PhD in Business Degrees

Traditional business theory involves comprehending and strategizing principles that are common to the development and management of various business ventures.

What is this degree/program of study about?

A wide array of PhD in business degrees exist, including programs in general business, management, accounting, or industrial and organizational psychology, marketing, economics, finance, strategy, and technology and operations research, among other options. The typical PhD in general business program examines – in an advanced form – the study of business theory, research and practice, while aiming at teaching students to think strategically and act as leaders in a variety of business settings.

What does it take to earn this degree, and what will it result in for graduates?

In addition to holding a master’s degree – generally in a specified business field – prior to admission, general business PhD candidates can expect to experience such curriculum as marketing strategy and practice, ethics and social responsibility, organizational systems and leadership, and strategy, planning and operations in business. Programs may be completed in as few as 30 months, with common post-graduation career opportunities including serving as collegiate business faculty, in leadership positions in industry, or as management consultants. The consulting field is one of the fastest growing – and highest paid – industries today, with expected job growth through 2018 of more than 83 percent (BLS.gov).