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Stanford GSB PhD Program

Discover a focus and intensity greater than you may have thought possible. As a PhD student at Stanford Graduate School of Business, you will be inspired and challenged to explore novel ideas and complex questions.

Fall 2024 applications are now closed. Applications for Fall 2025 will be available in September 2024.

Become an Outstanding Scholar

Our PhD Program is designed to develop outstanding scholars for careers in research and teaching at leading academic institutions throughout the world. You will embark on a challenging and meaningful experience, focusing your academic study in one of seven distinct fields within the PhD degree program.

Is a PhD Right for You?

Strong PhD candidates are full of ideas and curiosity, with a passion and aptitude for research. If you’re prepared to embark on a rigorous career in research and develop your full potential, we invite you to explore the possibilities of a PhD in business. Admitted students receive full fellowships for their doctoral studies.

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Gain valuable research experience and training in a two-year, pre-doctoral opportunity at Stanford University.

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PhD Program

Shaping the future of business scholarship.

In an international economy driven by accelerating change, the business world needs cutting-edge scholarship that probes the complexity of the marketplace and gives practitioners, policymakers and thinkers evidence-based tools and strategies to transform our models for managing, leading, innovating and succeeding.

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PhD Programs for Aspiring Thought Leaders

The Robert H. Smith School of Business PhD program is designed for individuals who wish to become thought leaders and business faculty at elite research institutions worldwide. Students benefit from a diverse, world-class experience, and collaborate with faculty on relevant, groundbreaking research long after graduation. Our faculty supports PhD students with extensive mentorship and collaboration, including pursuing the publication of papers in top business journals. Doctoral alumni also generously contribute to our research enterprise as they often co-author publications, present at our speaker series and show their support at major conferences. If you aspire to this kind of collective contribution to the discovery and dissemination of business knowledge, Smith is a wonderful place to further your career in academia. 

Application Deadline

We begin accepting applications for the Fall 2024 term for all specializations in August 2024. The application deadline is December 19, 2024. 

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Areas of Specialization

The Smith PhD Program is known for the highest quality research, led by our internationally acclaimed faculty. The program is intellectually stimulating, uniquely collaborative, and research-intensive. The Smith PhD Program offers nine areas of specialization across six academic departments. To learn more about the research and how our expertise can align with your research interests, explore the areas of specializations we offer:

• Accounting & Information Assurance
• Information Systems
• Managerial Economics
• Operations Management/Management Science
• Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management
• Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management

Program Benefits

Every student admitted to the PhD program typically receives full financial support in the form of a graduate assistantship or fellowship for all five years, pending satisfactory progress. Each student also receives a $1,500 research stipend per year that may be used for research-related expenses such as conference attendance. The research stipend depends on satisfactory progress in the program.

Each student is provided with a carrel and computer in the PhD program suite, funded by alumnus William A. Longbrake, PhD '76. In the suite, students have access to team conference areas and study rooms to encourage collaboration and community.

Faculty-Colleague Relationship

A close working relationship between faculty and PhD students is a hallmark of the program.

Recognizable Research

Students regularly present papers at national as well as regional conferences and have papers accented in major academic journals.

Fellowships and Gifts

The Smith PhD Program draws its support from many generous gifts given by distinguished alums and scholars alike. These transformative gifts allow our PhD candidates to receive the well-rounded, involved education that makes Smith PhDs so sought-after in both industry and academia.

Long Jiang Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Business

As an accomplished business leader in both the U.S. and China, Jiang founded and served in various roles with Goertek, Inc., which develops and manufactures audio equipment, smart devices using virtual and augmented reality, wireless equipment and optical components for notable clients such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, Lenovo, and Meta.

Ritu Agarwal Distinguished PhD Fellowship

Agarwal brought significant contributions to the Smith School, and specifically the PhD Program, in her various roles: distinguished teacher-scholar, distinguished university professor, founding director of the Center for Health Information and Decision Systems (CHIDS), senior associate dean of faculty and research, and interim dean. She currently serves as the Wm. Polk Carey Distinguished Professor in Information Systems and Health at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, and co-founder of the Center for Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence.

Michael Ball Endowed PhD Fellowship

Ball began his academic career as an assistant professor in 1984 and served in various administrative roles at the Smith School, including senior associate dean and associate dean for research. Additionally, Ball held joint appointments with the Institute for Systems Research at the University of Maryland, College Park. External to UMD, Ball was co-founder of Distinct Management Consultants and its subsidiary Routesmart Technologies.

Other Financial Awards

• Gerald and Deana Stempler Award for Leadership and Management
• Story Phillips Scholarships
• Abraham Golub Dissertation Proposal Memorial Award
• H. Kent Baker Graduate Fund
• Nancy S. and Edward F. Ebert Graduate Award in Free Enterprise

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PhD in Management Program

A phd in management: where business research and education intersect.

Become an industry thought leader while preparing tomorrow’s business leaders.

Our fully funded PhD in Management is designed for ambitious students and professionals interested in a career in university teaching and research.

This residential program, based at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management in Ithaca, NY, combines Ivy League rigor and real-world relevance to prepare you for successful careers in academia.

Why Get a PhD in Management?

With a strong focus on management science and applied research, this doctoral degree is ideal for someone looking to teach at the university level and contribute to the greater body of industry knowledge. Pursuing a PhD in Management is also an ideal next step for executives and senior managers who want to make a transition to academia or enhance their research skills for a successful consulting career.

Fully Funded, Highly Flexible: What Makes Cornell’s Management PhD Different?

As you explore PhD programs’ degree requirements, faculty engagement, and campus experience, Cornell stands alone.

In Cornell’s highly flexible program, you’ll choose a specific area of study and build your own dissertation committee. Our program faculty are genuinely interested and invested in your intellectual development. In this small and highly selective program, you will get to know the faculty and your peers well. 

The SC Johnson Graduate School of Management is home to leading research centers and a high-impact academic journal; these open you up to unique learning and mentorship opportunities.

Business Simulation Lab

The Debra Paget and Jeffrey Berg Business Simulation Lab facilitates in-person and online behavioral research related to decision-making and problem-solving.

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Our Three-Pronged Approach to a PhD in Management

The Johnson School’s doctoral degree in management combines the best of theory and practice, building on a three-pronged foundation:

Hands-on Experience

Develop your research and analytical skills. You’ll work with classmates to examine existing literature and theories for class deliverables, which will often include your own original research.

Customizable Curriculum

Design your own academic pathway. You’ll choose one of six primary areas of study and create your own dissertation committee.

University-Wide Coursework

Draw on the expertise from across Cornell. You’ll get to select graduate-level courses from schools and colleges devoted to law , hospitality , engineering , labor relations , and other fields.

At a Glance: Cornell’s Fully Funded PhD in Management

The fully residential, fully funded PhD in Management program includes a tuition waiver and a stipend for living expenses. Here’s a quick overview of what to expect:

Degree Awarded

PhD in Management

Program Location

Ithaca, NY, with options in New York City

Program Format

Foundational coursework, original research, and six potential areas of study

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“PhD is a marathon, not a sprint, and collaborating with great people is paramount. At Cornell, I’ve found a place where amazing people come together, supporting my research and personal growth. Choosing Cornell means joining a community that knows how important it is to work with exceptional people to excel in the program.” – Elina Hur PhD ’23

Customize Your Path: Our Areas of Study

When you apply to the Johnson School’s PhD in Management, you will select a primary area of study. Choosing a concentration allows you to gain specialized skills and knowledge while growing a portfolio of original research.

Examine the role of accounting information in firms and financial markets. PhD-level research at Cornell explores topics such as how firms report information to investors, how accounting information is used to manage firms, and the nature of auditing.

Strategy & Business Economics

Use modern tools and methodologies to gain a better understanding of the world. PhD students in this area explore many aspects of economics including industrial, behavioral, labor, and organizational.

Dive deep into the financial structure and issues of organizations. Your research might look at how conflicts of interest affect corporate policy, how investor psychology affects asset pricing, or how to detect price bubbles.

Learn how theories from operations research, economics, psychology, and sociology intersect to inform corporate and consumer decisions. Your PhD studies will explore both quantitative and behavioral perspectives of marketing.

Management & Organizations

Prepare for a research-focused career in academia or industry. This versatile concentration develops skilled, innovative, analytical researchers through a broad curriculum and close faculty collaboration.

Operations, Technology, & Information Management

Develop the technical skills and behavioral analysis knowledge you need to address high-impact managerial decisions. This focus area also offers an option to complete coursework at Cornell Tech in New York City.

Idea Generation to Publication: A Career in Teaching and Research

The majority of our PhD in Management students pursue careers in academia. After graduation, many land tenure-track teaching positions at top-tier business schools and continue to advance knowledge through original research. Johnson School PhD students often field multiple offers and see starting salaries range from $150,000 to $250,000.

Finding Your Place at Cornell: Meet Our Current PhDs

Students from around the United States and across the globe arrive at the Johnson School to earn their PhD in Management —and their diverse research interests, educational backgrounds, and professional experiences make for a vibrant, enriching learning environment. MEET CURRENT PHD STUDENTS

Research and Placements: Making an Impact in the Management Field

After earning the PhD in Management, our alumni go on to teach and inspire future leaders at top-tier institutions. Not only do they teach and conduct research alongside some of the most brilliant minds in business, but they also advance the field through publishing in leading journals and presenting their work at industry conferences.

Recent PhD in Management Placements

• Piyush Anand, PhD ’21, assistant professor of marketing, Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University
• Guarav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, assistant professor, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
• Eunjee Kim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University
• Sarah Lim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Xuege Lu, PhD ’22, assistant professor, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
• Subrina Shen, PhD ’21, assistant professor, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin

Recent Research Publications

• “ Do Real Estate Values Boost Corporate Borrowing? Evidence from Contract-Level Data ” in the Journal of Financial Economics (2022) — Gaurav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, with Murillo Campello, Robert A. Connolly, and Eva Steiner
• “ Converging Tides Lift All Boats: Consensus in Evaluation Criteria Boosts Investments in Firms in Nascent Technology Sectors ” in Organization Science (2021) — Xirong (Subrina) Shen, PhD ’21, with Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, and Pamela S. Tolbert 
• “ Initial and Longer-Term Change in Unit-Level Turnover Following Leader Succession: Contingent Effects of Outgoing and Incoming Leader Characteristics ” in Organization Science (2020)— Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, with John Hausknecht and Lisa Dragoni

“ Does Regulatory Jurisdiction Affect the Quality of Investment-Adviser Regulation? ” in American Economic Review (2019) — Alan Kwan, PhD ’17, with Ben Charoenwong and Tarik Umar

Our Faculty: Accomplished Researchers, Dedicated Teachers

When you join the PhD in Management program at the Johnson School, you’ll be part of a learning community comprising more than 100 accomplished academics and thought leaders. 

Not only will you take courses with renowned professors from across the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, but you also will have the opportunity to build your own faculty committee—a group that will become instrumental as you select your dissertation topic and embark on your original research.

Faculty Spotlight: Learn from Leading Thought Leaders

Throughout the PhD program—from foundational coursework to your dissertation—you’ll work closely with dedicated teacher-scholars like these:

Kristina Rennekamp

Dr. Rennekamp’s research focuses on financial accounting from a behavioral perspective. She’s widely published, with work appearing in leading academic journals such as The Accounting Review , Contemporary Accounting Research , and The Journal of Financial Reporting .

Karan Girotra

Dr. Girotra studies the digital transformation of companies, whether it’s looking at emerging tools and practices or exploring new business models. He’s frequently interviewed in an array of mainstream business media outlets, including Bloomberg BusinessWeek , Fortune , and Forbes .

Kaitlin Woolley

Dr. Woolley studies the psychological processes behind consumer motivation. She’s an award-winning educator and researcher with work published in academic journals and national media outlets including the Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing Research , and The Wall Street Journal .

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What You’ll Learn: Curriculum Overview

As you pursue your PhD in business management , you’ll begin with a set of foundation courses and progress into advanced coursework in your area of interest. Through it all, your faculty committee will help make sure you’re on the right track.

Foundational Management Coursework

Early in your doctoral program, you will complete foundational coursework in management and other fields. Many of these will focus on the research process and prepare you for your dissertation.

Advanced Coursework in Your Concentration Area

As you progress in the PhD in Management program, you’ll take electives and advanced courses that align with your research area of interest; these classes can be in the Johnson School and across Cornell.

Your Dissertation: Creating Original Research

During the final part of the program, you begin work on your dissertation—the culmination of your original research. You choose the topic of research in conjunction with your committee.

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Beyond Business: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration and Dialogue

Tap into the experience and expertise of faculty members from across Cornell University.  

Management is a broad science. Business leaders serve in a variety of roles in industries of all kinds: healthcare, consumer goods, agriculture, biotechnology, media, and consulting to name just a few. At Cornell, you can enrich your education and expand your research opportunities by taking courses and finding mentors beyond the college of business.

Explore fields like computer science, psychology, sociology, communication, engineering, and data science—and then connect the dots back to your management research.

Interact with peers and professors from other disciplines by participating in student organizations and special interest groups or by attending public lectures, workshops, and networking events.

Admissions Overview: How to Apply to the Management PhD Program

The ideal candidate for the Johnson School’s doctorate degree in management will have a strong record of academic excellence, a solid understanding of the research process, and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. An MBA or master’s degree is not a requirement for admission. 

Our admissions page offers more details about program prerequisites, selection criteria, requirements, deadline information, and a checklist of materials you need to submit with your application.

Connect With Cornell Admissions

The Johnson School admissions team is available to answer your questions about the program and the application process. Stop in or reach out by phone or email today.

253-D Sage Hall Johnson Graduate School of Management Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-6201

Phone: 607-255-5340 Email: Graduate Research Programs Office

The Cornell Campus: Where You Will Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Learn, grow, and thrive on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. As a PhD student, you’ll spend a lot of time in Sage Hall, a Gothic-style building dating back to 1875. You’ll find more high-tech learning spaces just off campus at the Breazzano Family Center for Business Education. You’ll also have access to the innovative campus of Cornell Tech in New York City—particularly relevant to students focused on technology and information management. 

Attending Cornell also means you’ll call Ithaca, NY, home for about five years. Our eclectic downtown is full of eateries, shops, activities, and all of the amenities you’d need for everyday life. When you’re not in class or studying, you can explore all that the Finger Lakes region has to offer.

PhD in Management FAQ: What You Need to Know

Before you apply to a research-focused graduate program, you’re likely to want to do some deep research of your own. For instance, how does a fully funded PhD in Management work? What’s the typical completion time?

We have a robust Frequently Asked Questions section to help you learn more about our program, the admissions process, and dissertation requirements. For our international applicants, you’ll also find specific details about earning your PhD in Management.

May I speak to someone about my interest in the program and visit?

You are welcome to reach out to any professor with whom you see a good research fit. Our website also has a wealth of information about the program.

Is an interview part of the process?

We offer interviews only to a few applicants after their first screening.

May I talk to a professor or advisor?

You are welcome to contact any professor with whom you see a research match. Faculty are more likely to respond to specific research queries.

I have questions; may I write to this program email address?

Yes. Our response time will vary. We are not able to answer detailed questions that are better assessed by faculty during the application process.

May I schedule a campus tour?

Admissions does not offer campus tours for PhD program applicants. However, you may arrange an appointment with a faculty member.

Fraud alert – beware of third-party post-doc scams.

Cornell University recently has been made aware of fraudulent activity targeting overseas students and researchers, including at least one third party website falsely stating that it is offering a postdoctoral or visiting scholar program in association with Cornell. These scams, which may seek to obtain money and/or personal details from interested applicants, are fraudulent. 

Cornell wishes to warn the public about these fraudulent activities being perpetrated purportedly in the name of Cornell, and/or its officials. Please be advised that: 

• Cornell does not, nor has it, worked in collaboration with third-party companies or organizations to offer postdoctoral or research certificate programs.
• Third parties do not collect tuition or fees on behalf of Cornell.
• Cornell does not work with or endorse such organizations including, but not limited to, Shanghai Lufei Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 上海璐斐教育科技有限公司) and Shenzhen Guoyan Era Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 深圳市国研时代教育科技有限公司).

Cornell’s postdoctoral positions are listed on the Academic Career Opportunities website and postdoctoral fellowship programs are available for viewing. If you suspect a third party of falsely advertising a Cornell program, please notify [email protected]. Victims of such scams may also report them to their local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Start the Application Process Today

Ready to apply to our highly selective, fully funded PhD in Management? We look forward to learning more about you and your research goals. Start the application process today at the Cornell Graduate Admissions website. [You’ll first need to register for an account or log in to an existing one.]

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Help us keep in touch — it won’t take long, developing the next generation of business scholars.

Fuqua's PhD Program in Business Administration (CIP 52.1399, STEM eligible) prepares candidates for research and teaching careers at leading educational institutions and for careers where advanced research and analytical capabilities are needed.

At Fuqua, you'll develop close working relationships with leading scholars in your field in a stimulating and collaborative learning environment. We encourage strong collaborations between students and faculty, both within your academic area and across different areas, in order to foster the groundbreaking interdisciplinary research we're known for.

Academic Experience

Our PhD program focuses on three critical development areas to prepare you for your career:

• Independent inquiry
• Competence in research methodology
• Communication of research results

From the start, you'll be introduced to rigorous coursework and the research activities across our faculty and your PhD student peers.

Our Faculty

In our PhD degree program, you'll work with our world-renowned faculty who are recognized for excellence in both teaching and research, and for their accessibility across degree programs.

Program Requirements

The PhD in Business Administration is a degree of the Graduate School of Duke University and follows the degree requirements set by Duke's Graduate School. In general, the PhD program requires an average of 5 years to complete. After you and a faculty member in your academic area determine your specific study program, according to your interests and goals, you'll be required to:

• Gain expertise in your area of special interest through your coursework and independent study
• Complete a preliminary qualifiying exam in this area of study by the third year of residence, or earlier
• Defend your dissertation successfully

How to Apply

If you have any questions about Fuqua's PhD programs, please contact our PhD Program Office +1 919.660.7862 or by email . Applications for the PhD program can be found online on the Duke Graduate School website . The application deadline is December 14.

Admission is based on both merit and on a competitive basis. On average, each academic area matriculates 2-3 students each year. The acceptance rate ranges between 2% and 8% across the areas.

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Oliver Binz  - Accounting

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Gregory Burke  - Accounting

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Matt Kubic  - Accounting

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Chen Chen  - Decision Sciences

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Mingliu Chen  - Decision Sciences

• Optimal Monitoring Schedule in Dynamic Contracts Operations Research, 2020

Yan Chen  - Decision Sciences

• Society of Agents: Regret Bounds of Concurrent Thompson Sampling NeurIPS 2022, accepted

Huseyin Gurkan  - Decision Sciences

• Informing the Public About a Pandemic Management Science, 2021
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Cagin Uru  - Decision Sciences

• Sequential Search with Acquisition Uncertainty Management Science, forthcoming
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Sophie Yu  - Decision Sciences

• Testing Correlation of Unlabeled Random Graphs Annals of Applied Probability, forthcoming
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• Settling the Sharp Reconstruction Thresholds of Random Graph Matching IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, 2022

Jingwei Zhang  - Decision Sciences

• On the Strength of Relaxations of Weakly Coupled Stochastic Dynamic Programs Operations Research, forthcoming
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Hanjing Zhu - Decision Sciences

• One-Pass SGD in Over-Parametrized Two-Layer Neural Network AISTATS, 2021

Rafael Alves  - Finance

• Forecasting Large Realized Covariance Matrices: The Benefits of Factor Models and Shrinkage Research Policy, 2022

John Barry  - Finance

• Corporate Flexibility in a Time of Crisis Journal of Financial Economics, 2022

Hao Pang  - Finance

• Common shocks in stocks and bonds Journal of Financial Economics, 2022
• Contagion in a network of heterogeneous banks Journal of Banking and Finance, 2021

Danbee Chon  - Management & Organizations

• Disentangling the Process and Content of Self-Awareness: a Review, Critical Assessment, and Synthesis Academy of Management Annals, 2021

Sean Fath  - Management & Organizations

• Encouraging Self-Blinding in Hiring Behavioral Science and Policy, forthcoming
• How Reflecting on Experiences of Disadvantage Can Lead White Men to Perceive Racial Privilege Harvard Business Review, forthcoming
• Blinding Curiosity: Exploring Preferences for “Blinding” One’s Own Judgment Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 2022
• Self-Views of Disadvantage and Success Impact Perceptions of Privilege Among White Men Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 2022
• Why Putting on Blinders Can Help Us See More Clearly MIT Sloan Management Review, 2021
• The Highs and Lows of Hierarchy in Multiteam Systems Academy of Management Journal, 2021
• Signaling Creative Genius: How Perceived Social Connectedness Influences Judgments of Creative Potential Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 2021

Carman W Fowler  - Management & Organizations

• Seen and Not Seen: How People Judge Ambiguous Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, 2022

Anyi Ma  - Management & Organizations

• On the Mutual Constitution of Person and Culture: Examining the Link Between Perceived Control and Cultural Tightness-Looseness Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, forthcoming
• Support for Increasing Low Wage Workers’ Compensation: The Role of Fixed-Growth Mindsets about Intelligence Journal of Experimental Psychology, forthcoming
• Reconciling Female Agentic Advantage and Disadvantage with the CADDIS Measure of Agency Journal of Applied Psychology, 2022
• Exploring Perceptions of Disadvantage and Success as Interwoven Antecedents of White Privilege Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 2022

Jessica Paek - Management & Organizations

• Congratulations, So Happy for You! Promotion Motivation Predicts Social Support for Positive Events Motivation Science, 2022
• Tying the Value of Goals to Social Class Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2023
• The Andrew Carnegie Effect: Legacy motives increase the intergenerational allocation of wealth to collective causes Social Psychological and Personality Science, forthcoming

Rebecca Ponce de Leon  - Management & Organizations

• “Invisible” Discrimination: Divergent Outcomes for the Non-Prototypicality of Black Women Academy of Management Journal, 2022
• “They’re Everywhere!”: Symbolically Threatening Groups Seem More Pervasive than Non-Threatening Groups Psychological Science, 2022
• Double Jeopardy or Intersectional Invisibility? Reconciling (Seemingly) Opposing Perspectives Research on Social Issues in Management: The Future of Scholarship on Race in Organizations, forthcoming
• Ironic Egalitarianism: When Hierarchy-Attenuating Motives Increase Hierarchy-Enhancing Beliefs Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 2021

Sara Wingrove  - Management & Organizations

• Interpersonal Consequences of Conveying Goal Ambition Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, forthcoming
• Scientific Skepticism and Inequality: Political and Ideological Roots Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 2020

Rodrigo Dias  - Marketing

• Spending and Happiness: The Role of Perceived Financial Constraints Journal of Consumer Research, 2022
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Holly Howe  - Marketing

• Aha vs. Haha: Brand Benefit More from Being Clever than from Being Funny Journal of Consumer Psychology, 2022
• Open Science Online Grocery: A Tool for Studying Choice Context and Food Choice Journal of the Association of Consumer Research, 2022
• Being There without Being There: Gifts Compensate for Lack of In-Person Support Psychology and Marketing, 2022
• Therapeutic Cannabis Use in Kidney Disease: A Survey of Canadian Nephrologists Kidney Medicine, 2022
• Associations Between Resistance Training Motivation, Behaviour and Strength International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2021
• Body Image and Voluntary Gaze Behaviors Towards Physique-Salient Images International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
• The Shifting Perspectives Study Protocol: Cognitive Remediation Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment to Family Based Treatment for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa Contemporary Clinical Trials, 2021
• Anger Damns the Innocent: The Paradox of Anger in False Accusations of Wrongdoing Psychological Science, 2021

Nah Lee  - Marketing

• Vertical versus Horizontal Variance in Online Reviews and Their Impact on Demand Journal of Marketing Research, accepted

Demilade Oba  - Marketing

• How communication mediums shape the message Journal of Consumer Psychology, 2023

Siddharth Prusty  - Marketing

• Robust Importance Weighting for Covariate Shift Proceedings of the Twenty Third International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Statistics, 2020

Jacqueline Rifkin  - Marketing

• Penny for Your Preferences: Leveraging Self-Expression to Encourage Small Prosocial Gifts Journal of Marketing, 2020
• How Nonconsumption Can Turn Ordinary Items into Perceived Treasures Journal of the Association for Consumer Research, 2021

Kelley Gullo Wight  - Marketing

• Social Relationships and Consumer Behavior  APA Handbook of Consumer Psychology, 2022
• Secret Consumer Behaviors in Close Relationships Journal of Consumer Psychology, forthcoming

Lingrui Zhou  - Marketing

• Befriending the Enemy: The Effects of Observing Brand-to-Brand Praise on Consumer Evaluations and Choices Journal of Marketing, 2022
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Yuan-Mao Kao  - Operations Management

• Impact of Information Asymmetry and Limited Production Capacity on Business Interruption Insurance Management Science, 2022

Yuexing Li  - Operations Management

• Data-driven Dynamic Pricing and Ordering with Perishable Inventory in a Changing Environment Management Science, 2022

Chen-An Lin  - Operations Management

• Wait Time–Based Pricing for Queues with Customer-Chosen Service Times Management Science, 2022

Ali Kaan Tuna  - Operations Management

• Sustainability Implications of Supply Chain Responsiveness Research Policy, 2022

Divya Sebastian  - Strategy

• Invention value, inventive capability and the large firm advantage By Ashish Arora, Wesley M Cohen, and Honggi Lee Research Policy, 2023

Lia Sheer  - Strategy

• Sitting on the Fence: Integrating the Two Worlds of Scientific Discovery and Invention within the Firm Research Policy, 2022
• Knowledge Spillovers and Corporate Investment in Scientific Research American Economic Review, 2021
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• FARS Midyear Meeting Outstanding Reviewer Award 2022
• EAR Conference Best Discussant Award 2021

Matthew Kubic  - Accounting

• The Fuqua School of Business' Best Dissertation Award 2019-2020

Ayoub Amil  - Decision Sciences

• RMP Jeff McGill Student Paper Prize (2022), Finalist  - Multi-Item Order Fulfillment Revisited: LP Formulation and Prophet Inequality
• INFORMS M&SOM Student Paper Award (2023), Second Place
• The Fuqua School of Business' Best Dissertation Award 2022-2023
• INFORMS 2022, George Nicholson Student Paper Competition, Finalist

Taha Ahsin  - Finance

• MFA Doctoral Symposium (2022), Finalist
• SFA Doctoral Student Paper Runners-Up Award (2022)

Jing Huang  - Finance

• European Finance Association Best Conference Paper Prize 2021 for  Open Banking: Credit Market Competition when Borrowers Own the Data
• Western Finance Association Best Paper in FinTech 2022, for "Fintech Expansion"

YoungJun Song  - Finance

• Most Influential Faculty Award
• Selected for AOM Best Paper Proceedings (top 10% of accepted papers)
• Lepage Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Faculty Award
• Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Outstanding Dissertation Award 2020

Jessica Paek  - Management & Organizations

• Lim Kim San Fellowship at Singapore Management University 2022
• Kenan Institute for Ethics Graduate Fellowship 2021–2022
• Best Theoretical/Empirical Paper Award, Academy of Management Meeting, Conflict Management Division 2021
• Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity Graduate Student Scholarship 2021
• The Fuqua School of Business' Best Dissertation Award 2021-2022
• University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Advancing Research and Creativity Grant 2022
• Winner, INFORMS/Organization Science Dissertation Proposal Competition 2021

Jessica Reif  - Management & Organizations

• Teaching on Purpose Fellowship, Kenan Institute for Ethics (2024)
• Best Student Poster Award, Honorable Mention - Society for Judgment and Decision Making (2022)
• AMA CBSig Rising Star Award (2023)
• AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium Fellow
• AMA CBSig Rising Star Award
• AMA Mathew Joseph Emerging Scholar Award
• SCP 2023 Best Competitive Paper Finalist
• Co-Principal Investigator, The Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business Research Grant 2022
• Best Talk Award 2022, Society for Consumer Psychology Conference (Interpersonal Relations & Group Processes Track)
• Early Career Faculty Award 2021, University of Missouri-Kansas City Emeritus College
• AMA Sheth Consortium Fellow 2020
• Society of Consumer Psychology, Best Poster Award - Beyond Persuasion: Developing a Framework of Communication Patterns in Joint Decision-Making

Chenghuai Li  - Operations Management

• Winner, Best Paper Competition 2022, Digital Supply Chain and Supplier Diversity Conference
• INFORMS Data Mining Best Paper Competition, Winner 2020 - Data-driven Clustering and Feature-based Retail Electricity Pricing with Smart Meters
• College of Sustainable Operations Student Paper Award, Honorable Mention 2021 - Wait Time Based Pricing for Queues with Customer-Chosen Service Times
• Recipient of the Duke India Initiative Grant ($2020)
• Duke Graduate School Bass Instructional Fellow
• The Fuqua School of Business' Best Dissertation Award 2020-2021

What areas of study do you offer?

We have study concentrations in the following areas: Accounting, Decision Sciences, Finance, Marketing, Management and Organizations, Operations Management and Strategy.

Could you evaluate my chances of admissions to the program?

Please be advised, we cannot offer assessment of candidacy to applicants or provide feedback to re-applicants. The admission decision is made by faculty in each area and awarded on a competitive basis, after evaluating all applications. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Do you have online or part time options for your degree program?

No, online or part time options are not available for our doctoral program.

Do you have to be in residence during the program?

Students are required to be in residence during their coursework (2-3 years) and are highly encouraged to remain in residence for the remainder of the program. On average, students complete the program in 5 years.

I have a graduate degree. Could I be exempt from the GRE/GMAT test requirement?

The GMAT or GRE is required for admission to the Business Administration Program. The GMAT or GRE cannot be waived under any circumstance.

Is there a minimum score for GMAT or GRE?

There is no minimum score requirement, although successful applicants tend to have competitive scores.

If I have an MBA degree, will that make a difference?

Some students have an MBA or another master's degree before entering the program. However, an MBA or another master's degree is not required for admissions.

Is work experience required?

No, it is not required.

Are interviews required as part of the admissions process?

No, they are not required, although some areas may choose to conduct preliminary interviews prior to final admission decisions.

How many recommendation letters are required?

Three recommendation letters are required.

What financial assistance is available for doctoral students?

Fuqua offers fellowships to all doctoral students, including international students. This fellowship pays for tuition, a competitive stipend for living expenses, and single person health fees. The fellowship is renewable for up to five years of doctoral education, conditional on good academic standing in the program. Additional funding in the form of research and teaching assistantships is also available to PhD students. For information about financial aid, please see  https://gradschool.duke.edu/financial-support .

Your admission to the PhD program will include stipends, tuition and registration, and health fees for up to ten semesters, provided you are making satisfactory progress in the program.  Other forms of financial assistance include:

• Desktop computer
• Support for approved academic travel
• Assistance in seeking funding from the Graduate School and outside sources

Teaching and research assistantships are available for supplementary funding.  For additional information about financial aid, please see  https://gradschool.duke.edu/financial-support .

Can I visit the Fuqua School of Business?

The PhD office is unable to offer school tours or individual meetings with Fuqua faculty before the pre-admit season begins. Contacting faculty prior to application submission is not necessary. Due to the volume of inquiries, faculty members regret that they are unable to respond to all inquiries. Prospective students are encouraged to learn about  faculty research .

Do you have a resource guide for Duke and the greater Durham area?

Duke Graduate School and the Emerging Leaders Institute  have surveyed current students and created  The Professional's Guide to Duke and Durham  to answer common questions for incoming students.

Duke's Graduate School

The answers to the following frequently asked questions can be found at the  Duke's Graduate School  general webpage:

• How do I apply to the PhD Program?
• Do I need to provide TOEFLs or IELTS scores?
• What is the minimum ESL-related score?
• If I have an admissions question, who do I contact?
• How much is the application fee?
• Are official documents required during the application review process?
• My transcript is not in English, do I need to provide a translation?
• What if I retake the GRE or GMAT, which score is considered?
• How can I check the status of my application?

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PhD Program in Business Administration

Duke university’s fuqua school of business.

100 Fuqua Drive Durham, NC 27708-0120 Tel +1.919.660.7862 [email protected]

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Fields of Study

Get a solid foundation in the tools of accounting research.

Decision Sciences

Help organizations make better decisions.

Push the frontiers of research in financial economics.

Management and Organizations

Understand organizations from multiple perspectives.

Among the most published and cited marketing faculties in the world.

Operations Management

Think conceptually, carefully and creatively about operations issues.

Innovation, entrepreneurship, organizations, and business and public policy.

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Elevar Scholars Program

California State University, Fullerton

What You'll Need

• Application Form
• Recommendation
• Demonstrated Financial Need
• Merit-based Aid

Description

Funded by the CSU and Giles T. Brown Endowment for Graduate Studies through the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation, this program seeks to increase the diversity of students completing graduate degree programs, encourage further study in doctoral programs and promote consideration of university faculty careers. If provides fellowships to economically disadvantaged CSUF students who have overcome educational disadvantages or hardships. The fellowships are intended to minimize students’ debt burden, allowing them to complete their program more quickly and commence doctoral study.

Fletcher Jones Fellowship

University of California, Irvine

• Need-based Aid

The Fletcher Jones Fellowship is a highly prestigious award, made available through funding from the Fletcher Jones Foundation. It is competitively awarded to an outstanding doctoral student who has advanced to candidacy and demonstrates financial need. The award of a one-year fellowship of approximately $22,290, to be used as a stipend, is intended to assist with doctoral degree completion.

Chancellor's Club Fellowship

Chancellor’s Club Fellowships recognize our most academically superior doctoral and MFA students — those who exhibit outstanding promise as scholars, researchers, and public leaders. Nominated students must be first-generation college students, with neither parent having received a four-year degree. Nominations are made by Associate Deans for scholars in their respective schools.

Miguel Velez Scholarship

The Miguel Velez Scholarship provides financial support to graduate students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise, have financial need, and are citizens and residents of a Latin American country. Preference is given to citizens of Colombia.

James Harvey Scholar

The James Harvey Scholar award provides financial support to graduate students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise, have financial need, and are completing a publishable thesis or dissertation on homosexuality or the life or works of James Harvey.

Otto W. Shaler Scholarship

The Otto W. Shaler Scholarship provides financial support to international graduate students who have financial need, and who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise. Each school may submit no more than two applications for this award.

Brython Davis Fellowship

Overview: The Brython Davis Fellowship provides financial support to students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise, have financial need, are U.S. citizens, and are the child of a service member or veteran of the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps.

La Verne Noyes Fellowship

The La Verne Noyes Fellowship provides financial support to graduate students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise, have financial need, are U.S. citizens, and are descendants of World War I U.S. Army or Navy veterans.

Barbara Bell Blake Nursing Scholarship

Purdue University, Northwest

Need Based: Please note: This specialty scholarship requires a separate application. Even if you've already applied for a PNW admissions scholarship, you need to submit a separate application to be eligible.

Intel SWE Scholarship (Graduate)

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

SWE Scholarships support those who identify as a female/woman and are pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science in the United States. US Citizenship required. Minimum GPA: 3.0. Class: Graduate (Masters, Doctoral) Major: CprE, CS, EE.

The Top 10 Fully-Funded Ph.D. Programs in Business

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According to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is $106,860. That’s not a small amount of money! But there are many ways to cut those costs and, in some cases,  eliminate  those costs.

Featured Programs

The overall cost of your doctorate depends on your specific circumstances. For example, earning your Ph.D. at a public university will likely be more affordable than at a private university. Currently, the average cost of a doctorate at a public university is $72,990. At a private university, you’ll pay an average of $101,810. So, to cut costs, you might consider a program at a public university.

Your choice of academic discipline and the length of the program also inform how much your doctorate costs. STEM fields are more expensive; the longer the program, usually between four and eight years, the higher the cost. The amount of financial aid received is another key factor in determining how much you must pay for your degree.

These factors can help reduce how much your Ph.D. costs. But a fully-funded Ph.D. program can eliminate your education costs by providing tuition reimbursements and stipends to pay for housing and other living costs. And there are many fully-funded Ph.D. programs in business to choose from!

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Methodology for Ranking the Top Free Business Ph.D. Programs

This ranking of free business Ph.D.s was devised using the following criteria:

• Offers quality, fully-funded Ph.D. programs focused on business-related concepts, technology, and research.
• Retention rates are at or above the national average.
• Faculty members represent working professionals who are experts in their fields and who can provide students with appropriate research assistantship opportunities.
• Provides fully-funded tuition expenses and/or stipend opportunities, scholarships, or assistantships.
• Notability among journalistic and academic resources.

Please see our  methodology  page to learn more about how we selected these fully-funded Ph.D. programs.

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Top Fully Funded Ph.D. Programs in Business

If you earn a Ph.D. in business from one of these programs, you will not only be an alumnus of a prestigious institution, but you will also be more competitive for challenging yet rewarding careers. Examples include C-level executives, business consultants, and college professors – and these jobs have a fast return on investment, too! Consider exploring one of the programs below to get your doctoral education in business.

Binghamton University

The Ph.D. in Management from Binghamton University’s School of Management is a STEM-designated program offering a fully-funded research assistantship. You’ll receive full tuition reimbursement and work one-on-one with a faculty member on your research projects. You may even work as a co-author for published journals.

Prominent Program Features:

The Management curriculum emphasizes theory and research practices to train you for positions as instructors in public and private academic settings. The Management coursework is designed in a way that encourages you to study relevant topics alongside your doctoral studies. Some outside courses include those in economics, psychology, and sociology.

You can choose from five specialization areas, too:

• Leadership and Organizational Science
• Management Information Systems 
• Supply Chain and Business Analytics (this specialization is currently closed)

Graduates from this program have gone on to work as professors in prestigious colleges and universities across the globe, from Rutgers University in New Jersey to Warwick University in the United Kingdom.

Program Pros:

• Up to $29,500 per year in funding
• Multiple specialization areas
• 1:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Program Cons:

• No online or hybrid option
• Fall admission only

University of Southern California

The Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California offers what they describe as one of the premier business Ph.D. programs in the world. Graduates of this program frequently go on to teach at some of the best business schools in the nation and throughout the world.

You are automatically awarded a full tuition fellowship when you are accepted to the USC Marshall School of Business Ph.D. program. This fellowship may also include a graduate assistantship with a monthly stipend to cover living expenses, health and dental insurance, and coverage of various administrative and institutional fees.

The Marshall School of Business gives its Ph.D. students full financial support for five years, but if need be, you are eligible for other awards after five years.

Each Ph.D. concentration involves high-tech research positions in which you are required to work with faculty members on projects that involve extensive use of skills in statistics, economics, computer science, communication, and more. Available specializations include the following:

• Data Sciences and Operations
• Management and Organization
• Multiple funding sources
• Guaranteed funding for five years
• Very highly competitive program

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT’s Sloan School of Management is considered a leader in education, and its Ph.D. in Management demonstrates this. The program involves the study of business and entrepreneurship through the lens of technology that is among the best in the nation.

As a student in this program, you’ll receive a scholarship that covers your entire tuition. You’ll also get free medical insurance and a fellowship stipend or salary as a teaching assistant or research assistant.

You will also receive a new laptop and have a conference travel budget! Funding may increase in future academic years, as well.

There are innumerable advantages to attending the Sloan School of Management for a Ph.D. in Business, such as utilizing the MIT Entrepreneurship Center and the various programs, classes, workshops, and competitions it funds each year. You will also engage in in-depth research projects that put you in the direct flow of business operations undertaken by MIT faculty members.

You can focus your studies on one of three areas: Behavior & Policy Sciences, Economics, Finance & Accounting, and Management Science. Nine research groups within these fields allow you to focus your research even more.

• Comprehensive funding package including a laptop and travel budget
• Wide-ranging research opportunities
• The program is six years, even if you already have a master’s degree

Fordham University

Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business offers a fully-funded Ph.D. program with multiple concentration options, allowing you to tailor your degree to your specific interests. Beyond that, you qualify for funding upon acceptance to the program.

Fordham University maintains relationships and partnerships with major businesses throughout New York City. As such, you will work alongside faculty members who are actively engaged with some of these organizations. You will also work closely with faculty in other ways, such as in your research projects and the design of a culminating doctoral course.

This Ph.D. curriculum has numerous diverse and exciting options in business:

• Accounting and Taxation
• Business Law and Ethics
• Communication and Media Management
• Finance and Business Economics
• Information, Technology, and Operations
• Leading People and Organizations

You can also focus your degree in one of two interdisciplinary tracks: Capital Markets or Strategy and Decision-Making.

Students who complete this exceptional program often go on to become expert researchers or professors at impressive colleges and universities. You might do the same!

• Close ties with New York City-based businesses
• Excellent post-program placement services
• Hands-on mentoring from faculty
• Full funding is not guaranteed
• Stringent requirements, including multiple comprehensive exams, teaching requirements, a Year 2 research paper, and a dissertation

University of Pennsylvania

The Wharton School is one of the most highly respected schools of business at any college or university in the United States. In addition to being a top school, Wharton also offers all admitted students a full fellowship that covers tuition, health insurance, and a monthly stipend for living expenses for five years of study.

Wharton doesn’t just offer a single Ph.D. program. Instead, you can choose from nine concentrations and programs under the Business Ph.D. program:

• Applied Economics
• Ethics and Legal Studies
• Health Care Management and Economics
• Operations, Information, and Decisions
• Statistics and Data Science

Rigorous, full-time classroom studies occupy the first two years in The Wharton School, and the next three years involve more research-based experiences and projects.

The nine available concentrations at UPenn are supported by highly experienced faculty members and business partnerships that allow you to complete real-world undertakings that have an actual impact. You will leave the program as a published expert who is ready to take on positions of higher responsibility and pay.

• Wharton is one of the best business schools in the nation
• World-class faculty

Bentley University

Bentley University’s McCallum Graduate School of Business offers a Ph.D. in Business with multiple funding possibilities. On the one hand, you can pursue the Bentley Ph.D. Fellowship or the Rauch Doctoral Fellowship. Both programs also offer a stipend to cover living expenses.

This program offers four concentration areas:

• Business Analytics
• Information Systems

In each instance, you process through a rigorous curriculum with coursework attuned to your specialization. You will also have ample opportunities to conduct original research. You will work closely with your advisors to devise a course of study that best fits your needs, too.

Both fellowships mentioned earlier are good for four years of doctoral coursework. You will be a research assistant for an assigned faculty member who is associated with your particular business specialization. You will also have opportunities to travel to business conferences and workshops with your faculty mentors, as well.

• Multiple fellowship opportunities
• Funding is only guaranteed for four years
• GMAT or GRE scores are required for admission

Duke University

Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business is a top choice for many Ph.D. students. Not only is the program top-ranked, but it also offers a fellowship for accepted students that covers tuition, health insurance, and living expenses. The fellowship is renewable for five years, provided you’re in good academic standing.

This program prepares you to work in teaching and research positions. You will work alongside faculty members in the roles of both teacher and research assistant. You will be guaranteed to develop strong abilities in research methodology and communication at the Fuqua School of Business.

This prestigious school has some of the best graduation and retention statistics of any college or university in the country, which indicates the profound satisfaction of its students. The Ph.D. in Business Administration program provides exciting concentration options that are offered at very few other schools, such as a Decision Strategies specialization. Other specializations include the following:

• Management and Organizations
• Operations Management and Strategy
• STEM-eligible program
• Opportunities to work with leading business scholars
• Acceptance rates average between 2-8 percent
• Many students need more than five years to complete the program

Rice University

The Jones Graduate School at Rice University offers a Ph.D. in Business that prepares you for academic and research work at the nation’s top universities. The combination of coursework and research experience you gain in this program helps you develop into a sought-after asset upon your graduation.

Financial assistance is granted in full to all Ph.D. in Business students at Rice University through various means. You’ll receive full tuition support and a $40,000 per year stipend, which is contingent in part upon your work as a research or teaching assistant. You will work closely with faculty members in their areas of business research for twenty hours each week.

Also included in the funding is a research support budget. You can use these funds for expenses such as books, supplies, professional membership dues, and travel expenses for academic conferences. You must continue making adequate progress towards your degree to retain your funding.

There are five concentration options available for Ph.D. students, all of which are covered by the assistantship:

• Operations Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Strategic Management

As you complete the program, you will participate in interviews for teaching positions. These interviews could result in a lucrative employment opportunity after graduation.

• Funding for tuition, living expenses, and work-related expenses
• Funding is available for every year of full-time study

Stanford University

Stanford’s Graduate School of Business is a top choice among prospective business students. The school is well known for its graduate-level programs, including its Ph.D. in Business. Not only is this program well-regarded, but it also offers full funding for accepted students.

Funding for this Ph.D. program includes five years of financial aid. Aid is provided in the form of tuition payment, a living stipend, and healthcare coverage. Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to work in assistantship positions in teaching and research applications.

Financial aid is dependent upon your progress in the program. You’ll have the full five years of funding if you maintain satisfactory grades and achieve program milestones. Based on current amounts, you can expect in excess of $52,000 per year in funding.

The Ph.D. in Business program itself is expansive and in-depth and also has seven unique concentration options that take students in vastly different avenues within the field of business:

• Economic Analysis and Policy
• Operations, Information, and Technology
• Political Economics

You will be actively engaged with your professors on many research and classroom-based projects. Upon completing the program, you will emerge with a high level of skills and competency in business. You will also have a ready-made network of professional connections you can rely on to start your career.

• Customizable program with opportunities for unique research
• Opportunities for collaboration with other Ph.D. students and professors

Cornell University

The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell offers a top-tier Ph.D. in Management focusing on business research and education. The program is preparatory for academic teaching and research positions at the nation’s top universities.

Cornell’s program is highly customizable to suit your specific interests. You will choose an area of study on which to concentrate. You will also build your own dissertation committee to help guide you through your research. Additionally, your coursework will draw from disciplines across Cornell to give you a holistic education.

Another feature of this Ph.D. in management is the opportunity for hands-on experience. You will work with other Ph.D. students to explore management theory and literature. You will also have many opportunities to conduct your own original research.

You can complete these activities with full funding in place. This program offers a tuition waiver and a stipend for living expenses.

• Ivy League program
• Opportunities to conduct research in Cornell’s highly regarded research centers
• Customizable curriculum
• Funding does not cover healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions

These programs are available with full funding due to the generous donations and contributions made by grants, alumni, and local businesses and organizations. Students contribute their time and energy through assistantships and fellowships by working with faculty members in support of their research projects and publications. Note that some of the awards for Ph.D. studies only cover tuition costs and fees, and students are then responsible for their living expenses or will have to seek out additional scholarships and grants.

In many cases, yes. Students who receive full funding often have to complete a teaching or research assistantship. This involves working with a faculty member in their professional and scholarly pursuits, which would mostly involve writing research papers and dissertations. These assistantships typically require about 20 hours of work per week. In the case of teaching assistantships, you will often work as a tutor, be available for office hours, or actually teach classes.

In almost every case, all you have to do to get the fellowship or assistantship is to be accepted to the program! After being admitted, funds will be allocated to you. In many instances, the funds will be set up with a monthly allowance that you can use for rent and other necessities. You must adhere to specific rules and policies set forth by the school that will be outlined to you after being accepted. You will have to maintain satisfactory progress in the program to retain your funding.

The exact percentage of Ph.D. programs that are fully funded varies greatly depending on the institution and field of study you are pursuing. Most Ph.D. funding depends on the program and the university. Some programs offer full tuition remission plus a stipend, while others may only offer partial funding. It is essential to research the specific Ph.D. program you are interested in to determine what kind of funding is available and what your part will ultimately be.

The high cost of attendance is considered the most challenging aspect of earning a Ph.D. degree. This can result in overwhelming student loan debt – the average loan debt is $125,276 for Ph.D. holders, according to the Education Data Initiative. Keep in mind that you must also account for other expenses, such as living expenses, traveling expenses, and incidental expenses, in the cost of attendance. No wonder then that fully-funded Ph.D. programs in business administration and management are highly sought-after! Earning your Ph.D. in business administration and management degree with little to no debt will be more enjoyable because you will have greater financial peace of mind.

Yes, you may be eligible for grants to help offset the cost of your Ph.D. These area-specific grants offer plenty of opportunities to fund your graduate education, particularly the expenses not covered by teaching and research assistantships. The trick is to be patient and persistent in finding and applying to these financial aid programs.

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For over a decade, business has consistently ranked the most popular major among college students in the US. This isn’t surprising, as there are many different career paths that a business major can take, including entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, management, and operations. Business scholarships are one of the best ways to minimize your financial burden as you earn your degree.

Whether you are pursuing an undergrad business degree or pursuing a graduate degree like an MBA, our list of business scholarships is full of vetted opportunities just for you. Let’s get into it!

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Resources for business students, frequently asked questions about business scholarships.

• Additional scholarship lists to explore

Now you’ve got a great list of business scholarships at your fingertips that you can begin applying to. But before you begin your essays, it can be useful to take a moment for some reflection. Try sitting down and brainstorming the answers to a few questions to give you some perspective as to the approach you’ll take in your applications. Here are some ideas for questions to ask yourself:

• How do I hope to change the world with my career in business?
• What experiences inspired me to pursue business?
• What have I accomplished so far that demonstrates my future potential in the field?
• Where do I see myself ten years from now?
• Who inspired me to pursue business and what about their story resonated with me?

As you write the answers to these questions, don’t worry about word limits, succinctness, or even grammar or punctuation! You can write in bullet points, paragraphs, or whatever works best for you. Once you’ve got them all down on the page, you can use this as a resource when you begin your essays. That way, once you have the prompt in front of you, you can focus on how to make your essay powerfully-worded, and you already have the content laid out.

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Writing a good scholarship essay is key to finding success in your application. We’ve got a host of resources to help you succeed in this endeavor. These include guides on how to start a scholarship essay (with examples!) and how to write an essay about yourself . Here are a few more guides to check out:

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As a business student, you probably already know that networking is a crucial ingredient for success in the business world. One great way to start networking as a student is to join student organizations that connect you with students from other schools. We’ve collected a few different organizations business students might consider joining to help advance their education and careers (some even offer their own scholarships!)

Beta Alp h a Psi

Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor society for finance information students and professionals. If you qualify for membership, you’ll have to pay a one-time fee and then you’ll have lifetime access. This membership comes with a host of benefits. First off, it looks impressive on your resume! Beyond that, it connects you to mentors around the world and provides a great spread of networking opportunities.

Beta Gamma Sigma

Beta Gamma Sigma is an international business honor society with connections all around the world. Business students who qualify will receive the opportunity to talk with a great number of professionals, in addition to the prestige of putting the organization on their resume! They also offer summits, conferences, certifications, and more.

American Management Association

For those interested in business management, don’t overlook the AMA! They offer a wide variety of classes, certifications, and trainings which look impressive on a resume. This can be a great way to complement your educational credentials on your resume.

Can marketing students apply for business scholarships?

The answer to this question varies on the scholarship you are considering. Many business scholarships also allow marketing applicants, but others are tailored specifically towards business management, finance, or other aspects of business. Always be sure to read a scholarship description carefully before starting your application to avoid spending time on an opportunity you don’t qualify for.

Can I apply for business scholarships in undergrad?

Yes, many of these scholarships accept undergraduate candidates! Always be sure to read the qualifications carefully before applying to be sure. However, you’ll find a wide variety of scholarships for undergraduate business students on this list.

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10 PhD scholarships in the UK for international students 2022

With a strong research culture on top of encouraging interdisciplinary research, the UK is a great choice if one wants to pursue a PhD scholarship in an exciting and stimulating environment with many research links. The UK is one of the most popular destinations for many international students with many top-ranked and world-class universities and a welcoming culture as well.

Being a research powerhouse means more access to cutting-edge research facilities, which can go a long way in conducting research during your PhD studies. The UK, however, as a developed Western country, has higher living costs, with some major cities and programmes bearing notoriously expensive price tags.

This can be a heavy burden for international students seeking a UK PhD degree. Fortunately, the UK has a great list of university PhD scholarships that may help you realise your dream.

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Leeds University Business School: International Business Department Scholarship

The International Business Department of the Leeds University Business School is offering up to two PhD scholarships for international applicants; the deadline is Apr. 1, 2022. One of the world’s leading units for international business and among a handful of triple-accredited business schools in the world, this department is well-known for their exceptional research and teaching.

The award is for three years; the last two years are renewable subject to academic performance. The successful recipient will get a maintenance grant worth 15,609 pounds (standard UKRI rate for Session 2021/22).

University of Cambridge: Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme

Awarded to a select group of 25 brilliant University of Cambridge PhD students of all disciplines and nationalities, this programme aims to produce graduates who can make a tangible difference to the academic community with their excellent research. The majority will be affiliated with St Catharine’s College; the rest will be distributed among the other colleges. 

Depending on your chosen department, the last deadline is Jan. 6, 2022. The PhD scholarship winners will receive a generous package including the University Composition Fee and a 6,000 pounds personal allowance throughout their studies, an annual stipend of 18,000 pounds and student visa costs.

SOAS University of London CHASE

SOAS University of London is among the world’s top 50 for Arts and Humanities (QS rankings 2021) and is a top 20 UK institution for these same subjects (THE rankings). As part of the Consortium of the Humanities and the Arts South-East England (CHASE) funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, this Doctoral Training Partnership offers up to 56 Arts and Humanities studentships; a limited number is available for international applicants. 

You should first apply to SOAS by Jan. 10, 2022 so that you can work with your proposed supervisor(s) on the CHASE application to submit by Jan. 28, 2022. You can expect to receive a training grant and a stipend as well.

Aston University College of Business and Social Sciences

As a multidisciplinary college in Aston University, Birmingham, the College of Business and Social Sciences is home to researchers from Aston Business School, Aston Law School and the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. Up to six fully-funded PhD studentships are available for application to any of these schools’ programmes – the deadline is Feb. 28, 2022.

You will get full tuition coverage at the international rate plus an annual maintenance grant of 15,840 pounds (2022-23 rate) throughout your three years. You should have obtained a merit for your master’s dissertation besides a first class or second upper class honours degree.

University of St Andrews: Doctoral Scholarship in Biology and Statistics

St Leonard’s Postgraduate College at the University of St Andrews is offering a doctoral scholarship to a suitably qualified student to take up research on developing novel methods for estimating the abundance of breeding grey seals. You will have three co-supervisors, and can choose to matriculate in either Biology or Statistics.

The PhD scholarship covers full tuition fees for up to three and a half years on top of an annual maintenance stipend (the 2021-22 annual rate is 15,609 pounds). You will have access to the free GRADskills training programme as well. 

University of Liverpool: Accounting and Finance Subject Group

This PhD scholarship takes on a slightly different form as a  Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF) – the deadline is Jan. 7, 2022. If you have a first or upper second class honours degree plus a distinction for your master’s degree besides being committed to research, this GTF allows you to collect teaching experience together with your PhD studies.

Under the Accounting and Finance Subject Group, you will have the opportunity to complete a teacher training programme offered by the University of Liverpool . A living stipend of 15,609 pounds plus a fee waiver will be awarded to exceptional applicants.

Swansea University: the UKRI CDT in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Advanced Computing

At Swansea University , you can apply for the four-year fully funded opportunity to research upon these broad areas of particle physics and astronomy, biological and health, and mathematical and computer sciences. You will be trained in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and high-performance data analytics.

After training in the first year, you will have several short-term work placements in the second and third years. Besides full tuition fees, you will enjoy a stipend of  15,921 poundsand other allowances; the closing date is Feb. 11, 2022.

University of Exeter – PhD Scholarship

The University of Exeter’s generous funding scheme consists of two funding parts funding – one Research Masters in Economics and then a PhD programme in either Finance or Economics – both at the Business School; you have to apply by Jan. 21, 2022. As part of the scholarship, students have to work as teaching or research assistants for about 180 hours (23 days) a year, which can help enhance your research and education skills.

The funding includes a combined stipend and teaching allowance for 180 hours of 19,000 poundsper year. Students can also apply for additional funding for research, development and conference travel expenses. 

Imperial College London: Chemical Engineering PhD Scholarship

One of the best universities in the UK, Imperial College London has up to 10 fully-funded Chemical Engineering PhD scholarships via the Chemical Engineering Department . You should have a First Class Honours Degree at master’s level in chemical engineering or a related engineering/science field. This scholarship is tenable for 42 months, covering both tuition fees and 21,400 pounds for maintenance.

You should apply by Jan. 31, 2022. If you are successful, you would be asked to select two projects; depending on your supervisor’s agreement, you can be given either your first choice or second one.  

Oxford University – Clarendon Scholarship

The Clarendon Scholarship is one of the most famous PhD scholarships. You do not need to submit a separate application form for this scholarship; when you apply for a Oxford University PhD programme, you automatically qualify to apply for the Clarendon Scholarship.

Your preferred programme at Oxford may have different deadlines but generally, January is the last application deadline to be eligible for this scholarship. This particular PhD scholarship covers full tuition fees and a living stipend of 15,609 pounds (2021-22 rate).

All in all, if you have been planning to pursue your PhD studies in the UK but are short on funds, these scholarships are great choices, and will definitely help you achieve your dream!

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In your first year you will have a Training Needs Assessment with your Supervisor and Advisory Team, they will recommend additional training areas for you and possible courses to audit.

You'll also take compulsory training modules covering  Methods for Critical Literature Reviewing and Dissemination , and  Philosophy and Process of Management Research . These modules include assignments which you must pass in order to progress.

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Throughout the course you will have access to training from the University's Building Research and Innovation Capacity Team , who will help you develop your professional skills and career profile. You can also take advantage of the following opportunities for learning:

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This course is run by the School for Business and Society.

You will be based in the  Church Lane Building on Campus West . Most of your training and supervision meetings will take place here, though your research may take you further afield.

You should live in or near York during your PhD programme, whether part-time or full-time. We do not offer distance learning arrangements.

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For entry to the PhD programme, you should have (or expect to obtain) a minimum of a 60% average on a Masters-level programme, with a good mark on your dissertation.

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Economist Jonathan Levin, former chair of the Stanford Department of Economics and a renowned expert in the field of industrial organization, will be the next dean of Stanford Graduate School of Business, President John Hennessy and Provost John Etchemendy announced today.

Jonathan Levin, next dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business (Image credit: L.A. Cicero)

Levin, who joined the Stanford faculty in 2000, is the Holbrook Working Professor in Price Theory at Stanford University. He was chair of the Department of Economics from 2011 to 2014. He is also a professor, by courtesy, at Stanford Graduate School of Business, a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and director of the Industrial Organization Program at the National Bureau for Economic Research.

Levin will succeed Garth Saloner, who is stepping down after seven years as dean. Levin’s appointment is effective September 1, 2016, when he becomes Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean.

“Jonathan is an outstanding teacher, a skilled and innovative administrator and a brilliant scholar who has deep understanding of both the academic enterprise and the workings of industry and government,” Etchemendy said. “Importantly, he brings a vision for the future of management education that is rooted in his extensive scholarship on the evolving needs of a global business community. I have every confidence he will continue the school’s strong trajectory.”

Levin is known for his scholarship in industrial organization. His research has spanned a range of topics including auctions and marketplace design, the economics of organizations, consumer finance and econometric methods for analyzing imperfect competition. His current interests include Internet platforms, the health care system and ways to incorporate new datasets into economic research.

Search committee co-chair Mary Barth, the Joan E. Horngren Professor of Accounting, said that the committee was impressed by Levin’s “thorough grasp of what is required to maintain, and enhance, the high quality of teaching and research at the school.”

“The GSB is unparalleled in the overall excellence of its faculty, staff and students,” Barth said. “Jonathan brings not only stellar academic credentials but a fresh perspective and leadership skills that will help the GSB maintain its preeminence for years to come.”

Levin received the American Economic Association’s John Bates Clark Medal in 2011 as the economist under the age of 40 who has made the most significant contribution to economic thought and knowledge. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the Econometric Society and a former Guggenheim Fellow, among many honors. He has won department and school-wide awards for distinguished teaching at Stanford. He served as an elected member of the American Economic Association’s Executive Committee, and was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.

Levin earned a BS in math and a BA in English from Stanford in 1994, an MPhil in economics from Oxford University in 1996 and a PhD in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1999. He joined the Stanford faculty as an assistant professor in 2000 and became a full professor in 2008.

In addition to his academic research, Levin has consulted for a number of Fortune 500 companies as well as the Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Treasury. He was part of the expert group that designed the first vaccine Advanced Market Commitment, and was one of the economists who participated in the design of the FCC’s broadcast incentive auction.

As dean, Levin will lead a school with 1,000 students and 272 faculty members that is at the forefront of curricular innovation, offering tailored education, “flipped” classrooms, multidisciplinary learning and immersive global opportunities.

“The GSB is devoted to transforming lives by preparing future leaders to change organizations and change the world,” Levin said. “It will be an honor to join such a committed, dedicated faculty and to support their mission of applying both academic rigor and real-world relevance to their research. Deepening our understanding of management and bringing that knowledge into the classroom couldn’t be more exciting.”

Founded in 1925, the GSB has built a global reputation based on its management and leadership programs, including the two-year MBA, one-year Master of Science for experienced leaders (MSx), and PhD programs. Non-degree certificate programs include Executive Education courses and Stanford Ignite, a part-time program in innovation and entrepreneurship offered at Stanford and in five countries around the world. In addition, the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (Stanford Seed) is a unique business school–led initiative working to end the cycle of global poverty.

The Knight Management Center, home to the GSB, opened in 2011 to the highest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum environmental certification. The complex offers flexible classroom spaces for hands-on experiential learning and team-based learning, and convening space for roughly 1,000 graduate students.

The GSB draws on the energy of Silicon Valley, one of the world’s most dynamic economic centers, to bring innovation into the classroom with case study protagonists, guest lecturers and co-teachers. Moreover, faculty scholars benefit from access to data from a wide range of organizations around the world.

Among the school’s 124 distinguished tenure-track faculty are three Nobel laureates and 19 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio is among the lowest of any graduate business program.

The Class of 2016 has a total of 410 students. International students from 62 countries represent 44 percent of the class. Forty-two percent of the Class of 2016 are women, and U.S. minorities represent 23 percent, both all-time highs. The GSB has a 6.1 percent admission rate, and the deliberately small size enables students to engage deeply with world-known faculty as well as their peers.

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In an effort to make study abroad affordable for all students, the University at Buffalo offers numerous study abroad scholarship options.

UB scholarships include those administered by the Office of International Education and by various UB departments. In addition, students are encouraged to explore external funding options. Scholarship donors share the goal of ensuring that the largest possible number of UB students will have the opportunity to gain the many benefits study abroad provides. Start researching possible scholarships early—at least one to two years prior to when you plan to go abroad. Many nationally competitive scholarship deadlines are well before your study abroad program application deadline, often a year or more prior to the actual award year. Remember that you may be able to apply general scholarships toward international experiences, so extend your search beyond study abroad scholarships. Also check with the program sponsor about scholarships designated specifically for their program participants.

Several scholarships are strictly for students studying a specific academic area or apply only to programs in specific locations. Be sure to read the scholarship description before applying.

Though students may apply to more than one scholarship, it is unlikely that one student will be awarded multiple scholarships from the Office of International Education.

Scholarships awarded by the Office of International Education are highly competitive and there are not funds to award all applicants. Applying for scholarships should be only one part of financial planning for study abroad. No one scholarship is large enough to fully fund a study abroad program.

Students are only considered for scholarships awarded by the Office of International Education if they have an application open in our application portal. This also goes for students studying abroad on Other SUNY programs . 

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Call for applications for admission to phd programmes - academic year 2024/2025 - 40th cycle .

Sapienza University of Rome announces the following exam-based open call for admission to the 40th Cycle of PhD Programmes. The legal duration of all PhD programmes is three years.  Applications must be submitted by 20 June 2024 at 23:59 pm (local time) without any exception.

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Please be advised that on 7, 8, and 9 June 2024 , essential maintenance operations will be conducted on the InfoStud platform and other software components used by the University. Consequently, administrative IT services supporting teaching activities will be temporarily unavailable . This includes, but is not limited to, the InfoStud platform, Gomp/smart_edu, Socrates Organizer, and the doctoral programme management software.

The operations are part of the project to implement the new Teaching and Student System and, specifically, the phase of integrating the InfoStud/SDS platform and the University's Identity Management system, the release of the new Registry functions and the migration to the new Database version

The shutdown will commence at 12:00 noon (local time) on Friday, 7 June, and the services will be restored from 8:00 a.m. (local time) on Monday, 10 June . We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation.

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Sapienza University of Rome published a call for pre-selection for postgraduate PhD positions with scholarships fund by China Scholarship Council . List of PhD Programmes for which it is possible to apply are indicated in the Appendix CSC XL cycle. The deadline for submission of the application is February 28th, 2024 at 12.00 a.m. (CET).

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