Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Temple University’s Fox School of Business prepares doctoral students to advance their fields through innovative research and teaching. 这个严格的全日制课程训练学生解决当代商业世界面临的一些最复杂的问题.

This heavily research-focused program is designed for advanced scholars who want to

  • build their research portfolios;
  • expand their ideas using data-driven theories and approaches; and
  • position themselves to become business educators.

The comprehensive curriculum of the Business Administration PhD, along with its multiple concentrations, promote interdisciplinary study. 博士教师与学生合作,追求跨越学科界限的前沿研究. 小班授课使您能够与其他学生以及学校优秀的研究人员在紧密合作的环境中工作. 福克斯独特的导师文化为学生提供学术支持和个性化的专业指导. 福克斯与大公司和当地小企业的关系也将使你能够向领先的行业专家学习并与他们建立联系.

Advanced research centers and institutes provide the resources, current data and industry connections to support doctoral student success. Outside the classroom, you will have ample opportunity to present your research at regional, national and international conferences. Learn more about research for PhD student at Fox

Choosing Between the PhD and DBA

工商管理博士与福克斯的工商管理高级博士(DBA)项目在几个关键方面有所不同.

  • The PhD 该计划的目标是那些有兴趣在学术界从事研究和奖学金工作的人. PhD students focus on broad, theoretical issues and questions relating to business.
  • The DBA 高管课程是为拥有丰富管理经验(通常是10到15年)的在职专业人士设计的吗. DBA students investigate applied research problems, and their work usually addresses issues within their current professional organization.

Learn more about the Executive DBA program at Fox.

Preparing for the PhD

The Business Research Master of Science program is designed for students who want to prepare for study in a PhD program. Students gain comprehensive training in core business theories, research methods and advanced statistical analyses. 课程作业可以定制,以支持您的专业目标和促进个人研究项目. Graduates can apply for PhD programs and pursue research and scholarship at the doctoral level. 

商业研究理学硕士可以兼职或全日制完成,学生有长达六年的时间完成该课程. Classes take place on Temple’s Main Campus. 商业研究理学硕士的课程和课程信息将在PG电子试玩平台公告发布后立即添加. For questions regarding the program's curriculum, please email foxphd@water-procreator.com.

Concentrations

福克斯工商管理博士课程为学生提供了专注于以下11个专业之一的机会.

  • Accounting

    Pursue advanced research and scholarship opportunities with a PhD concentration in Accounting. 在顶级研究型大学获得会计和相关部门的教职.

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  • Finance

    Gain expertise in areas of asset pricing, banking and corporate finance with the PhD in Finance. 与教师导师共同撰写文章和研究报告,同时为在主要研究型大学的学术生涯做准备.

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  • Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior

    探索一系列复杂的人力资源和组织问题——从领导策略和工作场所的愤怒到组织公正的人员配置. Collaborate with faculty mentors on joint research and publications.

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  • Interdisciplinary Study

    Develop in-depth knowledge spanning multiple functional areas of business. Faculty members specialize in accounting, finance, international business, information systems, marketing, neuroscience, statistics, and strategic management. 通过采用多学科方法来解决问题,在当今快速发展的技术环境中保持领先地位.

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  • International Business Administration

    Understand the wide-ranging challenges for businesses operating on a global scale. Combined with a functional business minor, 国际商务博士学位强调在国内和国际大学中采用跨学科的研究方法.

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  • Management Information Systems

    Advance your knowledge of the design, use, 信息技术对管理信息系统的影响. Prepare to take on high-impact research projects at leading academic institutions.

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  • Marketing

    Make use of cross-disciplinary methods from economics, neuroscience, psychology and sociology to produce innovative marketing research. 市场营销博士学位为你在顶尖大学攻读竞争激烈的研究职位做好了准备.

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  • Operations and Supply Chain Management

    在运营和供应链服务的原则中发展您的理论和经验专业知识. Explore a wide range of topical issues such as how to maximize customer value, oversee daily operations and long-term strategic plans, and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. 研究型课程专门为学生在运营相关部门和主要研究型大学的学术生涯做好准备.

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  • Risk Management and Insurance

    Develop and employ research methodologies around economics and finance. Conduct studies on an array of topics central to financial risk and insurance, while preparing for positions at leading research institutions.

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  • Strategic Management

    Build advanced knowledge of business management, entrepreneurship, innovation and strategy. 开展从组织间关系到技术创新等主题的综合研究. Prepare to continue your research fulltime at a major university.

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  • Tourism and Sport

    Concentrate your work and research on three primary areas: economics and asset management, marketing and social engagement, and strategic management and experience design. Graduates advance to faculty positions at universities offering degrees in hospitality, recreation, sport and tourism.

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Classes & Curriculum

Required courses will vary depending on your chosen concentration, 但下面列出的是可供攻读工商管理博士学位的学生选择的课程.

  • Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation
  • Information Technology Perspectives
  • Law and Ethics in Business
  • Managing People and Organizations
  • Managing Risk
  • Socioeconomic Context of Business

In addition to traditional courses, students will also complete immersive field experience credits, providing real-world context to inform their research.

Learn more about Business Administration PhD courses.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, 这个哲学博士学位提供有竞争力的学费水平和多种经济支持机会.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2023–2024 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,000.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,250.00 per credit

You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

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