January 2024 University Catalog with April Addendum

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

BMGT8002Research Processes, Theory and Practice in Global Business

6

BMGT8006Business Principles and Practices

4

BMGT-V8925Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation

3

BMGT-V8926Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development

3

BMGT-V8927Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development

3

BMGT8008Ethics and Leadership in Global Environments

4

 

BMGT8012Marketing Principles and Practice

4

Or

BMGT8016Strategic Management and Practice

4

 

BMGT8019Business Dissertation Specialization Literature

4

BMGT8028Foundations of Research, Scholarly Literature, and Theory in Management

4

BMGT8055Business Special Topics: Literature Review

4

RSCH7860Survey of Research Methods

4

In addition, choose one of the following two categories.

For quantitative research
BMGT8035Tests, Measurements, and Business Research Design

4

BMGT8043Quantitative Research Techniques 2

4

RSCH7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

4

For qualitative research

BMGT8044Qualitative Research Design and Data Analysis

4

BMGT8046Qualitative Data Collection Strategies, Data Collection Guides, and Field Testing

4

RSCH7868Qualitative Design and Analysis

4

Specialization courses

BMGT8430Advanced Concepts of Project Management Methodologies

4

BMGT8432Projects as Complex Adaptive Systems

4

BMGT8434Advanced Risk Management Systems and Research

4

BMGT8436Dynamics of Program and Portfolio Management

4

Upon completion of all required coursework

GBUS9919Doctoral Comprehensive Examination

3

Learners must register for GBUS9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.

GBUS9960Dissertation Courseroom

3

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.