PhD Business Administration at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Business Administration prepares students for academic and research careers focused on advancing knowledge in areas such as management, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior. Through rigorous coursework, close faculty mentorship, and original research, students develop strong theoretical foundations and analytical skills to explore complex business problems.

Faculty: Gatton College of Business and Economics | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The program prepares graduates to comprehend and evaluate research, to perform research that advances knowledge, and to provide effective instruction, all within a business-related discipline and in a supportive collegial environment. The PhD in Business Administration in the Gatton College of Business and Economics is available in the following concentrations Accounting Finance & Quantitative Methods

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: NOTE: Gatton College does not accept PhD applications nor admit students for the Spring Term. All of our PhD Programs begin with the Fall Term. Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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