Doctor of Philosophy in Management

The Doctor of Philosophy in Management degree program is designed for advanced degree graduates by combining rigorous research training with the skills and knowledge to address meaningful problems facing consumers, employees, managers, organizations, and industries. Doctoral students take a series of PhD-level courses that provide an overview of theory and research across the entire field of management.

This program is designed specifically for non-business majors with a Master’s degree who want to excel in today’s marketplace and builds on the skills and knowledge gained in your undergraduate studies preparing you for a broad range of fields and careers. This degree prepares you for leadership roles in both public and private sector organizations. With this degree, graduates will find a wide array of career opportunities in a diverse field of industries. Program graduates may qualify for managerial promotion opportunities within their existing job or may transition from a technical/engineering position to an advanced management position.

In this program, you will gain a solid grounding in management and research theory and practice through foundational subjects, including economics, strategy, marketing, organizational behavior, and management. Students will develop a strong background in research fundamentals in order to complete a research thesis or comprehensive examination.

Through the Doctorate degree in the field of management you:

Study the core elements of management knowledge and skill, including human resource management, organizational behavior and development, analytics, leadership, and change management.

Gain insight into the latest management theories and practices through case studies, instructor lectures, group projects, and active learning experiences.