The mission of the doctoral program is to prepare students for successful careers in higher education, at government institutes, “think-tanks”, business corporations and financial institutions. To accomplish this mission, the program prepares graduates to comprehend and evaluate research, to perform research that advances knowledge and to provide effective instruction, all within a business-related discipline and in a supportive collegial environment.
To be considered for the Ph.D. in Business Administration program, the applicant must meet the admission guidelines of the University of Kentucky Graduate School and Gatton College of Business and Economics.
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Obtaining your Ph.D. involves a tremendous amount of preparation and hard work. Click the link below for some answers to frequently asked questions about achieving your Ph.D. in Business Administration.
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The Von Allmen School of Accountancy doctoral program is designed to equip doctoral graduates for successful careers as educators and researchers at major colleges and universities.
At Gatton College, the Ph.D. program in business administration with a concentration in finance and quantitative methods emphasizes the development of university-level research and teaching skills.
The Gatton College's doctoral program in management prepares students for successful academic careers at research-intensive universities. Our doctoral students work closely with the world-class faculty on cutting-edge research.
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