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Management Department

Ph.D. in Business Administration: Management Emphasis


Ph.D. in Business Administration: Management Emphasis

The Management Department offers two different Ph.D. programs of study:

Ph.D. Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Emphasis
The Organizational Behavior/Human Resources (OB/HR) area focuses on the study of individuals and groups within an organizational context and is concerned with how work organizations can perform more effectively by better managing their human resources.

Ph.D. Strategic Management/Business Policy Emphasis
The Strategic Management/Business Policy (SM/BP) area is concerned with management decision-making in the business firm.  Primary focus is on the application of theoretical developments to the strategic decisions made by top managers and top management teams.

Please check the inividual departments for the admission schedule.

The following pages provide useful information about the Ph.D. programs in Management:

Program Progression
Ph.D. Admissions Process
Ph.D. Program Deadlines and Entry Dates
Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships
Costs and Expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
Ph.D. in Business Administration Overview
Policy Statement for the Ph.D. in Business Administration Program