For 95 years, Gatton College has been graduating high achieving, ambitious individuals with Ph.D. degrees in Business Administration and in Economics. Today, our graduates can be found at universities, government agencies and business enterprises in more than 20 states and in several countries worldwide.
By pursuing a doctoral degree in the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics, you'll be ready to meet the challenges of today's business and teaching worlds, conduct cutting-edge research and be a leader in your chosen field.
More specifically our Ph.D. programs will give you:
We will be accepting applications for the Business Administration Program for the following Research Interest/Concentrations listed below for Fall 2027:
We do not accept applications nor admit Ph.D. students for the Spring term. All Ph.D. programs in Gatton College begin in the Fall term.
As a student in our Ph.D. in Business Administration program, you will be prepared for successful careers in higher education, at government institutes, “think-tanks”, business corporations and financial institutions.
The University of Kentucky's Ph.D. in Business Administration program is offered in the following four concentration areas: Accounting, Finance and Quantitative Methods, Management and Marketing and Supply Chain. When applying, please select your research interest (concentration area) so that your application is forwarded to the correct program.
Ph.D. in Business Administration
Students in our PhD in Economics program study with faculty who are experts in their fields, collaborate with other bright and capable students, and will obtain a vast amount of knowledge in their respective field.
The first year focuses on core theory: microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, mathematical methods and econometrics. Students demonstrate their proficiency in micro- and macroeconomics through comprehensive exams taken in June after their first year.
PhD in Economics
