Executive Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration

The program of study fosters development in the primary areas of teaching and research that each student selects. All degree candidates must complete the following minimum requirements: 21 semester hours in the major field, twelve semester hours in the support field, nine semester hours in research, comprehensive examinations in the major field, an oral defense of the dissertation proposal, a minimum of 18 semester hours devoted to dissertation and research, and an oral defense of the dissertation.Prior graduate-level elective course work may be applied toward the required course work if approved by the student’s advisory committee. A maximum of 12 hours of prior graduate credit may be applied in total to the supporting field, major field, and research requirement.Major FieldThe major field is the area in which a student elects to take primary course work and to complete the dissertation research. Major fields are offered in accountancy and taxation, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management. A minimum of 21 semester hours is required in the major field, including a maximum of 12 hours applied from the elective courses in a completed master’s program. Each major field has at least three hours of research seminar, which must be included in the program. The selection of specific courses will be determined by students and their advisory committee, consistent with departmental requirements, and subject to a maximum of six hours of special problems (independent study) courses.Business Administration Accountancy Finance Management Management Information Systems Marketing Supply Chain Management