Business Administration PHD

Minimum 54 Credits

The Ph.D. in Business Administration focuses on essential aspects of business administration, management, and leadership, blending theoretical concepts with practical applications. Students will
develop the skills necessary to critically evaluate key distinctions within business administration and leadership, fostering the creation of new knowledge in the field and addressing real-world challenges.

Major Requirements

Core Credits: 54.00 minimum

 

BUS 715	Decision Making and Analytics	3
BUS 735	Advanced Financial Management	3
BUS 745	Applied Economics	3
BUS 750	Marketing and Social Media Strategy	3
BUS 751	Strategy and Execution	3
LDR 720	Ethical Leading	3
LDR 745	Management Concepts for Leaders	3
LDR 760	Interpersonal Dynamics	3
LDR 780	Special Topics	3
LDR 780	Special Topics	3
LDR 780	Special Topics	3
LDR 785	Organizational Environment	3
RSH 715	Research Methods	3
RSH 720	Quantitative Analysis	3
RSH 740	Exploration of Qualitative Research	3
DIS 780	Dissertation I	3
DIS 781	Dissertation II	3
DIS 790	Dissertation III	3
DIS 791	Dissertation Continuation	1

*LDR 780: Students can either take the Special Topics course up to three times or transfer up to nine credit hours of specialized courses, such as in healthcare or business analytics, to the Special Topics courses in the PHD program. 

**Students must remain continuously enrolled in DIS 791 until program requirements are complete. (Waived if program requirements are completed prior to student's first opportunity to take course.)