management phd program
Master the field of management today. And help shape its tomorrow.
Shape the Future of Management Research
The Management & Organizations PhD is a full-time, in-person, five-year program for emerging scholars preparing for careers in research and academia. Small cohorts, close faculty mentorship, rigorous research training, and five years of comprehensive funding give students the support to thrive.
Program Application Overview
- December 15th 11:59 p.m. Applications due
- January – March: Applications reviewed by the PhD Admissions Committee and interviews conducted
- April: Admission decisions announced
- August (following year): Courses begin
- Currently accepting applications for Fall 2026
This program has given me pause to think about what type of leader I am. My classes are challenging me to stop thinking myopically about issues and to start looking for bigger trends in why certain problems arise or exist. Looking back on my career now, I am ready to stop being the leader I think an organization needs and to start being the leader that is true to my personal strengths.
Jeff Larson '23 PhD (Management)
Admissions
Doctoral Admissions Process
Applicants need to complete an online application and should fulfill minimum requirements including a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or higher, a bachelor’s degree, solid math proficiency and a GRE or GMAT score in the upper 85th percentile.
Funding
Management PhD students receive funding to cover the cost of tuition. Students also typically receive a research assistantship stipend which starts around $27,000 per year.
Research
By focusing on research during your time in our doctoral program, you’ll be able to successfully compete in the academic job marketplace upon graduation. Our supportive faculty are known for their exceptional research productivity, and facilities like the Organizational Behavior Laboratory will be available for your research use.
Placement
Our faculty work hard to prepare each doctoral candidate to thrive in their academic careers, and the collaboration pays off. Our doctoral alumni have landed exciting jobs around the world, including teaching and research positions at top academic institutions such as Hofstra University, the University of Washington and University of North Carolina.
Management Faculty
The Management and Organizations Department is proud to be the home of some of the nation’s leading management faculty and researchers. Our 1:2 student-to-faculty ratio means each doctoral student has the support and mentorship to thrive and push themselves academically. Get to know our exceptional faculty and read their recent publications.