International Business (Low Residency PhD)

The Ph.D. in International Business Executive Low-Residency Program supports highly qualified individuals in their professional and scholarly pursuits within academic organizations, consulting and policy environments, multinational corporations, and related fields. This doctoral program provides the opportunity for a deeper theoretical understanding of global business operations and seeks to foster a keen interest in scholarship and research. The cohort-based Executive Low-Residency format of this PhD program helps develop these understandings and encourages the integration of doctoral study into individuals’ professional work. Coursework: In this program, students first successfully complete 27 credits of international business coursework and 9 credits of elective coursework. To complete this coursework: • Students participate in program courses in a collaborative cohort model and are enrolled in a course sequence as a member of a doctoral cohort. Most often cohorts are in enrolled in two courses (six credits) per term. • During the Fall and Spring terms, synchronous sessions are held on weekends, approximately one weekend per month, to support students in their learning. Students may attend these sessions on campus or attend these sessions virtually. • All students in this Executive Low-Residency Program attend a doctoral residency week which is hosted at a specific location. Students must attend a minimum of three doctoral residencies as a part of their program. Comprehensive Examination: Upon the successful completion of 36 credits of doctoral coursework, students enroll in INT 889 (Comprehensive Exam) and sit for a series of comprehensive examinations. Dissertation Stage: Once students successfully complete comprehensive exams, an approved dissertation committee is established and students begin enrolling in INT 890. These colloquiums provide a forum for students to develop their dissertation research under the supervision of a committee chair and help monitor their progress in completing their dissertation. Students then enroll in Dissertation Status (DOC 950) coursework to complete their written dissertation and dissertation defense presentation. Following a successful defense of their dissertation, students work with program leadership to finalize publication of their research. Please note: the Dissertation Colloquium Continuous Enrollment Courses are required each term beyond completion of core program requirements until successful completion of the program. Students must complete their program within a total of 8 years.