PhD Business Analytics at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The PhD in Business Analytics prepares students for research on applying analytical tools to complex decision-making, with a thorough knowledge of common analytical models, advanced study in a supporting area to qualify for a faculty position, and analytical maturity built through management science, statistics, operations management and computer science. Research focuses on modeling and analyzing data to support decisions in complex real-world systems in business and industry.

Faculty: Haslam College of Business  |  Duration: 72 graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor's, or 48 beyond the master's (24 hours of dissertation research in both cases)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's (48 beyond the master's) including 24 hours of dissertation research. Core courses include Statistical Learning, Applied Optimization and Data Analytics for Business Research, Data Science for Business Research, Machine Learning for Business Research, Causal Inference and Artificial Intelligence and Special Topics in Business Analytics. Students pass a written qualifying examination and a written comprehensive examination, defend a dissertation proposal and complete a final oral dissertation examination. No foreign language requirement.

Career pathways

Faculty positions in management science, business analytics or supporting areas; careers in management, research or teaching.

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