36 monthsProgramme duration
05 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Temple University’s Fox School of Business prepares doctoral students to advance their fields through innovative research and teaching. This rigorous full-time program trains students to tackle some of the most complex problems facing the contemporary business world.
This heavily research-focused program is designed for advanced scholars who want to
- build their research portfolios;
- expand their ideas using data-driven theories and approaches; and
- position themselves to become business educators.
The comprehensive curriculum of the Business Administration PhD, along with its multiple concentrations, promote interdisciplinary study. PhD faculty partner with students to pursue cutting-edge research that crosses disciplinary boundaries. Small class sizes allow you to work in a close-knit collaborative environment with other students as well as the school’s outstanding research faculty. Fox’s unique culture of mentorship provides students with both academic support and personalized professional guidance. Fox’s relationship with large corporations and local small businesses will also allow you to learn from and network with leading industry experts.
Advanced research centers and institutes provide the resources, current data and industry connections to support doctoral student success. Outside the classroom, you will have ample opportunity to present your research at regional, national and international conferences.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Temple University’s Fox School of Business prepares doctoral students to advance their fields through innovative research and teaching. This rigorous full-time program trains students to tackle some of the most complex problems facing the contemporary business world.
This heavily research-focused program is designed for advanced scholars who want to
- build their research portfolios;
- expand their ideas using data-driven theories and approaches; and
- position themselves to become business educators.
The comprehensive curriculum of the Business Administration PhD, along with its multiple concentrations, promote interdisciplinary study. PhD faculty partner with students to pursue cutting-edge research that crosses disciplinary boundaries. Small class sizes allow you to work in a close-knit collaborative environment with other students as well as the school’s outstanding research faculty. Fox’s unique culture of mentorship provides students with both academic support and personalized professional guidance. Fox’s relationship with large corporations and local small businesses will also allow you to learn from and network with leading industry experts.
Advanced research centers and institutes provide the resources, current data and industry connections to support doctoral student success. Outside the classroom, you will have ample opportunity to present your research at regional, national and international conferences.
Admission Requirements
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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