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management phd program

Master the field of management today. And help shape its tomorrow.

With its outstanding faculty and leading research labs and centers, the doctoral program in management puts you on the path to a bright future in research and academics.

Admitting just a few PhD students each year, we ensure you’ll have every opportunity to work with management and organizational behavior faculty and develop the essential research and publication skills you need.

  

Interested to know more? 

Attend a Virtual Open House!

The Department of Management and Organizations in the Eller College of  Management at the University of Arizona will be hosting two virtual Ph.D. program open houses for the 2026-2027 PhD admissions cycle. 
  • Monday Nov 17th, 12:30-2:00 PM MST
  • Tuesday Nov 18th, 3:30-5:00 PM MST
 To register, please click here. 
 
We kindly ask that all registrations are completed by Wednesday, November 5th. Thank you!
 
 
Our program follows a cohort model, with new students beginning coursework each August. The admissions timeline is:
  • December 15: Applications due
  • January – March: Applications reviewed by the PhD Admissions Committee and interviews conducted
  • April: Admission decisions announced
  • August (following year): Courses begin
 
Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both the UA Graduate College and the Department of Management and Organizations. For a complete overview, please see the UA Graduate Catalog.
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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)

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