Mays Ph.D. Programs

Our Ph.D. in Business Administration offers students a rigorous course of work and the chance to conduct cutting-edge research under the guidance of Mays’ faculty, including some of the world’s leading scholars in their respective fields. The program prepares students for successful careers as academics, industry researchers and/or business consultants.

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Research

Students learn research methods so they are qualified to conduct research that is relevant to private or public organizations, to direct research by others and to communicate research findings through teaching and writing. Mays Business School is defined by research excellence. Our renowned scholars represent thought leaders in a broad array of business disciplines. Our research explores all sides of the theoretical and empirical impacts of business. Learn from some of the best scholars in the world, and be inspired to start your journey of impactful scholarly pursuit at Mays.

Ph.D. in Business Administration Research Focuses

Ph.D. Accounting student.

Accounting

The Ph.D. in Business Administration – Accounting program is designed to produce scholars capable of publishing in the top journals from the moment they graduate, if not before.

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Ph.D. Finance student.

Finance

The Ph.D. in Business Administration degree with finance as a major field of study brings the Ph.D. student to the leading edge of knowledge in the field.

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Ph.D. Management student.

Management

The Doctoral Program in Management prepare students to conduct high-quality research that extends management theory and is relevant to business organizations.

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Ph.D. Marketing student.

Marketing

The Ph.D. in Business Administration degree with marketing as a major field of study is designed to train Ph.D. students to make contributions at the leading edge of knowledge in the field, enabling their future success as a marketing faculty member and research scholar.

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Ph.D. Operations and Supply Chain Management student.

Operations and Supply Chain Management

The Ph.D. in Business Administration degree with operations and supply chain management as a major field of study is designed with a strong research orientation; our graduates go on to pursue high-quality research at leading academic institutions.

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