Ph.D. in Business With an International Business Area of Focus
Program and Curriculum
Learn about the program's curriculum and comprehensive examination requirement.
Admission and Financial Aid
Learn about admissions and the costs of pursuing a Ph.D. in international business, and explore a variety of resources available to help finance your degree.
Research
An overview of the research activities of our students and faculty.
Program Goals
We have four primary objectives for the Ph.D. program in the International Business Department:
- To equip students with an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of international business theories and concepts
- To provide candidates with necessary conceptual, quantitative, and methodological skills to carry out high quality empirical research aimed at publication in top-tier academic journals.
- To produce well-trained students who will be able to obtain an academic appointment at a top school in international business or related discipline.
- To prepare candidates for the varied responsibilities of academic careers
These objectives are accomplished in several ways, including formal course work, independent study and reading, formal assignments as research and teaching assistants, student- or faculty-initiated research projects, dissertation research, and co-authoring papers with one or more faculty members and other Ph.D. students.