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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business

School of Business and Technology

General Business specialization

Gain a deep understanding of business theory, research, and practice with this doctoral specialization in General Business. The curriculum is based on recognized industry standards, and reflects key learning competencies from academic and professional associations. Courses are designed to help you become a strategic thinker and leader in today’s complex global business environment, able to address contemporary business issues from both a scholarly and practical perspective. You will also develop advanced knowledge and skills in research design and application to enable you to contribute to your field through doctoral research. This specialization prepares you to meet the critical need for business faculty, or to pursue business leadership, research, or consulting positions.

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Residential colloquia

As a PhD learner, you will attend three five-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. Learn about the residential colloquia experience.

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Quarter - Coursework: $4,485
Quarter - Comps/Diss: $3,945

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • PHB8004 - Theory and Practice in Business
  • OM7020 - Marketing Strategy and Practice
  • OM7040 - Accounting and Financial Management
  • OM7050 - Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • PHB7075 - Organizational Systems and Leadership
  • PHB8012 - Strategy, Planning, and Operations in Business
  • OM7080 - Statistical Research Techniques
  • OM8021 - Management Theory Creation*
  • OM8022 - Survey of Applied Research Methods*
  • PHB8024 - Advanced Research: Mixed Methods Research Designs*
  • OM8910 - Teaching Practice Seminar* OR
  • OM8920 - Leadership Practice Seminar* OR
  • OM8930 - Consulting Practice Seminar*

Upon completion of all required course work,

  • PHB9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
  • PHB9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • PHB9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
  • PHB9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
  • PHB9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
  • PHB9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Thirteen Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses.
Review of this specialization is pending in AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, KY, MN, ND, SC, VA, WA, and WI.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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