Ph.D. Management
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Program Overview
The Ph.D. in Business Administration – Management provides rigorous, intellectually stimulating coursework alongside both independent and guided research opportunities. The program prepares students for successful academic careers and is designed to develop scholars capable of producing high-quality research for publication in leading management journals.
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How to Apply
Applications are Closed
Applications will open in Sept. and close after the final deadline on Feb. 1.
Our curriculum is designed to allow our students to graduate in five years with a competitive research portfolio. During the coursework phase of our program, students will take research seminars that cover a wide range of topics in management research.
Degree Details
Duration: 5 years
Class Type: In-Person
Location: College Station
Application Requirements
Below is a list of application requirements and information for prerequisites for each applicant.- Completed online application in BusinessCAS
- Completed essay questions
- Transcript
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- GMAT/GRE scores
- TOEFL or IELTS (International candidates)
Contact admissions at maysphdprogram@mays.tamu.edu
Research
Over the course of the program, students develop a broad and sophisticated set of research skills. In addition, we provide resources to support their work, including funding for conference presentations and a workshop series that brings leading scholars to campus.
Faculty Experts
Ph.D. Students
Areas of Expertise
Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management
This specialization focuses on the study of human behavior in complex social systems (organizations). Topics include individual differences, motivation, leadership, group dynamics, attitudes, decision making, political behavior, organization design, and the strategic management of people through staffing, socialization, performance management and employee relations.
Strategic Management
This specialization focuses on the roles and problems of top management teams and strategy formulation and implementation. Topics explored include strategic processes such as decision making, resource allocation, the creation and management of new businesses, strategic entrepreneurship, and international strategy.
Department of Management
The Department of Management at Mays Business School is a distinguished leader in the field of management education and research. Our programs and curriculum receive global recognition for their strength and continued contributions to the field of management.
As an innovator in business education, the Department of Management engenders creative thought, knowledge production, and insight into the field of management. Our programs reflect these objectives through the use of novel concepts, tools, and techniques. Insights gained develop competencies in both theory and practice, which ensures the success of our students in regard to all aspects of management.
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