PhD & Doctoral Business Degree Programs
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 | By the Numbers Business PhD Programs |
| Credits needed to graduate: | 90 |
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Number of specialization classes:
| 5 |
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| Number of core classes: | 8 |
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| Number of elective classes: | 5 |
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| Number of research and dissertation credits needed to graduate: | 36 |
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| Hours in class per week: | 9 |
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| Time until graduation: | 5 years |
| Cost per class: | $2,025 |
| Cost per program: | $60,750 |
| Amount students earn through graduate assistantships per year: | $10,000, plus tuition |
| Starting salary of graduates who enter academics: | $50,000 |
| Salary of senior professors: | $98,000 |
Note: All numbers are averages.
Sources: Data from schools listed on AllBusinessSchools.com, May 2007; Payscale.com; nces.ed.gov
What does a Business PhD Program Entail?
Business degree doctorate programs prepare students to conduct highly specialized scholarly research. Most graduates with a PhD in business enter careers as university researchers and professors or as senior researches, leaders or consultants in business or government.
Business PhD programs are typically research-centric with a focus on the development of new theories in management, economics and related fields. Specialized areas of study include accounting, economics, finance, human development (in organizational settings), information systems, leadership and organizational change, operations research and organizational systems.
Students pursuing a PhD in business work closely with a faculty adviser who is a recognized scholar or practitioner in the field. The faculty mentor and student collaborate on research projects, meet regularly to design and develop the student's dissertation theory and research, and may co-produce papers for publication. The doctoral dissertation is the culminating product of a PhD program, and it is generally accompanied by a comprehensive exam or a series of exams.
Most schools require their PhD candidates to gain teaching experience in order to obtain their degree; students generally do so by working as a teaching assistant for their faculty mentor. Candidates may also elect to take on additional teaching assignments through their university.
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