PhD in Business Management, General Business Management
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The doctoral specialization in General Business Management provides learners with a deep understanding of business theory, research, and practice. The curriculum focuses on business systems and leadership, financial management, accounting, economics, strategy, and social responsibility. In addition, core courses will also equip learners with a strong global, ethical, and inter-disciplinary perspective. In addition to the core curriculum, learners gain advanced knowledge and skills in research design and application. Successful completion of the General Business Management specialization prepares learners to lead, consult, or teach in the field of business management with a theoretical and pragmatic perspective, creating practical solutions to real-world problems.
| BMGT8002 | Research Processes, Theory and Practice in Global Business | 6 |
| BMGT8006 | Business Principles and Practices | 4 |
| BMGT-V8925 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation | 3 |
| BMGT-V8926 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development | 3 |
| BMGT-V8927 | Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development | 3 |
| BMGT8008 | Ethics and Leadership in Global Environments | 4 |
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| BMGT8012 | Marketing Principles and Practice | 4 |
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| BMGT8016 | Strategic Management and Practice | 4 |
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| BMGT8019 | Business Dissertation Specialization Literature | 4 |
| BMGT8028 | Foundations of Research, Scholarly Literature, and Theory in Management | 4 |
| BMGT8055 | Business Special Topics: Literature Review | 4 |
| RSCH7860 | Survey of Research Methods | 4 |
In addition, choose one of the following two categories.
For quantitative research
| BMGT8035 | Tests, Measurements, and Business Research Design | 4 |
| BMGT8043 | Quantitative Research Techniques 2 | 4 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
For qualitative research
| BMGT8044 | Qualitative Research Design and Data Analysis | 4 |
| BMGT8046 | Qualitative Data Collection Strategies, Data Collection Guides, and Field Testing | 4 |
| RSCH7868 | Qualitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
Upon completion of all required coursework
| GBUS9919 | Doctoral Comprehensive Examination | 3 |
Learners must register for GBUS9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.
Five Elective Courses
At least 20 quarter credits
Choose any business management (BMGT) course(s).
Total
At least 90 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.