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Business Administration (PhD) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Business Administration prepares research-oriented graduates for academic careers. Marshall offers it in Accounting, Finance and Business Economics, Data Sciences and Operations, Management and Organization, and Marketing.

Faculty: USC Marshall School of Business  |  Duration: Typically 5 years; full-time, residential  |  Intake: August start  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

The programme requires at least 60 units beyond the bachelor's degree (40 units beyond an advanced degree), including a course in microeconomics or behavioral sciences, statistics, research design and field core courses, followed by screening, qualifying exams and a dissertation with defense.

Career pathways

Academic careers in research and teaching.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

The programme welcomes applicants with high intellectual aptitude who plan academic careers in research and teaching.

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.

Intake: August start

Duration: Typically 5 years; full-time, residential

Apply through the official page: https://admission.usc.edu/

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