Ph.D. in Business Administration
The Ph.D. program in the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University prepares students to conduct high-quality, scholarly research and become effective educators in their field of study.
Students in the Crawford College Ph.D. Program work closely with renowned faculty to develop their independent research agenda, present work at leading academic conferences and contribute to advancing the knowledge of their discipline.
The goal of the Ph.D program is to prepare students for academic careers in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management*, Information Systems, or Marketing.
*We are not accepting applications for the Human Resource Management concentration at this time.
WHY KENT STATE?
Our Program
Our Ph.D. in Business Administration is a full-time, on-campus program to maximize students' opportunity to interact with faculty members and benefit from our mentorship program. We offer concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, and Marketing.
Students complete two years of coursework, followed by a comprehensive exam and dissertation. The typical time to complete the program is five years.
Our coursework consists of four core courses in either Econometric or Psychometric methods, four courses in your concentration, and four elective courses to pursue your individual interests. These courses complement our Research Mentorship Program to prepare the student with the skills they need to become a successful researcher.
Students also complete an Ethics Training Program that addresses a variety of areas of ethical concern in research, teaching, and university citizenship, including the use of human subjects in research, plagiarism and academic honesty, preventing discrimination and sexual harassment, and general ethics in the workplace.
Upcoming Events:
Graduate Programs Night
March 5 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Crawford Hall, Rooms 224 & 324
During this event, we will cover:
- An overview of graduate business program options
- Admission requirements
- Application procedures and timelines
- Career benefits of a graduate business degree
- How graduate school can fit into your future plans
A casual meet-and-greet with faculty, staff and current graduate students will follow. Light refreshments provided.
This low-pressure, informational event is open to students at any stage of considering graduate school. A virtual option will be available for those unable to attend in person.
Featured Podcast
We utilized the latest in AI technology to create short (10-15 minute) podcasts about graduate and undergraduate degrees and programs at the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Listen to the Ph.D. in Business podcast below to learn more about the degree!
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