PhD in Business Management, Project Management
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
The PhD in Business Management specialization in Project Management is designed for learners with a working knowledge of project management, for example those with a Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or at least one master’s-level project management course. The specialization focuses on current and emerging methodologies and frameworks; contemporary leadership theories and practices; communications approaches; social networking theories; and complexity theories for improving project and program results. Learners investigate and acquire the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques necessary to effectively lead projects and programs in a variety of settings, and to conduct appropriate research to improve project management practices. Topics include advanced project and program management methodologies, risk management, portfolio optimization, and leadership. Successful completion of this specialization prepares learners to lead, consult, perform research, or teach in the field of project management from an informed, strategic perspective.
Core courses
| 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 |
| | |
| BMGT8012 | Marketing Principles and Practice | 4 |
| Or | |
| BMGT8016 | Strategic Management and Practice | 4 |
| | |
| 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 |
Specialization courses
| BMGT8430 | Advanced Concepts of Project Management Methodologies | 4 |
| BMGT8432 | Projects as Complex Adaptive Systems | 4 |
| BMGT8434 | Advanced Risk Management Systems and Research | 4 |
| BMGT8436 | Dynamics of Program and Portfolio Management | 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.
One Elective Course
At least 4 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.