January 2023 University Catalog with April Addendum

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management degree program blends theory and practice and is designed to provide learners with the business knowledge and skills needed to lead 21st-century organizations in global, uncertain, and rapidly changing environments. Throughout the program, learners develop and apply foundational, interdisciplinary business knowledge and critical- and systems-thinking skills. Learners engage in a curriculum in which they integrate research, theory, and personal reflection with practice; evaluate the wisdom and practicality of organizational theories, structures, and systems; and explore other related topics, including accounting, finance, and marketing; global micro- and macroeconomics; strategy; leadership; ethics; and research. Upon successful completion of this degree program, learners are prepared to apply business knowledge and skills in research, teaching, consulting, or management.

Specializations

General Business Management

Accounting

Human Resource Management

Information Technology Management

Leadership

Project Management

Strategy and Innovation