the PhD programme, you should have (or expect to obtain) a minimum of a 60% average on a Masters-level programme, with a good mark on your dissertation.

If you haven't completed a Masters degree or appropriate research training, you may wish to consider our  MA Social Research .

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your ability.

Apply for the PhD in Management

Take a look at the  supporting documents  you may need for your application.

Find out more about how to apply .

Identify a supervisor

You should identify a potential supervisor in our faculty whose area of research overlaps with yours. We encourage you to contact them to discuss your research proposal before you apply.

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Submit your application

We require you to submit the following documents:

• 4,000-word research proposal
• Academic transcripts
• Details of two academic referees
• Your curriculum vitae (CV)
• Personal statement

You can apply and send all your documentation electronically through our online system. You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start, save, and finish it later.

We will respond to your application in four to six weeks. You may track the status of your application and view any official correspondence online. If you have applied for an advertised scholarship or Graduate Teaching Assistant position, decisions on funded places may take a little longer.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an online interview. It is important that you demonstrate an understanding of your topic and its supporting theories.

Careers and skills

Your PhD will help to develop your qualifications alongside your research and critical thinking skills. You will further gain transferable skills around communication, project management as well as critical and creative analysis and problem solving, preparing you for the next stage in your career.

Our dedicated careers team offer specific support including a programme of professional researcher development and careers workshops and 1:1 career support sessions. They will help you to build up your employability portfolio and to engage in activities that will build up your skills and experience within and outside of your research work.

Career opportunities

• Government director
• Product manager
• Teaching fellow
• Assistant professor

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We offer a range of campus accommodation to suit you and your budget, from economy to deluxe.

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