Management PhD Program
The Department of Management and Organizations Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management prepares students for research and teaching positions at major universities.
Management PhD Program Facts
- Full-time program (five years)
- Fields of study include organizational behavior, organizational theory, strategy and judgment/decision making
- Encompasses theories and methodologies from psychology, sociology, economics, political science and management
- 1:2 Student to faculty ratio
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Why the Doctoral Program in Management at Arizona?
In-Depth Understanding
Managing the modern organization requires an in-depth understanding of individual behavior, small group and team behavior and organizational structures and processes. The PhD program in Management provides training and encourages research at all three levels of analysis.
Top Faculty
Management and Organizations faculty consistently publish in top-tier journals such as Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, Journal of Applied Psychology, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal and Personnel Psychology. Several faculty members serve as editors of top journals and many serve on a multiple editorial boards.
Engaged Students
Doctoral students are encouraged to participate in a variety of research topics and have access to a number of support tools, including the Decision Behavior Laboratory and an expansive subject pool. Students also enjoy a 1:2 student-to-faculty ratio, minimal teaching loads, small class sizes, a collegial atmosphere and competitive funding.
Top-ranked Research
By focusing on research, doctoral students are able to successfully compete in the academic marketplace upon graduation. According to recent analysis by Texas A&M University and the University of Georgia, Eller's Department of Management and Organizations is a leader among management departments in the U.S. for faculty research productivity, ranking #2 for publications/faculty during 2021 and #6 over the last five years.
Competitive Funding
PhD students typically receive a research assistantship or associateship stipend, which starts around $25,000 per year. Students have the option to supplement their stipend by teaching a course or two during summer or winter sessions. In addition, the college covers tuition and any in-state fees in order to allow students to concentrate on developing the skills they will need to become successful academics.
Graduate students can apply for up to $1,000 in support for their dissertation projects with Department Head approval.
Management and Organizations Department PhD Alumnus and best-selling management author, Stephen Robbins, provides funding for two PhD student fellowships in organizational behavior. Each of these $10,000 fellowships were used to attract and retain outstanding PhD students.
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