A curriculum that guides your growth in research and academia
The PhD program in Business Administration at Gies prepares students to excel at two primary academic roles: knowledge creation and knowledge dissemination. Faculty and administration strive to continuously improve our training of the next generation of academics and practitioners.
Our curriculum ensures the right approach for our students by accounting for their needs and delivering an impactful experience. On average, students finish the program in five years. Below is an outline of a five-year case of study:
Program Outline - First Year
Scholarship in Business Administration I - Substantive and Theoretical Perspectives | 2 hours |
Courses in Area of Concentration/Minor/Research Methodology | 12 hours |
Pro-seminar in Area of Concentration | 0 hours |
Scholarship in Business Administration I - Methodological and Philosophical Perspectives | 2 hours |
Courses in Area of Concentration/Minor/Research Methodology | 12 hours |
Pro-seminar in Area of Concentration | 0 hours |
Program Outline - Second Year
Courses in Area of Concentration/Minor/Research Methodology | 12-14 hours |
Pro-seminar in Area of Concentration | 0-2 hours |
Program Outline - Third Year
Students may take any appropriate courses to build their research skills and depth of knowledge in their selected area of study or to fulfill the requirement of breadth in business-related disciplines.
Proposal Defended/Preliminary Examination Passed by the end of Year 3.